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Researchers Study Cannabis Consumption Among Different Veteran Demographics

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The team discovered that veterans in vulnerable subgroups face a greater risk of developing cannabis use disorder (CUD) or are more inclined to use the plant for recreational purposes. The findings showed that consumption clocked in at 1.8% Cannabis Consumption Behaviors Differed Between Demographics. and 7.3%, respectively.

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Recreational Marijuana: Effects on Teen Use

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2020 was yet another watershed year for cannabis legalization, with more and more states voting to legalize medical and/or recreational marijuana. In states such as California, Colorado, and Washington, recreational marijuana has now been legal long enough for researchers to understand its effects on cannabis use among underage consumers.

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Gallup Finds That More Americans Smoke Cannabis Than Tobacco

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Considering all the controversy surrounding cannabis, it is quite a turn of events to see cannabis surpassing tobacco consumption. . While cannabis consumption has increased, the poll found that tobacco use came in at 11%, which is not only less than cannabis consumption but is also a reduction from the 16% of the previous year.

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What to Do About the Worrisome Cannabis Vaping Trend Among Adolescents

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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% Additionally, 18 states have also legalized it for recreational use. and Canada. for medical purposes.

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Cannabis regulations in Slovenia

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Medical: legal, but limited Recreational: decriminalized. Recreational cannabis is illegal in Slovenia but possessing small amounts of cannabis for personal use is not considered a criminal offense. Offering drugs for consumption or offering drugs to minors can bring a sentence of six months to eight years. Cannabis in Slovenia.

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Study Finds That Cancer Patients Consume Less Cannabis Than the Public

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Rising Legalization, Reduced Stigmatization, and Perpetual Cancer Consumption. The reduced stigmatization and the rising legalization have led to significant increases in cannabis consumption; however, this cannot be said for the cancer patient groups. Pain Is a Leading Cause of Consumption.

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Another Professional Athlete Embraces Cannabis—But at a High Cost

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” Griner was the number one overall pick in the 2013 WNBA draft. Sadly, professional athletes are frequently punished for cannabis possession and consumption. In January, Thailand went down in history as the first Asian nation to decriminalize recreational cannabis. Athletes Are No Strangers to Cannabis Arrests.

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