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Federal Report: Youth Marijuana Use Steadily Declining

NORML

The self-reported use of marijuana by teenagers continues to decline nationally, according to federal data reported by the United States Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The agency’s 2018 report finds that past-year marijuana use by those ages 12 to 17 has fallen consistently since 2002, from 15.8

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Surgeon General’s Advisory Highlights Need for Further Cannabis Regulation, Not Criminalization

NORML

” Specifically, federal and state data finds that teen cannabis use has declined in past years – during the same time that many states have legalized and regulated the use of cannabis by adults.

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Cannabis Business Data Security Precautions

MaxQ Cannabis

Cannabis businesses share the modern environment of extremely high data security risk. The cannabis industry occupies a unique spot when it comes to user data security.

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Senate Banking Committee to Hear Testimony Regarding Need for Marijuana Reforms

NORML

According to recently published data from the US Treasury Department, fewer than 500 financial institutions nationwide currently provide services to cannabis-specific establishments. Federal law and regulations currently discourage banks and other financial institutions from working directly with state-licensed cannabis businesses.

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MyMD Pharmaceuticals Announces New Data from Comparative Study on Lead Compound MYMD-1

Cannabis Law Report

New data shows MYMD-1 has key differentiators and capabilities compared to existing TNF inhibitor drugs. Data also demonstrated that none of the biological drugs selected for the comparison study proved to be anti-proliferative to any of the primary cell types assessed. BALTIMORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)– MyMD Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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Unions Blowing Smoke with "Green Lung" Myth

MJ Business Attorneys

There is no data showing that there are pervasive health or safety issues in the cannabis industry. However, this data is qualified by the fact that all but 1 of those workers admitted to smoking cigarettes or cannabis daily. The term ‘green lung’ had no prior widespread medical use, nor is it medically defined.

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Commercial Counsel LeafLink New York, NY

Cannabis Law Report

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong attorney, reporting directly to the General Counsel, who will have responsibility for a wide range of legal matters in a fast-paced, hyper-growth environment. Working collaboratively and maintaining excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities. Who You Are.