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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. Colorado and Washington were the first states to legalize recreational cannabis use in 2012.

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Washington State Eliminates Medical Cannabis Taxation

Canna Law Blog

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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Cannabis Tied to Lower Blood Pressure in Hypertension Patients, Study Finds

The Cannigma

The researchers took readings on 26 patients over the age of 60 both before and three months after starting to use medical cannabis, and found that the participants’ overall blood pressure — both systolic and diastolic — went slightly down after three months of cannabis treatment. before treatment to 45.5% after treatment.

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Is weed legal in Sweden?

The Cannigma

Sweden legalized medical marijuana in 2012 but the program is highly restrictive and the Scandinavian country has yet to legalize recreational marijuana. Though Sweden did approve medical marijuana in 2012, it has been a difficult and complicated road forward over the past decade. Medical: legal Recreational: illegal.

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Read This Before Selling Your Cannabis Business. Or Filing Your Next Tax Return

Canna Law Blog

The second approach, which seems novel, relates to treatment of taxable gains upon sale. U.S (“CBS Corp”), a 2012 tax court decision which held that certain disallowed expenses were recognizable as basis, and could thereby reduce taxable gain on sale. In support, Nick cites CBS Corp. & & Subsidiaries v.

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Relieve the Excruciating Symptoms of IBD and IBS with Medical Cannabis

Veriheal

Cannabis has been identified as an effective alternative treatment for some gastrointestinal disorders…but does that include IBD and IBS? . Diet is used as the primary treatment. . Dronabinol is commonly used as a treatment in cancer patients due to the fact that it can decrease gut transit and increase colon compliance.

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Amy’s Story

Canna Care Docs

After my 4th spinal surgery in 2012, I became fully disabled. I am compelled to tell anyone that will listen that there are alternatives to the treatments that have more often than not failed them. We are happy to share an inspiring story about how medical cannabis has completely changed Amy’s life.