Members of a legislative conference committee approved and advanced a negotiated version of Senate Bill 56, which makes numerous changes to the state’s voter-approved adult-use marijuana legalization law.
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“The findings reveal a patient population experiencing transformative benefits from their treatment.”
“Findings from our cross-sectional analyses show that participants with cannabis use experience performed better across all cognitive assessments compared to those without,” researchers concluded.
The provisions target products containing delta-8 THC and similar compounds, as well as products that are synthetically derived from hemp.
“This decision by leadership is a disservice to both veterans, many of whom desire medical cannabis access, and their doctors, many of whom want to facilitate their patients’ access to these state-regulated products.”
By contrast, 85% of Democrats support legalization – a near all-time high, as do 66% of Independents.
Consistent with findings from other jurisdictions, most unregulated hemp products tested positive for levels of THC exceeding current federal guidelines.
Study: Adults With Local Access to Cannabis Retailers Are Less Likely To Engage in Heavy Alcohol Use
“A relative reduction in older and young adults’ high-risk drinking may be a net positive effect of shifting cannabis policies,” researchers reported.