The regulatory landscape around Cannabis in Sonoma County and California more broadly is evolving rapidly. Follow our blog for the latest in commentary and analysis of the evolving issues and regulation.
What are the effects of secondhand exposure to marijuana smoke?
June 23, 2023
People often ask about the possible psychoactive effect of exposure to secondhand marijuana smoke . Researchers measured the amount of THC in the blood of people who do not smoke marijuana and THC was present in the blood of the nonsmoking participants
Read Moredangers of secondhand cannabis smoke
June 16, 2023
First-of-its-kind research shows dangers of secondhand cannabis smoke. Toxic air pollutants from secondhand cannabis bong smoke are four times worse than that from cigarettes.
Read MoreRight to enjoy one's property free of Marijuana Odor
June 15, 2023
A D.C. judge has ruled that a man who smokes medical marijuana in his apartment must stop after a neighbor complained that the odor from his marijuana crept into her home and caused a nuisance.
Read MoreSecondhand marijuana smoke contains many of the same cancer-causing substances and toxic chemicals as secondhand tobacco smoke
June 14, 2023
Secondhand marijuana smoke contains many of the same cancer-causing substances and toxic chemicals as secondhand tobacco smoke. The tobacco industry is setting its sights on the commercialization of marijuana and pushing for on-site consumption to once again normalize smoking and vaping in public, undermining decades of smokefree protections. Nearly half of lobbyists did not disclose that they represented the cannabis industry or interests
Read MoreCannabis abuse disorder, explained
May 31, 2023
There's a common misconception that weed is nonaddictive, but experts say people can indeed become dependent on cannabis. A 2021 report from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that approximately 19% of Americans ages 12 and up used cannabis and almost 6% of teens and adults met the criteria for cannabis use disorder.
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