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Survey Reveals Almost Half of Canada’s MMJ Patients Reduced Their Alcohol and Opioid Consumption

Veriheal

New data published in the Journal of Cannabis Research claims that almost one in two authorized medical cannabis patients in Canada managed to either completely stop or reduce their intake of controlled substances, such as alcohol and opioids , by using cannabis. As of 2020, the market was worth CAD $2.6 billion (USD $2 billion).

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

Cannabis Law Report

According to research by real estate data company, Clever , property values rose by $17,113 more in states where recreational cannabis is legal, compared to states where it’s illegal or just legal at the medicinal level. Clever combined data from Zillow, the U.S. Education programs. General funds. Transfers to local governments.

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Veriheal’s 2023 Innovation In Cannabis Scholarship Winners

Veriheal

Veriheal recognizes the financial challenges students face in pursuing higher education. Veriheal recognizes that higher education is as expensive as it’s ever been — as such — we’ve increased the scholarship amount to $10,000 each for three deserving winners.

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Study: Recent Cannabis Consumption is Connected to Fluctuations in Sleep Duration

Veriheal

Whatever the reason for an irregular sleep schedule, whether it’s poor diet, genetics, a psychiatric disorder, or interfering medication(s)—scientists have determined that cannabis consumption may be beneficial. Individuals were characterized as either recent or non-users, depending on their consumption habits within the last month.

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Online Resources for Healthcare Professionals to Improve Their Cannabis Education

Veriheal

Physicians and other healthcare professionals will need to improve their cannabis education in order to objectively answer patient questions and concerns, administer cannabis-based therapeutic programs and write cannabis prescriptions as well as assist with a necessary shift in attitude towards cannabis. . The Medical Cannabis Institute.

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Pennsylvania: Marijuana possession arrests decline statewide

NORML

Preliminary data*, released on request from the Pennsylvania State Police Uniform Crime Reporting System, reveals that overall arrests for marijuana possession showed a decline in 2019. The new data shows 19,990 adults arrested for the same offense in 2019. cannabis arrest data since 2008. cannabis arrest data since 2008.

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Smoking Marijuana Remains Most Popular Consumption Method By Far, Finds Survey

The Joint Blog

Among those who use marijuana on a regular basis, smoking remains their top consumption method of choice. For the study researchers examined data from over 6,100 adults in twelve states, all who use marijuana. Ongoing surveillance of marijuana modes of use and multi-modal use is warranted to inform public education and prevention.