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Safe Consumption Sites Decrease Drug Overdose Risks, According to Study

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Alex Harocopos, who wrote a research letter on the prevention centers, explains that New York had 2,062 overdose fatalities in 2020, which the doctor describes as the deadliest year on record. In light of this crisis, a team of researchers decided to investigate the impact of “safe consumption sites.” 30, 2021, and Jan.

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An Exciting Start to 2020 for Nevada NORML

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Following a wild and groundbreakingly successful 2019 with several memorable events across both The Battle Born State and the nation as a whole, Nevada NORML wanted to ensure that their operations in 2020 surpassed even that of the previous year. After coming down from the high of coordinating all the panels for the CBD.io

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Oregon NORML, In Partnership With The Oregon Justice League, Files “Legalization Justice Act of 2020”

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Chief Petitioners Madeline Martinez, Leia Flynn, and Angela Bacca filed a ballot measure to be known as “The Legalization Justice Act of 2020” at the Oregon State Capitol on Monday, March 18. Therefore, the Legalization Justice Act of 2020 would make the following changes to Oregon law. “That is discrimination.”

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Recreational Cannabis Legalization Sparks Increase in Consumption, Study Reveals

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Does recreational cannabis legalization contribute to a spike in consumption? On the other hand, Martins and her team of researchers claim that legalization did not contribute to a rise in frequent cannabis consumption among the aforementioned groups since the year 2017. Non-Hispanic white (16.6-19.4%).

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Khiron Publishes Inaugural 2020 ESG Report, Demonstrating Commitment to Sustainability and Continued Market Leadership

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At Khiron, sustainability is embedded in our DNA, with the common belief that strong ESG policies improve performance, loyalty, and innovation, while reducing corporate risks and capital costs. 2020 ESG Highlights. We have set ambitious ESG goals for the next two years and I am confident our team will deliver on these objectives.”.

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Nevada SC Rules “state law protecting “lawful activities” or “lawful off-duty conduct” does not apply to non-medical cannabis consumption”

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In a decision last week, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled that the state law protecting “lawful activities” or “lawful off-duty conduct” does not apply to non-medical cannabis consumption, according to an Ogletree Deakins report. In the decision in Ceballos v. 22-25130 (1). August 17, 2022. Tae Phillips. Birmingham.

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Analysis: Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization Associated with Tourism Spike

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The enactment of adult-use cannabis legalization laws in Colorado and Washington is associated with increased tourism in both states, according to data published in the Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy. The full text of the study, “The effect of marijuana on hotel occupancy in Colorado and Washington,” is online here.