THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM — Volume 28, Issue 8
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THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM

Volume 28   •   Issue 8   •   February 20, 2025

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Analysis: Marijuana Access Associated With Decreasing Use of Prescription Opioids

"Recreational cannabis dispensary openings are associated with a significant decrease in opioid fills among commercially insured adults in the US," the study's authors concluded.

 
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Study: Cannabis Treatment Provides Sustained Relief for Cancer-Related Pain

Cannabis use is associated with improvements in pain-specific and general health-related quality of life outcomes in cancer pain patients.

 
 

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Minnesota: Many Patients Experience "Meaningful Reductions" in Pain Following Use of Medical Cannabis

"Almost one-third of patients experiencing moderate to severe pain at enrollment saw a meaningful reduction in pain symptoms within four months of treatment," researchers determined.

 
 

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Colorado Springs: Courts Reject City Council’s Effort To Overturn Marijuana Vote

Licensed dispensaries in the city are eligible to begin engaging in the retail sale of adult-use cannabis products on April 14th.

 
 

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