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

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Referring to the findings of the recent study, NORML Deputy Director Paul Armentano stated: “These conclusions reaffirm the notion that states can sensibly regulate the adult use and sale of cannabis in a manner that doesn’t adversely impact public safety.

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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.

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South Africa: Chairman Of National Tax Committee Says Govt Fails On All Fronts When It Comes To Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

Unfortunately, the government has so far failed to exploit a massive, untapped market for recreational cannabis consumption, both locally and globally, Retief said. This excludes tax on industrial hemp, which the state legalised in 2010. Health and safety standards and supply chain controls also need to be determined.

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ElleVet Sciences Publishes Safety Study On CBD For Animals

Cannabis Law Report

ElleVet Sciences is pleased to announce the results and publication of the first safety study on the use of hemp CBD/CBDA. The 12-week safety study, conducted by Dr. Joseph Wakshlag, DVM, Ph.D., Dr. Wakshlag is currently available for interviews to discuss the results of the safety study as well as his clinical trials.

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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

The Traffic Safety Culture Index is an annual survey with national scope and multiple measures relevant to driving after marijuana use. Because THC presence is an imperfect proxy for impairment [ 10 ], driving data may be limited in clarifying what traffic safety risks, if any, are associated with permissive marijuana policies.

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Mixing weed and alcohol: the good, the bad and the ugly

The Cannigma

A 2010 study found that consuming alcohol “slightly prolonged” the half-life of THC in the blood. The researchers stated that “using cannabis first within a co-use day was associated with lower daily alcohol consumption, but greater daily cannabis consumption.” CBD and alcohol safety. arguing while drinking.