THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM — Volume 27, Issue 49
 
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THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM

Volume 27   •   Issue 49   •   December 19, 2024

Review: Clinical Trials Demonstrate Effectiveness of Cannabinoids for Managing Peripheral Neuropathy

"Of the included studies, 79 percent showed improvement in neuropathic pain following treatment," researchers determined.

 
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Analysis: Black and Multiracial Newborns Disproportionately Selected for Drug Testing, but Are No More Likely To Suffer From Neglect

"No individual person, family, or institution benefits from racially biased testing or unnecessary CPS investigations," the study's authors concluded.

 
 

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West Virginia: Supreme Court Rules Against Medical Cannabis Use While on Probation

Judges may prohibit people on probation from using medical marijuana, according to a ruling by the state's Supreme Court.

 
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New Mexico: Officials in State's Largest County Vote to End Cannabis Testing for Most Public Employees

The policy removes cannabis "when used legally off-duty for medical or recreational purposes" from the county's definition of illegal drugs.

 
 

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