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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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53% of Americans Find Open Consumption to Be Socially Acceptable

Veriheal

Opponents of open cannabis consumption were predominantly Republicans, seniors, conservatives, and religious folks. These stats reveal a more liberal public opinion about legal cannabis and the current widespread social tolerance in the United States and beyond. This restricts most legal users to using weed only in their homes.

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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. But the next wave in hospitality is coming. Related Stories.

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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. Though both involve inhaling, vaping is technically different from smoking cannabis.

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What to Do About the Worrisome Cannabis Vaping Trend Among Adolescents

Veriheal

According to a recent report published in JAMA Pediatrics , the number of adolescents who reported vaping cannabis within the previous 30 days has increased substantially since 2013—specifically, from 1.6% After the 2019 vape crisis that resulted in at least 68 deaths across the U.S., The Vape Crisis and Illicit Market Products.

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New Data Reveals Legal States Experienced Fewer Cases of EVALI

Veriheal

In 2019 the E-cigarette or Vaping-Use Associated Lung Injury (EVALI) outbreak was responsible for putting thousands of people in the hospital. While the health issues stemming from vaping are likely based on a web of factors, one thing is certain: The common factor among EVALI cases to date is illegally produced and sold vape pens.

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Oregon: Cannabis Social Consumption Bill SB 639 Is About Civil Rights

NORML

Nearly 10 years after opening the first cannabis cafe in the United States , Oregon NORML ( ornorml.org ) executive director Madeline Martinez is appealing directly to legislators in Salem to pass a bill sponsored by Senator Lew Frederick (D-Portland) that would finally legalize her trademark business, The World Famous Cannabis Cafe.