Ramblings

Medical Marijuana Lowers Suicide Rates

A study has come out recently showing that in states where medical marijuana has been legalized, the rates of suicide actually fall. The study was performed by 3 American researchers who had their findings published by the Institute of the study for labor in Germany. Undoubtedly this information was unable to make it in a US journal, the statistics actually look valid.

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Analysis: Denver pot shops’ robbery rate lower than banks’

A Denver Police Department analysis estimates that medical- marijuana dispensaries in the city were robbed or burglarized at a lower rate last year than either banks or liquor stores.

The analysis — contained in a memo authored by Division Chief Tracie Keesee for Denver City Council members — finds that the projected robbery and burglary rate for storefront dispensaries in 2009 was on par with that of pharmacies.

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