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

Cannabis Law Report

Road safety risks associated with medicinal cannabis appear similar or lower than numerous other potentially impairing prescription medications. 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. Road safety risks associated with medicinal cannabis appear similar or lower than numerous other potentially impairing prescription medications. Road safety. Medicinal cannabis. Access to treatment. Government regulation.

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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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ElleVet Sciences Publishes Safety Study On CBD For Animals

Cannabis Law Report

ElleVet Sciences is pleased to announce the results and publication of the first safety study on the use of hemp CBD/CBDA. The 12-week safety study, conducted by Dr. Joseph Wakshlag, DVM, Ph.D., Dr. Wakshlag is currently available for interviews to discuss the results of the safety study as well as his clinical trials.

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Take it to the Limit

The Blunt Truth

The County’s attorney, Robert Tracci, is pushing for a presumptive legal limit to address both the safety issue posed by impaired drivers and the evidentiary roadblock to getting convictions in serious cases like this one. A similar effort failed in 2006, but many believe it’s time to try again.

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California: Department of Cannabis Control Names Leadership Team

Cannabis Law Report

Salama was Assistant Branch Chief of the California Department of Public Health’s Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch. Dempsey was the Chief of Policy and Outreach for the California Department of Public Health’s Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch. Chief Deputy Director – Rasha Salama. External Affairs – Christina Dempsey.

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Feds Warn About Marijuana Use And Driving On ‘Danksgiving’

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Starting in 2006, searches for “Danksgiving” have spiked each year around the holiday, and its popularity has continued to grow. It’s a relatively new trend, based on Google search interest. Via Google Trends.