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Is marijuana use really ‘soaring’ among young people?

It’s not. Here’s how a federal agency and the New York Times warped data to hype a nonexistent trend among young adults.
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Psychedelics And Weed Use Among 19-30 Year-Olds At All-Time High — Here’s Why That’s a Good Thing

Psychedelics And Weed Use Among 19-30 Year-Olds At All-Time High — Here’s Why That’s a Good Thing
This is excellent news for the emotional and mental well-being of young adults.
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US Senator Surprised To Learn That Marijuana Legalization Doesn’t Increase Teen Usage

US Senator Surprised To Learn That Marijuana Legalization Doesn’t Increase Teen Usage
The director of NIDA explained to a Republican senator that, in the US, there’s no link between legal cannabis and an increase in teen usage.
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National Institute On Drug Abuse To Fund Studies On Legal Marijuana

National Institute On Drug Abuse To Fund Studies On Legal Marijuana
The agency issued a notice of interest with instructions for researchers on how to apply for funding. 
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GOP Lawmakers Introduce Bill To Streamline Cannabis Research After DEA Shows Support For White House Plan

GOP Lawmakers Introduce Bill To Streamline Cannabis Research After DEA Shows Support For White House Plan
Two GOP lawmakers introduced new legislation in the House and Senate poised to further streamline research of Schedule I drugs like marijuana.
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There’s No Proof Smoking Weed Occasionally Is Harmful, Says Top Federal Drug Official

There’s No Proof Smoking Weed Occasionally Is Harmful, Says Top Federal Drug Official
“There’s no evidence to my knowledge that occasional [adult] marijuana use has harmful effects,” said Director of NIDA, Dr. Nora Volkow.
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Feds Set Standard Dose Of THC In Product Testing To 5mg — Why You Should Care

Feds Set Standard Dose Of THC In Product Testing To 5mg — Why You Should Care
Until now, we still had not come up with a standardized THC dose, which can help pave the way for experts to better recommend a good effective dose.
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