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Police Solve More Violent Crimes Post-Cannabis Legalization, New Research Reveals

Veriheal

Most of us do not realize how many resources are dedicated to dealing with cannabis-related crime in the U.S., Many cannabis advocates have pointed to cannabis decriminalization and legalization as a means of freeing up resources for handling more serious, violent crimes. Cannabis Regulation and Crime Reduction.

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District of Columbia Provides Employment Protections to Cannabis Users

The Blunt Truth

The District of Columbia legalized cannabis for medicinal purposes in 2010 and began to permit individuals to use the drug recreationally in 2015. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the “ Cannabis Employment Protections Amendment Act of 2022 ” (D.C. rejecting job applicants or terminating employees) for off-duty cannabis use.

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District of Columbia Provides Employment Protections to Cannabis Users

Cannabis Law Report

The District of Columbia legalized cannabis for medicinal purposes in 2010 and began to permit individuals to use the drug recreationally in 2015. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the “ Cannabis Employment Protections Amendment Act of 2022 ” (D.C. rejecting job applicants or terminating employees) for off-duty cannabis use.

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Does Marijuana Make You Lazy?

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Does consuming cannabis make you lazy? Though cannabis has been demonized for years, it is finally becoming more understood and valued for all its potential benefits. If you are considering trying legal medicinal or recreational cannabis, it is important to get the facts regarding its potential side effects. 1] Malceva, M.,

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The Government Encourages Doctors to Treat Cannabis Patients as Addicts

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” In the definition of unhealthy drug use, cannabis is listed while alcohol and tobacco are not. The United States of America provided the fuel to the fire behind cannabis prohibition beginning in 1937. Behind the campaign of racism and lies, they painted a picture of cannabis as being the devil’s lettuce.

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An Officer Forced into Retirement for Medical Cannabis Sues NYPD

Veriheal

However, in a first of its kind lawsuit filed against the city of New York, a former NYPD officer says he was harassed and discriminated against by the NYPD over his use of medically recommended cannabis made by an NYPD medical division doctor by the name of Dr. Joseph Hederman. About Former NYPD Officer Robert Cascalenda.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/22

NORML

Regulators in Iowa added two new medical cannabis qualifying conditions to the current list, ulcerative colitis (effective immediately), and severe pediatric autism with self-injurious or aggressive behaviors (effective 4/2/19). Update : Both bills are scheduled for a public hearing in the Joint Committee on Environment on 3/1.