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Safe Consumption Sites Decrease Drug Overdose Risks, According to Study

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In light of this crisis, a team of researchers decided to investigate the impact of “safe consumption sites.” There is a lot of controversy surrounding safe consumption sites due to the fact that they allow people to consume pre-obtained drugs. . 30, 2021, and Jan. Safe Consumption Sites = Less Overdoses.

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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? According to a September 2021 study published in the JAMA Network Open by a team of researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health , yes—but only among certain demographics. . As of October 2021, 18 U.S.

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CDC Dishes Out Workplace Cannabis Policy Advice to Companies That Hire Drivers

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Cannabis companies that hire drivers to work for them—such as delivery services and goods transporters—are being advised by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to establish certain policies that can mitigate the risk of impaired driving, all the while ensuring that companies remain in alignment with state legalization laws.

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How Kevin Durant Ended the NBA’s Cannabis Ban

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All-star basketball player Kevin Durant recently scored a historic victory for cannabis advocacy. Previous efforts by Durant had significant involvement in the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) decision to remove cannabis from its list of banned substances. He’s also a fierce cannabis advocate.

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Press Release: Maine Office of Cannabis Policy Report on Cannabis Program Shows Success in Launch, Diminished Illicit Market? 

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AUGUSTA – Today, the State of Maine’s Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP) released a report examining how cannabis consumption, market dynamics, and health outcomes vary by geographic region, cannabis market, and other variables. led by Dr. Michael Sofis, a leading cannabis demand and consumption behavior researcher.

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New Title: Regulating Cannabis: Towards a Unified Market Paperback – 19 July 2021

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A 5-year investigation of the implementation of the world’s first fully regulated cannabis market for pleasure in Colorado. Kind words for Regulating Cannabis … “This book clearly demonstrates authority in the field of international drug policy and draws predominantly on the latest evidence in doing so.

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The UFC Knocks Out THC from its Anti-Doping Policy

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Throughout the years, various professional sports leagues have frowned upon the use of cannabis by their athletes. Throughout time it has been the norm for players to be suspended or even removed from their positions when caught utilizing cannabis or when failing a drug test for cannabis. What Has Changed in the UFC?

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