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Marijuana article strikes a nerve

Cannabis Chronicles

Gladwell draws a connection between legal marijuana and an increase in crime, citing a 17 percent rise in aggravated assaults in Washington state from 2013 to 2017. The problem, Carlini said, is that there was a one-year decrease right before that, so after 2013 the numbers are just creeping back up to where they were before.

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New Jersey Cannabis Legalization Guide (Public Question 1)

Canna Law Blog

Every Sunday through November 1, Canna Law Blog will publish a post centered on one of these state ballot initiatives and the current laws surrounding cannabis in that state. In 2013, then-Governor Chris Christie signed a bill into law, known as “Pot for Tots”, which allows children with certain conditions to use medical cannabis.

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Cannabis and OCD: Seeking Relief

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a debilitating mental health condition that is characterized by intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. Understanding OCD Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. These obsessions can vary greatly from person to person.

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Qualifying for a medical cannabis card in Illinois

Canna Care Docs

The Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act was enacted in 2013. To qualify for a Medical Cannabis Registry Card , you must be a resident of Illinois diagnosed with one or more of the state’s qualifying conditions (listed below). What are the qualifying conditions for medical cannabis in Illinois?

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How to get your Medical Cannabis card in Delaware

Canna Care Docs

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. To prepare for your appointment you will want to collect your medical records pertaining to the qualifying condition you wish to treat with Medical Cannabis.

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Healthy Uses For Marijuana

Otherside Farms

Relaxed government restrictions have also led to an overwhelming interest and support for marijuana as a mainstream medicine that can help people suffering from conditions such as: Alzheimer’s. Even more surprising is the fact that using cannabinoids can be a safe, preventative measure for a lot of the conditions that it helps to alleviate.

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How Medical Marijuana Treats Epilepsy

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Epilepsy is a neurological condition which causes one to have seizures. It is a condition which can affect one’s life. Unfortunately, there has not been a cure for this condition. The increased popularity of using marijuana for epilepsy came about in 2013. Marijuana in treatment of epilepsy.