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Study: Adult-Use Legalization Associated with Decline in Youth Treatment Admissions

NORML

The enactment of adult-use cannabis legalization laws is not associated with an increase in marijuana-related youth drug treatment admissions, according to data published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence. Our results indicate that RML in Colorado and Washington was not associated with an increase in treatment admissions.

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Marijuana Legalization Linked to Decline in Youth Drug Treatment Admissions

CannaMD

Researchers from Temple University sought to find out how recreational marijuana legalization in Washington and Colorado influenced adolescent treatment admissions for cannabis. MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION & YOUTH DRUG TREATMENT ADMISSIONS. Why Are Less Teens Treated for Cannabis Use Disorder in Legalized States?

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Can Cannabis Aid in the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms?

Puff Puff Post

Researchers across North America have been conducting studies on the effectiveness of Multiple Sclerosis treatment through cannabis. million in 2008 to 2.3 Cannabis is one of the top considerations for people with living with MS. Cannabis is one of the top considerations for people with living with MS.

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Mets Owner Steve Cohen Donates $5 Million in Support of Psychedelics Research

Veriheal

Implications of Cohen’s Donation on Psychedelic Studies MAPS intends to submit an MDMA drug application to FDA this year to be approved for mental health treatment. If the FDA approves the application, it will pave the way for integrating psychedelic treatment into mainstream medical health care.

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Marijuana Legalization Associated With Decline in Youth Treatment Admissions, Finds Study

The Joint Blog

According to an interesting and for some eye-opening new study published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence, the enactment of marijuana legalization laws is not associated with an increase in marijuana-related youth drug treatment admissions.

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Cannabis Tied to Lower Blood Pressure in Hypertension Patients, Study Finds

The Cannigma

Using cannabis for several months is associated with a reduction in blood pressure among older adults with hypertension, according to a prospective study published last week. before treatment to 45.5% after treatment. More than 75% of the participants used cannabis oil and only 15% smoked cannabis. mmHg and 4.5

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Why veterans can’t discuss cannabis with VA doctors

The Cannigma

Many US military veterans avoid speaking to a doctor before self-medicating with cannabis due to stigma and fear of consequences, potentially putting their health at risk, according to the findings of a new study. Reddit and the anonymity to talk about cannabis. What are veterans using medical cannabis for? Shutterstock).