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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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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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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% and Canada.

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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. Using the same data analyzed under a quadratic change model, lifetime cannabis consumption showed a clear decrease during that same time period.

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Cannabis Decriminalization Reduces Racial Disparity, According to New Data

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Fortunately, a study recently published in Social Science & Medicine discovered a solution to the racial disparity rampant in cannabis regulation: decriminalization. While legalization and decriminalization will not undo what was done in the past, these legal processes can create a better future for affected groups. He states, “U.S

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Study Finds That Cancer Patients Consume Less Cannabis Than the Public

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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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UK: Recorded drug offences up a staggering 19% in England and Wales from 2019/20 – 2020/21

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ByLine Times reports on the internal war in the UK Labour party about how to manage the “drugs issue” and cannabis specifically after Mayor of London’s announcement he wishes to decriminalize possession. increase, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) compiled in a new parliamentary report.

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The Netherlands and Cannabis: Legal Supply Chain Experiment Continues

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Like any good tourist, when I visited Amsterdam for the first time back in 2013 (after Washington and Colorado legalized cannabis for adults 21 and up), I headed straight for the coffee shops to see for myself as a U.S.-based based cannabis industry attorney just how they operated under Dutch and local laws. But, it’s a start.