In addition to the AG’s legal efforts, Texas lawmakers are also moving forward with legislation prohibiting localities from placing any future marijuana-related measures on the ballot.
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Researchers reported that medical cannabis is associated with “significant improvements in post-traumatic stress symptoms, anxiety, sleep quality, and quality of life.”
“This is one of the clearest, most dramatic validations of medical cannabis in cancer care that the scientific community has ever seen.”
The study did not identify any “statistically significant impacts of legalization” on car accident fatality rates, insurance claim frequency, or average costs per insurance claim.
Seventy-nine percent of consumers acknowledged smoking cannabis, while 41 percent acknowledged consuming edible formulations.
The bill’s sponsor said that it is unlikely lawmakers will seek to override the Governor’s veto.
“While alcohol use appears to perpetuate a reinforcing cycle of stress and poor sleep, cannabis use may offer short-term stress relief and perceived sleep benefits,” investigators determined.
Researchers concluded, “The findings from the present study underscore the importance of establishing regulatory frameworks that address safety, labeling, and consumer education related to delta-8 THC products.”