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Study Finds No Correlation Between Cannabis Legalization and Increased Mental Illness

Veriheal

When cannabis legalization began to gain ground and support, those who remained opposed to these policy changes touted claims that legalization would increase the risk of mental illness or even suicide among affected populations. We found that recreational marijuana access was associated with a 6.29

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New York to legalize adult-use cannabis

The Cannigma

The Empire State took one large step for legalization and one giant step for cannabis this week when New York state lawmakers reportedly reached a deal to legalize recreational marijuana in the state. New York legalized medical marijuana in 2014 with the passing of Assembly Bill 6357.

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

Cannabis Law Report

TUNIS, Tunisia — The Coalition for Legalizing Cannabis , a civil coalition of young activists, announced Feb. 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.

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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 Celebrates 10 Years of Adult-Use Cannabis Colorado residents are celebrating a 10-year milestone of cannabis legalization.

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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. Is cannabis legal in Iceland? A brief legal overview. In 1969, Iceland implemented its first official ban on cannabis. THC or less.

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New German Government Plans to Legalize Recreational Cannabis

Veriheal

Among the new and the soon-to-be-changing is the fact that the new government has pledged to legalize cannabis. During weeks of meetings, the coalition had reached an agreement on legalizing the sale of recreational cannabis in licensed shops. . The new coalition was sworn in just in time for Christmas and is already spreading cheer.

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Mississippi: Medical Cannabis Initiative Certified for 2020 Ballot

NORML

A proposed measure legalizing medical cannabis access in Mississippi has qualified for the 2020 ballot. ” 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.

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