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Marijuana Legalization Linked to Decline in Youth Drug Treatment Admissions

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As marijuana legalization continues to expand across the country, scientists are interested in tracking how legalization influences adolescents. Researchers from Temple University sought to find out how recreational marijuana legalization in Washington and Colorado influenced adolescent treatment admissions for cannabis.

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Washington State Eliminates Medical Cannabis Taxation

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In November 2012, Washington voters approved the production, processing, and retail sales of recreational cannabis within Washington state under what is known as Initiative 502 (“I-502”). Medical cannabis is often the only effective treatment that allows them to function and improve their quality of life.

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Is weed legal in Switzerland?

The Cannigma

Medical: legal Recreational: decriminalized. In 2012, Switzerland decriminalized the possession of marijuana, and since October 1, 2013, the possession of up to 10 grams of cannabis is subject to an on the spot fine of CHF 100 ($107.8). Minors under the age of 18 can still face legal proceedings under Swiss juvenile criminal law.

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Alabama Medical Cannabis Legalization Might Soon Be on the Horizon

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This is one of the many reasons we advocate so hard for federal cannabis legalization. It’s easy to feel encouraged about the state of things generally when so many states are legalizing , even if it is a piecemeal approach. Alabama has been trying to legalize medical cannabis for a while now. Alabama’s History With Cannabis.

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Legal Cannabis States: Student Binge Drinking Drops

CannaMD

According to a recent analysis , in states where recreational marijuana use has been legalized, student binge drinking plummeted – an important finding, as the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism reported that binge drinking contributed to the deaths of approximately 1,519 students in 2018.

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How to get your Medical Cannabis card in Delaware

Canna Care Docs

You must be a legal resident of the state of Delaware over the age of 18 to apply for a medical cannabis card in Delaware. An applying patient must have a qualifying condition per the Delaware Department of Health and medical records from within the last year confirming the diagnosis. Directions can be found here: [link].

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Legal Framework for the Use of Psychedelics in Switzerland

Cannabis Law Report

The market launch of drugs containing MDMA for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or psilocybin for the treatment of depression is expected in the next five to ten years [1]. The legal framework regarding the use of psychedelics in patients is very pragmatic in Switzerland and unique internationally. The Legal Framework.