Twenty-two percent of those who suffered from a work-related injury that involved “severe pain symptoms” used cannabis as part of their recovery.
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Nearly 100 percent of those surveyed “believed that their training did not prepare them to support patients using cannabis.”
“The presence of a dispensary has no significant impact on local crime in the average neighborhood,” the study’s authors concluded.
Scientists reported, “Individuals receiving 20 mg CBN demonstrated reduced nighttime awakenings and overall sleep disturbance relative to placebo.”
The first bill permits qualified patients to access certain cannabis products in hospitals; the second bill prohibits employers from inquiring about job applicants’ past use of cannabis.
Over 25 percent of the state’s independently owned pharmacies have reportedly agreed to dispense cannabis oil products.
The initiative seeks to end arrests and citations for adults who possess misdemeanor amounts of cannabis within the city’s limits.
Researchers concluded, “Individuals who used cannabis more frequently pre-legalization significantly decreased their use and cannabis-related consequences post-legalization.”