Study: Recent Use of Cannabis Not Associated with Increased Risk of Ischemic Stroke

Authors reported, "Even though our study has limitations, we did not find an independent association between recent cannabis use and the incidence of acute ischemic stroke."

Vermont: Governor Signs Legislation Facilitating Expungements of Marijuana Convictions

The measure's proponents estimate that as many as 10,000 Vermonters will be eligible to have their records expunged.

Nearly Thirty Percent of Women Report Having Used Cannabis for Menopause Symptoms

"Current or ever use of cannabis for menopause symptom management was reported by 27 percent of all participants, while an additional 10 percent expressed interest in future use."

Analysis: Little Evidence to Support Health Benefits Claims of CBD Products Available Over-the-Counter

Investigators concluded, "There is little evidence that OTC preparations have significant pharmacological activity or provide health benefits."

Colorado: Governor Issues Pardons to Nearly 3,000 Marijuana Offenders

Governor Polis declared, "Today we are taking this step toward creating a more just system and breaking down barriers to help transform people's lives."

Montana: Economic Study Estimates State Could Yield Over $200 Million in New Tax Revenue Over Five Years

Researchers estimated that passage of the ballot measures, I-190 and CI-118, will provide over $40 million dollars in new tax revenue in 2022 and over $236 million in revenue by 2026.

Texas: Black Men Overrepresented in Harris County's Marijuana Diversion Program

"The over-enrollment of African Americans is consistent with past studies that have shown African Americans to be more likely than White Americans to be arrested for cannabis possession."

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