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Eyes Wide Shut: Looking at Medical Marijuana's Effects

Eyes Wide Shut: Looking at Medical Marijuana's ...

There’s been a lot of press recently about the medicinal effects of marijuana.  For example, one state medical marijuana association, an advocate for medical cannabis, reports that marijuana can cure...

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Eyes Wide Shut: Looking at Medical Marijuana's ...

There’s been a lot of press recently about the medicinal effects of marijuana.  For example, one state medical marijuana association, an advocate for medical cannabis, reports that marijuana can cure...

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Youth Perceptions About Marijuana

Youth Perceptions About Marijuana

This is a new publication by the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse which examined youth perceptions about marijuana.  Canada is planning on legalizing recreational use of marijuana on a national...

Youth Perceptions About Marijuana

This is a new publication by the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse which examined youth perceptions about marijuana.  Canada is planning on legalizing recreational use of marijuana on a national...

Evidence-based Youth Marijuana Prevention and Treatment

Evidence-based Youth Marijuana Prevention and T...

Looking for evidence-based marijuana prevention or treatment programs for youth?  Check out the Updated Inventory of Programs for the Prevention and Treatment of Youth Cannabis Use.  This report and inventory summarizes...

Evidence-based Youth Marijuana Prevention and T...

Looking for evidence-based marijuana prevention or treatment programs for youth?  Check out the Updated Inventory of Programs for the Prevention and Treatment of Youth Cannabis Use.  This report and inventory summarizes...

Cannabis Use and Driving

Cannabis Use and Driving

An excellent new review of evidence on cannabis use and driving was recently published by the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition.   The aim of the report was to synthesize available research evidence...

Cannabis Use and Driving

An excellent new review of evidence on cannabis use and driving was recently published by the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition.   The aim of the report was to synthesize available research evidence...

How to Make "Marijuana Goggles" and Other Prevention Strategies More Effective

How to Make "Marijuana Goggles" and Other Preve...

I’ve noticed an increasing number of news articles describing schools and coalitions which have purchased “marijuana goggles” as a prevention or education strategy.  Marijuana goggles are designed to simulate for...

How to Make "Marijuana Goggles" and Other Preve...

I’ve noticed an increasing number of news articles describing schools and coalitions which have purchased “marijuana goggles” as a prevention or education strategy.  Marijuana goggles are designed to simulate for...

7 Critical Facts About Synthetic Marijuana

7 Critical Facts About Synthetic Marijuana

Is synthetic marijuana like regular pot?  How is it sold and marketed?  Is it really safer than plant-based marijuana? These and other important questions are addressed in this article.  Below are seven evidence-informed facts...

7 Critical Facts About Synthetic Marijuana

Is synthetic marijuana like regular pot?  How is it sold and marketed?  Is it really safer than plant-based marijuana? These and other important questions are addressed in this article.  Below are seven evidence-informed facts...