Cannabis continues to gain legitimacy on both the medical and regulatory front. This week the American Nurses Association announced that its recognition of Cannabis Nursing as a specialty practice and the USDA announced that genetically modified can be safely grown. A Canadian study published in JAMA showed a drop in marijuana usage following legalization. Finally, the concern about marijuana lab testing continues.

American Nurses Association recognized Cannabis Nursing as a specialty practice. https://www.nursingworld.org/news/news-releases/2023/ana-officially-recognizes-cannabis-nursing-as-a-specialty-nursing-practice

USDA says genetically modified hemp may be safely grown https://www.marijuanamoment.net/usda-says-genetically-modified-hemp-plant-may-be-safely-grown-and-bred-in-the-united-states/

A study out of Canada shows a reduction of marijuana use among young adults following legalization https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2809944

Continuing issues with marijuana lab testing https://mjbizdaily.com/marijuana-lab-testing-under-scrutiny-amid-recalls-differing-rules/