The DEA continues to dump sand in the gears of legalization where it can. But as the gulf between public opinion and federal drug policy widens, the agency’s duties seem increasingly farcical. Five decades should be long enough to admit we’ve made a terrible mistake and relegate the DEA to a museum.
Another quality study explores the significant connection between high weed use and poor mental health. They “showed that people who had previously been diagnosed with cannabis use disorder were almost twice as likely to be diagnosed later with clinical depression.”
This large N longitudinal study is very well designed, so it’s hard to argue with their methods.
It’s all behind a paywall, so I can’t actually check; same thoughts on the probable methodology as the last one. Denmark legalized marijuana for medical use in 2018 under strict constraints, and it’s still illegal recreationally. Looks like there are currently 7 products approved for medical use in Denmark, all available only through a pharmacy. I’ll just quote.
The medical program’s been extended, but the laws are still pretty Draconian compared to what we’re used to. Why would people with a habit that they know subjects them to persecution develop a higher rate of mental health problems? 
I wonder.
It’s like trying to do a study 5 years after slavery was abolished. I wonder what kind of conclusions might be drawn about the mental health of ex-slaves if they simply ignored a priori experiences?
I don’t want to speak to the study but it’s not paranoia if they really are out to get you.
I’m surprised they didn’t already require testing for Aspergillus, I thought most states did?
Sigh, well played government.
When you look at the record for social issues conservatives tend to be one the losing side. These delay tactics just mean a longer slower death of prohibition and ultimately will result in less support for other causes they do support. The people of Virginia have spoken, they should be mad that the people who they voted to represent them have chosen to ignore the voters expectations.
Maybe I misunderstood but the article made it sound like legalization in VA was through legislative action, not a voter ballot initiative.
It also sounded like there may be home cultivation in VA? The way I see it home cultivation but no retail infrastructure is a recipe for a thriving gray market.
You could be right about it being legislated as opposed to being voted on. I’m next door in Maryland and we voted for legalization.
It drives me nuts when I view politicians actions as “We will let you enjoy what your hiding in closet, basement etc as long as you keep it under lock and key in the closet, basement etc.
I recently took a trip to New York where you can smoke anywhere you can smoke cigarettes. It was wonderful and as it should be. No one freaking out, streets weren’t littered with roaches, etc.
I’ve read of places like Las Vegas and Colorado which promote cannabis tourism but as tourists have no areas where smoking is allowed (only private residences). I understand Vegas is in process of opening consumption lounges but don’t know what that will be like.
This conveniently ignores the obvious long time existence of hashish.
This fact is almost never mentioned by the anti-reefer crowd.
It just makes me that much more skeptical.
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They are seeing evidence that today’s much-stronger strains of weed
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Not just black Missourians but any Missourian’s only Vibe is 100% Missouri Owned and Operated. Missouri is Corporate Owned and Operated. Recreational Cannabis did not pass legally, it was cheated onto the ballot and a midnight ballot drop from St Louis and KC barely passed the law. Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft will get a promotion for his work on behalf of Corporations.