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If Recreational Cannabis is Legal, Why Keep a Medical Card? One Answer: Employment

Veriheal

The November 2020 election was a great win for advocates for cannabis legal reform , with four states voting to legalize recreational cannabis, joining the 11 other states that have decriminalized recreational cannabis use. What Recreational Cannabis Means for Employment. 12114(a); 29 U.S.C. § Emphasis added by Veriheal. .

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Cannabis and Obesity: New study ties cannabis to lower rates of obesity

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However, another stereotype-smashing study found that cannabis legalization is tied to lower obesity rates as more citizens and patients take to cannabis consumption. The researchers used obesity data in Washington State between 2002-2018 because it is one of the first states to have legalized recreational or adult-use cannabis.

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

Cannabis Law Report

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. It is a substantial contribution to an emerging policy issue with a plethora of new knowledge displayed throughout. Vendula Belackova, PhD.

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Washington DC weighs competing recreational cannabis bills

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Washington DC lawmakers have two recreational marijuana legalization bills to consider after Mayor Muriel Bowser and City Council Chair Phil Mendelson introduced separate measures. Both bills are open to but noncommittal about on-site marijuana consumption lounges. View original article.

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Parolees Should Have Access to Medical Cannabis

Veriheal

Through these conversations, I am able to capture first-hand stories about how current cannabis policy impacts their lives – both positively and negatively. For many patients, especially those in states where cannabis access has been extended to both medical and recreational markets, patients are now better served than they used to be.

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Delaware lawmakers introduce bill to legalize recreational marijuana – Cannabis Business Executive

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Delaware House of Representatives member Ed Osienski and Delaware Senate member Trey Paradee introduced House Bill 150 (HB 150) on Thursday, which would legalize recreational marijuana in the First State if passed. View original article. Read more at University of Delaware Review ].

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Marijuana Legalization May Decrease Crime in Nearby States

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Law enforcement, policy makers, and public citizens have long debated how recreational marijuana legalization influences crime and public safety. Journal of Economic Analysis & Policy , and PLOS One – discovering a buffer effect and decreased crime rates. Most existing research focuses on crime in legalized states.