Author: Sophie Saint Thomas

[ad_1] Americans say that cannabis is much less dangerous than opioids, alcohol, and cigarettes, according to a new survey conducted by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and Morning Consult last week. The survey results come from interviews with 2,201 adults conducted between April 20 and 22 of 2023, with a +/-2 percentage point margin of error, analyzing public opinion on the dangers and addictiveness of six different substances—and technology.  Regarding cannabis, 38% said that it is “very or somewhat unsafe.” Comparatively, 84% of respondents said they regarded cigarettes as unsafe. Sixty-four percent believe alcohol to be unsafe, 66% found prescription…

[ad_1] Connecticut raked in $23 million worth of cannabis this May, NBC reports. And that figure isn’t an aberration. The raw figures show that money earned from adult-use cannabis sales increased monthly this year. In April, Connecticut earned $21 million from legal cannabis sales.  Of the $23 million total earned in May, $11.5 million came from recreational sales, while $11.2 million came from the medical marijuana market, the Connecticut State Department of Consumer Protection reports. One of the frequent arguments for cannabis legalization is the revenue sales can generate. If you ever need to win over a conservative or libertarian-leaning…