Proponents of the measure say that it will cut down on public marijuana use and exposure to kids.
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NYC Bill Aims To End Marijuana Testing Of Job Applicants
The bill is one of several efforts being made to reform marijuana policy while progress has stalled on legalizing it statewide.
Connection Between Heavy Marijuana Use & Psychosis Explored
Those who used high potency marijuana—with a THC content above 10%—quadrupled their risk for psychosis, according to a new study.
Does Marijuana Use Put Teens At Risk For Depression?
A scientific review explored the potential link between depression and teen marijuana use.
Does Marijuana Affect Sperm Count?
A new study suggests it does—but not in the way you might think.
New Zealand To Vote On Marijuana Legalization
New Zealand could become the third country to legalize marijuana in 2020. New Zealand will likely become the first country to hold a national referendum on legalizing recreational cannabis, after the government announced this week that a vote will take place during the 2020 general election. New Zealand’s justice minister, Andrew Little, said a referendum… Continue reading New Zealand To Vote On Marijuana Legalization
Miley Cyrus Talks About Using Marijuana Again After Quitting
Miley Cyrus says her mom, who “smokes a lot of weed,” got her to begin smoking it again. A year after she spoke publicly about quitting marijuana, Miley Cyrus says she’s back to smoking pot, although not while she’s working. Cyrus, 26, said that her mom Tish, who “smokes a lot of weed,” got her… Continue reading Miley Cyrus Talks About Using Marijuana Again After Quitting
Is Vaping Pot More Powerful Than Smoking It?
Researchers explored whether vaping marijuana produced a stronger high than smoking it in a recent study. Researchers have published a new study that suggests inhaling vaporized marijuana will result in a stronger high than smoking it. Their conclusion was drawn from six, eight-and-a-half-hour double-blind sessions in which participants consumed marijuana, via smoking or vaping, in… Continue reading Is Vaping Pot More Powerful Than Smoking It?
Are Pregnant Women Using Marijuana More?
A new report examined the most recent trends for smoking and alcohol use during pregnancy. New federal data shows that while fewer women are taking in cigarettes and alcohol during pregnancy, more are using marijuana. A research letter published in JAMA Pediatrics examines the data, gathered between 2002 and 2016. According to the data, the percentage of… Continue reading Are Pregnant Women Using Marijuana More?
Can Quitting Marijuana Improve Memory For Teens?
Impaired memory functions from marijuana use don’t have to be permanent. New research on the impact of marijuana use among teenagers appears to corroborate other studies that suggest cannabis can be detrimental to the development of their brains. However, the recent study also suggests that abstinence from marijuana use for 30 days or more may reverse its… Continue reading Can Quitting Marijuana Improve Memory For Teens?