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Policy Analysis Paper: Medicinal cannabis and driving: the intersection of health and road safety policy

Cannabis Law Report

Here we undertake an analysis of this policy issue based on a case study of the introduction of medicinal cannabis in Australia. Faculty of Science, School of Psychology, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia. Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia.

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

NORML

2 years before medical legalization, the largest number of vehicle-related fatalities in the last 17 years. 1 year prior to legalization. Sales began January 1. Adult-use passes by ballot.

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A Founder Looks at 50: Willie Nelson — America’s Favorite Marijuana Smoker

NORML

On another occasion in 2006, Willie’s bus was stopped at an agricultural checkpoint in Louisiana while driving from one concert to another. On one occasion in 2006, I flew out to Maui to spend some private time with Willie and a couple of mutual friends who also live on the island.

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Perfecting cannabis with Michael Backes

The Cannigma

So I did, I open up a dispensary in Eagle Rock in 2006 with a couple of partners called Cornerstone Research Collective. MB: Well, I mean, the thing is, is that the truth is in 2006, they were all LCM strains. We started out trying to be more Evidence-Based. CP: What year is this? Just for reference. Yeah, you just said that.

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The LGBTQ Leaders in Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

Hazzah attended Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine where she earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. . She trained a team including architects, engineers, and other construction professionals on new policy. Kyle Porter, CEO CMW Media. Prior to joining Curaleaf (NASDAQ: CURLF), Ms.

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AAFP ( American Academy of Family Physicians) Releases Marijuana, Cannabinoids Position Paper

Cannabis Law Report

During the 20 th century, law enforcement and public policy activities have undermined opportunities for scientific exploration. Relevant AAFP Policy. Family physicians have a vested interest in policies that advance and protect the health of their patients and the public. Marijuana Possession for Personal Use. Call to Action.

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

Cannabis Law Report

In modern times, medical journals influence a wider group of people than their specific targeted readerships (Smith 2006 ; Entwistle 1995 ), encompassing health and medical journalists who use them as important expert sources for news stories (Entwistle 1995 ; Van Trigt et al. Although these sources are under-explored (Bynum et al.