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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. Road safety risks associated with medicinal cannabis appear similar or lower than numerous other potentially impairing prescription medications.

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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. Here we undertake an analysis of this policy issue based on a case study of the introduction of medicinal cannabis in Australia. Road safety. 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

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The New York State Association of Police said traffic safety is a major concern, citing an increase in vehicle-related fatalities by 62 percent in Colorado the first year cannabis was legalized in the state. 2 years before medical legalization, the largest number of vehicle-related fatalities in the last 17 years. Sales began January 1.

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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. Salama was Assistant Branch Chief of the California Department of Public Health’s Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch.

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

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Canadian social policy and attitudes to the plant had come full circle after nearly a century. The judge agreed with him, saying (at para 28): The seizures associated with Parker’s epilepsy constitute a serious threat to his health and safety. The federal government failed several times in 2003 and 2006 to decriminalize marijuana.

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Cannabis – The study that blew my mind

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The safety of CBD was noted even when administered in combination with the standard GVHD treatment. Our strict drug policies have made research cannabinoids and cannabis extremely challenging. Additionally, CBD has been shown to induce apoptosis of myeloid and lymphoid leukemic cells both in vitro and in vivo (McKallip et al.

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Harborside Inc. Announces Increased Interest in Haight-Ashbury Dispensary

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This dispensary will be neighborhood-oriented, including the hiring of local staff, the selection of local products and the promotion of community safety.”. Founded in California in 2006, Harborside was awarded one of the first six medical cannabis licenses granted in the United States. SOURCE Harborside Inc.