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Recreational Cannabis Legalization Sparks Increase in Consumption, Study Reveals

Veriheal

Does recreational cannabis legalization contribute to a spike in consumption? To conduct the study, the university researchers pulled and analyzed data from the 2008–2017 National Surveys of Drug Use and Health. Past-month cannabis consumption also rose post-legalization among the three racial-ethnic groups.

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Zurich Is Launching a Trial Run for Recreational Cannabis

Veriheal

With the support of the majority of citizens, it should come as no surprise that the nation is now preparing to launch a recreational cannabis trial. The Recreational Cannabis Trial . As part of the recreational cannabis trial, a study referred to as “Züri Can—Cannabis with Responsibility” is set to begin in fall 2022.

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

NORML

A pair of researchers from Temple University assessed annual drug treatments admissions among youth for the years 2008 to 2017. The decline in admissions rate was greater in Colorado and Washington compared to non-RML (recreational marijuana law) states” following the enactment of adult-use legalization policies. ”

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Could A New Constitution Mean Recreational Cannabis in Chile?

Cannabis Law Report

With a new constitution being written, it’s quite possible that we’ll soon see legalized recreational cannabis in Chile. If a new constitution means recreational cannabis will be legalized in Chile, the total will be up to five countries! In 2008, the laws were made more harsh because of illicit cannabis flowing into the country.

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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. What began as medical access in certain states has quickly expanded to become medical access in most states and recreational legalization in many.

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Can cannabis make you more empathetic?

The Cannigma

2008) observed that oral THC administered to recreational cannabis users dose-dependently decreased signals in the amygdala, but not visual or motor cortices, in response to angry faces. For some, heavy or long term THC consumption can also alter brain structures and facilitate change in regions responsible for emotion processing.

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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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