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Surgeon General’s Advisory Highlights Need for Further Cannabis Regulation, Not Criminalization

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According to an August 2019 federal report , past-year marijuana use by those ages 12 to 17 has fallen consistently since 2002, from 15.8 Since 2012, when Colorado and Washington became the first states to regulate adult-use access, past-year youth use has fallen eight percent. percent to 12.5

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Australian Study Finds That Harm Reduction Could Prevent Overdoses At Music Festivals

Veriheal

A new study analyzing drug overdose deaths at music festivals in Australia between 2000 and 2019 takes a look at what caused the overdoses and what policies may have helped prevent them. If even one music festival death can be prevented, the safety measures would be well worth it. What Causes Overdoses at Music Festivals?

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What Are The New Changes Made By The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority In 2019?

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Here’s what you need to know about medical marijuana in Oklahoma for the rest of 2019 and beyond. The Changes to Medical Marijuana in Oklahoma in 2019 and 2020. Education facility – This license allows nonprofits to educate people about growing, packaging, processing, and testing of medical marijuana.

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Survey Reveals Almost Half of Canada’s MMJ Patients Reduced Their Alcohol and Opioid Consumption

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One particular study featured in the 2019 edition of the American Journal of Psychiatry found that the cannabinoid CBD may ease drug cravings and feelings of anxiety in heroin addicts. Taking this into account, it is unsurprising that Canadians with legal cannabis access are using the plant to help them quit using more harmful substances.

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New Mexico misses deadline for cannabis training standards

Cannabis Law Report

In theory, state agencies can require education programs for those who work in the cannabis industry in order to help ensure the public’s safety. And the Cannabis Regulation Act lays out a framework for education standards within the state’s cannabis industry. The NM Political Report has the story.

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Michigan University Offers Cannabis Chemistry Scholarship—The First In The Nation

SpeedWeed

Marie, Michigan college has already been in the news for offering their groundbreaking cannabis chemistry program, something that has been available to students since 2019. We believe that education is the key to raising the level of safety and integrity in the industry—education of the consumer and education within the industry.”.

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Update: Massachusetts Marijuana Establishments Surpass $2 Billion in Gross Sales

Cannabis Law Report

This number also underscores the entire agency’s tireless efforts, particularly those of our hardworking staff, to thoughtfully regulate a safe, accessible, and effective adult-use marketplace that keeps critical tenets of our mission – public health, public safety, and equity, among others – front of mind.”.

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