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What’s the deal with cannabis consumption lounges?

The Cannigma

Just like the prohibition years of alcohol, it used to be that cannabis could be legally consumed only behind closed doors, down dank alleys, and in dark underground speakeasies. Cannabis consumption lounges may be coming to a country, state, or city near you. Fast forward to the present. Related Stories.

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

Veriheal

States legalizing recreational cannabis are seeing an unexpected and significant decrease in mental health treatment admissions. Ortega’s research meticulously analyzed data from ten states where adult-use cannabis has become legal. Here’s what the latest study fresh out of the journal Health Economics has to say.

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Wisconsin Legalization Bill Introduced

Canna Law Blog

state to legalize adult-use cannabis. This is the latest in a series of legalization initiatives in the Badger State. The bill would make it legal for adults in Wisconsin to legally possess up to five ounces of cannabis. The bill would make it legal for adults in Wisconsin to legally possess up to five ounces of cannabis.

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Legalized Marijuana in Rhode Island ?Presents New Challenges ?for Employers

Cannabis Law Report

On Tuesday, May 24, the Rhode Island General Assembly passed legislation legalizing the ?recreational or consumption of cannabis by an employee for twenty-four (24) hours prior to a work shift or ?assignment. Of course, proving that an employee is under the influence of marijuana at work continues to present ?challenges.

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Study: Far Fewer Incidences of Vaping Illness Reported in States with Legal Cannabis Markets

NORML

Incidences of the vaping-related lung illness EVALI (e-cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury) are primarily concentrated to jurisdictions where adult-use cannabis consumption is prohibited, according to data published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Open.

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CCB to Host Live Webinars: Applying for a Cannabis Consumption Lounge License

Cannabis Law Report

LAS VEGAS, NV – The Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) will host two live webinars to assist applicants in understanding the application process for a cannabis consumption lounge license. Details of the webinars: Topic: Applying for a Cannabis Consumption Lounge License. Topic: Applying for a Cannabis Consumption Lounge License.

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Cannabis Use Has Risen With Legalization and COVID-19 Lockdowns

Veriheal

A new report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) suggests that cannabis consumption levels soared amid COVID-19 lockdowns and wide-ranging legalization. and Guam have legalized cannabis for recreational purposes. Cannabis Presents Promise for Economic Recovery After COVID-19.