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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. Employers must balance complying with conflicting federal, state, and local laws, maintaining a safe work environment, and protecting applicants’ and employees’ privacy and other legal rights.

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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. Employers must balance complying with conflicting federal, state, and local laws, maintaining a safe work environment, and protecting applicants’ and employees’ privacy and other legal rights.

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CBD?s Role in Treating Lupus ? What You Should Know!

The Joint Blog

Lupus is one of those diseases that has no established cure or treatment. Anecdotally speaking, CBD might have quite a connection with treatment of lupus. There is very little evidence to prove how CBD can help in the treatment of lupus. It is believed that lupus can be caused by genetics, oestrogen, and a toxic environment.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/22

NORML

Legislation is pending, House Bill 2149, to amend the definition of “cannabis” under the 2010 voter-approved medical marijuana law. Update : Both bills are scheduled for a public hearing in the Joint Committee on Environment on 3/1. Click here to email your Representative and urge them to support this important legislation.

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United Nations Annual Drug Report Puts “Unprecedented” Focus On Cannabis & Suggests No Desire For Rescheduling Whatsover

Cannabis Law Report

More investment is needed for research into the harm that the non-medical use of cannabis poses to health and to better define the range of health conditions for which cannabis products may be an effective treatment. Drug Use Rising, but Science-Based Treatment More Available. The Dark Web.

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Report: Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City -“Is the Colorado Marijuana Industry Showing Signs of Maturation?”

Cannabis Law Report

xvii This new cash flow, coupled with additional business-friendly legislation, such as allowing social consumption of marijuana in licensed spaces, suggests the number of marijuana businesses has the potential to expand despite recent declines in licenses. 2010, May 28). Retrieved from [link]. For more information, see [link].

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ElleVet Sciences Publishes Safety Study On CBD For Animals

Cannabis Law Report

Pharmacokinetics, Safety, and Clinical Efficacy of Cannabidiol Treatment in Osteoarthritic Dogs. Dogs received each of two treatments: CBD oil (2 mg/kg) or placebo oil every 12 h. Each treatment lasted for 4 weeks with a 2-week washout period. Veterinary assessment showed decreased pain during CBD treatment ( p < 0.02).

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