Teen Marijuana Use Has Decreased In Every State That Has Legalized It For Adults, Contrary To Opponents’ Scare Tactics
Opponents of marijuana legalization often claim that it will entice more underage kids to use it, but teen cannabis consumption has decreased in every single state that has enacted the policy change, according to a new report. The analysis from the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) tracks federal and state government survey data on youth cannabis […]
Teen Marijuana Use Hits All-Time Low As More States Legalize It For Adults, Federal Data Shows
The percentage of U.S. high school students who use marijuana is now at an all-time low—even as more states continue to legalize cannabis for adults—according to the latest results of a biennial survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The new federal data, released on Monday, shows that 12.9 percent of […]
North Carolina Residents Support Legalizing Marijuana And Keeping Hemp THC Products Legal For Adults Over 21, Poll Shows
North Carolinians strongly support legalizing medical marijuana, and a majority wants to go even further by legalizing cannabis for recreational use, according to a new poll. The survey published on Thursday by Elon University also found that North Carolina adults support keeping THC-infused hemp products like seltzers and gummies legal in the state, although with […]
Medical Cannabis Reduces Pain, Insomnia Or Mood Issues In 91% Of Older Adults, Study Finds
Medical marijuana helps 91 percent of older adults improve their pain, insomnia and mood or behavioral symptoms, a new study has found. The research involved 124 people over the age of 65 who received medical cannabis from a specialized practice in Colombia and whose symptoms were measured at baseline, 44 of whom had a follow-up […]