THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM — Volume 26, Issue 34
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THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM

Volume 26   •   Issue 34   •   August 24, 2023

Gallup: Americans Perceive Cannabis to Be Less Harmful than Either Alcohol or Cigarettes

Gallup: Americans Perceive Cannabis to Be Less Harmful than Either Alcohol or Cigarettes

According to one analysis, health-related costs per user are eight times higher for drinkers of alcoholic beverages than they are for those who use cannabis, and they are more than 40 times higher for tobacco smokers.

 
Study: Cannabis Exposure Not Associated with Increased Psychosis Risk Among High-Risk Youth

Study: Cannabis Exposure Not Associated with Increased Psychosis Risk Among High-Risk Youth

The study’s authors concluded: “[C]ontinuous cannabis use over 2-years was not associated with an increased psychosis transition rate, and did not worsen clinical symptoms, functioning levels, or overall neurocognition."

 
 

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Study: Cannabis Inhalation Leads to Symptom Improvements in Patients with Chronic Pouchitis

Study: Cannabis Inhalation Leads to Symptom Improvements in Patients with Chronic Pouchitis

"Symptom improvement was reported by eight of nine patients, including improvements in abdominal pain and swelling, nausea, appetite, and general well-being.”

 
Case Report: Oral CBD Treatment Associated with Alleviation of Refractory Pain in Sickle Cell Disease Patient

Case Report: Oral CBD Treatment Associated with Alleviation of Refractory Pain in Sickle Cell Disease Patient

Investigators opined, "CBD could represent a promising therapeutic perspective for patients with SCD suffering from chronic pain.”

 
 

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Colorado: Marijuana Tax Revenue Surpasses That of Alcohol, Cigarettes

Colorado: Marijuana Tax Revenue Surpasses That of Alcohol, Cigarettes

For fiscal year 2022-2023, marijuana tax revenue totaled over $282 million dollars.

 
 

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