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States That Restrict MMJ Access Are Interfering With Patients’ Rights, Study Shows

Veriheal

As medicinal and recreational cannabis legalization continues to sweep across the United States, a recent study paints a concerning portrait of many states denying or restricting medical marijuana (MMJ) access. Nugg MD’s report suggests there is more to unpack when analyzing healthcare disparities related to MMJ access.

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The Effects of Big Data and Technology on the Marijuana Industry

SpeedWeed

Big data and technology have become critical to a wide variety of industries in recent years, and the cannabis industry is no exception. Through advanced data collection and the application of sophisticated algorithms, usable data is now available to help marijuana businesses: Predict trends. Met consumer demands.

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Study: Veterans Often Substitute Medical Cannabis for Alcohol, Prescription Drugs

NORML

Military veterans who participate in a state’s medical marijuana access program frequently report substituting cannabis for alcohol and other controlled substances, according to data published in The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse.

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It is Time to Acknowledge Reality and End Federal Marijuana Prohibition

NORML

Today, we stood with Representatives Tulsi Gabbard and Don Young as they introduced the Ending Federal Prohibition Act and Marijuana Data Collection Act. While these two bills are overtly about addressing the failures of marijuana prohibition, what they are truly about is accepting reality.

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Recreational Marijuana: Impact on Traffic Deaths

CannaMD

When it comes to marijuana legalization, one of the opposition’s main concerns is whether legal access to cannabis will increase the number of drivers who operate a vehicle in an impaired state. But this isn’t the only reason that we should take this early data — and its post-legalization projections — with a grain of salt.

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Article: The Effects of Big Data and Technology on the Marijuana Industry

Cannabis Law Report

Let’s take a closer look at five key ways big data and technology are directly impacting the industry. Big Data Streamlines the Marijuana Regulatory Process and Helps Close the Scientific Research Gap. Big Data Improves Distribution in the Marijuana Industry. Source: [link]. Global Cannabis Applications Corp.

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Study: Marijuana Use Trends In The United States

MassRoots

Marijuana use in the States has been steadily on the rise for over a decade. Researchers examined data from before and after the majority of states adopted legislation legalizing at least some form of cannabis. Researchers discovered some interesting things about America’s marijuana habits. In 2005, 61.5

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