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Older Americans Are Flocking to Medical Marijuana

Older Americans Are Flocking to Medical Marijuana https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/07/health/seniors-marijuana-cannabis-pain.html Notes: “People in their 80s and 90s, even retired Air Force colonels, are finding such relief” with cannabis, said Ms. Horne. “Almost everybody I know is using it in one form or another” — including her husband Hal, 68, a retired insurance broker, who says it helps…

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Medicinal Cannabis, Asthma and Intoxication

https://www.breakingisraelnews.com/116143/heal-israel-medical-cannabis-asthma/ A study just published in the Journal of Drug Policy Analysis found that THC, the main active ingredient in cannabis – and not alcohol – is the most commonly detected substance causing intoxication in American drivers. In addition, no breath test has yet been developed to test how intoxicated marijuana users are; only a…

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McGill Research Finds Significant Driving Impairment

McGill research finds significant driving impairment five hours after cannabis use https://www.thestar.com/news/cannabis/2018/10/15/mcgill-research-finds-significant-driving-impairment-five-hours-after-cannabis-use.html The study published Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found that subjects who consumed cannabis had difficulty performing certain manoeuvres and were at greater risk of crashing a vehicle.

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Cannabis and Motor Vehicle Accidents

https://lacrossetribune.com/lifestyles/relationships-and-special-occasions/dr-keith-roach-cannabis-and-its-effect-on-motor-vehicle/article_490e5b7d-1618-5209-b6df-ad54c5c439f2.html It appears that states with legalized cannabis use have less unsafe alcohol use. “I think the data are clear that cannabis has legitimate medical uses, and that recreational use of cannabis may reduce overall morbidity and mortality, if users are using less alcohol, which is responsible for far more deaths than cannabis is.” Dr.…

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