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Marijuana Legalization Linked to Decline in Youth Drug Treatment Admissions

CannaMD

Researchers from Temple University sought to find out how recreational marijuana legalization in Washington and Colorado influenced adolescent treatment admissions for cannabis. MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION & YOUTH DRUG TREATMENT ADMISSIONS. Why Are Less Teens Treated for Cannabis Use Disorder in Legalized States?

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Marijuana Legalization May Decrease Crime in Nearby States

CannaMD

But how does cannabis legalization impact crime in neighboring states? A recent peer-reviewed article published in the Journal of Drug Issues sought to provide quantitative data on the spillover effect , a term used to describe the influence of legalized marijuana on neighboring states. And the scale of decreased crime was impressive.

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Recreational Marijuana: Impact on Traffic Deaths

CannaMD

When it comes to marijuana legalization, one of the opposition’s main concerns is whether legal access to cannabis will increase the number of drivers who operate a vehicle in an impaired state. Early data shows that after legalization, Colorado experienced a slight increase in cases of people driving under the influence of cannabis.

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Marijuana article strikes a nerve

Cannabis Chronicles

— writer Malcolm Gladwell focused on a 2017 report by the National Academy of Medicine that examined the scientific evidence of the health effects and therapeutic purposes of cannabis and cannabinoids. The same thing cannot be said about cannabis, except for this article.”.

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Paper: Racial Capitalism and the African American Experience Entering the Cannabis Industry By Dr. Ayoka Nurse

Cannabis Law Report

The current public policies in local and state cannabis ordinance and equity programs may enhance racial disparities if they follow the pattern of exclusion and criminalization that encompass past policies promoted as beneficial to African Americans but uphold racial capitalistic practices. Authored By: By Dr. Ayoka Nurse.

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Clark County Council delves into marijuana

Cannabis Chronicles

Although Washington voters legalized cannabis in 2012, Clark County passed a ban on recreational cannabis businesses in the unincorporated areas two years later. I think the data is too new,” responded Schoening. The county council previously reconsidered the ban, but backed off last year. I tend to agree with you.

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What is CBD? Everything you need to know

The Cannigma

Like all plants, cannabis contains a plethora of molecules, some of which have specific functions — such as determining the smell, taste and color of the plant, but also what types of effects it can have on you. This is why eating raw cannabis won’t necessarily get you high — it is full of non-decarboxylated THCA. CBD vs THC.

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