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Rhode Island’s Legalization

Cannabis Life Network

Governor Dan McKee signed Rhode Island’s legalization of cannabis into law on May 25, 2022. Although, the State has had medical cannabis since 2006. The new law allows residents over 21 years old to possess and consume cannabis recreationally. Rhode Island […]. Rhode Island […].

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What are the marijuana laws in Russia?

The Cannigma

The Russian Federation is far from a marijuana free-for-all, and both medical and recreational cannabis are illegal in the country. In 2004, Russia revised its drug laws to make possession of up to 20 grams of cannabis an administrative offense, and not subject to incarceration. How do Russians generally view marijuana?

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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 made a statement opposing legalization of cannabis for adult-use in New York, in response to Governor Cuomo’s announcement that he plans to pass legislation April 1st, with the budget, that will legalize cannabis for adult-use in New York. 1 year prior to legalization.

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Woman Cures Stage 4 Lung Cancer w Coconut Oil and Cannabis Oil

Otherside Farms

What if you live in a nation where marijuana is illegal but is actually the cure to your cancer? For this Australian woman, who lives in a country where medical marijuana is illegal, it took persistence to find a way to get and use cannabis for healing. CLAIM #4: MARIJUANA CAUSES LUNG DISEASE (news – no date).

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Canada: The Constitutional Right to Marijuana in Canada: R v Parker

Cannabis Law Report

Canada first criminalized the possession, use and trade of marijuana in the Narcotics Drug Act of 1923. One Member of Parliament – referring to marijuana – casually replied: “there is a new drug in the schedule.”. Marijuana use increased in the 1960s, along with its criminalization and enforcement.

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Is Cannabis Good for Bipolar Disorder? New Study Shows Cannabis Has ‘Unique Benefits’

Veriheal

According to recent research, cannabis could offer unique benefits as part of an approach to managing bipolar disorder. In this article, we’ll explore how the potential advantages of cannabis might help stabilize symptoms associated with bipolar disorder.

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Study: Senior Marijuana Use on the Rise

The Joint Blog

The use of marijuana is increasing at a rapid pace among those aged 65 and older, according to a new study published on February 24, 2020 in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine. “The use of cannabis in the past year by adults 65 years and older in the United States increased sharply from 0.4% in 2006 and 2007 to 2.9%