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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% 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

Studies of crash or driving data suggest that, although permissive marijuana policies are associated with higher prevalence of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) presence among drivers [ 1 , 2 ], there is mixed evidence that these policies are associated with motor vehicle crashes [ 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 ]. Materials and methods. Study sample.

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Recent Poll Reveals Half of US Adults Have Tried Cannabis

Veriheal

When Gallup initially measured regular cannabis consumption by individuals in 2013, they found that only 7% were regular cannabis smokers. Don’t think we’ve forgotten about the most obvious potential reasons behind the increase: destigmatization, decriminalization, and legalization. adult population.”

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Study Finds That Cancer Patients Consume Less Cannabis Than the Public

Veriheal

Over the last few years, the world has seen a significant increase in the legalization and decriminalization of cannabis across different continents. The team of researchers analyzed data from nearly 20,000 people over a four-year period and found that cannabis use among cancer patients peaked at 9%.

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Drastic Increase in Scientific Research on Medicinal Cannabis

Sensi Seeds

As a result, a new model of public health in the area of drugs has been generated, as have alternative policies at the local level in different countries to decriminalize and legalize cannabis, despite the fact that these policies do not comply with the international regulatory framework. Prohibition Does Not Stop Science.

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New Hampshire Passes 5 Of 13 Submitted Cannabis Related Bills in 2019

Cannabis Law Report

The Legislature also authorized the Department of Health and Human Services to take steps to establish additional medical marijuana dispensaries, and in a separate bill, authorized the department to collect and release certain data regarding the use of medical marijuana. New Hampshire legalized medical marijuana in 2013.

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Politicians Who are For Marijuana

The Herb Collective

Marijuana was decriminalized throughout the city of Philadelphia in 2014, but Krasner’s policy takes the initiative one step further. Chuck Schumer Despite opposition from Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions, there are many politicians hoping to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level.