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

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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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ACLU Drug Law Reform Project: Press Release / Summary: ACLU of Alaska v. State of Alaska 

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JULY 11, 2006. The American Civil Liberties Union, which challenged the law, said the ruling confirmed that the state constitution protects adults who use and possess marijuana in their homes from police surveillance, searches, arrest and prosecution. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. CONTACT: media@aclu.org.

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Australia – Policy Analysis: Medicinal cannabis and driving: the intersection of health and road safety policy – “there is little evidence to justify the differential treatment of medicinal cannabis patients, compared with those taking other prescription medications”

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Faculty of Science, School of Psychology, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia. Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia. School of Law, University of Wollongong, Northfields Ave, Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia.

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Which States Are Voting on Psychedelics?

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In 2006, the first research paper by Johns Hopkins was published on the positive long-term impact of using psilocybin in a therapeutic study. Psilocybin Policies Around the Nation Let’s explore where psilocybin is legal, decriminalized, and on the ballot across U.S. Utah In March 2022, Gov.

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California: Department of Cannabis Control Names Leadership Team

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She held multiple positions in the Office of San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom from 2009 to 2010, including Budget Office Policy Assistant, Director of Scheduling and Deputy Board Liaison. Lee served as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Vince Chhabria at the U.S. Chief Deputy Director – Rasha Salama. Friedland at the U.S.

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

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Roc NORML is the Rochester chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, and we want to make sure the public is aware that statement is simply not true. Here are the number of vehicle-related fatalities, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation: Year. 1 year prior to legalization. Sales began January 1.

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IRS defends denial of Des Moines church’s tax-free status over use of Ayahuasca in its ceremonies.

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18, 2019, because it feared “law enforcement intrusion into their sacred ceremonies and prosecution.” In its complaint, the Iowaska Church cites a 2006 Supreme Court Ruling in which the court recognized the use of Ayahuasca in religious ceremonies under First Amendment rights for a different church. Source: [link].

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