Sentences with phrase «use of marijuana as»

As of November 2014, four states had approved the use of marijuana as a recreational drug, and it appears that marijuana is becoming more widely accepted across the nation.

Assemblywoman Patricia Fahy, who has endorsed Mayor Sheehan, told The Alt in email that while she has voted «to decriminalize the possession and use of marijuana as well as the sale and use of medicinal marijuana,» she does not support legalization, citing «serious concerns about marijuana being a gateway drug» and its potential impact on the adolescent brain.

in email that while she has voted «to decriminalize the possession and use of marijuana as well as the sale and use of medicinal marijuana,» she does not support legalization, citing «serious concerns about marijuana being a gateway drug» and its potential impact on the adolescent brain.

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Fox said he eventually expects Mexico to produce and export as much as 60 percent of the marijuana used by those in the U.S. Fox said cannabis «has to be integrated into NAFTA,» allowing it to be traded across the border «without barrier, without taxes and limits, only complying with the law.»

The decree issued by Pena Nietro gives the country's Health Secretary 180 days to «harmonize regulations» on medical marijuana, as well as the creation of regulations to govern production, sale and use of medical marijuana.

Ready with cash and either Health Canada authorizations or doctors» notes saying their patients report relief when using marijuana, they walk up to a counter inside Cannabis As Living Medicine (CALM), one of the city's longest - running medical pot dispensaries.

The issue of marijuana has become a hot potato politically, as Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau calls for legalization of recreational marijuana, and the Conservatives oppose the move, saying it would only increase use, especially among youth.

The federal government still classifies marijuana as an illegal drug, even as a growing number of states are legalizing its use.

The three events described by the largest % ages of Americans as not too important included the death of Muhammad Ali (50 %), approval of recreational marijuana use in four states (43 %), and the death of Fidel Castro (40 %).

But the question is, as more than half of all states now have state laws allowing for medical marijuana and / or adult - use marijuana markets, and the industry has created approximately 150,000 jobs and brought in almost $ 7 billion in revenue in 2016, can the industry be pushed into the black market again?

«We do support medicinal uses of marijuana, but we also know that there's going to be some significant issues that arise as a result of legalisation from a recreational perspective... not only with respect to impaired driving but with respect to a whole host of other issues,» Gordon Wyant told a convention in the province.

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer, during his daily press briefing, said the Department of Justice will be the lead on what Spicer referred to as «greater enforcement» of federal law concerning adult - use marijuana.

Aside from technology, the company is also expected to benefit from a contract it landed with the Ontario government, which said earlier this week that it would use Shopify's e-commerce platform for cannabis sales online and in stores as part of its plan to be the province's sole distributor of legal recreational marijuana.

As of 12:01 a.m. on November 9, marijuana use is fully legal in California.

As well, there's sales materials, cabinetry, displays, ventilation, vaults, point - of - sale devices, security systems and everything else it takes to comply with regulations on medical marijuana dispensaries or recreational use shops.

During the former Heisman Trophy winner's 11 season career, he received quite a bit of criticism, both for his unapologetic marijuana use (which resulted in multiple suspensions for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy) and for his demeanor, which was described as «aloof» and even «weird.»

Illicit use was generally defined as illegal use of marijuana without a prescription at least 12 times during the past year.

At the federal level, marijuana remains classified as a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act, where Schedule I substances are considered to have a high potential for dependency and no accepted medical use, making distribution of marijuana a federal offense.

Though marijuana is growing ever more popular throughout the U.S. as several states have legalized medicinal and recreational use of the drug, the tight restrictions on growing and selling cannabis products has been a barrier for entrepreneurs looking to enter the market.

He switched to Greenito, a Denver - based company that sells a form of voucher to customers who use it as credit at participating marijuana dispensaries.

As the government moves toward legalization, it also faces the enormous challenge of combatting the widely held mistaken belief that marijuana is harmless, according to a number of medical organizations and substance use experts.

«We've not done nearly as good a job educating people, particularly young people, about some of the potential dangers of marijuana use.»

** Canada's No. 2 marijuana producer Aurora Cannabis Inc has agreed to buy smaller rival CanniMed Therapeutics Inc for C$ 1.1 billion ($ 852 million) as companies jostle to benefit from the country's legalization of recreational marijuana use later this year.

Hemp belongs to the cannabaceae plant family that contains over 270 species and 11 genera and is often confused with cannabis plants that are uses as a source of the drug, marijuana; however, hemp does not have any psychoactive or drug properties and is often identified as an agricultural crop.

A related pair of loosely organized sects that originated in Jamaica, the Rastafarians and the Ethiopian Zion Coptic Church, use marijuana as a sacrament.

But as more and more states bring decriminalization measures to the ballot, it's important for voters to be informed not just about the use of marijuana itself, but also about the consequences of making it a crime.

Even though the DEA still classifies marijuana as having no medical benefits, lawmakers across 24 states have disagreed, making pot available for a variety of uses — mostly medical ones.

I have never used marijuana nor have any plans to do so, but for the first 150 years of our history as a nation, it was legal and used in nearly 80 % of the medicines of the 19th c. George Washington grew it on Mt. Vernon.

In fact, although marijuana is only half as addictive as alcohol, after decades of heavy use, the primary manifestation of a cold turkey stoppage of marijuana use is two weeks of insomnia as the body remembers how to relax normally prior to sleep.

To give you a very simple explanation: In Medieval Europe, hemp meant fibre, but in the 1930s the US Bureau of Narcotics started using it to describe all forms of Cannabis or what is commonly now today as marijuana.

(NRS 453A.370) A cultivation facility or facility for the production of edible marijuana products or marijuana - infused products shall not label usable marijuana, edible marijuana products or marijuana - infused products as «organic» unless the marijuana plants used are produced, processed and certified in a manner that is consistent with the national organic standards established by the United States Department of Agriculture in accordance with the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990.

But Lance, who was already using marijuana and dabbling in speed and cocaine, says, «The truck drivers were as bad [a bunch] of junkies as anybody you ever met.»

This was before Mackey had won a single Iditarod, let alone four straight; before he used what he calls his marathon style — catnapping as his sled moves and covering 100 - mile chunks at a moderate pace without prolonged rest, instead of sprinting from rest stop to rest stop like most other racers — to win an unprecedented double (the Yukon Quest, the world's other 1,000 - mile dogsled race, and just weeks later the Iditarod) not once but twice; before he became so dominant that slower competitors complained they had no chance to finish within five days of him (the requirement for an official place and a commemorative belt buckle); and before a rival pushed for drug testing at the 2010 Iditarod, suspecting that Mackey's secret was his prescription for medical marijuana to alleviate the side effects of cancer treatment.

Many employers in these states, as well as in others where this sort of open sale and use is still against the law, simply decided to turn a blind eye to marijuana testing, opting instead for clear clauses in contracts that stipulate that employees may not show up for work under the influence.

As a result of this, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) was tasked with educating the public about the health effects associated with retail marijuana use.

Marijuana aka pot, dope, grass, Mary Jane, etc. is now legal in four states and the District of Columbia, and is on the ballot this fall for an additional five states, but the push to legalize, as well as its medicinal use, does not necessarily equate with its safety.

The American Academy of Pediatrics advises against the use of marijuana during pregnancy and while breastfeeding: «Street drugs such as PCP (phencyclidine), cocaine, and cannabis can be detected in human milk, and their use by breastfeeding mothers is of concern, particularly with regard to the infant's long - term neurobehavioral development and thus are contraindicated.»

For example, a 2011 Australian study of almost 25,000 women concluded that babies born to mothers who used marijuana were twice as likely to end up in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) compared to other babies.

The National Democratic Congress Flagbearer hopeful disclosed to sensational Reggae Presenter Blakk Rasta in an interview monitored by Ghanapoliticsonline.com on the weekday drive time Taxi Driver Show on Zylofon FM that marijuana otherwise known as «wee» or «ganja» has a lot of benefits for human use and legalizing it is in order.

As the debate over legalizing recreational marijuana use continues, city and state officials are weighing in on whether they're in favor of lawfully lighting up.

In his budget proposal, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has proposed studying the economic impacts of legalizing marijuana versus keeping it illegal as other nearby state begin to permit its use.

One administration source involved with planning the ban said that some of the mayor's advisers view sugary drinks as the «pot» of food because they're a «gateway» to poor eating habits, referring to the belief that marijuana use leads to harder drugs.

«End the war on pot: We welcome the push to legalize and regulate marijuana» — Daily News Editorial Board: «After many decades of treating as a crime the personal possession and use of a drug that is a negligible threat to public safety, New York is awakening to the folly of — and racial disparities widened by — its approach.

Prosecutors and police agencies across central New York are trying a new strategy as they continue to fight the rising use of synthetic marijuana.

Hemp, which can be used in everything from rope to food to oils, is derived from the same plant as marijuana and is still classified as a schedule 1 drug despite its low level of THC, the chemical that produces a high in its users.

As I research it more it sounds like the whole belief is «marijuana could be harmful, best to avoid it», but with little affect... in fact it sounds very similar to the sort of research I saw when I tried to determine rather heavy caffeine use could lead to birth defects.

There have been more marijuana related accidents, not surprising with more use of it, but again this could be counteracted by fewer drunk drivers as previous drinkers switch to marijuana use.

As POLITICO New York reported earlier this month, State Sen. Diane Savino is introducing legislation that aims to better educate doctors on the use of medical marijuana, similar to how representatives for pharmaceutical companies showcase their product to physicians.

Bonacic's support the legislation comes as Sen. Phil Boyle, a Nassau County Republican, introduced an alternate medical marijuana bill that would not permit smokable forms of the drug be used to treat patients.

The bill's main Senate booster, IDC Sen. Diane Savino, has added amendments to the bill to make it easier for GOP lawmakers to accept, including an age limit on those who can use smokeable marijuana as well as limits on the number of manufacturers.