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UFC Progressive Reform, CO’s 10 Year Anniversary, & OK’s Secret Shoppers

Veriheal

Not only does this signify a shift against viewing cannabis as a performance-enhancing drug in professional sports, but it also represents a commitment to prioritizing health and safe consumption. Colorado legalized recreational cannabis in 2014 and has seen incredible sales over the last decade. billion dollars in cannabis projects.

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Study Finds No Correlation Between Cannabis Legalization and Increased Mental Illness

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The relationship between cannabis consumption, mental health, and suicide has been a hot topic for both those for and against cannabis legalization. While the research from 2014 that nullifies anti-legalization advocates’ claims is now supported by the study conducted by Singer et al., Building on Previous Findings.

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Your Guide To Cannabis Laws In Illinois

Cannabis Law Report

Recreational marijuana consumption, possession, and sale became legal in Illinois on February 1, 2020. However, Illinois approved the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act in 2014, permitting patients with debilitating medical conditions to obtain medical marijuana.

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Mississippi: Medical Cannabis Initiative Certified for 2020 Ballot

NORML

” Earlier today, the Mississippi State Board of Health today passed a resolution “strongly” opposing the initiative, opining , “Marijuana consumption has numerous known harms and is contrary to the mission of. In this case, both measures would appear on the ballot together.” public health.”

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Tunisian Coalition For Legalizing Cannabis Working On Bill To Regulate Production & Consumption of Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

23 at a press conference in Tunis that it is working on a bill aimed at legalizing the production and consumption of cannabis in Tunisia. He stressed that this solution, inspired by Western experiences such as the one in Uruguay, would reduce the consumption of this substance among young people.

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Cannabis regulations in Slovenia

The Cannigma

In 2014, Slovenia’s government approved a new harm reduction plan which regulated that personal possession was no longer a criminal offense. Anyone who is found to “manufacture and traffic illicit drugs” or “facilitate the consumption of illicit drugs” can face between 1 – 15 years in prison. Medical marijuana in Slovenia.

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CBD Cocktails: How Does CBD and Alcohol Mix?

Cannabis Law Report

Additional studies done in 2013 and 2014 on animals, specifically rats, showed that when given either a gel form or injection of CBD there was less oxidative stress on the liver from alcohol consumption. So what can CBD do for those who partake in alcohol consumption?

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