A “lingua franca” is a means of communication that is used when participants in trade or other activities speak different languages. A lingua franca is a bridge that allows the participants to understand one another and conduct the business at hand. For example, English is the lingua franca of aviation. Without the ability to communicate and understand each other, there would be far more flight … [Read more...]
New Laws in Minnesota: What is Cannabis Use Disorder?
The legalization of recreational marijuana in Minnesota and many other states has led some to conclude that the use of cannabis is always safe. And some have even (falsely) claimed that marijuana is not addictive. It is true that most people that use marijuana from time to time can do so safely and without significant physical or mental health complications. However, it has been estimated that as … [Read more...]
Marijuana is Now Legal in MN – Should We Be Concerned?
Effective as of August 1, 2023, Minnesota will be among twenty-three states (as well as Washington D.C. and Guam) that have legalized the recreational use of marijuana. However, the possession and use of marijuana remains illegal under federal law (marijuana is a Schedule 1 drug under the Controlled Substance Act alongside heroin, LSD and ecstasy, among others). Federal enforcement has been left … [Read more...]