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New Data Reveals Legal States Experienced Fewer Cases of EVALI

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An Analysis of Nationwide EVALI Data. After mapping the case counts alongside state cannabis policies, the team estimated the “relationship between states’ total 2019 EVALI cases and two mutually exclusive marijuana policy indicators”—the first being recreational and medical legalization, and the second being only medical legalization.

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How public health policy influences cannabis consumer identity

The Cannigma

During the height of cannabis prohibition, admitting consumption was very risky. Cancer, HIV, epilepsy and other serious conditions were the first accepted uses of cannabis in the United States. Many of the early medical cannabis states had strict lists of conditions for which cannabis could be legally used.

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WA’s Cannabis Employment Protections, Psilocybin-Color Blindness Case Study, & Ketamine’s Rise Explained

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This means workplaces will essentially treat cannabis use the same way they treat alcohol consumption. In the meantime, employers will be tasked with doing a thorough review of their current drug testing policies. Test data showed that the subject experienced peak partial vision improvement around eight days after consuming psilocybin.

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Study Finds No Correlation Between Cannabis Legalization and Increased Mental Illness

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When cannabis legalization began to gain ground and support, those who remained opposed to these policy changes touted claims that legalization would increase the risk of mental illness or even suicide among affected populations. In fact, there was a study that found a decrease in adolescent cannabis consumption in 2020. Singer et al.

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Positive Cannabis Drug Tests in the Workplace at the Highest in 25 years

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are increasingly relaxing their cannabis laws, it’s no surprise that the drug’s consumption has grown , especially among American workers. Quest Diagnostics started analyzing yearly workplace drug testing data 25 years ago in 1988, and the result of their recent study was published on May 18. As many states across the U.S.

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Paper: 10 years of drug policy in Asia: How far have we come? A civil society shadow report

Cannabis Law Report

Countries in Asia implement some of the harshest drug policies in the world. Meaningfully reflect upon the impacts of drug policies on the UN goals of promoting health, human rights, development, peace and security, especially for those most marginalised and vulnerable. Copyright: International Drug Policy Consortium Publication 2019.

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The Economic Impact of the Medical Marijuana Industry: Trends and Projections

MMJ Recs

With increasing acceptance of medical marijuana as a legitimate treatment option for various health conditions, the industry has attracted significant attention from investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers alike. Consumer preferences encompass factors such as product type, potency, consumption method, and brand loyalty.