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Pennsylvania: Marijuana possession arrests decline statewide

NORML

Preliminary data*, released on request from the Pennsylvania State Police Uniform Crime Reporting System, reveals that overall arrests for marijuana possession showed a decline in 2019. The new data shows 19,990 adults arrested for the same offense in 2019. cannabis arrest data since 2008. cannabis arrest data since 2008.

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Study Finds No Correlation Between Cannabis Legalization and Increased Mental Illness

Veriheal

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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Recreational Marijuana: Effects on Teen Use

CannaMD

Yet, data suggests otherwise. And according to that data, there appears to be little to no correlation between cannabis legalization and underage marijuana use on a state-by-state basis. of eleventh graders reported having used the drug within the past month, according to data collected from 2013-2015. California. Washington.

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Johns Hopkins Receives $4M To Research Impacts of Psilocybin on Tobacco Addiction

Veriheal

Veriheal does not support illegally consuming therapeutic substances such as psilocybin but acknowledges that it transpires because of the current illicit status, which we strive to change by advocating for research, legal access, and responsible consumption. Always consult a physician before attempting alternative therapies.

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Is weed legal in Iceland?

The Cannigma

With only four hours of daylight during the winter and an average winter temperature of 0 degrees Celsius, one might deem Iceland a prime environment for cannabis and drug consumption. Iceland was ranked 29th place in cannabis consumption internationally, as reported by Iceland Magazine. Is cannabis legal in Iceland?

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Nature – Paper: Associations between lifetime classic psychedelic use and cardiometabolic diseases

Cannabis Law Report

Using data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2005–2014), the present study examined the associations between lifetime classic psychedelic use and two types of cardiometabolic disease: heart disease and diabetes. diet, alcohol and tobacco consumption, and exercise) 11.

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Nevada Just Lifted Its Ban on THC For All Professional Fighters

SpeedWeed

But for years, the combat sports industry has ruined careers over athletes’ marijuana consumption. “I’m pretty pissed,” said UFC fighter Nick Diaz when he was suspended for five years in 2014 for a positive cannabis test. That data will likely prove useful for an ongoing league inquiry into head injury.

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