What does it look like when a doctor helps rewrite a country’s cannabis laws? Dr. JC Scicluna- Medical & Global Business Development Consultant isn’t just treating patients — he’s shaping the future of cannabis in Europe. From Malta’s bold move into adult-use legalisation to the power of real-world data and global research gaps, this conversation dives deep into what happens when medicine, policy, and passion collide. No fluff, no half measures — just a raw, honest look at where cannabis is headed and why community still matters most.
In this episode, we cover a lot of topics, including:
* Rapid Fire (1:41)
* Who is Dr. Scicluna? (7:28)
* How did Dr. Scicluna and I meet? (10:37)
* Malta’s cannabis legislation and Dr. Scicluna’s contribution (11:29)
* Malta… Trailblazers in the EU on tight timelines (19:50)
* How did Dr. Scicluna’s patients find him? (23:30)
* Battling stigmas (26:17)
* How does Europe compare to Australia in cannabis research? (27:50)
* If Dr. Scicluna could run his own cannabis study, what would he focus on? (33:59)
* Are there any specific cannabinoids, terpenes or flavonoids that deserve more attention? (37:51)
* Real-world data… It’s important! (39:52)
* Will pharmaceutical companies play a role in the cannabis market 10 years from now? (41:35)
* Keep your eyes on the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) (43:07)
* Could Malta’s approach be replicated here in Australia? (53:32)
* The power (and safety) of consuming together (54:46)
* The cannabis community LOVES to give back (57:14)
* No half measures! (61:04)
* Dr. Scicluna’s upcoming projects and events he’s excited to attend (64:05)
* Dr. Scicluna key message… Never underestimate the work you're doing! (67:00)
Where to find Dr. JC Scicluna:
* Email jeanclaudescicluna@gmail.com
* Dr. JC Scicluna on LinkedIn
* Dr. JC Scicluna’s Website
Where to find me:
* @AusCannaReviews on SubStack
* @AusCannaReviews on Instagram
* @AusCannaReviews on Twitter/X
* Email AusCannaReviews@gmail.com
* Buy Me A Coffee/AusCannaPodcast
Shownotes:
* Pastizz (Malta Street Food)
* European Citizens' Initiative
* International Narcotics Control Board (INCB)
