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Pennsylvania: Marijuana possession arrests decline statewide

NORML

cannabis arrest data since 2008. ” “This is likely the result of two major policy changes: More than twenty decriminalization or penalty downgrade ordinances passed by city councils across the Commonwealth, and approximately a quarter of a million registered medical marijuana patients,” said Goldstein. .

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Virginia, Marijuana, and How Medical Legalization May Unfold in the South

NORML

Furthermore, Virginia’s consumption/product regulations are smoke-free. In 2008, Virginia’s voters, for the first time in 44 years, elected a Democrat for the US presidency. Your state’s Attorney General, Mark Herring, sounds like he’s down for decriminalization if not outright legalization.

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Research Shows Strong Support for Natural Therapeutics

Veriheal

Veriheal does not support illegally consuming alternative therapeutic substances but acknowledges that it transpires because of the current illicit status, which we strive to change by advocating for research, legal access, and responsible consumption. Always consult a physician before attempting psychedelic therapy.

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How to lower your cannabis tolerance

The Cannigma

Fortunately, we’ve come a long way since then towards understanding how drugs affect the brain, along with decriminalization and legalization of cannabis. Because of this, an abrupt stop of regular cannabis consumption can result in mild withdrawal symptoms. Remember that infamous anti-drug ad from the 1980’s? " Drinking excess water.

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Is weed legal in Austria?

The Cannigma

Medical: legal Recreational: illegal (personal use is decriminalized). The use of cannabis hasn’t been listed on the criminal statute since 2016, effectively decriminalizing weed for personal use. Medical use was legalized in 2008, but as in other European countries , the products available on prescription are limited.

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Massachusetts: cannabis bill sails through committee

Cannabis Law Report

Lawmakers passed up their opportunities to act before voters approved decriminalization in 2008, medical marijuana in 2012 and adult legalization in 2016, but then delayed and rewrote significant portions of the 2016 ballot law legalizing marijuana. I’m thrilled we’re finally advancing it.”.

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Could A New Constitution Mean Recreational Cannabis in Chile?

Cannabis Law Report

Chile has the highest per capita cannabis usage in all of South America according to 2019 statistics on Latin American cannabis consumption. In 2008, the laws were made more harsh because of illicit cannabis flowing into the country. Drug regulation in Chile is governed by Ley de Drogas from 2005.