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Analysis: Young Adults More Likely To Consume Unregulated Delta-8 THC Products in Jurisdictions Where Cannabis Is Illegal

NORML

MARCH 3, 2025

"Once again, the lesson is clear: Legalizing and regulating marijuana markets is preferable to prohibiting them. Placing marijuana products behind the counter keeps cannabis out of the hands of young people and it reduces the public's appetite for these unregulated novel intoxicants."

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Intoxicating Hemp Swindle

Project CBD

MARCH 7, 2025

Its provocative kicker states: Much of whats sold as hemp today isnt hemp at all its a mix of synthetic intoxicants and illicit THC masquerading as a legal, natural product. What’s more, synthesized Delta-9 THC is present in many of these products, despite being prohibited in both California’s cannabis and hemp programs.

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Clinical Trial: Oral THC Administration Associated with Opioid-Sparing Effects

NORML

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Trauma patients administered oral THC consume fewer opioids than do similarly matched controls, according to clinical trial data published in the journal Trauma Surgery & Acute Care. Authors reported that patients administered oral THC experienced a “nine-fold greater reduction in opioid consumption” compared to controls.

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Washington: House Lawmakers Move To Lift Home Grow Ban, Reject Proposed THC Potency Limits

NORML

JANUARY 30, 2024

Despite having been one of the first two states to initially legalize the adult use marijuana market, Washington is one of only five legalization states that disallows home cultivation. The post Washington: House Lawmakers Move To Lift Home Grow Ban, Reject Proposed THC Potency Limits appeared first on NORML.

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Will Texas Legalize Recreational Marijuana?

Veriheal

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Texas has one such cannabis program in flux, with a new bill being introduced that may change the legality of recreational marijuana within the state. The Current Status Of The Texas Cannabis Program Currently, recreational marijuana is not legal in Texas. Marijuana is, however, permissible for some medical uses in Texas.

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Analysis: Consumers More Likely to Use Unregulated Delta-8-THC Products in States Where Cannabis Is Criminalized

NORML

DECEMBER 18, 2023

"The limited popularity of these products is a predictable outgrowth of criminal marijuana prohibition. The post Analysis: Consumers More Likely to Use Unregulated Delta-8-THC Products in States Where Cannabis Is Criminalized appeared first on NORML.

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Vermont: Legislation Becomes Law Increasing THC Limits, Plant Counts for Patients

NORML

JUNE 15, 2023

The new law significantly increases the amount of cannabis patients may home cultivate and doubles the amount of THC available in certain marijuana products. The post Vermont: Legislation Becomes Law Increasing THC Limits, Plant Counts for Patients appeared first on NORML.

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Georgia: Governor Signs Legislation into Law Expanding Access to Low-THC Medical Cannabis

NORML

MAY 10, 2021

The post Georgia: Governor Signs Legislation into Law Expanding Access to Low-THC Medical Cannabis appeared first on NORML. State regulators are expected in the coming months to award licenses to eligible applicants to begin cultivating cannabis and manufacturing oil extract products.

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Marijuana Terpenes: What They Are, Why You Need Them, How To Use Them

Cannabis Cheri

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Terpenes are the compounds that give plants, not just marijuana plants but all plants, their aromas. This essentially means that the sum of the cannabis plant’s parts is greater than any individual cannabinoid (such as CBD or THC) or terpene. What Are Terpenes? Forget About Indica and Sativa: How Terpenes Affect Your Cannabis.

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Pennsylvania: Marijuana possession arrests decline statewide

NORML

JANUARY 28, 2020

Preliminary data*, released on request from the Pennsylvania State Police Uniform Crime Reporting System, reveals that overall arrests for marijuana possession showed a decline in 2019. Now, there is a clear downward trend in arresting marijuana consumers.” “Marijuana prohibition will end in Pennsylvania.

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Nevada: Lawmakers Send Multiple Marijuana Reform Measures to Governor’s Desk

NORML

MAY 27, 2021

The Nevada legislature advanced measures amending marijuana penalties for minors, rescinding per se driving thresholds for THC, and permitting consumers to obtain cannabis products via curbside pickup. The post Nevada: Lawmakers Send Multiple Marijuana Reform Measures to Governor’s Desk appeared first on NORML.

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Survey: Most Americans Say Marijuana Possesses Less Abuse Potential Than Alcohol

NORML

JANUARY 12, 2021

consumers perceive cannabis (as CBD, hemp, marijuana, and THC) as having medical uses and view the potential for abuse of cannabis as less than for commonly prescribed medications and alcohol.". The post Survey: Most Americans Say Marijuana Possesses Less Abuse Potential Than Alcohol appeared first on NORML.

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St. Louis: City Officials Move to End Marijuana Screening for Most Public Employees

NORML

MARCH 14, 2022

Louis County shall be required to undergo pre-employment or random drug testing for the presence of marijuana metabolites (THC) as a condition or part of employment.”. Louis: City Officials Move to End Marijuana Screening for Most Public Employees appeared first on NORML. Louis County or applying for employment by St.

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Don’t let the Grinch stop marijuana reform

NORML

DECEMBER 23, 2019

The holiday season means many things to many people, but for Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID), it means walking back commitments to moving cannabis reform forward and turning into the Marijuana Grinch. Tell Senator Crapo that a 2% THC cap is unacceptable and that banking reform can’t wait. “Wait, what?!” ” you ask?

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Georgia: Regulators Finally License Retailers to Begin Selling Low-THC Cannabis Products to Authorized Patients

NORML

APRIL 28, 2023

The post Georgia: Regulators Finally License Retailers to Begin Selling Low-THC Cannabis Products to Authorized Patients appeared first on NORML. "For almost ten years, patients and their providers have lacked the ability to locally access these medically necessary state-approved products from state-licensed retailers.

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How Does Topical Marijuana Work? Does Cannabis Salve Really Work?

Cannabis Cheri

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

You might have heard the latest health and beauty buzz about how CBD and THC from marijuana are infusing all kinds of skincare products. Science shows us that topical marijuana can help regulate immune responses in the skin, and has anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antibacterial properties! Not at all!

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NORML Op-ed: Concerns Over High Potency THC Products Warrant Greater Education, Not Criminalization

NORML

AUGUST 22, 2022

Such actions will ultimately be far more productive than calling for a return to the failures of marijuana prohibition. The post NORML Op-ed: Concerns Over High Potency THC Products Warrant Greater Education, Not Criminalization appeared first on NORML.

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How Much Marijuana for a Stick of Butter? (and Other Dosing Dilemmas)

Cannabis Cheri

MARCH 6, 2019

? ? ?. Dear Cheri, How much marijuana to a stick of butter? . How much marijuana should I use for a cup of oil? . What’s a good amount of marijuana butter to use in my pot brownies? ” Two and a half milligrams of THC is going to be more than plenty for some folks, while 100 mgs is not going to be enough for others.

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Is THC the Key to Unlocking a Youthful Brain

Medical Marijuana Pages

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Is THC the Key to Unlocking a Youthful Brain ? As research on cannabis continues to grow, one question increasingly fascinates both scientists and the general public: Could THC, the active compound in marijuana, hold the secret to preserving cognitive function as we age? The idea that THC might protect. Read More

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A Founder Looks at 50: Willie Nelson — America’s Favorite Marijuana Smoker

NORML

JUNE 19, 2020

For NORML’s 50th anniversary, every Friday we will be posting a blog from NORML’s Founder Keith Stroup as he reflects back on a lifetime as America’s foremost marijuana smoker and legalization advocate. This is the eighth in a series of blogs on the history of NORML and the legalization movement. And they did.

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What’s the Difference Between CBD, THC, Hemp, Cannabis, and Marijuana?

LifeCannMD

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

As cannabis gains widespread popularity across the United States, a growing number of newcomers are searching about important topics like THC vs. CBD, the differences between cannabis and marijuana, how hemp plants factors into the conversation, and more.

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Medical Cannabis Businesses In Arkansas Sued For Inflating THC Levels

The Fresh Toast

JULY 24, 2022

Medical Cannabis Businesses In Arkansas Sued For Inflating THC Levels. "We We noted over time that some marijuana was more potent than others, despite being labeled with similar amounts of THC," said the plaintiffs.

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Florida’s Legislature Proposes THC Limits for Recreational Marijuana

CannaMD

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

As Florida approaches a pivotal vote on the legalization of recreational marijuana, the state's legislature is advancing a proposal to implement THC potency limits on cannabis products.

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The Key Differences Between CBD and THC You Need to Know

United Patients Group

JANUARY 15, 2023

CBD and THC are two natural substances found in the cannabis plant. Defining CBD and THC. CBD is derived from hemp or marijuana plants, both species of Cannabis Sativa. Hemp-derived CBD must have a THC concentration of 0.3 THC is the chemical aka cannabinoid in cannabis that gives off the psychoactive feeling.

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US Government Approves Increased Production of Marijuana for Clinical Research

NORML

JULY 26, 2019

According to reporting by the Associated Press , marijuana crops will include plants of varying THC and CBD potencies, including strains high in cannabidiol. As per the program’s current marijuana menu , no available samples contain more than seven percent THC and all samples contain less than one percent CBD.

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New Study Just Busted Myth That High Potency THC Is Bad

The Fresh Toast

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

New Study Just Busted Myth That High Potency THC Is Bad. UK study backs up efficacy of high potency THC on medical patients’ quality of life. The post New Study Just Busted Myth That High Potency THC Is Bad appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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How Does Topical Marijuana Work? Does Cannabis Salve Really Work?

Cannabis Cheri

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

You might have heard the latest health and beauty buzz about how CBD and THC from marijuana are infusing all kinds of skincare products. Science shows us that topical marijuana can help regulate immune responses in the skin, and has anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antibacterial properties! Not at all!

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THC & Inflammation: Here’s What This Relationship Means For Your Health

The Fresh Toast

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

THC & Inflammation: Here’s What This Relationship Means For Your Health. The post THC & Inflammation: Here’s What This Relationship Means For Your Health appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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How Does Topical Marijuana Work? Does Cannabis Salve Really Work?

Cannabis Cheri

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

You might have heard the latest health and beauty buzz about how CBD and THC from marijuana are infusing all kinds of skincare products. Science shows us that topical marijuana can help regulate immune responses in the skin, and has anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antibacterial properties! Not at all!

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Clarifying NY State Decriminalization and Marijuana Possession Related Penalties

NORML

OCTOBER 9, 2019

There has been some confusion and misinformation circulating about what New York’s latest expansion of marijuana decriminalization means and what impact it will have on criminal prosecutions going forward. There are 2 provisions of New York’s Penal Law that relate marijuana-related offenses. Legal Provisions.

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CBD and THC Their Unique Roles in Modern Medicine

Medical Marijuana Pages

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

CBD and THC Their Unique Roles in Modern Medicine. Cannabidiol (CBD) and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) are two key compounds derived from cannabis, each holding distinct therapeutic roles. Though they share a similar molecular structure, their effects on the body vary greatly, especially in how they interact with the brain. Read More

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The Perfect CBD To THC Ratio? This Is What A New Study Suggests

The Fresh Toast

JANUARY 23, 2022

The Perfect CBD To THC Ratio? Is equal parts THC and CBD the magical medical ratio for best results? The post The Perfect CBD To THC Ratio? This Is What A New Study Suggests. This Is What A New Study Suggests appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Scientists weren’t able to kill monkeys with excessive amounts of THC. Here’s why this matters

The Cannigma

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The good news first – if you were for whatever reason to give a rhesus monkey a “massive” dose of THC it probably won’t die, though it may become extremely stoned and sit for hours with its head in its hands. Massive doses of THC will kill rats – lots of rats. Hypothermia is a known effect of THC, even in humans.

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Do High THC Levels Cause Psychosis?

Cannabis Life Network

JUNE 16, 2023

Do high THC levels cause psychosis? Ergo, high THC levels cause psychosis. Drug-induced psychosis […] The post Do High THC Levels Cause Psychosis? appeared first on Cannabis | Weed | Marijuana | News. That’s been the mantra of the modern cannabis temperament movement.

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Study: Cannabinoids (THC/CBD) Beat Opioids In Managing Chronic Pain

The Fresh Toast

AUGUST 22, 2022

Study: Cannabinoids (THC/CBD) Beat Opioids In Managing Chronic Pain. The post Study: Cannabinoids (THC/CBD) Beat Opioids In Managing Chronic Pain appeared first on The Fresh Toast. Cannabinoids have a greater benefit-safety profile compared to opioids used to manage chronic neuropathic pain.

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NORML Op-Ed: Feds Must Change ‘Discriminatory’ Marijuana Testing Policies To Address Trucking Industry Labor Shortage

NORML

APRIL 24, 2024

The post NORML Op-Ed: Feds Must Change ‘Discriminatory’ Marijuana Testing Policies To Address Trucking Industry Labor Shortage appeared first on NORML. More than 150,000 licensed drivers have left the profession in recent years because of these zero-tolerance workplace drug testing policies.

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Synthetic THC Shows Promise in Decreasing Agitation for Alzheimer’s Patients

Medical Marijuana Pages

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Synthetic THC Shows Promise in Decreasing Agitation for Alzheimer’s Patients. Recent research reveals that synthetic THC, a compound mimicking the psychoactive ingredient found in cannabis, may offer relief for Alzheimer’s patients suffering from agitation and behavioral symptoms.

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What is CBN (Cannabinol)? How does the natural byproduct of THC work?

The Cannigma

MARCH 7, 2022

So much attention is placed upon THC and CBD that sometimes the less abundant cannabinoids are forgotten about or not appreciated fully. Long before THC was discovered in the 1940s , CBN was first identified at the turn of the 20th century from a plant that was then known as Indian hemp. Converting THC to CBN happens through oxidation.

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Comparing THC and CBD Ratios A Comprehensive Guide

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Lets look into Comparing THC and CBD Ratios A Comprehensive Guide. As interest in the potential therapeutic benefits of cannabis continues to grow. Understanding the. Read More

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How Much Marijuana Is Too Much? An RN’s Perspective

Cannabis Cheri

MAY 13, 2020

America’s hysterical drug warriors’ denunciation of any cannabis consumption always cites the nonsense that THC concentrations are way higher today in comparison to cannabis 20 years ago. Click here for things to do to combat the symptoms of eating too much marijuana. The post How Much Marijuana Is Too Much?

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THC Contaminated Food Leaves 85 Diners with Symptoms

Medical Marijuana Pages

DECEMBER 2, 2024

THC Contaminated Food Leaves 85 Diners with Symptoms. Authorities recently revealed that the beloved local pizzeria inadvertently served THC-contaminated food, causing symptoms such as dizziness, confusion, and nausea among its patrons. A cozy pizza night turned into a health scare for 85 diners at Yeti’s Pizza in Stoughton, Wisconsin.

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No, your kid’s Halloween candy hasn’t been tainted with THC

Leafly

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The post No, your kid’s Halloween candy hasn’t been tainted with THC appeared first on Leafly. The US just can't kick its fear of tainted Halloween candy. Leafly spoke with experts to find out why the myth endures and how to debunk it.

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THC Gummies A Convenient and Discreet Way to Enjoy Cannabis

Medical Marijuana Pages

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

THC Gummies A Convenient and Discreet Way to Enjoy Cannabis. THC gummies have surged in popularity, becoming a go-to choice for both recreational and medicinal cannabis users. These tasty edibles offer a simple and subtle method to consume THC, the active ingredient in cannabis responsible for its psychoactive effects.

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Cannabis & Surgery: THC and Anesthesia Interaction

PrestoDoctor

JUNE 19, 2024

Understanding THC and Anesthesia Interaction The interaction between THC and anesthesia is a growing area of investigation. Studies, such as those published in the Journal of Clinical Anesthesia, suggest that THC can influence anesthesia effectiveness.

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Analysis: Young Adults More Likely To Consume Unregulated Delta-8 THC Products in Jurisdictions Where Cannabis Is Illegal

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Clinical Trial: Oral THC Administration Associated with Opioid-Sparing Effects

Washington: House Lawmakers Move To Lift Home Grow Ban, Reject Proposed THC Potency Limits

Will Texas Legalize Recreational Marijuana?

Analysis: Consumers More Likely to Use Unregulated Delta-8-THC Products in States Where Cannabis Is Criminalized

Vermont: Legislation Becomes Law Increasing THC Limits, Plant Counts for Patients

Georgia: Governor Signs Legislation into Law Expanding Access to Low-THC Medical Cannabis

Marijuana Terpenes: What They Are, Why You Need Them, How To Use Them

Pennsylvania: Marijuana possession arrests decline statewide

Nevada: Lawmakers Send Multiple Marijuana Reform Measures to Governor’s Desk

Survey: Most Americans Say Marijuana Possesses Less Abuse Potential Than Alcohol

St. Louis: City Officials Move to End Marijuana Screening for Most Public Employees

Don’t let the Grinch stop marijuana reform

Georgia: Regulators Finally License Retailers to Begin Selling Low-THC Cannabis Products to Authorized Patients

How Does Topical Marijuana Work? Does Cannabis Salve Really Work?

NORML Op-ed: Concerns Over High Potency THC Products Warrant Greater Education, Not Criminalization

How Much Marijuana for a Stick of Butter? (and Other Dosing Dilemmas)

Is THC the Key to Unlocking a Youthful Brain

A Founder Looks at 50: Willie Nelson — America’s Favorite Marijuana Smoker

What’s the Difference Between CBD, THC, Hemp, Cannabis, and Marijuana?

Medical Cannabis Businesses In Arkansas Sued For Inflating THC Levels

Florida’s Legislature Proposes THC Limits for Recreational Marijuana

The Key Differences Between CBD and THC You Need to Know

US Government Approves Increased Production of Marijuana for Clinical Research

New Study Just Busted Myth That High Potency THC Is Bad

How Does Topical Marijuana Work? Does Cannabis Salve Really Work?

THC & Inflammation: Here’s What This Relationship Means For Your Health

How Does Topical Marijuana Work? Does Cannabis Salve Really Work?

Clarifying NY State Decriminalization and Marijuana Possession Related Penalties

CBD and THC Their Unique Roles in Modern Medicine

The Perfect CBD To THC Ratio? This Is What A New Study Suggests

Scientists weren’t able to kill monkeys with excessive amounts of THC. Here’s why this matters

Do High THC Levels Cause Psychosis?

Study: Cannabinoids (THC/CBD) Beat Opioids In Managing Chronic Pain

NORML Op-Ed: Feds Must Change ‘Discriminatory’ Marijuana Testing Policies To Address Trucking Industry Labor Shortage

Synthetic THC Shows Promise in Decreasing Agitation for Alzheimer’s Patients

What is CBN (Cannabinol)? How does the natural byproduct of THC work?

Comparing THC and CBD Ratios A Comprehensive Guide

How Much Marijuana Is Too Much? An RN’s Perspective

THC Contaminated Food Leaves 85 Diners with Symptoms

No, your kid’s Halloween candy hasn’t been tainted with THC

THC Gummies A Convenient and Discreet Way to Enjoy Cannabis

Cannabis & Surgery: THC and Anesthesia Interaction

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