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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: THC May Reduce Opioid Use in Trauma Patients

The Joint Blog

According to a new study published in the journal Trauma Surgery & Acute Care , trauma patients who are administered THC capsules consume fewer opioids than do similarly matched control subjects. 66 patients participated in the study: Half received THC, and the other half did not. hours with adjunctive dronabinol minus 48?hours

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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

Studies of crash or driving data suggest that, although permissive marijuana policies are associated with higher prevalence of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) presence among drivers [ 1 , 2 ], there is mixed evidence that these policies are associated with motor vehicle crashes [ 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 ]. Materials and methods.

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Cannabinoids May Promote a Good Night’s Sleep, Study Finds

Veriheal

This is good news for cannabis consumers since a team of Canadian investigators recently revealed that insomniacs reported improvements in their sleep patterns after cannabis consumption. Treating Insomnia With Cannabinoids. All of the study subjects self-administered cannabis products from the comfort of their own home.

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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. THC or less. Iceland’s THC limitation is on par with EU regulations, however a bit lower than the.3% 3% THC global standard.

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Can cannabis use during pregnancy contribute to low birth weight?

The Cannigma

in 2002 to 7% in 2017. Researchers have found that exogenous cannabinoids, such as THC and CBD, can cross the placenta. For example, one study found that THC altered placental anandamide levels. Potential effects of THC on pregnancy and birth weight. An estimated 4.2% in certain states such as Maine. million women.

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Cannabis Helps, Say Over Half of Parkinson’s Patients Who Use It

The Cannigma

However, the survey also revealed that, among the Parkinson’s disease patients , there was a noticeable knowledge gap concerning the different methods of consumption available and the individual effects of THC and CBD. Patients can also access CBD products without a prescription through local pharmacies.