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How public health policy influences cannabis consumer identity

The Cannigma

During the height of cannabis prohibition, admitting consumption was very risky. Not only was the identity of “cannabis consumer” tied to stereotypes such as laziness , lack of success and ambition and “a motivational syndrome”, it could result in incarceration and the strict collateral sanctions associated with a drug charge.

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Weekly Cannabis Roundup June 4

Veriheal

President Biden’s federal budget proposal continues to uphold the prohibition of cannabis sales in DC, and Montana legalizes recreational cannabis. And Montana legalizes recreational cannabis. This is Lo with Veriheal keeping you up to date with the latest in cannabis news. Video Transcript: . Next in news, .

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Is Europe falling behind?

The Cannigma

Listen & Subscribe: When it comes to regulating and producing medicalized cannabis products, different countries have a variety of approaches. The American field of medicalized cannabis has followed a very different path to Europe. . The Cannabis Enigma podcast is a co-production of The Cannigma and Americans for Safe Access.

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Louisiana Ends Jail Time for Small Amounts of Cannabis

SpeedWeed

Louisiana ended the punishment of jail time for possession of small amounts of recreational cannabis, which took effect Sunday. It was one of more than 250 new laws that took effect on the same day, including new requirements for doctors administering the abortion pill and restrictions on when police officers can use chokehold restraints.

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House Committee Approves Marijuana Protections For Banking And D.C.

Cannabis Law Report

to legalize cannabis sales. A House subcommittee on Thursday approved a large-scale funding bill that includes provisions protecting banks from being punished for working with marijuana businesses and allowing Washington, D.C. Eliminates a provision appropriating local District funds.

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