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Realm of Caring Appoints Research Director to Oversee Groundbreaking Cannabis Data Registry and Medical Studies

Cannabis Law Report

His first initiative is co-authoring an original study on epilepsy using survey data gathered from RoC’s innovative Observational Research Registry (ORR). Schlienz and colleagues have published a paper summarizing ORR data from individuals with epilepsy in the medical journal Epilepsy & Behavior. About Realm of Caring.

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This free cannabis hotline answers all of your plant questions

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Between internet searches that bring up myths and falsehoods, medical professionals who aren’t properly educated about the plant, and marketing language designed to confuse , it’s easy for someone who is curious about cannabis to get the wrong information. Free cannabis education. And yes, it’s completely free!).

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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% Whether that exposure happens at a young age or during adulthood, it is essential that folks are educated on it. 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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Male, younger, lower-income, and lower-education respondents self-reported driving after marijuana use more than their demographic counterparts, more often reported such behavior to be personally acceptable, and exhibited lower support per-se laws. However, relatively few studies have used self-reported data for this purpose [ 11 , 12 , 13 ].

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Marijuana Legalization in NY & Driving: Response to NYS Association of Police Chiefs from Roc NORML

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Roc NORML is dedicated to educating the public about the benefits of responsible cannabis use and we look forward to continuing these conversations with local law enforcement. Sales began January 1. Adult-use passes by ballot. Adult use-sales go into effect.

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Study Finds That Cancer Patients Consume Less Cannabis Than the Public

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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%. Even still, the “odds of a cancer patient using marijuana in the past year were essentially flat between 2013 and 2018.”

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New Medical Study Reports Reduced Depression and Anxiety Symptoms With Low Doses of CBD

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The longitudinal study, using data gathered from RoC’s Observational Research Registry (ORR), showed that individuals who initiated use of artisanal cannabidiol (CBD) products or continued use of CBD products at follow-up endorsed significant reductions in both anxiety and depression, improved sleep, and less pain compared with those not using CBD.

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