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Medical vs Recreational Cannabis in Rhode Island

Canna Care Docs

Since 2006, Rhode Island medical patients with qualifying conditions have enjoyed medical cannabis. Thanks to recent state legislation , adult residents can soon buy recreational marijuana from licensed dispensaries. There are nearly 20,000 medical marijuana cardholders in Rhode Island, and with good reason.

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Rhode Island’s Legalization

Cannabis Life Network

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

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What are the marijuana laws in Russia?

The Cannigma

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal (possession of up to 6 grams was decriminalized in 2004). The Russian Federation is far from a marijuana free-for-all, and both medical and recreational cannabis are illegal in the country. The country took a step back in February 2006, when the government cancelled RF Government Decree No.

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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. in 2006 and 2007 to 2.9% in 2006 and 2007 to 2.9% in 2006 and 2007 to 2.9% in 2006 and 2007 to 2.9% in 2015 and 2016.”

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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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What seniors need to know before getting a medical marijuana card

The Cannigma

The percentage of Americans over 65 who had reported using cannabis in the past year had increased tenfold between 2006 to 2018, from 0.4% Even the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) now supports the use of medical marijuana in states where it is legal and officially calls for more research on the medicinal use of cannabinoids. ?

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Former Mexican President Vincente Fox Plans To Have 130 Cannabis Dispensaries Open By End 2022

Cannabis Law Report

Paradise, which sells products such as CBD (cannabidiol) oil, hemp oil, bongs, pipes, marijuana grinders and papers, currently has about 70 stores in 28 states, according to operations chief César Escalante. He told the newspaper El Universal that the chain’s goal is to have 200 stores across all 32 states by the end of the year.