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Cannabis Decriminalization Reduces Racial Disparity, According to New Data

Veriheal

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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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

We tabulated responses to questions about driving after marijuana use from the Traffic Safety Culture Index based on demographic factors, recreational and medical marijuana policies, and per-se marijuana laws. Support for per-se laws was higher among those in states that legalized recreational marijuana and in states with per-se laws.

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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% Additionally, 18 states have also legalized it for recreational use. and Canada. for medical purposes.

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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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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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Gallup Poll: Record-Breaking 68% of Americans Support Legalizing Marijuana

The Joint Blog

According to Gallup, the latest data are from Sept. Voters in all of these states — Arizona, Montana, New Jersey, and South Dakota — authorized the legal use of recreational marijuana in the Nov. They join 11 other states and the District of Columbia in legalizing pot for recreational purposes. 3 election.

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The Netherlands and Cannabis: Legal Supply Chain Experiment Continues

Canna Law Blog

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.