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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. Also, the medical use of cannabis is legal in more than 36 states. But has this led to more positive cannabis drug tests? But has this led to more positive cannabis drug tests?

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Rising number of South Australians from regional areas support legalising cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

A rising number of country South Australians support de-criminalising cannabis, a federal survey has found. Key points: More than half of respondents in the South East say those caught with cannabis shouldn’t go to jail.

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

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Several studies have been investigating the possibility of psychosis resulting from cannabis use. However, a 2023 study debunks many myths about the potential dangers of legalizing cannabis. How Several Sources of Data Were Used in the Research In 2019, an estimated 48.2 Following more than 63 million participants from Jan.

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New Study: Demographic and policy-based differences in behaviors and attitudes towards driving after marijuana use: an analysis of the 2013–2017 Traffic Safety Culture Index

Cannabis Law Report

In short the study learns that legalized states tend not to have their roads overcrowded with stoned drivers and cannabis users like alcohol users self police their behaviour. On the other hand, we found no predominant pattern suggesting that those in states with liberal marijuana policies were more tolerant of driving after marijuana use.

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Scientists Rank Most Dangerous Drugs

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In 2010, a group of scientists from the United Kingdom’s Independent Scientific Committee on Drugs , including two invited specialists, met to rank the harm levels of 20 drugs. hydroxybutyric acid [GHB], methadone, and butane), whereas economic cost contributed heavily to alcohol, heroin, tobacco, and cannabis. Translation?

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Marijuana Legalization in NY & Driving: Response to NYS Association of Police Chiefs from Roc NORML

NORML

The New York State Association of Police made a statement opposing legalization of cannabis for adult-use in New York, in response to Governor Cuomo’s announcement that he plans to pass legislation April 1st, with the budget, that will legalize cannabis for adult-use in New York. 1 year prior to legalization.

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Legal Adult Cannabis Sales in Massachusetts Surpass Half a Billion Dollars Since Legalization, Raising Approximately $100 Million in Tax Revenue

Cannabis Law Report

. Analysis of state data finds regulated cannabis market is picking up steam, as average monthly sales increased 66% from the first half of 2019 to the second half. As of January 29, retailers had conducted approximately $509 million in adult cannabis sales, raising an estimated $86.5 million) to the second six months ($46.3