THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM — Volume 27, Issue 48
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THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM

Volume 27   •   Issue 48   •   December 12, 2024

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Clinical Trial: Cannabis Oil Mitigates Knee Pain From Osteoarthritis

Patients' pain scores "demonstrated a statistically significant improvement" following cannabis treatment, researchers reported.

 
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Study: Changes in Marijuana's Legal Status Do Not Soften Public's Stance Toward Driving Under the Influence

Investigators concluded, "The hypothesis that more liberal marijuana policies will lead to dangerous driving conditions was not corroborated by our analysis."

 
 

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Analysis: Pain Patients Enrolled in Utah's Medical Cannabis Program Significantly Reduce Their Use of Opioids

"The introduction of cannabis as a therapeutic alternative may have contributed to a reduction in opioid use among patients seeking pain relief," the study's authors wrote.

 
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Illinois: Supreme Court Rules "Odor of Raw Cannabis" Is Probable Cause for a Motor Vehicle Search

The decision contrasts with a ruling issued previously by the court finding that police may not conduct a warrantless search of a vehicle based solely on the odor of burnt marijuana.

 
 

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