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Teen Admission Rates Decline in Legal States
States with legal recreational cannabis laws have seen sharp declines in youth treatment admission rates for the drug , according to a new federal report that also shows teen admission rates for cannabis misuse fell nationwide by nearly half during the 2008-2017 period . The data seem to refute warnings by legalization critics who predicted that ending prohibition would lead to ballooning rates of youth substance misuse . “ Seven of eight states with recreational legalization during the study period fall into the class with the steepest level of admissions decline ,” notes the study , published in the CDC journal GIS Reports . Study author Jeremy Mennis , a professor at Temple University , assembled the report by collecting state-level data on teen treatment admissions where the primary substance used was marijuana . Nationwide , the average annual admissions rate “ declined over the study period by nearly half , from 60 ( admissions per 10,000 adolescents ) in 2008 to 31 in 2017 ,” according to the CDC study .
— marijuanamoment . net
New Bill Blocks Cannabis Sponsorship for NCAA Athletes
While a new bipartisan congressional bill is aimed at helping student athletes monetize their success , the bill contains a provision that would let colleges and intercollegiate organizations prevent them from making sponsorship deals with marijuana businesses . While the legislation would address a longstanding debate over inequitable payment to college athletes , drugpolicy reform advocates are disappointed the bill perpetuates anti-cannabis policies despite the growing , state-level legalization movement in the U . S . The Student Athlete Level Playing Field Act , introduced by Rep . Anthony Gonzalez ( R-OH ) and seven other original co-sponsors , would make it so colleges and associations like the NCAA could not prevent student athletes from playing in intercollegiate athletics if they ’ ve entered into sponsorship agreements . However , it stipulates the exception would not apply if the sponsorship is from a “ seller or dispensary of a controlled substance , including marijuana .” Student drug-policy reform advocates are against the provision , arguing student athletes have the right to earn funding from any legal service they deem fit .
— marijuanamoment . net
Cops Find Animals During Drug Raids
Kangaroos and zebras were seized by police during raids which netted about $ 160 million worth of allegedly illegal cannabis in Toronto , Canada . Project “ Green Sweep ” took place last summer , with police raiding 15 cannabis grow operations throughout Toronto ’ s York region . At one location , three kangaroos and two zebras were also found . The exotic animals were found in Schomberg , Ont ., according to police , though it is not known where they were procured or what they were being used for . Cops promptly notified animal welfare authorities . Police alleged that organized crime elements were exploiting Canada ’ s medical cannabis legislation . Under the current law , designated growers can produce hundreds of plants and store hundreds of kilograms of cannabis for personal use . Police claimed the cannabis seized during Operation Green Sweep was only destined for illicit use — with more than 3,968 pounds ( 1,800kg ) of harvested weed and almost 29,000 plants confiscated .
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