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Clinical Trial: Cannabinoid Administration Via a Metered-Dose Inhaler Is Safe and Effective for Chronic Pain Patients

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A team of Israeli researchers conducted a randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial to assess the safety and efficacy of a novel, metered-dose cannabis inhaler in 27 patients with chronic pain. Chronic pain is the most commonly reported qualifying condition among medical cannabis patients enrolled in state-specific access programs.

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Sen. Schumer And Rep. Jeffries To Introduce Comprehensive Marijuana Reform Legislation

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“This critical effort works to correct that injustice by providing $100 million toward expungement programs and creating an investment fund for people of color and female entrepreneurs who wish to enter the lucrative legal cannabis industry.” Thirty-three states, Washington, D.C. and the U.S.

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Marijuana Banking Passes Critical Committee

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It also places the safety and welfare of these business’ customers at risk, as they must carry significant amounts of cash on their persons in order to make legal purchases at retail facilities. ” According to the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report , police made 659,700 arrests for marijuana-related violations in 2017.

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S. 420 Introduced To End Federal Prohibition And Regulate Marijuana Nationwide

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The results of a 2017 nationwide Gallup poll similarly found majority support among all three groups. To date, these statewide regulatory programs are operating largely as voters and politicians intended. Specifically, a 2017 report estimates that over 149,000 Americans are now working full-time in the cannabis industry.

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Bipartisan Legislation To End Marijuana Prohibition Filed

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Also introduced was The Marijuana Data Collection Act of 2019 , which would study the effects of state legalized medicinal and non-medicinal marijuana programs from a variety of perspectives, including state revenues, public health, substance abuse and opioids, criminal justice, and employment.

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New Jersey Delays Marijuana Vote

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These arrests do not promote public safety, cost taxpayers millions of dollars, and disproportionately impact the poor and communities of color. ” According to the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report , police made 659,700 arrests for marijuana-related violations in 2017. Thirty-three states, Washington, D.C. and the U.S.

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The STATES Act Reintroduced: Bipartisan Measure Limits Federal Government’s Ability To Interfere With State-Sanctioned Marijuana Business, Policies

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General information regarding cannabis reform: According to the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report , police made 659,700 arrests for marijuana-related violations in 2017. That total is more than 21 percent higher than the total number of persons arrests for the commission of violent crimes (518,617) in 2017. and the U.S.

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