As the number of states and countries legalizing marijuana grows, so too does the research into the potential effects on society. The common theme: legal cannabis isn’t contributing to society’s ills. It may even be helping.
One of the biggest concerns – and misconceptions – has been about the dangers of driving under the influence and what opponents contended was a rise in DUIs because of legal adult cannabis use. But a first-ever study from the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice shows the majority of Coloradans suspected of driving under the influence in 2016 had been drinking, but only a small fraction had used marijuana.
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Another study set to be published in October found that workplace deaths dropped in states that had legalized cannabis. The researchers analyzed federal Department of Labor statistics, finding that the numbers backed the theory that if people use marijuana as an alternative to alcohol or painkillers, the risk of impairment on the job could be lower.
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Let Cannabis Companies Operate Like Other Legitimate Businesses
/in Banking, Businesses, Economy, Legislation, People, Uncategorized /by AdminThat was the clear message delivered from Ron Kammerzell, who oversaw the Marijuana Enforcement Division at the Colorado Department of Revenue, and Nate Bruggeman, an assistant attorney general at the Colorado Department of Law’s Marijuana Enforcement Division.
Kammerzell and Bruggeman also suggested that Colorado update, simplify and streamline it’s marijuana laws.
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The Future of Cannabis
/in Businesses, Energy, Technology, Tourism, Uncategorized /by AdminOne of the criticisms of the legal marijuana industry has been about the amount of energy required to power grow houses. But most agree that as cannabis becomes more mainstream, much of the growth will go back to nature, like the sustainable, organic operation outdoor cannabis farm, Pot Zero, in Eagle County.
Colorado Cannabis Tours is taking interested visitors up to farm throughout September so more people can learn how the owners, Rob and Linda Trotter, use their land and natural resources for a carbon free grow.
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/in Businesses, Legislation, Sales, Uncategorized /by AdminDespite complaints about too many rules, a second business has been able to win a social consumption license.
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Housing prices might be out of control, but a new study from Wikileaf says marijuana is cheaper in Denver than most markets.
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Pesticide tests costly for growers
Falling prices and new testing putting a financial squeeze on some growers.
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Palmer Lake residents will vote for a third time in November on whether to allow adult use marijuana.
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/in People, Politics, Uncategorized /by Admin“I am deeply concerned by this intentional effort to mislead the American people. At a time when we should be investing in objective and peer-reviewed scientific research on marijuana and the effects of legalization, the White House is instead using taxpayer money to spread a politically-driven narrative.”
“The only way to ‘turn the tide’ on any issue with the public is to be a credible voice. By cherry-picking data to support pre-ordained and misinformed conclusions on marijuana, the Trump administration has further eroded any credibility it has on this issue.”
Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet in a letter to the White House
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Sustainable farm harvest tour at Pot Zero, Colorado’s most sustainable cannabis farm.
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Body of research quelling fears about legal cannabis continues to grow
/in Crime, Health, News /by AdminAs the number of states and countries legalizing marijuana grows, so too does the research into the potential effects on society. The common theme: legal cannabis isn’t contributing to society’s ills. It may even be helping.
One of the biggest concerns – and misconceptions – has been about the dangers of driving under the influence and what opponents contended was a rise in DUIs because of legal adult cannabis use. But a first-ever study from the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice shows the majority of Coloradans suspected of driving under the influence in 2016 had been drinking, but only a small fraction had used marijuana.
Colorado Politics Story »
Westword Story »
Colorado.gov Report »
Another study set to be published in October found that workplace deaths dropped in states that had legalized cannabis. The researchers analyzed federal Department of Labor statistics, finding that the numbers backed the theory that if people use marijuana as an alternative to alcohol or painkillers, the risk of impairment on the job could be lower.
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/in Businesses, Economy, Sales, Science, Uncategorized /by AdminDenver’s program to permit cannabis social clubs is struggling.
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New report says city’s effective regulation has created jobs and generated tax revenue.
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School district uses grant to hire three new school nurses and six social and emotional learning specialists.
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Founders say Nuvolution aims to help fund education and research efforts.
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/in Uncategorized /by AdminMedicine Man has released a powerful PSA talking about “Marijuana is Medicine.” Please share it with others on social media.
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/in Investment, Uncategorized /by AdminLewis Koski, the former director of Colorado’s Marijuana Enforcement Division, writes about why Colorado needs to loosen its investment regulations.
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