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New Study: Demographic and policy-based differences in behaviors and attitudes towards driving after marijuana use: an analysis of the 2013–2017 Traffic Safety Culture Index

Cannabis Law Report

The Traffic Safety Culture Index is an annual survey with national scope and multiple measures relevant to driving after marijuana use. Because THC presence is an imperfect proxy for impairment [ 10 ], driving data may be limited in clarifying what traffic safety risks, if any, are associated with permissive marijuana policies.

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CBD Ban: Brits Take Up Fight And Send Lawyers To Brussels

Cannabis Law Report

London law firm Mackrell Turner Garrett, together with a leading food and trading standards barrister, were instructed by the Cannabis Trades Association UK (CTA) to make representations to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). He also defended several national companies against allegations of mis-selling or misleading prices.

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The history and science of psychedelics: from acid and shrooms to ketamine and salvia

The Cannigma

In time, Western civilization caught on, and consumption expanded around the globe. Responsible consumption is key, and in the case of psychedelics – where you could potentially become detached from reality – it’s important to be in a safe space, preferably around people you’re comfortable with.

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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. and beyond, and has advocacy resources in all but six states.

Policy 40
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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. and beyond, and has advocacy resources in all but six states.

Policy 40
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Paper: The transition of cannabis into the mainstream of Australian healthcare: framings in professional medical publications

Cannabis Law Report

However, the nature of the government regulations and the subsequent complexity of prescribing, as well as doctors’ safety uncertainties and the stigma of the plant, remain contributing barriers to patient access. Medicinal cannabis has been legalised for use for a range of specified medical conditions in Australia since 2016. Bonini et al.