“The introduction of cannabis as a therapeutic alternative may have contributed to a reduction in opioid use among patients seeking pain relief,” the study’s authors wrote.
Region: Salt Lake City
The law appropriates $650,000 in funding for the creation of the Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research within the University of Utah.
SB 46 limits state employers from taking punitive actions against employees who consume cannabis products at home in compliance with the state’s medical marijuana access law.
Investigators concluded, “The finding largely aligns with the argument made by proponents that legalization would improve police effectiveness in addressing serious crimes.”
Authors reviewed data from 46 randomized clinical trials involving 2,800 patients; they reported, “None of the studies reported serious cardiovascular events.”
"This study provides evidence demonstrating a crime-reducing effect of recreational marijuana legalization on neighboring states."
The rule change permits patients who possess a valid recommendation, but are still in the process of waiting for a state-issued registration card, to have immediate access to cannabis.
Salt Lake City, UT: The first of Utah’s fourteen licensed medical cannabis retail providers opened…