Analysis: Opioid Overdoses Decrease Following Enactment Of Marijuana Legalization Laws
June 2, 2026
The findings are consistent with numerous other studies linking legal cannabis access with reductions in opioid use
The findings are consistent with numerous other studies linking legal cannabis access with reductions in opioid use
The bill also provides regulations for certain cannabis establishments to hold a limited number of public events
Most military veterans and their family members say that the Department of Veterans Affairs should provide medical cannabis treatment to eligible patients
“A ‘legitimate medical explanation’ requires use of a legally prescribed controlled substance in compliance with federal laws governing such a prescription.”
“It provides the legal basis for recognizing 2nd Amendment protections for all responsible cannabis consumers.”
The officer in the case had consumed cannabis for pain management while on disability leave to recover from a work-related injury
The agency has been consistent in its interpretation of the law, but federal courts have disagreed
An update on the Trump administration’s rescheduling announcement
Study found “vaporization of cannabis flower reduced exposure to these harmful compounds by up to 99 percent compared with joint smoke”
“Results suggest light prenatal alcohol and cannabis use are not associated with long-term negative cognitive outcomes during adolescence”
