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Safe Consumption Sites Decrease Drug Overdose Risks, According to Study

Veriheal

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. . Nonetheless, the data speaks differently. . The Research Letter.

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Significant Decrease in Mental Health Treatment Seen in States With Legal Cannabis

Veriheal

This fascinating correlation between cannabis legalization and mental health, emerging against the backdrop of changing cannabis policies nationwide, sparks curiosity and prompts an immediate investigation into its underlying mechanisms. Ortega acknowledges that pinpointing the precise reason is challenging due to data limitations.

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Positive Cannabis Drug Tests in the Workplace at the Highest in 25 years

Veriheal

are increasingly relaxing their cannabis laws, it’s no surprise that the drug’s consumption has grown , especially among American workers. A recent Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index Analysis revealed that positive post-accident drug tests of workers reached an all-time high in 2022. As many states across the U.S. in 2021 and 4.3%

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New North American Survey Looks At Cannabis Poisoning Of Pets

Cannabis Law Report

Richard Quansah Amissah of the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, and colleagues present these findings in the open-access journal PLOS ONE on April 20, 2022. 2022) Prevalence and characteristics of cannabis-induced toxicoses in pets: Results from a survey of veterinarians in North America.

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Massachusetts: Public Comment Now Open Regarding Changes to the Commission’s Disproportionately Impacted Areas

Cannabis Law Report

Starting Monday, January 31, 2022, the public may weigh in on possible changes to the Cannabis Control Commission (Commission)’s list of 29 Massachusetts municipalities – including certain census tracts – deemed Disproportionately Impacted Areas (DIAs). on Friday, March 4, 2022. on Friday, March 4, 2022.

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FDA Warns Five Companies of Aggressive New Approach to CBD Enforcement

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued warning letters to five companies late last month on Monday, November 21, 2022, claiming that they are illegally selling products containing cannabidiol (CBD). Dykema will continue to monitor and provide updates on FDA’s policy and enforcement positions on these matters.

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Psychedelic Users Tend to Be ‘One With Nature’ and Are More Passionate About Climate Change, Study Finds

Veriheal

Researchers have taken a big step in understanding the connection between using psychedelics and feeling connected to nature in a study published in the journal Drug Science, Policy, and Law on Oct. The subjective nature of self-reported data can plague research. Always consult a physician before attempting alternative therapies.