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DEA Reports Southern Border Pot Busts Down 80% Since 2013

SpeedWeed

Seizures of illicit marijuana at the U.S. border with Mexico have plunged 80% since 2013, according to a newly released report from the Drug Enforcement Administration. The report notes that marijuana is widely available in all 50 states. But the U.S. is not the only source of illicit cannabis. Bulk Of U.S.

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Recreational Marijuana: Effects on Teen Use

CannaMD

2020 was yet another watershed year for cannabis legalization, with more and more states voting to legalize medical and/or recreational marijuana. Opponents of the movement, however, allege that legalization will result in increased marijuana use among teenagers. Underage Marijuana Use Statistics. California.

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Iowa Poll: Over half favor legalizing recreational pot; over three-fourths favor expanding medical marijuana – Cannabis Business Executive

SpeedWeed

More than half of Iowans support legalizing marijuana for recreational uses, and more than three-quarters support expanding the drug’s use for medical purposes, a new Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa Poll shows. in legalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana for recreational use. on March 7-10.

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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. This study provides the first empirical evidence on its impacts on adolescent use of cannabis and related risks.

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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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Cannabis Legalization in the Czech Republic

Cannabis Life Network

With cannabis already decriminalized and medical cannabis available since 2013, recreational legalization is one step closer. The post Cannabis Legalization in the Czech Republic appeared first on Cannabis | Weed | Marijuana | News. How soon will we see cannabis legalization in the Czech Republic? Sooner than you think.

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U.S. States with Legal Recreational Marijuana

The Herb Collective

Every state has its own laws about marijuana. Some states do not allow for any use of marijuana, so it is always illegal. Other states allow for the use of medical marijuana. And, other states allow people to use marijuana for recreational use. Just like many other states, it is illegal to use marijuana and drive.