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Smartphone Sensor Data Could Detect Cannabis Intoxication With 90% Precision

Veriheal

The investigation assessed the suitability of using smartphone sensor data to detect cannabis intoxication, and it had promising results. ” Repurposing Smartphone Sensor Data. As more states embrace marijuana legalization, there is a pressing need for accurate intoxication testing. Currently, 37 U.S.

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Analysis: Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization Associated with Tourism Spike

NORML

The enactment of adult-use cannabis legalization laws in Colorado and Washington is associated with increased tourism in both states, according to data published in the Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy. Authors concluded: “Marijuana legalization led to a larger increase in tourism in Colorado than Washington.

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New Data Reveals Legal States Experienced Fewer Cases of EVALI

Veriheal

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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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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How much do you know about marijuana and 420? Test your knowledge now.

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Among those who use marijuana — and, according to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 48.2 or 18% of Americans, reported doing so — 420 has become shorthand for weed consumption. million people in the U.S., As such, April 20 (aka 4/20). Read More

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Cannabis Consumption Trends During Covid-19

Otherside Farms

We reached out to our consumers during this unprecedented time in history to ask them some hard-hitting questions about their consumption habits during the quarantine. As well as tackling consumption habits, we also wanted to touch on consumption methods, ie. Consumption Levels. Healthing.ca

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Recreational Cannabis Legalization Sparks Increase in Consumption, Study Reveals

Veriheal

Does recreational cannabis legalization contribute to a spike in consumption? On the other hand, Martins and her team of researchers claim that legalization did not contribute to a rise in frequent cannabis consumption among the aforementioned groups since the year 2017. As of October 2021, 18 U.S. states and Washington, D.C.