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Marijuana Legalization Linked to Decline in Youth Drug Treatment Admissions

CannaMD

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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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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Marijuana article strikes a nerve

Cannabis Chronicles

You might not know that after reading a recent New Yorker article that draws connection between marijuana use, schizophrenia and violent crimes in Washington. Gladwell’s article also draws on a new book by former New York Times reporter Alex Berenson called “Tell Your Children: The Truth about Marijuana, Mental Health and Violence.”.

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Best Marijuana Strains for Stress

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Marijuana is used for many purposes, both therapeutic and recreational. With the use of marijuana, many have found that they can return to a normal life or start feeling like themselves once again. Of course, different strains of marijuana are cultivated to produce different effects. Marijuana as a Stress Reliever.

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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. Marijuana remains in an individual’s system for up to one month after use, and can cause a positive test anywhere within that time frame.

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Cannabis for IBS: Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Medical Marijuana

Greencamp

Crohn’s Disease and Marijuana: Efficacy, Research and Dosing. One study from 2004 looked at cannabinoids as a treatment option for managing bowel diseases symptoms (including IBS), because of their anti-inflammatory properties, but also the ability to diminish pain levels. What are the symptoms of IBS?

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Clark County Council delves into marijuana

Cannabis Chronicles

Marijuana is a gateway drug that’s associated with violent crime. Although Washington voters legalized cannabis in 2012, Clark County passed a ban on recreational cannabis businesses in the unincorporated areas two years later. But Olson questioned what that would add, since it’s illegal for minors to buy or use marijuana.

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