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Pennsylvania: Marijuana possession arrests decline statewide

NORML

Preliminary data*, released on request from the Pennsylvania State Police Uniform Crime Reporting System, reveals that overall arrests for marijuana possession showed a decline in 2019. The new data shows 19,990 adults arrested for the same offense in 2019. cannabis arrest data since 2008. cannabis arrest data since 2008.

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Cannabis Decriminalization Reduces Racial Disparity, According to New Data

Veriheal

This is an example of racial disparity, defined as “the imbalances and incongruities between the treatment of racial groups” by Howard University. Fortunately, a study recently published in Social Science & Medicine discovered a solution to the racial disparity rampant in cannabis regulation: decriminalization.

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New Jersey cannabis consumers seek relief before 2020

NORML

” In addition to supporting full legalization, Garden State NORML supports decriminalizing marijuana – utilizing civil fines – for all ages. The decrim process requires no arrest, no handcuffs, no custody, no court, no jail, no supervision, no treatment, and no permanent record. Fines are usually between $25-$100.

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The Week in Weed: February 25, 2022

The Blunt Truth

To start with the bad news, a House bill that would have decriminalized, regulated and taxed cannabis went down to defeat this week. Late last week, an Alabama Senate committee approved a bill that would decriminalize possession of small amounts of cannabis. SOUTH DAKOTA. The bill now heads to the full Senate for consideration.

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Study Finds That Cancer Patients Consume Less Cannabis Than the Public

Veriheal

Cannabis is an ideal substance to use during the various stages of cancer treatment but most especially after chemotherapy. Over the last few years, the world has seen a significant increase in the legalization and decriminalization of cannabis across different continents.

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Doctors Get New Clinical Guidelines for Managing Chronic Pain With Cannabis, Courtesy of Canadian Researchers

Veriheal

Nonetheless, guidelines pertaining to the use of cannabis-based treatments for chronic pain relief have been somewhat hazy…up until now. Once they felt satisfied with their takeaways, they put together specific guidelines featuring data from 70 studies, 51 of which were original studies and 19 of which were systematic reviews.

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U.S. House Representatives Bonnie Watson Coleman & Cori Bush Unveil Federal Bill to Decriminalize Drug Possession, Replace with Health-Centered Approach

Cannabis Law Report

In addition to eliminating criminal penalties for drug possession at the federal level, the bill also incentivizes state and local governments to adopt decriminalization policies by otherwise limiting their eligibility to receive funds in the Byrne and COPS grant programs. to Decriminalize Drug Use and Possession.