Making Medical Cannabis History
Project CBD
JULY 8, 2020
In the recent annals of medical cannabis history, a defining moment came in 2013 when CNN a reported on the seemingly miraculous antiseizure effects of CBD.
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Project CBD
JULY 8, 2020
In the recent annals of medical cannabis history, a defining moment came in 2013 when CNN a reported on the seemingly miraculous antiseizure effects of CBD.
NORML
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
The post Incoming Senate Majority Leader Has Long History of Opposing Marijuana Policy Reforms appeared first on NORML. Senator Thune received an âFâ grade from NORML in its 2024 voter guide.
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NORML
APRIL 2, 2021
The post A Week for the History Books appeared first on NORML. In short, in a matter of hours, we have seen cannabis freedom be extended to tens of millions more Americans!
NORML
MAY 28, 2021
The post History-Making Legislation To Repeal Marijuana Prohibition Reintroduced appeared first on NORML.
NORML
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
The post Federal: House Committee Advances Legislation Easing Hiring Restrictions for Those with a History of Marijuana Use With Bipartisan Support appeared first on NORML.
NORML
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
In honor of Black History Month, NORML will be spotlighting the systemic inequities that continue to challenge the Black community in the battle for a federally legal cannabis landscape.
Leafly
JUNE 30, 2020
Check out our history of how cannabis concentrates and dabbing came to be. A history of cannabis extracts appeared first on Leafly. The post Where do dabs come from?
Leafly
JUNE 8, 2021
An abbreviated cultural history appeared first on Leafly. Queer culture and cannabis culture have a lot in common. Explore ways that both communities have overcome adversity. The post Is weed gay?:
Leafly
JANUARY 12, 2024
The post US health agency makes history, admits cannabis has medical use appeared first on Leafly. Well, duh,' says anyone who's used cannabis medically or researched the substance.
Leafly
AUGUST 20, 2020
The post 4 women in history who used cannabis for mysticism appeared first on Leafly. The gift of sight comes more easily with a little help from the plant kingdom. Here are just some notable women from the past who harnessed the powers of cannabis for a higher calling.
Leafly
MARCH 26, 2020
The post Declaring cannabis ‘essential’ marks a watershed moment in history appeared first on Leafly. Once criminal, now essential: How the COVID-19 pandemic forced public officials to get real about marijuana.
Leafly
MARCH 5, 2020
The post Women and weed: A history of cannabis and women’s health appeared first on Leafly. Discover all the ways women have used cannabis for pain for thousands of years.
NORML
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Researchers determined that participants with a history of cannabis use experienced "significantly less cognitive decline" over their lifetimes than did non-users. The post Study: Cannabis Use Not Associated With Later IQ Decline appeared first on NORML.
Leafly
DECEMBER 4, 2020
The post History made: US House of Representatives votes to end federal marijuana prohibition appeared first on Leafly. The MORE Act now goes to the Senate, where it's expected to be blocked by majority leader Mitch McConnell.
Leafly
JANUARY 25, 2023
The post History made: Mississippi’s first medical marijuana dispensaries open for business appeared first on Leafly. The first of 162 state-licensed dispensaries opened on Wednesday afternoon.
Cannabis Life Network
DECEMBER 11, 2021
Yet, most people still have a muddled view of the history and culture of ganja in Jamaica. The post Cannabis Around the World: the History and Culture of Ganja in Jamaica appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.
NORML
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Starting January 1st, most employers will no longer be able to either fire or refuse to hire someone based solely upon their cannabis use history. The post California: Employees to No Longer Face Discrimination at Work for Their Off-Hours Cannabis Use appeared first on NORML.
NORML
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
The post Feds Issue Updated Guidance Regarding the Hiring of Federal Workers with a History of Cannabis Use appeared first on NORML.
PrestoDoctor
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
As Indigenous Peoples’ Month is celebrated, it is important to acknowledge and honor the contributions, cultures, and history of indigenous communities around the world. Indigenous communities have a rich history of utilizing this plant for various purposes, including medicinal, spiritual, and cultural uses.
Leafly
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Check out the history and complicated legacy of prohibition in Canada. The post A history of cannabis prohibition in Canada appeared first on Leafly. Canada had its own War on Drugs style era that still effects the industry today.
Peninsula Alternative Health
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Cannabis has a long and complex history, with roots stretching back thousands of years. As part of this history, cannabis has had profound impacts on the African American community. Despite this, the relationship between cannabis and black history is often overlooked and misunderstood.
NORML
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
“This is a truly historic moment in our nation’s political history. Now that Chairman Nadler has moved the MORE Act through committee, it is time for the full House to vote and have every member of Congress show their constituents which side of history they stand on.”
Leafly
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
The post Charting Harlemâs long history as a hotbed for cannabis culture appeared first on Leafly. For more than a century, Harlem has helped define New York Cityâs world famous cannabis scene. From 1920s Jazz pioneers to the legal legends of today, Leafly honors the neighborhoodâs deeply rooted influence on pot culture.
Project CBD
MARCH 26, 2020
In that context, we want to acknowledge Womenâs History Month and celebrate the accomplishments of ten women who have made significant contributions to the advancement of cannabinoid science.
Project CBD
JUNE 28, 2021
physician Tod Mikuriya rediscovered the forgotten medical history of cannabis, and he sought to restore cannabis to its proper place in the Western pharmacopeia. Trailblazing U.S.
Cannabis Law Report
APRIL 12, 2023
IASIC Speaker Series Presents Legal History of Cannabis in the U.S The International Academy on the Science and Impact of Cannabis (IASIC) is excited to present the IASIC Speaker Series.
Project CBD
DECEMBER 22, 2021
A multimedia extravaganza on the history, culture, and politics of the cannabis plant is scheduled to debut in NYC next month.
The Cannigma
DECEMBER 12, 2022
History: Magic mushrooms have likely been consumed as long as humans have roamed the earth – or possibly longer, according to Terrance McKennaâs âStoned Ape Theory,â which suggests human evolution and language development was expedited by these mushrooms. History: Bufo is a slang term for the poisonous secretions of certain toads.
NORML
NOVEMBER 28, 2019
Encourage those around your table to join you on the right side of history, to take action , and to support NORML in their holiday giving. Gratefully, The team at NORML. P.S. You can support NORML this weekend when you hit those holiday sales!
NORML
JULY 30, 2020
Today, for the second time in history, the House of Representatives… The post Congress Votes To Protect Legal Marijuana appeared first on NORML.
NORML
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
For the second time in US history legislation to repeal the failed, unscientific, and racist policy of federal marijuana prohibition has passed the powerful House Judiciary Committee. . The post Bill to Repeal Marijuana Prohibition Passes Critical House Committee appeared first on NORML.
NORML
JANUARY 6, 2021
Senator Schumer's ascension to Majority Leader will mark the first time in US history that the upper chamber is led by a Senator who is openly calling for cannabis legalization. The post Likely Senate Power Shift and What It Means for the Prospects of Marijuana Policy Reform, NORML Responds appeared first on NORML.
NORML
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
"[T]he mere use of marijuana carries none of the characteristics that the Nationâs history and tradition of firearms regulation supports," the Court determined. The mere use of marijuana does not indicate that someone is in fact dangerous" or has a "proclivity for violence."
NORML
AUGUST 10, 2023
"In short, our history and tradition may support some limits on an intoxicated personâs right to carry a weapon, but it does not justify disarming a sober citizen based exclusively on his past drug usage." The post Appeals Court Rejects Federal Gun Ban for Marijuana Consumers appeared first on NORML.
NORML
MAY 22, 2023
âIn [this] cohort of ever-tobacco smokers of âĽ20 pack-years with established COPD or at risk of developing COPD, a history of current and/or former smoking of marijuana of any cumulative lifetime amount was not found to be associated with a significantly deleterious impact on progression of COPD.â
NORML
MARCH 7, 2023
Altieri assumed the leadership role in November 2016, directing NORML during one of the more successful periods in the marijuana law reform movementâs history. The post NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri Stepping Down from Leadership Position appeared first on NORML.
Americans for Safe Access
JUNE 2, 2020
In the comments, we suggest to federal legislators and the DEA that a new agency be established that has no history in prosecution of the activities of which the DEA seeks to become the sole enforcer.
Project CBD
JULY 17, 2019
Now heâs telling the history behind the cannabinoid.] Transcript: [This activist is the reason you know about CBD.
NORML
APRIL 12, 2023
âIn the more than five decades of NORMLâs history, few individuals have contributed more to achieving our mission than Norm. In the end, he accepted his impending death with grace and humor.â The post NORML Remembers Norman Elliot Kent appeared first on NORML.
NORML
JUNE 20, 2019
Never in modern history has there existed greater public support for ending the nation’s nearly century-long failed experiment with marijuana prohibition. .” Now, we must shift our focus to the Senate and ensure that they do not move to strip out these hard-fought protections.
NORML
JULY 2, 2019
Among those respondents with a history of taking prescription sleep aids, 83 percent reported either reducing or ceasing their use of those medicines. Among those respondents with a history of consuming prescription opioids, 88 percent reported mitigating or stopping their use.
NORML
JUNE 17, 2019
Never in modern history has there existed greater public support for ending the nation’s nearly century-long failed experiment with marijuana prohibition. This marks our first full vote by the House of Representatives on adult-use marijuana in this Congress, and it is critical that we make our voices heard.
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