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History of Marijuana in Mexico

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Mexico represents an important role in the expansion of cannabis around the world, its history is part of a historical, social and economic bed that has transformed each of its events into relevant information at a political-social level. Origin of marijuana in Mexico. The plant was then easily forming part of the local culture.

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Canada: The Constitutional Right to Marijuana in Canada: R v Parker

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R v Parker , [2000] OJ No 2787 (ONCA) at para 106. Canada first criminalized the possession, use and trade of marijuana in the Narcotics Drug Act of 1923. One Member of Parliament – referring to marijuana – casually replied: “there is a new drug in the schedule.”. In the late 1960s, Parker tried marijuana recreationally.

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Cannabis and Obesity: New study ties cannabis to lower rates of obesity

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Cannabis consumers have all experienced the notorious munchies at one point or another. Some, especially those who do not consume cannabis, may think that the munchies would lead to weight gain considering the increase in food intake. from 2000-2020. . Cannabis and Obesity: What Dangers Are Associated with Obesity?

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Lawsuit Dismissed Against CO Gov Jared Polis for Approving Medical Marijuana Law – Appeal Expected

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A lawsuit filed against Governor Jared Polis and three state agencies over a new medical marijuana law has been dismissed by Denver District Court, but an appeal is expected. Two licensed doctors in Colorado eventually joined Wann’s lawsuit, which claimed that HB 1317 violated the state constitution as well as doctor and patient rights.

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In legal weed states, employees are failing drug tests at record pace

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The number of employees testing positive for cannabis has soared over the past decade, especially in states with legal recreational marijuana, a recent report found. The 2021 Drug Testing Index carried out by Quest Diagnostics found that in states with legalized recreational marijuana , positivity rates for marijuana testing rose 118.2%

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NORML: “Analysis: Racial Disparities in Marijuana Possession Arrests Becoming More Pronounced in Prohibition States”

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States that have failed to remove criminal penalties for marijuana possession have experienced increased arrest rate disparities over the past two decades, according to data published in the journal JAMA Health Forum. Authors concluded , “This study highlights the importance of statewide policies in reducing cannabis possession arrests.

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Cancer Patients Trade Opiates for Cannabis, Alcohol’s Popularity Drops Among Teens, and Colorado Announces New Regulations

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Medical cannabis put a huge dent in the opiate market, teens are ditching alcohol in favor of cannabis, and Colorado announced a new batch of labeling regulations. Cannabis Helps Cancer Patients Ditch Opiates, Study Finds. The patients came from 34 states that had not legalized medical cannabis by Jan.