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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. Additional information is available from the NORML fact-sheet , ‘Marijuana Regulation and Teen Use Rates.”

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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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Medical Cannabis and Cancer Treatment: All You Need to Know

MMJ Recs

In recent years, the landscape of cancer treatment has witnessed a paradigm shift with the emergence of medical cannabis as a potential therapeutic ally. With a rich history of medicinal use, cannabis is garnering attention not only for its palliative effects but also for its potential to target cancer cells directly.

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Epilepsy and MMJ: Exploring the Promising Treatment Benefits

MMJ Recs

While traditional treatments like antiepileptic drugs exist, they may not always provide adequate relief for all patients. In recent years, there has been growing interest in exploring alternative treatment options, and one that has gained attention is medical marijuana (MMJ).

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Is Weed Legal in Japan? Cannabis Legalization Bill Explained

Veriheal

When it comes to cannabis in Japan, the country is known for maintaining strict prohibition and regulation of cannabis-derived products. So, with all of these changes, the question remains: Is weed legal in Japan? The changes outlined by the bill are poised to go into effect by the end of next year.

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Marijuana Legalization Linked to Decline in Youth Drug Treatment Admissions

CannaMD

As marijuana legalization continues to expand across the country, scientists are interested in tracking how legalization influences adolescents. Researchers from Temple University sought to find out how recreational marijuana legalization in Washington and Colorado influenced adolescent treatment admissions for cannabis.

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Ukraine Lawmakers Vote to Legalize Medical Cannabis

Veriheal

In a historic move, Ukraine’s government has legalized medical cannabis. Now, medical cannabis is seen as a way to help those suffering. The Parliamentary Vote for Legal Cannabis in Ukraine The vote in Ukraine’s parliament was a pivotal moment. It controls how cannabis is produced and given out.