News about Marijuana

Policymakers often cite a potential increase in youth marijuana use as a public health argument against legalization, @ZhangMona writes — but studies on the issue have shown both increases and decreases. The latest study shows legalization ≠ an increase: subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2024/04/legalized-weed-is-not-associated-with-increased-youth-use-study-says-00153909

🌿 Under the newly signed law, applicants can begin the process of applying for licensure as soon as July 1, 2024. However, separate provisions in the new law will likely restrict some patients' ability to access medical cannabis products. norml.org/blog/2024/04/22/kentucky-governor-signs-legislation-expediting-medical-cannabis-licensing-but-also-adding-new-restrictions-upon-patients-access/

🌿 "In the last decade or so, 24 states have legalized cannabis for adult use. There’s a reason no state has turned back." www.duluthnewstribune.com/opinion/columns/national-view-marijuana-legalization-a-stunning-success-for-states

"Findings showed that states’ adoption of recreational marijuana laws (RMLs) had no association with the prevalence of youth cannabis consumption." www.marijuanamoment.net/no-evidence-that-marijuana-legalization-for-adults-increases-youth-cannabis-use-new-research-published-by-american-medical-association-finds/