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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. The result is a muddying of the definition of medical cannabis use, as well as confusion among consumers themselves as to whether their use is medical. It also influences how consumers see themselves, their consumption and the motivations behind it.

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Significant Decrease in Mental Health Treatment Seen in States With Legal Cannabis

Veriheal

This fascinating correlation between cannabis legalization and mental health, emerging against the backdrop of changing cannabis policies nationwide, sparks curiosity and prompts an immediate investigation into its underlying mechanisms. Here’s what the latest study fresh out of the journal Health Economics has to say.

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US Navy Policy Documents Cannabis & Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

NEW Policy on Hemp Products. Find further information on the new policy clarifying Navy’s stance on hemp-derived products here. Find further information on the new policy clarifying Navy’s stance on hemp-derived products here. POLICY DOCUMENT. 802(16)) and excluding from the definition of.

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New Title: Regulating Cannabis: Towards a Unified Market Paperback – 19 July 2021

Cannabis Law Report

Kind words for Regulating Cannabis … “This book clearly demonstrates authority in the field of international drug policy and draws predominantly on the latest evidence in doing so. It is a substantial contribution to an emerging policy issue with a plethora of new knowledge displayed throughout. Vendula Belackova, PhD.

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Study Finds No Correlation Between Cannabis Legalization and Increased Mental Illness

Veriheal

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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Italian Ministry Of Défense Publishes Pre-Bid Call For New Cannabis Cultivation Companies

Cannabis Law Report

A technical department has been set up to begin this definitive start to call for new tenders for medical cultivation. A valid insurance policy of at least 10 million euros will also be required. The call was designed to increase production for domestic use with the aim of achieving self-sufficiency from a medical perspective.

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Alert: More Bill Updates, New Bills in Two States, and Issues in PA

Cannabis Law Report

The Roundtable suggested including the language in a budget bill, but the language was deemed too policy heavy and definitional to be included in the budget. We will make this a priority again next year. We previously highlighted Indiana SB 209. We urged Hemp Supporters in Utah to oppose HB 385. Pennsylvania.

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