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Virginia, Marijuana, and How Medical Legalization May Unfold in the South

NORML

Furthermore, Virginia’s consumption/product regulations are smoke-free. ” and “We only want to see data from an American source.” Your state’s Attorney General, Mark Herring, sounds like he’s down for decriminalization if not outright legalization.

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A New Survey Provides Insight into Youth Consumption Post Legalization

Veriheal

For many years those who have stood against the reform of cannabis laws have argued that decriminalization and/or legalization would lead to an increase in consumption among adolescents. According to this report, consumption among high school youth has declined since legalization has reached more states nationwide.

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CBD is Everywhere – But Where Does the FDA Stand?

The Blunt Truth

Currently, the FDA treats CBD products aimed at human or animal consumption as drugs and therefore they cannot be distributed without prior approval or a rulemaking exception (more on this below). The FDA is collecting data to fill these gaps. The public hearing attracted over 100 speakers and 2000 participants.

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Colombia Legalizes Public Cannabis Use as Potential Legalization Looms

WeedAdvisor

An analysis by Colombia’s Constitutional Court found the law on public drug consumption (among other sections) to be unconstitutional. Recreational marijuana has already been decriminalized, even allowing small amounts to be grown at home for individual use. Medical cannabis has been legal for the last three years.

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New Study: Demographic and policy-based differences in behaviors and attitudes towards driving after marijuana use: an analysis of the 2013–2017 Traffic Safety Culture Index

Cannabis Law Report

The Traffic Safety Culture Index is an annual survey with national scope and multiple measures relevant to driving after marijuana use. Because THC presence is an imperfect proxy for impairment [ 10 ], driving data may be limited in clarifying what traffic safety risks, if any, are associated with permissive marijuana policies.

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Veriheal’s Favorite Cannabis Research Studies of 2020

Veriheal

The cannabis industry has been busy over the last couple of years, which only makes sense considering the fact that it is becoming increasingly decriminalized and legalized all over the world. The study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that there is an increasing number of cannabis consumption by adults over the age of 55.

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NORML Issues Report Highlighting 2021 State Legislative Victories

Cannabis Law Report

DECRIMINALIZATION. According to recent polling data , nearly seven in ten Americans, including majorities of all major subgroups by gender, age, income and education, and including majorities of Democrats, Independents, and Republicans, believe that the use of marijuana should be made legal. DECRIMINALIZATION. LEGALIZATION.