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Cannabis Use and Resting State Functional Connectivity in the Aging Brain

Several lines of evidence suggest that older adults (aged 65+) sharply increased their cannabis use over the last decade, highlighting a need to understand the effects of cannabis in this age group. Pre-clinical models suggest that cannabinoids affect the brain and cognition in an age-dependent fashion, having generally beneficial effects on older animals and deleterious …

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Behind the Times: The 19 States Where a Joint Can Still Land You in Jail

“Behind the Times: The 19 States Where a Joint Can Still Land You in Jail” is a compelling exposé of the lingering cannabis prohibition in the United States. This eye-opening piece delves into the startling reality that despite the nationwide shift towards cannabis legalization and decriminalization, 19 states remain staunchly opposed to the reform. The …

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Alabama War on Marijuana

In the heart of the American South, Alabama finds itself embroiled in a contentious war on marijuana that has sparked nationwide debate. Our article delves deep into the complex landscape of cannabis policy in Alabama, shedding light on the multifaceted dimensions of this ongoing battle. Alabama’s stringent stance on marijuana has been characterized by some …

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A Tale of Two Countries: Racially Targeted Arrests in The Era of Marijuana Reform

This ACLU research report, A Tale of Two Countries: Racially Targeted Arrests in the Era of Marijuana Reform, details marijuana arrests from 2010 to 2018 and examines racial disparities at the national, state, and county levels. Updating our previous report, The War on Marijuana in Black and White, that examined arrests from 2000 to 2010, …

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