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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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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”

Cannabis Law Report

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

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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. Dempsey was the Chief of Policy and Outreach for the California Department of Public Health’s Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch.

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Harborside Inc. Announces Stock Option Grants

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In 2006, Harborside was awarded one of the first six medical cannabis licenses granted in the United States and today holds cannabis licenses for retail, distribution, cultivation, nursery and manufacturing. Additional information regarding Harborside is available under Harborside’s SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com. SOURCE Harborside Inc.

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

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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.