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Study: Adult-Use Legalization Associated with Decline in Youth Treatment Admissions

NORML

The enactment of adult-use cannabis legalization laws is not associated with an increase in marijuana-related youth drug treatment admissions, according to data published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence. Our results indicate that RML in Colorado and Washington was not associated with an increase in treatment admissions.

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

Veriheal

States legalizing recreational cannabis are seeing an unexpected and significant decrease in mental health treatment admissions. Ortega’s research meticulously analyzed data from ten states where adult-use cannabis has become legal. This downward trend did not apply to a specific demographic.

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6 Most Popular Cannabis Consumption Methods

Cannabis Law Report

With the cannabis industry growing at an unprecedented rate, people are spoilt of choice with the consumption methods and brands. No particular way of using cannabis is the best. Having stated that, making decisions on the best cannabis products is not easy for beginners or even regular users willing to try something new.

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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. . Safe Consumption Sites = Less Overdoses. Overdose Prevention Centers.

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Exploring Microdosing: A Comprehensive Guide to Minimal Cannabis Consumption

United Patients Group

As the use of medical marijuana continues to gain acceptance, patients and health professionals are constantly exploring new ways to effectively utilize cannabis for various medical conditions. Sleep Aid : Cannabis is known to help improve sleep quality for those struggling with insomnia and other sleep disorders.

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Best Cannabis Disorder Treatment: More Cannabis (Study)

CannaMD

Cannabis use disorder was coined in 2013, when the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) first classified the term. Yet these conversations have become increasingly animated in light of a recent study, when scientists in 2020 discovered a promising new cure for problematic cannabis use. More cannabis.

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UNM Study Praises Cannabis as Potential Treatment for Fatigue

Veriheal

Cannabis, a plant wrongly accused of causing laziness and tiredness in consumers, could actually offer fatigue-fighting benefits. This is according to a group of researchers from the University of New Mexico (UNM) , who recently teamed up with the creators of the Releaf App to investigate the true link between cannabis use and energy levels.