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Study: Youth Marijuana Use Not Up Since Uruguay Legalized Marijuana in 2013

The Joint Blog

According to a new study, even though Uruguay legalized marijuana for all uses for those 18+ seven years ago (the first country to do so), youth marijuana use in the country is not higher than it was prior to legalization. ” They found “no evidence of an impact on cannabis use or the perceived risk of use.

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Marijuana article strikes a nerve

Cannabis Chronicles

You might not know that after reading a recent New Yorker article that draws connection between marijuana use, schizophrenia and violent crimes in Washington. Gladwell’s article also draws on a new book by former New York Times reporter Alex Berenson called “Tell Your Children: The Truth about Marijuana, Mental Health and Violence.”.

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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

Marijuana policies in the United States have become more permissive, motivating research on demographic and policy-based differences in behaviors and attitudes towards driving after marijuana use. The Traffic Safety Culture Index is an annual survey with national scope and multiple measures relevant to driving after marijuana use.

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Document: Impacts of Marijuana Legalization in Colorado A Report Pursuant to C.R.S. 24-33.4-516

Cannabis Law Report

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In 2013, following the passage of Amendment 64 which allows for the retail sale and possession of marijuana, the Colorado General Assembly enacted Senate Bill 13-283. The majority of the data sources vary considerably in terms of what exists historically and the reliability of some sources has improved over time.

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Lawsuit Alleges Former House Speaker Boehner & Squire Patton Boggs, Stole Cannabis Lobbying Group Data & Talking Points

Cannabis Law Report

John Boehner backed out of a deal to join a marijuana lobbying group — but only after he allegedly stole its data and talking points to form another, pro-weed lobbying outfit of his own, an explosive lawsuit claims. This is not a good look. The New York Post reports.

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Report – Just Published: Impacts of Marijuana Legalization in Colorado A Report Pursuant to C.R.S. 24-33.4-516 July 2021

Cannabis Law Report

In 2013, following the passage of Amendment 64 which allows for the retail sale and possession of marijuana, the Colorado General Assembly enacted Senate Bill 13-283. The majority of the data sources vary considerably in terms of what exists historically and the reliability of some sources has improved over time. FULL REPORT.

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Media Report: Support for legalising marijuana in Australia nearly doubles over six years. 40% now say yes to personal use

Cannabis Law Report

The Guardian reports… Over 40% of Australians believe marijuana should be legalised, a figure that has nearly doubled since 2013, according to new analysis. The nationally representative surveys, last conducted in 2019, have been collating data on drug use and attitudes every two to three years since 1985.

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