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Cannabis Act Under Review: Key Insights and Groundbreaking Research Contributions

In 2018, Canada implemented the Cannabis Act, establishing a regulated framework to control cannabis production, distribution, and consumption. To assess its impact and identify areas for improvement, an independent Expert Panel conducted an extensive review, culminating in the release of the "Legislative Review of the Cannabis Act: Final Report of the Expert Panel" in March […] Read more

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Consommation de cannabis à l’adolescence : des effets visibles sur la structure du cerveau

A collaborative study sheds light on the effects of this drug on adolescent brain development, with the main finding being atrophy in specific regions of the cerebral cortex. Cannabis use can lead to thinning of the cerebral cortex in adolescents, according to a recent study led by Graciela Pineyro and Tomas Paus, researchers at CHU […] Read more