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A New Survey Provides Insight into Youth Consumption Post Legalization

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For many years those who have stood against the reform of cannabis laws have argued that decriminalization and/or legalization would lead to an increase in consumption among adolescents. According to this report, consumption among high school youth has declined since legalization has reached more states nationwide.

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Cannabis laws in Lithuania

The Cannigma

In 2013 , the country legalized growing industrial hemp. The country was the last EU member to allow industrial hemp in 2013 but created a medical program in 2018. In 2021, Parliament voted against fully decriminalizing the cannabis plant, but personal use and possession of small amounts are decriminalized.

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Cannabis regulations in Slovenia

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Medical: legal, but limited Recreational: decriminalized. Anyone who is found to “manufacture and traffic illicit drugs” or “facilitate the consumption of illicit drugs” can face between 1 – 15 years in prison. Offering drugs for consumption or offering drugs to minors can bring a sentence of six months to eight years.

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What to Do About the Worrisome Cannabis Vaping Trend Among Adolescents

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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

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We analyzed annual administrations of TSCI from 2013–2017, which asked respondents about various dimensions of traffic safety, including driving after marijuana use [ 28 ]. Between 2013 and 2017, approximately 3000 TSCI surveys were completed annually. Materials and methods. Study sample. A meta-analysis by Asbridge et al.

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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. Over the last few years, the world has seen a significant increase in the legalization and decriminalization of cannabis across different continents. Pain Is a Leading Cause of Consumption.

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Another Professional Athlete Embraces Cannabis—But at a High Cost

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” Griner was the number one overall pick in the 2013 WNBA draft. Sadly, professional athletes are frequently punished for cannabis possession and consumption. In January, Thailand went down in history as the first Asian nation to decriminalize recreational cannabis. Athletes Are No Strangers to Cannabis Arrests.

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