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Study: Growing Percentage of Cannabis Consumers Transitioning to the Legal Market

NORML

“These data indicate that the legal, regulated cannabis market is displacing the underground marketplace. Over time, consumers are becoming more comfortable with and more reliant upon licensed retailers – who typically offer greater convenience, product quality, and safety.”

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FDA Releases Plan To Obtain Data Regarding Cannabis-Derived Product Usage & Safety

Cannabis Law Report

Earlier this month, the FDA released a seven-page plan to accelerate its research into the safety of cannabis-derived products. Piloting market surveillance tools to monitor unapproved cannabis-derived products and “identify potential safety issues before the issues become mainstream.”

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Smartphone Sensor Data Could Detect Cannabis Intoxication With 90% Precision

Veriheal

The investigation assessed the suitability of using smartphone sensor data to detect cannabis intoxication, and it had promising results. According to the results, a smartphone sensor—which functions in a similar fashion to a GPS system—may be an effective tool for confirming cannabis intoxication. Currently, 37 U.S.

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Survey: Over Half of Consumers in Legal States Obtain Their Cannabis From Brick-and-Mortar Retailers

NORML

“These data indicate that the legal, regulated cannabis market is displacing the underground marketplace,” NORML’s Deputy Director Paul Armentano said. Over time, consumers are becoming more comfortable with and more reliant upon licensed retailers – who offer greater convenience, product quality, and safety.”

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Data Analysis Yields Insights Into Medical Cannabis Use, Efficacy

Cannabis Law Report

Just about any industry benefits greatly from the proper use and evaluation of data. The tech giants of today are built mostly on data regarding their users, and advertisers rely on that data to more effectively target their efforts. How to Use the Data. Men were more likely than women to treat pain with cannabis.

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Many truckers say marijuana legalization doesn’t impact safety: report

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Washington — Although initial data suggests that marijuana legalization has “negatively impacted highway safety,” it’s still “too soon to calculate”. Read More

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Does Legal Cannabis Increase Your Home’s Value? This Data Says So

Cannabis Law Report

When it comes to buying a cannabis enthusiast’s home, the resale value research is less clear, though 30% of realtors say they have struggled to sell a house where cannabis was grown. Legal cannabis raises home value. There’s been a lot of chatter surrounding cannabis and the real estate market.

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