The study aims to give law enforcement more accurate parameters in which to determine a driver’s intoxication level after using marijuana. As marijuana gains legal status in more states, one of the central concerns among legal, law enforcement and medical professionals remains how cannabis use may impact driving. Studies vary as to whether driving under the… Continue reading Massive Study On Driving High To Take Place In California
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Scientists On Marijuana's Health Benefits: We Need More Evidence
“We don’t have evidence about many things marijuana is marketed for and we need to communicate that to the public,” says one doctor. Many Americans increasingly believe that marijuana has health benefits, even though there is little to no evidence one way or the other, Newsweek reported. Over 9,000 U.S. adults participated in an online… Continue reading Scientists On Marijuana's Health Benefits: We Need More Evidence
Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Introduced By Sen. Chuck Schumer
The bill tackles marijuana rescheduling, advertising regulations, expungement and research. New York Senator Chuck Schumer introduced a new bill to regulate marijuana at the federal level, High Times reported. The bill isn’t aimed at legalizing the drug but the proposal would decriminalize it. Schumer previously announced plans to introduced the bill in April. The legislation would… Continue reading Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Introduced By Sen. Chuck Schumer
"Social Equity" Program To Help Those Impacted By Drug War In Massachusetts
The programs aims to help people who have been disproportionately affected by the drug war enter the cannabis industry with ease. The state of Massachusetts is rolling out a new “social equity” program to help certain individuals navigate the legal cannabis industry. Cannabis for adult (or “recreational”) use is a booming industry. It is legal in… Continue reading "Social Equity" Program To Help Those Impacted By Drug War In Massachusetts
Marijuana Addiction On The Rise
Around 9% of marijuana users become addicted and the government is having a tough time convincing people that marijuana addiction is real. In Northern California, addiction treatment practitioners are reporting a higher demand for help with marijuana addiction, especially among adolescents. Many believe that marijuana is not addictive, though there are plenty of people that… Continue reading Marijuana Addiction On The Rise
Oklahoma Votes To Legalize Medical Marijuana
SQ 788 is unique in that it does not establish a list of conditions that would qualify a person to use medical cannabis. On Tuesday, Oklahoma became the 30th state to allow cannabis for medical use. The ballot measure, State Question 788, passed with 56% of voters supporting the measure and 43% opposing it. SQ… Continue reading Oklahoma Votes To Legalize Medical Marijuana
Is it Difficult to Quit Marijuana?
ARTICLE OVERVIEW: It is fairly easy to quit using marijuana, even if you’re physically dependent on THC. You’ll learn more about the addictive potential of marijuana in this article. Then, we review common side effects of quitting and typical withdrawal protocols. Finally, we offer tips from the experts. ESTIMATED READING TIME: 10 minutes TABLE OF… Continue reading Is it Difficult to Quit Marijuana?
Marijuana's Unknown Health Impact Leaves Experts Concerned
The drug’s Schedule I designation has limited research on the effects of cannabis and one expert says this is cause for major concern. Sixty-one percent of Americans now believe that marijuana should be legalized, but one expert says that among growing acceptance of the drug, people need to remain aware that cannabis can cause real health… Continue reading Marijuana's Unknown Health Impact Leaves Experts Concerned
Using Marijuana to Treat Opioid Addiction
When I’m on marijuana, the thought of injecting toxic drugs into my body seems totally unhealthy and unappealing. If you believe that medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder (OUD) is wrong because it’s “just substituting one drug for another,” then you’re really not going to like this article. It’s not about one of the… Continue reading Using Marijuana to Treat Opioid Addiction
President Trump Will "Probably" Support Ending Federal Marijuana Ban
Despite what he and Jeff Sessions have said in the past, President Trump has promised to support bipartisan legislation to legalize marijuana. On Friday, President Donald Trump publicly said that he would be willing to support a bipartisan bill by Congress to lift the federal ban on marijuana. Historically, marijuana has been subject to a… Continue reading President Trump Will "Probably" Support Ending Federal Marijuana Ban