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The Criminalization of Legal Cannabis Consumption

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In November 2017, Patrick Murphy was driving along a state highway in Pennsylvania when flashing lights approached him from behind. We can all agree that it is important to address the safety concerns of driving while under the influence of cannabis. MMJ Patients Criminalized Despite Legality.

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Columbia: Constitutional Court Overules Ban Of Public Consumption Of Cannabis

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But the conservative administration was dealt another joker from its self-imposed, repressive drug policy deck of cards when Colombia’s Constitutional Court overruled a ban on the consumption of cannabis in public. and California to Join Colombia in Legalizing Public Consumption of Cannabis? Read the full article at.

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Nevada SC Rules “state law protecting “lawful activities” or “lawful off-duty conduct” does not apply to non-medical cannabis consumption”

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In a decision last week, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled that the state law protecting “lawful activities” or “lawful off-duty conduct” does not apply to non-medical cannabis consumption, according to an Ogletree Deakins report. In the decision in Ceballos v. 22-25130 (1). But justices ruled that doesn’t make it lawful.

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New Study: Demographic and policy-based differences in behaviors and attitudes towards driving after marijuana use: an analysis of the 2013–2017 Traffic Safety Culture Index

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The Traffic Safety Culture Index is an annual survey with national scope and multiple measures relevant to driving after marijuana use. Because THC presence is an imperfect proxy for impairment [ 10 ], driving data may be limited in clarifying what traffic safety risks, if any, are associated with permissive marijuana policies.

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Cannabinoids May Promote a Good Night’s Sleep, Study Finds

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This is good news for cannabis consumers since a team of Canadian investigators recently revealed that insomniacs reported improvements in their sleep patterns after cannabis consumption. Treating Insomnia With Cannabinoids. All of the study subjects self-administered cannabis products from the comfort of their own home.

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Does Legal Cannabis Increase Your Home’s Value? This Data Says So

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Home values increased by $6,338 from 2017 to 2019 in states where cannabis is legal in some form, compared to states that haven’t legalized at all. California has seen the biggest increase in home values, up by $128,341 since 2017, among states that have legalized at the recreational level. Public health and safety programs.

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CDC Guidance: Marijuana and Driving: How to Keep Your Fleet’s Drivers Safe

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This substance needs to be addressed as part of all workplace motor vehicle safety programs. Consumption of CBD products with significantly higher levels of THC than what is on the producer’s label could result in a positive drug test. this substance needs to be addressed by all workplace motor vehicle safety programs.