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

Veriheal

However, another stereotype-smashing study found that cannabis legalization is tied to lower obesity rates as more citizens and patients take to cannabis consumption. The researchers used obesity data in Washington State between 2002-2018 because it is one of the first states to have legalized recreational or adult-use cannabis.

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South Africa: The Cannabis judgment: Implications for society and the workplace

Cannabis Law Report

Prince v President of the Law Society of the Cape of Good Hope & others [2002] JOL 9305 (CC). At the High Court, the provisions of the Drugs Act that prohibits the use and cultivation of cannabis by an adult in private for personal consumption was declared as unconstitutional. for personal consumption only.

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Hawaii Legalizes Edibles: What You Need to Know

Veriheal

Ben Cayetano, the 5th governor of Hawaii (1994 to 2002), signed off on Act 228 which allowed for medical cannabis cardholders to grow their own cannabis or to appoint a caregiver to grow cannabis. Governor Ige passed House Bill 1383 which decriminalizes cannabis for consumption granted that the possession is 3 grams or less.

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Best strains and terpenes for focus and flow state

The Cannigma

But this isn’t the only area of the brain affected by cannabis consumption. A 2002 study found that cannabis increases blood flow to the frontal lobe of the brain. If you don’t have access to lab reports, smell the weed before you buy it.

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Best strains and terpenes for creativity

The Cannigma

A side effect of cannabis consumption is increased blood flow, particularly in the brain. A 2002 study found that smoking cannabis increased blood flow in the frontal lobe, an area that’s thought to play an important role in abstract thought, creative thinking and sensory processing. 19 Eucalyptol (a.k.a.

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Impact of COVID-19 on CBD Market

Otherside Farms

A recent prediction through research study indicates consumption enhancement amongst the regular users. The consumption rate has increased significantly during the COVID-19 crisis for almost 39% of people, mainly Millennials and Gen Z consumers. Brands were suffering from overcrowding and inadequate access to capital.

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The Top Cannabis Reform Groups to Follow (and Join)

PrestoDoctor

While cannabis legalization has always been the goal, groups like NORML understand the importance of safe consumption. The group touts a broad coalition focused on a society where the law and consumption is steeped in science, reasoning, and human rights. Americans for Safe Access (ASA). The Cannabis Cultural Association (CCA).

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