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

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Now, findings from a recent research study —published in the February 2022 volume of the International Journal of Drug Policy—support the theory. Many cannabis advocates have pointed to cannabis decriminalization and legalization as a means of freeing up resources for handling more serious, violent crimes.

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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

Marijuana policies in the United States have become more permissive, motivating research on demographic and policy-based differences in behaviors and attitudes towards driving after marijuana use. Marijuana policies in the United States (U.S.) Introduction.

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District of Columbia Provides Employment Protections to Cannabis Users

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The District of Columbia legalized cannabis for medicinal purposes in 2010 and began to permit individuals to use the drug recreationally in 2015. Last month, on July 13, 2022, Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the “ Cannabis Employment Protections Amendment Act of 2022 ” (D.C. Next Steps for Employers.

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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. The positivity rates in 2021 and 2022 were more than 30%, the highest since the all-time low in 2010-2012. As many states across the U.S. The positivity for cannabis in the U.S. in 2021 and 4.3%

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House Members Offer Resolution Condemning Police Brutality and The War on Drugs

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Supported by The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, Drug Policy Alliance, and American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU); the letter brings to light the excessive force commonly utilized in even low level, non-violent drug investigations. Department of Justice to honor hers.”. Cannabis Legalization Isn’t Enough.

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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. By Jennifer L. Mora on August 22, 2022. Last month, on July 13, 2022, Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the “ Cannabis Employment Protections Amendment Act of 2022 ” (D.C.

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Doctor Block…….”A Physician Botanist’s Insight to Cannabis species: The Naming of Plants and Products”

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Hemp is a Cannabis crop typically grown for seed and fiber production that more recently has been incorporated into the industrial manufacture of several derived products, including biodegradable plastics, biofuel, clothing, textiles, insulation, paper, food, and food for animal consumption. References: Manktelow, M.

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