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Marijuana Legalization in NY & Driving: Response to NYS Association of Police Chiefs from Roc NORML

NORML

The New York State Association of Police said traffic safety is a major concern, citing an increase in vehicle-related fatalities by 62 percent in Colorado the first year cannabis was legalized in the state. Four years into adult-use sales, net fatalities below 2002 despite rise in population and increased miles traveled.

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Karma Koala Podcast Episode 59 – 2021 Review & Looking Forward To 2022: Featuring Liz Rogan, Wesley Hein, Jay Czarkowski, Anthony Coniglio, Esther LeNoir Ramirez

Cannabis Law Report

Authority on real estate development and cultivation design, holding a commercial general contractor license since 2002. Dedicated to building the industry through successful and inclusive state programs, pairing grassroots advocacy with a global vision. Working on multiple cannabis design projects throughout the U.S.,

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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 Top Cannabis Reform Groups to Follow (and Join)

PrestoDoctor

Founded in 2002, Americans for Safe Access ‘s core focus is on ensuring safe and legal access to cannabis for medical use and research. and beyond, and has advocacy resources in all but six states. Americans for Safe Access (ASA). ASA was founded by a medical cannabis patient, Steph Sherer, and now boasts over 100,000 members.

Policy 40
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The Top Cannabis Reform Groups to Follow (and Join)

PrestoDoctor

Founded in 2002, Americans for Safe Access ‘s core focus is on ensuring safe and legal access to cannabis for medical use and research. and beyond, and has advocacy resources in all but six states. Americans for Safe Access (ASA). ASA was founded by a medical cannabis patient, Steph Sherer, and now boasts over 100,000 members.

Policy 40
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The history and science of psychedelics: from acid and shrooms to ketamine and salvia

The Cannigma

Iboga safety: Numerous concerns about the safety of iboga have been raised by scientists. Using MDMA along with psychotherapy promotes trust and safety, allowing the patient to talk about and process their traumatic experiences or mental health issues. It only began to become illegal in 2002, starting with Australia.

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