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Cannabis Decriminalization Reduces Racial Disparity, According to New Data

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Fortunately, a study recently published in Social Science & Medicine discovered a solution to the racial disparity rampant in cannabis regulation: decriminalization. While legalization and decriminalization will not undo what was done in the past, these legal processes can create a better future for affected groups. He states, “U.S

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

Cannabis Law Report

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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Drastic Increase in Scientific Research on Medicinal Cannabis

Sensi Seeds

Much remains to be done if the progress made is to be secured, but it is clear that changes are taking place in the global debate on drug policy , especially with regard to cannabis. Today, there is an enormous quantity and varied quality of scientific data, and this study is a fundamental tool that optimizes the way we access it.

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Gallup Poll: Record-Breaking 68% of Americans Support Legalizing Marijuana

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It did not exceed 30% until 2000 but has risen steeply in the two decades since then, and is now twice what it was in 2001 and 2003. According to Gallup, the latest data are from Sept. Additionally, Gallup data from earlier this year find that 70% of U.S. This measure has enjoyed majority support from the public since 2013.

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In major shift, UN drug chief questions whether control treaties involving cannabis are out of date

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The president of the narcotics enforcement agency of the United Nations is questioning whether the agency’s decades-old drug conventions are outdated given global policy developments in recent years involving drugs such as cannabis. The report mentions an increase in the use of licit cannabis since 2000. North America.

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Bill Clinton 1992 I Smoked Weed But Didn’t Inhale – 2022 I Said CBD Sounds Good But My Media Team Doesn’t Want To It To Be Public Knowledge

Cannabis Law Report

Clinton’s drug policy record while in office has been widely criticized by advocates. He also rejected requests to lift a federal ban on harm reduction policies like syringe exchange programs. that focused almost exclusively on the potential harms rather than benefits.

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Psychedelic Invest’s 100 Most Influential People in Psychedelics List

Cannabis Law Report

As the top executive at Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps, he has become known for his activism around a range of issues, especially fair trade, sustainable agriculture, animal rights, and drug policy reform. Originally a lawyer, Yang began working in startups and early stage growth companies as a founder or executive from 2000 to 2009.