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Cannabis laws in Uruguay

The Cannigma

It became the first country in the world to fully legalize recreational cannabis in 2013, and has a long-standing cultural association with weed. The government has established a regulated market for the production, sale, and consumption of cannabis. Cannabis cultivation is permitted in Uruguay for personal and collective use.

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What to Do About the Worrisome Cannabis Vaping Trend Among Adolescents

Veriheal

According to a recent report published in JAMA Pediatrics , the number of adolescents who reported vaping cannabis within the previous 30 days has increased substantially since 2013—specifically, from 1.6% Further, underage cannabis use poses fewer health and behavioral risks for teens than illegal consumption of alcohol. and Canada.

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New Study: Demographic and policy-based differences in behaviors and attitudes towards driving after marijuana use: an analysis of the 2013–2017 Traffic Safety Culture Index

Cannabis Law Report

An alternative approach to study relationships between marijuana policies and driving after marijuana use is to use surveys that collect information on self-reported behaviors and attitudes. Between 2013 and 2017, approximately 3000 TSCI surveys were completed annually. Materials and methods. Study sample.

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Study Finds That Cancer Patients Consume Less Cannabis Than the Public

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Rising Legalization, Reduced Stigmatization, and Perpetual Cancer Consumption. The reduced stigmatization and the rising legalization have led to significant increases in cannabis consumption; however, this cannot be said for the cancer patient groups. Pain Is a Leading Cause of Consumption.

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Recreational Marijuana: Effects on Teen Use

CannaMD

of eleventh graders reported having used the drug within the past month, according to data collected from 2013-2015. This could be interpreted to suggest that the states’ youth were at high risk for increased marijuana consumption after legalization. Prior to California’s recreational legalization of cannabis in 2018, 20.1%

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Oneida Indian Nation to Launch Cannabis Operation

Cannabis Law Report

The entire Oneida Indian Nation cannabis program will be conducted in compliance with the historic 2013 Settlement Agreement between the State of New York, the Oneida Indian Nation, Oneida County, and Madison County.

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Guest Post: The Legal Status of CBD Oil in Italy

Cannabis Law Report

While the Ministries of Health and Justice awarded penalties for the possession, sale and consumption of cannabis prior to 2013, medical cannabis was legalised and made available to patients from 2013 onwards. Today, CBD oil which contains 5%, 10% and 50% CBD concentration is legal for recreational consumption in Italy.

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