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Weekend Weed Read • September 28, 2024

FBI: Nearly One Quarter of All Drug-Related Arrests Are for Marijuana Possession

According to the latest FBI data, over 200,000 people were arrested for marijuana-related offenses in 2023.

 
Analysis: States Generated Nearly $9 Billion in Cannabis-Related Tax Revenue Since 2021

States have generated nearly $9B in cannabis-related tax revenue since 2021.

 
Study: Cannabis Access Laws Associated With Reduced Use of Benzodiazepines

Are benzodiazepines prescribed more or less frequently in states with legal cannabis?

 
 
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Driving Study: Alcohol and Cannabis Have Contrasting Effects on Speed Control

Do alcohol and cannabis have differing impacts on driving speed?

 
Illinois Supreme Court: Marijuana Odor Is Not Probable Cause for a Vehicle Search

The Illinois Supreme Court just says no to searches based solely on marijuana odor.

 
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