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Surgeon General’s Advisory Highlights Need for Further Cannabis Regulation, Not Criminalization

NORML

Remarks made today by the United States Surgeon General highlighting “the importance of protecting our nation from the health risks of marijuana use in adolescents and during pregnancy” fail to acknowledge the role that a regulated market can play in mitigating the use of cannabis by potentially high-risk populations.

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Indigenous People’s History of Cannabis

PrestoDoctor

As Indigenous Peoples’ Month is celebrated, it is important to acknowledge and honor the contributions, cultures, and history of indigenous communities around the world. One aspect of indigenous culture that has gained attention in recent years is the historical use of cannabis.

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Congress Votes YES to Protect Legal Marijuana

NORML

Today, nearly one in four Americans reside in a jurisdiction where the adult use of cannabis is legal under state statute. “It’s past time we protect all cannabis programs,” said Rep. Earl Blumenauer, co-founder of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus and lead sponsor of the amendment.

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Illinois Legislature Passes the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act

NORML

With Governor Pritzker’s Signature, Illinois will become the first state in history to legislatively legalize and regulate cannabis sales. “Cannabis criminalization in Illinois is coming to an end. While this bill isn’t perfect, it does provide a pathway for adults to legally obtain and consume cannabis.

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IASIC Speaker Series Presents Legal History of Cannabis in the U.S

Cannabis Law Report

IASIC Speaker Series Presents Legal History of Cannabis in the U.S The International Academy on the Science and Impact of Cannabis (IASIC) is excited to present the IASIC Speaker Series.

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NORML Op-Ed: Ending Cannabis Bigotry Is Long Overdue

NORML

After a century of failed policies and canna-bigotry, Americans are ready to move in a different direction — one that legalizes, regulates, and educates. The post NORML Op-Ed: Ending Cannabis Bigotry Is Long Overdue appeared first on NORML.

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Honoring The Many Women in Cannabis Throughout History

Veriheal

Throughout history, there are connections between cannabis and women of various sorts. The most commonly utilized of all cannabis plants are females as they are responsible for producing the cannabinoid-rich buds that consumers and patients are after. Historical Accounts of Women in Cannabis . Brownie Mary.

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