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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. “I would sum up our policy as ‘do the right thing’ Let’s create legal cannabis policy that acknowledges both science and reality,” Bacca says.

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Paper: 10 years of drug policy in Asia: How far have we come? A civil society shadow report

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Countries in Asia implement some of the harshest drug policies in the world. Meaningfully reflect upon the impacts of drug policies on the UN goals of promoting health, human rights, development, peace and security, especially for those most marginalised and vulnerable. Copyright: International Drug Policy Consortium Publication 2019.

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Positive Cannabis Drug Tests in the Workplace at the Highest in 25 years

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are increasingly relaxing their cannabis laws, it’s no surprise that the drug’s consumption has grown , especially among American workers. Between 2002 and 2009, there was a progressive decline in positive post-accident drug tests for American workers. As many states across the U.S. Based on the report, 7.3% in 2021. .”

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Bali’s Cannabis-Loving Tourists Find Themselves in Hot Water Over Drug Laws

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Based on his confession, he obtained these illicit goods by purchasing them in Thailand because he lived in Thailand before and they are for his consumption. The predominantly Muslim country shares a zero-tolerance policy with many other Southeast Asian countries. Give us the access to do research,” Narayana says.

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High Potency Cannabis Strikes Again as Heavy Users Experience Scromiting

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Research has already suggested a link between high potency cannabis and increased anxiety , the opposite of what many hope to gain from its consumption, as well as being linked to increased risk of psychosis for those with certain conditions. CHS Cases Are on the Rise .

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Will the FDA’s Ban on E-Cigarettes Affect CBD Vaping Devices?

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As we previously discussed , federal law gives the agency the authority to regulate the sale, manufacture, and marketing of tobacco products under the 2009 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (“TCA”). The FDA now oversees all products “made or derived from tobacco that [are] intended for human consumption.”

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