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A New Survey Provides Insight into Youth Consumption Post Legalization

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For many years those who have stood against the reform of cannabis laws have argued that decriminalization and/or legalization would lead to an increase in consumption among adolescents. According to this report, consumption among high school youth has declined since legalization has reached more states nationwide.

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Oregon NORML, In Partnership With The Oregon Justice League, Files “Legalization Justice Act of 2020”

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She generated international headlines when she opened the World Famous Cannabis Cafe in 2009, the nation’s first public-facing cannabis consumption lounge. 3) Allows existing cannabis dispensaries to add a social consumption space. (4) 3) Allows existing cannabis dispensaries to add a social consumption space. (4)

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Mexico: Placing limits on the amount of cannabis a person can have for personal use is unconstitutional Supreme Court rules

Cannabis Law Report

This earlier ruling, however, did not challenge the 5-gram decriminalization in place since 2009, with those in possession of higher amounts facing a potential prison sentence of up to three years.

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Cannabis laws in Argentina

The Cannigma

The country has a long history of cannabis consumption and production, and recent years have seen a growing movement towards legalization. In Argentina, possession of small amounts of marijuana has been decriminalized since 2009, meaning that people caught with small amounts of the drug will not face criminal charges.

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What is cannabis hyperemesis syndrome?

Cannabis Info

Fortunately, it is pretty rare, but for those who get it, it can mean an end to cannabis consumption. It was in 2004 that a study conducted in Australia first described this syndrome, being further clarified with the clinical diagnostic criteria of CHS in 2009. What is cannabis hyperemesis syndrome?

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History of Marijuana in Mexico

Cannabis Law Report

Ansilinger, noticed that with the strong immigration, marijuana was also entering the country for frequent use, this was the perfect opportunity to launch a campaign to criminalize its consumption and thus find a way to stop the massive immigration that was occurring. The Prohibition Era; 20th Century. The decade of the 60’s.

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Research Suggests That High Potency THC Products Aren’t For Everyone

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Additionally, support includes the meta-analysis of 10 studies where the researchers investigated the association “between the degree of cannabis consumption and risk of psychosis”. Therefore, it is important to avoid potency and heavy consumption which could induce psychosis in heavy consumers. Avoid consuming too much cannabis. .

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