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Oregon: Cannabis Social Consumption Bill SB 639 Is About Civil Rights

NORML

Nearly 10 years after opening the first cannabis cafe in the United States , Oregon NORML ( ornorml.org ) executive director Madeline Martinez is appealing directly to legislators in Salem to pass a bill sponsored by Senator Lew Frederick (D-Portland) that would finally legalize her trademark business, The World Famous Cannabis Cafe.

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Study: Far Fewer Incidences of Vaping Illness Reported in States with Legal Cannabis Markets

NORML

Incidences of the vaping-related lung illness EVALI (e-cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury) are primarily concentrated to jurisdictions where adult-use cannabis consumption is prohibited, according to data published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Open.

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Florida Lawmakers Push To Legalize Recreational Cannabis

MassRoots

In a joint effort, two state representatives submitted legislation to legalize, regulate, and tax a recreational cannabis market in Florida. Consumption would be restricted to private spaces as public use would remain illegal. Public consumption would be punishable with up to a $100 fine.

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Researchers Study Cannabis Consumption Among Different Veteran Demographics

Veriheal

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 Cannabis Legalization Sparks Increase in Consumption, Study Reveals

Veriheal

Does recreational cannabis legalization contribute to a spike in consumption? ” Post-legalization, the frequency of past-year cannabis consumption appeared to climb among individuals who self-identified as the following: Hispanic (11.7-15%). Non-Hispanic white (16.6-19.4%).

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New Jersey Recreational Cannabis Sales Begin

Veriheal

Just a day after worldwide celebrations of cannabis, legal sales of recreational marijuana became for New Jersey residents. On April 21st, 2022, the state opened the doors to recreational cannabis sales within authorized medical dispensaries. On the first day of sales, 12,438 recreational cannabis consumers purchased over $1.9

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NCAA Relaxes Rules for Cannabis Testing and Consumption Among U.S. College Athletes

Veriheal

The NCAA’s updated cannabis policy includes relaxing the rules for cannabis testing and consumption among U.S. The Details of the NCAA’s Updated Cannabis Policy: Cannabis Testing and Consumption. About the NCAA’s Cannabis Testing and Consumption Policy Shift . Since most of the U.S.