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The agency closed its administrative record on cannabis reclassification, setting the stage for a final rule.

Pediatric Cannabis Ingestion Rate Triples Since 2000, Study Finds
New research shows unintentional recreational drug ingestions among children under six surged 1,375% over 23 years.

Marijuana Treatment Admissions Highest in States Where Cannabis Remains Illegal
New federal data shows states without legal cannabis report more drug treatment admissions for marijuana use than legal markets.

Kennesaw State Publishes THC Brain Research, Alzheimer's Drug Studies
University neuroscience team releases two peer-reviewed papers examining THC exposure effects and Alzheimer's therapeutics.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is seeking to add medical marijuana use to a national health tracking system.
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