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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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Report: Gen Z Would Rather Smoke Cannabis Than Consume Alcohol

Veriheal

Cannabis use is increasing all around the world. These surveys explore the motivations and methods behind cannabis usage for both medical purposes and recreational enjoyment. In this piece, we aim to delve into the use of cannabis among Generation Z (those born between 1997 and 2012) for purposes of happiness, healing, and relief.

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Washington State Eliminates Medical Cannabis Taxation

Canna Law Blog

In November 2012, Washington voters approved the production, processing, and retail sales of recreational cannabis within Washington state under what is known as Initiative 502 (“I-502”). Cannabis sales in Washington state are currently taxed at a rate of 37%, in addition to the general state and local sales and use taxes.

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How Kevin Durant Ended the NBA’s Cannabis Ban

Veriheal

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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Answer of the Day for Aug 24, 2022

TheAnswerPage

A June 2022 research study conducted in Ontario Canada (where cannabis-based medicine is legal at the federal level), assessed how chronic pain patients view the use of cannabis-based products for medicinal purposes. Do you think that most patients viewed cannabinoid-based therapeutics as an effective pain remedy?

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Cannabis Sativa: 8 Health Benefits

The Herb Collective

Cannabis Sativa, or commonly known as hemp, marijuana or weed has always been a subject of debate and controversy among many for decades. But as scientific evidence and medical research continue to emerge, cannabis sativa is becoming more accepted and widely used in the medical community.

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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. Why Do MMJ Patients Use Cannabis? How Do MMJ Restrictions Affect Patients and Doctors?

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