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DEA: Marijuana Plant Seizures Spike, Arrests Fall in 2019

NORML

Federal law enforcement agents and their partners made fewer marijuana-related arrests in 2019, but seized a far greater number of plants than they did the year before, according to annual data compiled by US Drug Enforcement Administration. In 2011, for instance, the DEA seized over 8.7 ” DEA data for 2019 is online here.

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NORML Members Call On NFL’s Goodell To Allow Players Access To Medicine

NORML

While most of the recent media conversation around cannabis and the Super Bowl surrounded the ability for a medical marijuana company’s attempt to air an advertisement, one of the issues raised by various NORML members over the last few weeks has been more focused on the actual well-being of the players themselves.

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Cannabis and Obesity: New study ties cannabis to lower rates of obesity

Veriheal

Cannabis consumers have all experienced the notorious munchies at one point or another. Some, especially those who do not consume cannabis, may think that the munchies would lead to weight gain considering the increase in food intake. Cannabis and Obesity: What Dangers Are Associated with Obesity? from 2000-2020. .

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Cannabinoids for Tinnitus?

Project CBD

The CBD she took may or may not have helped, but according to a recent survey of tinnitus patients, she wasn’t alone in trying — or at least in being interested in cannabis as a potential remedy. Among the 45 respondents, median age 55, only 10 said they were current cannabis users (19 had never used, and 16 had used in the past).

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Are Cannabis Users 22% More Likely to Need Emergency Care?

Veriheal

Cannabis’ impact on health is a subject area rife with misunderstanding and controversy. Recently, a study found that cannabis users are more likely to end up needing emergency care, claiming that “cannabis use is not as benign and safe as some might think.” Cannabis Consumers at the Hospital .

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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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New Trial Suggests Powerful Psilocybin May Ease Stress Before MRIs

Veriheal

The data collected so far by the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health at Monash University in Australia suggests that psilocybin not only makes the process more comfortable but, as one participant described, MRIs become “magical.” All imaging and behavioral data will be accessible to the public after the study is complete.