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6 ways you can help free cannabis prisoners

The Cannigma

One in three Americans now live in a state where the plant is legal, and dozens of countries around the world have legalized or decriminalized the plant. Despite 19 states having fully legal access to marijuana, the US continues to put people behind bars for small cannabis charges. million arrests between 2001 and 2010.

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Report: A War on Us: How Much New Jersey Spends Enforcing the War on Drugs

Cannabis Law Report

Billion to Enforce the Drug War (2010-2019). People who have access to harm reduction programs are five times more likely to connect with drug treatment than those who do not and three times more likely to stop problematic drug use. times greater than it had been in 2010; for Black residents, this rate was 3.6 billion annually.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/22

NORML

At the state level, the North Dakota House of Representatives defeated a decriminalization bill on the House floor by a narrow 43-47 vote. Legislation is pending, House Bill 2149, to amend the definition of “cannabis” under the 2010 voter-approved medical marijuana law. California. CA resident? Connecticut. IL resident?

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New York: New Report Released Showing Ongoing Extreme Racial Disparities in Marijuana Enforcement at City and County Levels

NORML

Protecting youth – particularly young people of color, who continue to be disproportionately impacted – by both eliminating a common reason for introduction to the criminal justice system and preventing access to marijuana through a regulated market. Statewide in 2018, Black and Latinx people comprised of 81.3%

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

Veriheal

In addition, several other studies suggest that legalizing access to marijuana is actually associated with decreased: Crime Opioid overdose Mental illness rates Gone are the days when cautionary tales run rampant. Census figures (2002-2009) as well as American Community Survey totals (2010–2017).

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Washington D.C.’s Cannabis Gifting Culture Narrowly Escapes Demise

Veriheal

On the other side, authorities and local lawmakers continue to spin a web of confusion regarding the accessibility of cannabis for citizens. Council passed a bill in 2010 that legalized medical cannabis , and the law went into effect on Jan. Luckily, the charades have recently taken a positive turn. stakeholders as recreational.

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AAFP ( American Academy of Family Physicians) Releases Marijuana, Cannabinoids Position Paper

Cannabis Law Report

However, the AAFP supports decriminalization of possession of marijuana for personal use. The AAFP opposes the recreational use and legalization of marijuana, but supports decriminalization of marijuana for personal use. Relevant AAFP Policy. Marijuana Possession for Personal Use. and 2.3%, respectively.