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Federal Report: Youth Marijuana Use Steadily Declining

NORML

The self-reported use of marijuana by teenagers continues to decline nationally, according to federal data reported by the United States Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). By contrast, advocating for the marijuana’s continued criminalization only compounds them.” percent to 12.5

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Marijuana Legalization May Decrease Crime in Nearby States

CannaMD

Law enforcement, policy makers, and public citizens have long debated how recreational marijuana legalization influences crime and public safety. Does it lead to decreased crime thanks to a reduction in the marijuana black market? But what about the impact of marijuana legalization on other types of crimes in these states?

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Positive Cannabis Drug Tests in the Workplace at the Highest in 25 years

Veriheal

Currently, 23 states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana, including California, Massachusetts, Arizona, and Washington, D.C. Quest Diagnostics started analyzing yearly workplace drug testing data 25 years ago in 1988, and the result of their recent study was published on May 18. As many states across the U.S.

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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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Colorado NORML and Denver NORML Host Citizen Lobby Day to Push for Consumer Protections

NORML

During a recent interview with the Westword , Ashley Weber, executive director of Colorado NORML shared a few tips for marijuana law reform advocates who want to get involved in the legislative process: “It’s about getting to know your representatives, and writing them daily if something’s important.

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Report: Gen Z Would Rather Smoke Cannabis Than Consume Alcohol

Veriheal

The American marijuana industry was worth about $57 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $444 billion by 2030, a staggering growth that reflects it as the fastest-growing industry anywhere in the world. Our goal is to gain a deeper understanding of how this demographic perceives and utilizes marijuana.

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Surgeon General’s Advisory Highlights Need for Further Cannabis Regulation, Not Criminalization

NORML

Remarks made today by the United States Surgeon General highlighting “the importance of protecting our nation from the health risks of marijuana use in adolescents and during pregnancy” fail to acknowledge the role that a regulated market can play in mitigating the use of cannabis by potentially high-risk populations.

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