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Study: Adult-Use Legalization Associated with Decline in Youth Treatment Admissions

NORML

The enactment of adult-use cannabis legalization laws is not associated with an increase in marijuana-related youth drug treatment admissions, according to data published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence. Our results indicate that RML in Colorado and Washington was not associated with an increase in treatment admissions.

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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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Is Weed Legal in Japan? Cannabis Legalization Bill Explained

Veriheal

In December of 2023, the country recently made a new move towards reform that could stimulate the cannabidiol (CBD) industry and provide many patients, such as those with epilepsy , with access to potentially life-changing medical treatments. So, with all of these changes, the question remains: Is weed legal in Japan?

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Marijuana Legalization Linked to Decline in Youth Drug Treatment Admissions

CannaMD

As marijuana legalization continues to expand across the country, scientists are interested in tracking how legalization influences adolescents. Researchers from Temple University sought to find out how recreational marijuana legalization in Washington and Colorado influenced adolescent treatment admissions for cannabis.

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Safe Consumption Sites Decrease Drug Overdose Risks, According to Study

Veriheal

In light of this crisis, a team of researchers decided to investigate the impact of “safe consumption sites.” There is a lot of controversy surrounding safe consumption sites due to the fact that they allow people to consume pre-obtained drugs. . Safe Consumption Sites = Less Overdoses. Overdose Prevention Centers.

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6 Most Popular Cannabis Consumption Methods

Cannabis Law Report

With the cannabis industry growing at an unprecedented rate, people are spoilt of choice with the consumption methods and brands. When this method of consumption is being discussed, joints and blunts readily come to mind. Choosing The Perfect Method of Consumption For You. No particular way of using cannabis is the best.

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Best Cannabis Disorder Treatment: More Cannabis (Study)

CannaMD

Although scientists have spent years experimenting with prescription medications to treat cannabis use disorder, according to researchers : There are currently no safe and effective treatments available for prescription to help people with cannabis use problems. purity) was administered via gel capsules as treatment. Synthetic CBD (99.9%

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