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Medical Program Decline

Canna Care Docs

The Decline of Medical Marijuana in Massachusetts: What It Means for Patients In recent years, Massachusetts, once a pioneer in cannabis reform, has seen its medical marijuana program gradually overshadowed by the booming recreational market. The state’s first dispensary opened in 2015, sparking a wave of patient registrations.

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The Changing Landscape of Medical Marijuana in Massachusetts: What Patients Should Know

Canna Care Docs

The Changing Landscape of Me dical Marijuana in Massachusetts: What Patients Should Know The Massachusetts medical marijuana program has been a cornerstone of cannabis access since its inception in 2012. MPAA) the states leading voice for patient rights and cannabis policy reform. decrease from peak enrollment.

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The Rise of Anti-Legalization Efforts

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When it comes to any hot-button issue like cannabis legalization, there are always two sides, often without much middle ground. Nixons War on Drugs The Nixon administration took the racially-charged propaganda behind cannabis prohibition even further by unofficially beginning the War on Drugs in 1971.

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Colorado “Healing Centers” Could Lay Groundwork For Widespread Psychedelic Therapy

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How this industry operates and succeeds will be a bellwether for future states to adopt similar programs. Photo Credit: Wikipedia Colorado law does not allow retail sales of psilocybin, unlike cannabis, which can be sold both recreationally and medically in the state. What Does the Colorado Law Legalize Specifically?

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Americans for Safe Access’ ISO 17065: THE STANDARD FOR CERTIFICATION BODIES

Americans for Safe Access

American’s for Safe Access has achieved accreditation to the ISO/IEC 17065:2012 ( Certificate #5284.01 ) standard for certifying bodies through it’s PFC program, making it the first compliance program to obtain international accreditation specifically for the cannabis industry.

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In legal weed states, employees are failing drug tests at record pace

The Cannigma

The number of employees testing positive for cannabis has soared over the past decade, especially in states with legal recreational marijuana, a recent report found. from 2012 to 2020 (from 2.2% from 2012 to 2020 (from 2.2% increase over 2019.

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Which States Scored Over a Billion in Cannabis Tax Revenue in 2020?

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One of the biggest drivers of cannabis legalization has been the allure of tax revenue. And tax revenue is important, not just as a way of encouraging states to pass progressive cannabis legislation, but for the benefits it can offer as well. For example, Illinois is using cannabis tax revenue to combat the effects of the War on Drugs.