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FBI: Marijuana Arrests Rise For Third Straight Year, Outpace Arrests For All Violent Crimes

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The total number of persons arrested in the United States for violating marijuana laws rose for the third consecutive year, according to data released by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report, police made 663,367 arrests for marijuana-related violations in 2018.

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Canada: J&J’s Janssen Denied Data Protection Rights For Ketamine Analog Spravato In Canada, Court Rules ‘Not An Innovative Drug’

Cannabis Law Report

The Federal Court of Appeals in Canada ratified a Ministry of Health decision to refuse to provide J anssen Pharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson (NYSE: JNJ ), data protection for Spravato, a ketamine analog approved for depression. What Is Data Protection And Why Is It Important? and Canada. What Happened?

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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. Adult use-sales go into effect.

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Marijuana article strikes a nerve

Cannabis Chronicles

Gladwell’s article and a subsequent New York Times op-ed by Berenson, was quickly rebuked by marijuana researchers and legalization advocates, who took issue with Gladwell’s selective use of data and Berenson’s linking marijuana use to schizophrenia. In 2017, for example, Washington had 304.5

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Former member of the National Advisory Council on Drug Abuse (NACDA) and National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Joins Ehave, Inc; Ehave Appoints Psychopharmacologist, Board-Certified Psychiatrist, And Licensed Physician, Bankole Johnson To Its Medical Advisory Board

Cannabis Law Report

He was also listed in “Best Doctors in America” in 2007, 2009, and 2010. He served on the National Advisory Council for NIH/NIDA from 2004 – 2007 and was a member of the Medications Development Subcommittee of NIDA’s Advisory Council on Drug Abuse during the same period. Forward-Looking Statement Disclaimer.

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The most common reasons people get medical marijuana cards: 2021 edition

The Cannigma

Long before New Mexico legalized recreational cannabis, the Land of Enchantment approved a medical marijuana program in 2007. The law also allows for the cultivation of up to 12 mature cannabis plants at home, or 6 if there is only one adult in the house. There are currently dozens of licensed dispensaries across the state.

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Compliance Outfit, Simplifya, To Offer Services in New Mexico

Cannabis Law Report

On April 1, 2007, Governor Bill Richardson signed into law the “Lynn and Erin Compassionate Use Act,” which expanded the use of medical cannabis, allowing physicians to recommend cannabis to help treat certain conditions.