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Cannabis Was First Domesticated in East Asia 12,000 Years Ago, New Study Finds

SpeedWeed

Observational and historical data have suggested this might have been the original domestication site for cannabis,” said study co-author Luca Fumagalli, evolutionary biologist at the University of Lausanne in Switzerland, to Smithsonian Magazine. marijuana, which is illegal in many countries) has broadened.”.

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Gen Z Women Are the Quickest Growing Group of Cannabis Consumers

Veriheal

The news outlet used data from Headset to explain that Gen Z women who purchased cannabis grew by 151%, with the Gen Z men sitting at a 118% increase in legal purchases. According to the Headset data, flower purchases dominate in both genders but women tend to navigate towards pre-rolled joints, edibles, and beverages more than men.

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Is weed legal in Iceland?

The Cannigma

However, due to the country’s rough history with alcohol and drug usage among teens, particularly in the 90’s, the country’s policies towards cannabis are quite strict. Iceland was ranked 29th place in cannabis consumption internationally, as reported by Iceland Magazine. Is cannabis legal in Iceland? A brief legal overview.

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Debunked: Study Linking Cannabis Use and Metabolic Syndrome

Freedom Leaf

They reported that subjects’ cannabis use history was correlated with a “small, yet consistent increase in odds” for hypertension, obesity and other risk factors. Researchers noted that, for many factors, the data showed “an initial decrease in values but [then an] eventual increase.”

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Paper: Racial Capitalism and the African American Experience Entering the Cannabis Industry By Dr. Ayoka Nurse

Cannabis Law Report

From the systemic history of racism in the United States, African Americans exclusion from economic opportunities leads to maximizing profits for the White elite (Hirschman, 2019). Data were analyzed based on the central question, and three themes emerged. Central Research Question.

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Freedom Leaf’s Diversity in Cannabis Impact List

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After months of development, my partner and I built and successfully launched the beta for our cannabis data-analytics software, Jade Insights. It’s a software platform that helps cannabis businesses augment their process by providing insights for data-backed decision-making. ” JOHN KAGIA. ” OPHELIA CHONG.

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On Decriminalizing Magic Mushrooms: The Psychedelic Constituency and Its Challenges

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A Brief History Lesson. Chart: The History of U.S. If you enjoyed this Freedom Leaf article, subscribe to the magazine here. However, none of those explanations are necessary since the psychedelic constituency scored a well-publicized first victory and demonstrated that it can succeed at the local and state levels.