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New American Medical Association Study Shows Cannabis Legalization Not Linked to Increased Psychosis

Veriheal

However, a 2023 study debunks many myths about the potential dangers of legalizing cannabis. This groundbreaking research, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Psychiatry (JAMA), challenges previous claims that marijuana legalization increases psychosis and other mental health issues.

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A New Survey Provides Insight into Youth Consumption Post Legalization

Veriheal

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. On the opposite side of the argument, cannabis activists have argued that legalization would have the opposite effect.

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DLG Learning Center: Half In, Half Out – Standing Akimbo, LLC v. United States, 594 U.S. (2021)

Cannabis Law Report

But because of a public-policy provision in the Tax Code, companies that deal in controlled substances prohibited by federal law are treated differently. In 2009, Congress enabled Washington D. s government to decriminalize medical marijuana under local ordinance.

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3 Myth-Busting Facts About Marijuana

Cannabis Law Report

1 – Is Marijuana Legal in the Netherlands & Portugal? There’s a common misconception among visitors that marijuana has been legalized in European countries such as the Netherlands and Portugal, which isn’t exactly true. The same applies in Portugal, where marijuana and other narcotics have never actually been legalized.

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Enough Signatures Submitting in Denver to Put Magic Mushrooms Initiative on November Ballot

The Joint Blog

Proponents of an initiative to decriminalize the possession and use of magic mushrooms in Denver have submitted enough signatures to put the measure to a vote of the people. For the full text of the initiative, click here.

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5 Psychedelics Friendly Countries | Cannabis Culture

SpeedWeed

Also, in 2009, New Zealand became the first country to accept ibogaine as a medication. However, in Oregon, some psychedelics have been legalized in 2020 for mental health treatment. Also, some cities like Denver, Oakland and Santa Cruz have different legislations decriminalizing certain hallucinogens.

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Big Ideas: Apply For Your Mexico Cannabis License NOW

Canna Law Blog

The Mexican government’s offensive against illegal drugs has taken two paths: head-on clashes with the cartels and significant updates to its drug policies. In 2009, Mexico decriminalized possession of small amounts of various narcotics for immediate and personal use. It is important to consider the tax implications in Mexico.