Medical Marijuana Pages

JUNE 15, 2024

Recently, a study shed light on its unexpected impact Legal Recreational Cannabis is Boosting College Enrollment. Legalizing recreational cannabis has sparked much debate across the United States. An increase in college enrollment in states where cannabis is legal. This surprising trend invites us to explore the underlying reasons.

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Leafly

APRIL 14, 2022

The post The first New Jersey recreational dispensaries will open April 21 appeared first on Leafly. Meet the 13 medical cannabis dispensaries approved to start selling to all New Jersey adults April 21.

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Leafly

JULY 8, 2022

That's not just in adult-use markets: recreational hemp consumers love the format, too. The post Why are gummies the most popular format in recreational hemp? When it comes to edibles, gummies reign supreme. appeared first on Leafly.

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CannaMD

MAY 23, 2023

While conflicts between federal and state law may lead you to think otherwise, figuring out cannabis (and the difference between medical and recreational marijuana) isn’t that complicated at all. Medical Marijuana Vs. Regular Recreational Marijuana Or “Weed” So what is the […]

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) and the Pritzker Administration today announced recreational cannabis sales. The post Illinois 2024 recreational cannabis sales top $1.72B appeared first on Illinois News Joint. The December 2024 totals of $153,249,701.54

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 14, 2024

Although recently introduced bills regulating hemp have garnered most of the attention this week, two parallel Illinois House and Senate bills, SB3922 and HB5809 , also would offer a significant change to the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act , including, among other provisions, allowing curbside pickup of cannabis products for recreational customers.

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CannaMD

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

As Florida approaches a pivotal vote on the legalization of recreational marijuana, the state's legislature is advancing a proposal to implement THC potency limits on cannabis products.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 3, 2023

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announced recreational cannabis sales totals for May 2023. The post Another strong month for Illinois recreational cannabis sales appeared first on Illinois News Joint. To learn about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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CannaMD

APRIL 1, 2024

The Florida Supreme Court has decided to place the recreational marijuana amendment, known as Amendment 3, on the November 2024 ballot. This amendment, if passed, would allow adults aged 21 or older to legally possess, purchase, and use marijuana for personal, non-medical consumption, with specific possession limits set.

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NORML

APRIL 15, 2024

“Together, results found no net increases in cannabis or, through spillover effects, alcohol or tobacco use among adolescents in response to the rapid rise of RCL [recreational cannabis legalization] and RCR [recreational cannabis retail sales].

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Cannabis Cheri

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

As it is medicine, I think there should not be any tax, nonetheless, most states do tax medical marijuana, but not nearly as much as they do recreational cannabis. You can usually buy more at a time than is allowed in the recreational market. Why would anyone bother?

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Canna Care Docs

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Potential implications of rescheduling cannabis It’s important to keep in mind that rescheduling does not legalize cannabis outright for recreational use. At this point in time, the proposal is still in the review phase and no immediate changes will impact the medical or recreational adult-use markets.

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Americans for Safe Access

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Prior to the election, there were 19 states that allowed both recreational adult use and medical cannabis, 29 allowing medical cannabis only, and 2 states with a total prohibition on cannabis. Each of the states already have an established medical cannabis law so the ballot questions were largely focused on recreational use.

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NORML

MAY 20, 2020

The decline in admissions rate was greater in Colorado and Washington compared to non-RML (recreational marijuana law) states” following the enactment of adult-use legalization policies. Our results indicate that RML in Colorado and Washington was not associated with an increase in treatment admissions. ”

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

APRIL 24, 2024

Researchers found no association between states enacting recreational marijuana laws and an increase of marijuana use among youth populations, according to research published in JAMA Pediatrics.1 1 Moreover, states even saw a decrease in substance use among younger populations where recreational marijuana is now legal.1,2

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NORML

APRIL 26, 2024

Consistent with prior analyses, researchers determined, “There was no evidence that RML [recreational marijuana laws] were associated with encouraging youth marijuana use." The post JAMA Psychiatry: “No Evidence” That Marijuana Legalization Laws Encourage Youth Use appeared first on NORML.

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PrestoDoctor

OCTOBER 15, 2024

HHC vs THC: Key Differences, Effects & Benefits Explained The world of cannabinoids is vast, with THC and HHC gaining significant attention for their potential health and recreational benefits. As consumers seek more information on HHC vs THC, understanding the differences and similarities between these two cannabinoids becomes crucial.

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Project CBD

MARCH 2, 2020

In its ongoing search for alternatives to recreational cannabis, the National Institute on Drug Abuse ( NIDA ) has been funding research into much more dangerous and addictive drugs — ostensibly to help people ween off cannabis.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

DECEMBER 14, 2023

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The legislature appears poised to finish for the year without having made promised changes to the voter-approved recreational marijuana initiated statute. Read More

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NORML

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Researchers reported: “For the first time, we show a statistically significant negative association between recreational access to cannabis and OTC sleep aid sales, suggesting that at least some recreational purchasers are using cannabis for therapeutic rather than recreational purposes.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

According to statewide polling compiled last year, 72 percent of residents support the “legalization of marijuana for recreational use." The post New Hampshire: House Lawmakers Advance Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Legislation appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

DECEMBER 26, 2020

According to statewide polling data, 61 percent of Virginia adults support "the legalization of marijuana for recreational use by adults.". The post States to Watch in 2021: Virginia appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

APRIL 7, 2021

“At 100 percent of the recreational marijuana outlets visited, the pseudo-underage patrons were required to show age identification to enter.". The post California: Study Finds 100% of Marijuana Retailers Compliant with State’s Minimum Age Laws appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

AUGUST 26, 2020

"The five earliest states to legalize recreational marijuana -- Alaska, California, Colorado, Oregon and Washington -- all had less than one EVALI case per 100,000 residents.". The post Study: Adult-Use Legalization Markets Not Tied to Vaping-Related Lung Illness appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JULY 13, 2021

The analysis reported, "Between April 2017 and April 2021, property values rose $17,113 more in states where recreational marijuana is legal, compared to states where marijuana is illegal or limited to medicinal use.". The post Analysis: Marijuana Legalization Correlates with Higher Home Values appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JANUARY 8, 2021

“In examining marijuana use before and after legalization of recreational sales in California, we found that frequency of use did not change significantly overall, including following legalization.”. The post California: No Uptick in Frequency of Marijuana Use by Young Adults Following Adult-Use Legalization appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

AUGUST 25, 2020

"I'm calling on the legislature to to legalize recreational marijuana, with the revenue going to: small business grant funding [and] restorative justice programs.". The post Pennsylvania: NORML Praises Governor’s Call to Legalize Adult-Use Marijuana Market, Restore Justice to Those with Past Convictions appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JANUARY 29, 2021

"We found that the legalization of recreational marijuana use in Colorado and Washington did not result in an increase in SUD [substance use disorder] treatment admissions for cocaine, opioids, or methamphetamines among adolescents or emerging adults.”.

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NORML

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Authors “found no evidence that RML [recreational marijuana legalization] was associated with [an] increased likelihood or level of marijuana use among adolescents. Rather, among adolescents who reported any use of marijuana in the past month, the frequency of use declined by 16 percent after RML.”.

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NORML

JULY 1, 2021

“Legalizing cannabis is about more than just allowing recreational use, or the money that can be made. This essential reform is about undoing a century of racist policies that disproportionately targeted Black and Latino communities.".

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NORML

DECEMBER 18, 2020

“This study provides evidence that the types of cannabis available in recreational and medical cannabis dispensaries might hold promise as an alternative treatment for PTSD. This study’s primary outcome supports the theory that cannabis should be [tested in clinical trials] as a potential therapeutic for PTSD.".

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Canna Care Docs

JUNE 5, 2025

Unlike other states, Massachusetts has seen its medical program expand even after legalizing recreational cannabis. While patient enrollment peaked in 2020, current levels remain significantly higher than when recreational cannabis became legal in 2018. increase from the start of adult-use sales and only a 16.4%

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NORML

DECEMBER 23, 2020

According to statewide polling data, 56 percent of likely voters say that the state should legalize recreational marijuana for those over the age of 21. The post States to Watch in 2021: Rhode Island appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

DECEMBER 31, 2020

According to statewide polling data, 62 percent of Texas residents are in favor of legalizing and taxing recreational marijuana. The post States to Watch in 2021: Texas appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

I care about fighting racism; about replacing a black market that empowers and enriches gangs and organized crime with a legal one that produces good jobs and lots of tax revenue; and about defending our civil liberty to simply enjoy the recreational use of marijuana if we want to.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 12, 2025

New recreational marijuana legalization initiative A new initiative , sponsored by Smart & Safe Florida , aims to legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older, allowing possession, purchase, and use for non-medical purposes. Stay tuned for further updates as these legislative efforts progress.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

“[T]he implementation of medical marijuana laws (MMLs) and recreational marijuana laws (RMLs) reduced morphine milligram equivalents per enrollee by seven percent and 13 percent, respectively.”. The post Study: Enactment of Marijuana Legalization Laws Associated with Reductions in Opioid Prescribing Patterns appeared first on NORML.

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