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Recreational Marijuana: Effects on Teen Use

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2020 was yet another watershed year for cannabis legalization, with more and more states voting to legalize medical and/or recreational marijuana. In states such as California, Colorado, and Washington, recreational marijuana has now been legal long enough for researchers to understand its effects on cannabis use among underage consumers.

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Washington DC weighs competing recreational cannabis bills

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Washington DC lawmakers have two recreational marijuana legalization bills to consider after Mayor Muriel Bowser and City Council Chair Phil Mendelson introduced separate measures. Both bills are open to but noncommittal about on-site marijuana consumption lounges. Each measure says it is something regulators can consider.

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Your Guide To Cannabis Laws In Illinois

Cannabis Law Report

Recreational marijuana consumption, possession, and sale became legal in Illinois on February 1, 2020. This landmark ruling made Illinois one of the 20 states to legalize recreational weed use.

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Study Finds No Correlation Between Cannabis Legalization and Increased Mental Illness

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The relationship between cannabis consumption, mental health, and suicide has been a hot topic for both those for and against cannabis legalization. Singer explains that 19 states and the District of Columbia have legalized cannabis for recreational use and medical cannabis can be accessed in 35 states. Building on Previous Findings.

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If Recreational Cannabis is Legal, Why Keep a Medical Card? One Answer: Employment

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The November 2020 election was a great win for advocates for cannabis legal reform , with four states voting to legalize recreational cannabis, joining the 11 other states that have decriminalized recreational cannabis use. What Recreational Cannabis Means for Employment. 12114(a); 29 U.S.C. §

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UFC Progressive Reform, CO’s 10 Year Anniversary, & OK’s Secret Shoppers

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Not only does this signify a shift against viewing cannabis as a performance-enhancing drug in professional sports, but it also represents a commitment to prioritizing health and safe consumption. Colorado legalized recreational cannabis in 2014 and has seen incredible sales over the last decade. billion dollars for the year.

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Thailand Says Yes to Cannabis

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25, Thailand went down in history as the first Asian nation to decriminalize recreational cannabis! continues to fight the legalization battle, recreational cannabis is legal in Canada, Mexico, and now Thailand. China : Cannabis possession and consumption are illegal. While the U.S.