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Gallup: Twelve Percent of Adults Acknowledge Smoking Marijuana

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Twelve percent of US adults self-identify as cannabis consumers, according to survey data compiled by Gallup. Despite changes in the legal status of marijuana in several states, the Gallup poll found little change in nationwide marijuana use patterns since 2015. Additional information is available from Gallup here.

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Smartphone Sensor Data Could Detect Cannabis Intoxication With 90% Precision

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The investigation assessed the suitability of using smartphone sensor data to detect cannabis intoxication, and it had promising results. ” Repurposing Smartphone Sensor Data. To detect the incidents of use among study subjects, information was gleaned from telephone surveys, phone sensor data, and self-reported cases.

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Cannabis Legalization Linked to Reduction in Opioid Overdose Deaths

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A 2017 study published in the American Journal of Public Health examined Colorado’s data from 2000 to 2015. Recent studies suggest that the legalization of recreational cannabis may be associated with a decrease in opioid-related fatalities. Revealing a monthly reduction of. Read More

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Marijuana Legalization in NY & Driving: Response to NYS Association of Police Chiefs from Roc NORML

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Adult-use passes by ballot. Adult use-sales go into effect. Four years into adult-use sales, net fatalities below 2002 despite rise in population and increased miles traveled.

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Cannabis Report FY2024 (IDOA portion)

Illinois News Joint

The 144-page report, compiled by the Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office (CROO), incorporates data from several state departments. Continue to build on progress tracking and developing data. Continue to streamline licensing and inspections processes with paperless data. Begin implementation of updated USDA Hemp Rules.

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Illinois 2022 medical cannabis sales at 2-year low

Illinois News Joint

Although August total medical cannabis sales is estimated because of an uncorrected IDPH data entry error, Illinois medical cannabis sales for 2022 should be around $353 million. Total retail sales since November 2015 by licensed medical cannabis dispensaries is $1,638,776,607.69. was less than total sales from 2021 and 2020.

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Terpene Spotlight: Myrcene

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Additionally, a 2015 study published in the European Journal of Pharmacology reported that Myrcene aids in anti- Osteoarthritis treatment. The science proves the analgesic effects of Myrcene.

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