“The presence of a dispensary has no significant impact on local crime in the average neighborhood,” the study’s authors concluded.
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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.”
“Clinicians should be aware that a substantial percentage of patients with cancer are using cannabis products and report experiencing symptom relief with its use.”
“In all three studies, over 80 percent of assessed patients with severe spasticity at baseline reported a shift into a lower category of spasticity after 12 weeks.”