THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM — Volume 28, Issue 9
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THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM

Volume 28   •   Issue 9   •   February 27, 2025

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Study: Adjunctive Use of CBD Mitigates Severe Behavioral Symptoms in Children With Autism

"Our results suggest that treatment with purified CBD is effective and safe" in autistic patients, investigators concluded.

 
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Clinical Trial: Concomitant Administration of THCV and CBD Promotes Weight Loss, Improves Cholesterol

Cannabinoid supplementation was associated with "clinically significant weight loss, decreases in abdominal girth, systolic blood pressure, and total and LDL cholesterol."

 
 

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Study: Medical Cannabis Dosing Doesn't Negatively Impact Driving Performance in Experienced Patients

"Participants exhibited no significant changes in performance" following cannabis dosing.

 
 

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Idaho: Governor Signs Law Imposing Mandatory Minimum Penalties for Low-Level Marijuana Possession

Under the law, which takes effect on July 1, 2025, those convicted of minor marijuana possession offenses must pay a mandatory fine of at least $300.

 
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New Hampshire: Marijuana Bills Advanced to Senate, Where Their Future Remains Uncertain

All three bills are likely to face opposition from Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte, who has historically opposed any liberalization of the state’s marijuana laws.

 
 

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Marijuana consumers are under siege. In recent weeks, legislators across the nation have introduced multiple bills to recriminalize marijuana and roll back your rights.

We’re fighting back against a powerful minority that wants to turn millions of responsible consumers back into criminals.
 
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