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Marijuana Consumers Frequently Report Substituting Cannabis for Alcohol, Other Substances

NORML

"This survey's findings are an important addition to the growing body of literature suggesting that, in some instances, cannabis may act as an intervention for people seeking to reduce their alcohol consumption.” The post Marijuana Consumers Frequently Report Substituting Cannabis for Alcohol, Other Substances appeared first on NORML.

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Advantages of Medical Marijuana Cards

Cannabis Cheri

Dear Cheri , Are there any advantages to medical marijuana cards if you live in a recreationally legal state? Actually there are five potential advantages to medical marijuana cards, even if you live in a legal state. If you are a grower, you can usually grow more plants with a medical marijuana card, so check the laws in your state.

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Analysis: Marijuana Legalization Associated with Greater Levels of Physical Activity

NORML

“The results of this study indicate that legal medical cannabis promotes greater physical activity in those experiencing chronic medical conditions and legal recreational cannabis promotes (even more so) greater physical activity in those not experiencing chronic medical conditions.”

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NORML Op-Ed: Legalizing Marijuana Does Not Jeopardize Mental Health

NORML

Those populations most vulnerable to cannabis-related adverse health events stand to benefit from a regulatory environment that promotes consumer education, product quality control and responsible use. The post NORML Op-Ed: Legalizing Marijuana Does Not Jeopardize Mental Health appeared first on NORML.

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Where the Money Grows: Learning the Industry Trends in Medical Cannabis, Recreational Marijuana, Hemp, and Beyond

Speaker: Jonathan Bench, International Cannabis and Securities Business Attorney at Harris Bricken

cannabis industry is still in its infancy, even though states began engaging with legalization in one form or another in the late 1990s. Those in the cannabis industry are left with burning questions such as which states and industries are dominant, and which are on the rise? cannabis marketplace. The current state of the U.S.

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FBI: Nearly One Quarter of All Drug-Related Arrests Are for Marijuana Possession

NORML

"Hundreds of thousands of Americans continue to be arrested annually for low-level cannabis-related violations even though a majority of voters no longer believe that the responsible use of marijuana by adults should be a crime.”

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Patients with Chronic Pain and Medical Marijuana

Medical Marijuana Pages

Patients with Chronic Pain and Medical Marijuana. Medical marijuana has become a hot topic, especially for patients suffering from chronic pain. Surveys reveal a significant divide in opinions between patients and their doctors regarding the use of cannabis for pain management. Read More