Study: Cannabis Promotes Sleep in Chronic Pain Patients

Researchers determined: "Medical cannabis may have a sleep-promoting characteristic in terms of minimizing awakenings during the night. ... These findings may have large public health impacts."

Report: Federal Marijuana Prosecutions Declining

The 2019 end-of-year report finds that the number of federal defendants charged with cannabis-associated crimes declined by 28 percent.

Study: Cannabis Use Associated with Reduced Opioid Use in Back Pain Patients

Over a six-year period, more than half of the study's subjects diminished or ceased their use of opioids. 

Survey: Flower Remains Dominant Form of Cannabis Used by Consumers

Authors reported, "Dried herb was the dominant form of cannabis reported by past 12-month users across all jurisdictions." 

California: County Officials to Dismiss Several Thousand Marijuana Convictions

"The removal of these convictions effectively reduces barriers to licensing, education, housing and employment,"  Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton said in a statement.

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