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Surgeon General’s Advisory Highlights Need for Further Cannabis Regulation, Not Criminalization

NORML

In fact, it is precisely because marijuana use may pose potential risks to certain consumers — for example, adolescents or people with a family history of psychiatric illness — that NORML believes that lawmakers should regulate it accordingly.

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Thailand’s Cannabis Turn-Around, Texas GOP’s Drug Policy Platform, and a New Study on Cannabis Road Safety

Veriheal

Thailand left its war on drugs in the past, the Texas GOP platform raised some questions, and a new study revealed how cannabis legalization affects road safety. Though it’s now home to one of the most progressive cannabis policies on the planet , a look back at Thailand’s recent history reveals just how far the nation has come.

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Cannabis Committee Responds to Senate Request, Launches Subcommittee “aimed at supporting the exchange of cannabis information and knowledge between global policymakers, regulators, scientists, and the general public.”

Cannabis Law Report

ASTM International’s cannabis committee ( D37 ) has launched a new subcommittee aimed at supporting the exchange of cannabis information and knowledge between global policymakers, regulators, scientists, and the general public. . ASTM News reports. The Benefit of Cannabis Standards: ASTM Committee D37.

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Regarding COVID-19, A Message to the NORML Family from the Executive Director

NORML

During this trying time, we must come together to protect this community, as well as the health and safety of others. While marijuana law reform may not be a top priority for our legislators, the media, and the broader public for the time being, history informs us that these crises do not last forever.

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New York City: Municipal Legislation Enacted Prohibiting Drug Testing for Cannabis as a Condition of Employment, Probation

NORML

1427 states , “The department of probation shall not require individuals to submit to marijuana testing unless a determination is made, based on an individuals’ history and circumstances, that abstinence from marijuana is necessary to otherwise lead an otherwise law-abiding life.” .” Bill No.

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Herbal Smoking Blends (From Benefits to Safety-Everything You Need To Know)

Miss Marijuana

Looking for more information about herbal smoking blends? While there is still not enough science to fully support the safety of smoking all herbs, here is a list of herbs that have been commonly smoked throughout the years. Billberry leaves: A herb that has a history of being used to help with poor circulation and other diseases.

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Dr. Andrew Weil on Cannabis and Integrative Medicine

Project CBD

NM: Please tell us about the history of cannabis use in folk medicine. Dr. Weil: Cannabis has a long history of use in folk medicine throughout the world. So just on safety alone, it’s worth using it. With that little time, you can’t really take a full history. Yeah, I think education information is key.

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