Tag: cannabis use
Former NFL Stars Hint at Presidential Bid With Weed Platform
**Why it matters:** Two former NFL players, Jim McMahon and Kyle Turley, are hinting at a presidential run in which ...
Study: Canadian MJ Legalization Has No Association with Increasing Psychosis Rates
Why it matters: This article addresses concerns about the potential link between cannabis legalization and an increase in psychosis cases. ...
New Washington Law Protects Job Applicants Who Use Weed
Why it matters: The new law in Washington state prohibits employers from discriminating against newly hired workers based on their ...
Death of ‘Parasite’ Actor Linked to South Korean Anti-Drug Crackdown
Why it matters: The death of South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun is significant as it sheds light on the impact ...
Cleveland, Ohio Mayor Ends Pre-Employment Drug Testing for Pot
Why it matters: The City of Cleveland has announced that it will no longer conduct pre-employment drug tests for cannabis, ...
California Cop Applicants Won’t Be Asked About Prior Pot Use
Why it matters: The state of California is updating employment policies for police officers to remove questions about past cannabis ...
More Than 10% of Older Americans Have Used Cannabis in the Last Year
Why it matters: The University of Michigan researchers found that 12.1% of adults aged 50-80 in the United States reported ...
Scientists Find Weed Traces in 17th Century Italian Skeletons
Why it matters: The study provides evidence that cannabis was used recreationally in Milan during the 17th century, challenging the ...
Michigan Drug Testing for Pot Ends for Most Government Employees
Why it matters: The article discusses a rule change in Michigan that eliminates cannabis testing for prospective government employees. It ...
Athletes Using Cannabis for Recovery, Survey Finds
Why it matters: A newly published survey from researchers at Kent State University explored whether the use of CBD and ...
Senior Citizens Are the Fastest-Growing Demographic Embracing Cannabis
Why it matters: The number of Americans over 65 who have used cannabis has almost tripled over the past decade, ...
Dallas Restaurant Warns Customers: ‘If You Have The Smell of Marijuana, We Will Not Serve You’
Why it matters: The Tex-Mex restaurant E-Bar has gained attention for its anti-stoner policy, refusing to serve anyone who smells ...
New Jersey Officer Reinstated After Being Fired For Positive Cannabis Drug Test
Why it matters: This article highlights the case of a police officer in New Jersey who was fired for testing ...
New Cannabis Consumption Lounge License Approved in Nevada
Why it matters: Officials in Las Vegas, Nevada, are making progress in approving licenses for cannabis consumption lounges. The latest ...
