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In it’s ongoing efforts to protect public health and safety, reduce consumer confusion and improve industry compliance with the state’s marijuana laws, the Colorado Department of Revenue has adopted a universal symbol to clearly identify all cannabis-based products that can get you high.

“Whether it’s used on retail or medical marijuana products, the universal symbol helps both consumers and non-consumers easily identify that a product contains THC and avoid unintentional ingestion,” said Karin McGowan, executive director of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. “We’re confident that the integration of a single symbol will help streamline our public health message, which focuses on the importance of educating yourself, young people, and out-of-town guests about what the symbol means.”

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The real science behind marijuana’s health effects

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Much of the success of marijuana legalization efforts across the country has been driven by science that shows its health benefits. But figuring out what research is real and what is “fake news” from advocacy groups can be difficult. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine cuts through the clutter with an extensive review of the scientific conclusions on the health benefits and risks of marijuana.

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University of Colorado pharmacist Laura Borgelt discusses the findings.

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Cannabis and pain relief

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Study shows that legal medical marijuana’s impact on reducing opioid overdoses decreases with regulations.

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Orthopedic group to team up with Colorado grower to study cannabis as an alternative to opioids.

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New study finds pot has little impact on brain

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Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder found alcohol is much more damaging to the brain than marijuana.

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In The News

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Just Say Yes

The New York Times magazine highlights the small Colorado financial institutions that are trying to solve the legal marijuana industry’s banking problems.

Cannabis and women’s health

A new study shows women with children still living at home are the most likely demographic to use marijuana for health and wellness.

2017 marijuana sales break 2016 record

Colorado officials report marijuana sales for the first 11 months surpassed the $1.31 billion recorded during the entirety of 2016. But the once astronomical sales growth rates are beginning to hit a more realistic pace.

Colorado Speaker of the House Crisanta Duran and Colorado Leads members met this month to talk about ways the cannabis industry can expand on its partnerships with state and local leaders to educate the public about Colorado’s responsible marijuana regulations. Colorado’s rules and regulations have become a model for the nation.