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Crash rates jump in wake of marijuana legalization, new studies show

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Thursday, June 17, 2021

ARLINGTON, Va., June 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More evidence is emerging that crash rates go up when states legalize recreational use and retail sales of marijuana.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., June 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More evidence is emerging that crash rates go up when states legalize recreational use and retail sales of marijuana.
  • Our latest research makes it clear that legalizing marijuana for recreational use does increase overall crash rates, says IIHS-HLDI President David Harkey.
  • More than a third of U.S. states have legalized recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older.
  • Despite those increases in crash rates, studies of whether marijuana itself makes drivers more likely to crash have been inconsistent.

As cannabis reform sweeps across the U.S., the National Cannabis Industry Association announces its 2021 Northeast Cannabis Business Conference

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Thursday, April 15, 2021

b'WASHINGTON, April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA), the nation\'s largest trade group for the legal cannabis industry, is pleased to announce they will host their second annual Northeast Cannabis Business Conference this December 7-8.

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  • b'WASHINGTON, April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA), the nation\'s largest trade group for the legal cannabis industry, is pleased to announce they will host their second annual Northeast Cannabis Business Conference this December 7-8.
  • "\nThe announcement of the Northeast Cannabis Business Conference rounds out NCIA\'s 2021 tradeshow schedule.
  • Both attendees and exhibitors can find more information at http://www.nciacannabisevents.com .\nThe National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) is the largest cannabis trade association in the U.S. and the only organization broadly representing cannabis-related businesses at the national level.
  • NCIA promotes the growth of a responsible and legitimate cannabis industry and works toward a favorable social, economic, and legal environment for that industry in the United States.\n'

3D Virtual Cannabis Conference Dates Announced

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Thursday, March 25, 2021

DENVER, March 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cannabis and Tech Today, one of the leading publishers of content for cannabis technology, trends, and investments, announced the spring EMERGE Virtual Cannabis Conference will be held March 30-April 1, 2021.

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  • DENVER, March 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cannabis and Tech Today, one of the leading publishers of content for cannabis technology, trends, and investments, announced the spring EMERGE Virtual Cannabis Conference will be held March 30-April 1, 2021.
  • "EMERGE is a virtual reality ecosystem, that lives and breathes within the cannabis industry and culture."
  • The Emerge Virtual Cannabis Conference is hosted in partnership with industry leaders such as the National Cannabis Industry Association, the National Association of Cannabis Businesses, Regennabis, Leafwire, and the US Hemp Building Association.
  • Produced in partnership with the cannabis industry's leading media outlets and organizations, the EMERGE Virtual Cannabis Conference and Expo is currently a quarterly three-day live virtual event, leading to 90 days of continued learning, networking, and business, on one of the most experiential platforms in the world.

National Cannabis Industry Association Reschedules 2021 Cannabis Business Events to Deliver Full Experience

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Monday, March 8, 2021

WASHINGTON, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) is pleased to announce its new event schedule.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) is pleased to announce its new event schedule.
  • To deliver the full, in-person experience for NCIA's cannabis business events, they have been rescheduled for the second half of 2021.
  • The Midwest Cannabis Business Conference , which was scheduled for August 25-26, 2021 in Detroit, will now take place September 22-23, 2021, and remains at TCF Center.
  • The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) is the largest cannabis trade association in the U.S. and the only organization broadly representing cannabis-related businesses at the national level.

Emmanuel Baptist Church and Women Grow Partner To Bring "The Business of Cannabis Summit"

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021

The inaugural Business of Cannabis Summit took place in 2019, with 400 people in attendance and over 60 speakers.

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  • The inaugural Business of Cannabis Summit took place in 2019, with 400 people in attendance and over 60 speakers.
  • Following the summit, Women Grow continued to host additional workshops at EBC, inviting speakers from across the Tri-state.
  • "I am grateful for and humbled by how God orchestrated connecting EBC with Women Grow," said Rev.
  • "We are grateful to continue this partnership with Emmanuel Baptist Church and Rev Trufant.

NCIA Announces New Product Exhibition Guidelines at Annual Cannabis Business Summit & Expo

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Friday, May 15, 2020

WASHINGTON, May 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA), the nation's largest and most representative trade group for the legal cannabis industry, today announced new guidelines that will allow exhibitors to bring cannabis products to the Moscone Center expo floor during its annual Cannabis Business Summit & Expo in San Francisco.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA), the nation's largest and most representative trade group for the legal cannabis industry, today announced new guidelines that will allow exhibitors to bring cannabis products to the Moscone Center expo floor during its annual Cannabis Business Summit & Expo in San Francisco.
  • San Francisco's updated guidelines for Cannabis Business Summit & Expo will provide significant opportunities for exhibitors that have been unable to show their distinctive products to attendees in the past.
  • Representing nearly 2,000 member-businesses and tens-of-thousands of cannabis professionals, NCIA is leading the charge to protect legal cannabis businesses, defend our state laws, and advance federal policy reforms.
  • NCIA is a 501(C)(6) nonprofit trade association with the mission of advancing the legal and responsible cannabis industry.

NCIA Moves Annual Cannabis Business Summit & Expo To September 2020

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Thursday, March 26, 2020

WASHINGTON, March 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA), the nation's largest and most representative trade group for the legal cannabis industry, today announced it has delayed the annual Cannabis Business Summit & Expo to September 29 through October 1, 2020 due to COVID-19 safety concerns.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA), the nation's largest and most representative trade group for the legal cannabis industry, today announced it has delayed the annual Cannabis Business Summit & Expo to September 29 through October 1, 2020 due to COVID-19 safety concerns.
  • The Cannabis Business Summit & Expo is projected to attract thousands of cannabis industry professionals that span across industries, including cultivation, extraction, investment, science laboratories, law, infused product manufacturers and retail.
  • The annual summit represents NCIA's core values of education, advocacy and community and will provide invaluable insights to business owners at every stage of growth in the industry.
  • NCIA is a 501(C)(6) nonprofit trade association with the mission of advancing the legal and responsible cannabis industry.

NCIA Opens Registration for the Annual Cannabis Business Summit & Expo

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Thursday, February 13, 2020

WASHINGTON, Feb 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA), the nation's largest and most representative trade group for the legal cannabis industry, opened registration today for its annual Cannabis Business Summit & Expo in San Francisco.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA), the nation's largest and most representative trade group for the legal cannabis industry, opened registration today for its annual Cannabis Business Summit & Expo in San Francisco.
  • "As NCIA approaches its 10 year anniversary as the leading trade association advocating for the advancement of cannabis industry, we are proud to continue our legacy of highlighting pioneering voices and ideas through the National Cannabis Business Summit," said Aaron Smith, executive director of the National Cannabis Industry Association.
  • The Cannabis Business Summit is one of the largest and most recognized trade conferences in the legal marijuana market.
  • NCIA is a 501(C)(6) nonprofit trade association with the mission of advancing the legal and responsible cannabis industry.

The global medical marijuana market at a CAGR of over 24% during the forecast period

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Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Also, our global medical marijuana market report looks at factors such as the rising number of product launches, an increasing number of medical marijuana dispensaries, and plans to increase production and availability of medical marijuana by governments.

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  • Also, our global medical marijuana market report looks at factors such as the rising number of product launches, an increasing number of medical marijuana dispensaries, and plans to increase production and availability of medical marijuana by governments.
  • However, side effects associated with inappropriate use of medical marijuana, accessibility issues and high price associated with medical marijuana, and stringent regulations may hamper the growth of the medical marijuana industry over the forecast period.
  • Thus, the plans to increase the production and availability of medical marijuana by governments will lead to the expansion of the global medical marijuana market at a CAGR of over 24% during the forecast period.
  • The legalization of medical marijuana in many countries has provided vendors with opportunities to find new medicinal uses of marijuana.

Medical Marijuana Cards Often Sought by Existing Heavy Users: Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs

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Wednesday, December 4, 2019

That's according to new results published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.

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  • That's according to new results published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.
  • After one year, 19 percent of participants had sought out and received a medical marijuana card.
  • In addition, for every additional day of marijuana use at the beginning of the study, the odds of receiving a medical marijuana card increased seven percent one year later.
  • "Many individuals ... struggle with legitimate medical and psychological concerns that can benefit from medical marijuana," according to the authors.