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A Founder Looks at 50: Keith Stroup on Starting NORML

NORML

I had been offered a job on the legal staff of a newly created Congressional commission called the National Commission on Product Safety, an outgrowth of the trailblazing work of consumer advocate Ralph Nader. I wanted to use the consumer advocate model Nader had used so successfully for product safety to challenge marijuana prohibition.

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A NORML Reminder: Beware of COVID-19 Cure All Claims

NORML

Yet despite these and other claims , including those spreading on social media , there is as of yet no substantiated clinical data supporting either the prophylactic or therapeutic use of cannabis products in the treatment of COVID-19. A greater discussion of these cannabis safety guidelines are available from NORML here.). ”

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How mainstream media botched the vape lung story

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The post How mainstream media botched the vape lung story appeared first on Leafly. It's not the THC: Sloppy work at the AP, Wall Street Journal, and other outlets feeds consumers bad information.

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New UK patient network aims to address issues with access and safety

Cannabis Law Report

Patients communicate a number of ways but one of the most popular channels is through private messages or groups on social media sites like Reddit or Facebook. I wouldn’t have known or suspected this was the case but I saw it on Reddit. ”. It can be a quick and easy way to discuss problems with products.

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Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: Media Tour of the Analytical Service Provider Facility at the Medicinal Cannabis Authority

Cannabis Law Report

The Medicinal Cannabis Authority, at its headquarters in Rivulet, hosted a media tour on Thursday, 12th August, 2021, of the newly completed Analytical Service Provider Facility where locally produced medicinal cannabis products will be tested for potency and safety. Press Release.

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Regarding COVID-19, A Message to the NORML Family from the Executive Director

NORML

During this trying time, we must come together to protect this community, as well as the health and safety of others. While marijuana law reform may not be a top priority for our legislators, the media, and the broader public for the time being, history informs us that these crises do not last forever.

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Visit the Cannabiz Media Team at CannaCon Midwest Detroit

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We’re happy to share that the Cannabiz Media Team will be there at Booth #228 on the expo floor. Stop by to see the Cannabiz Media License Database in action, ask questions, and say hi to the team! . The Importance of Food Safety in the Cannabis Industry. Stop By Booth #228 to See the Cannabiz Media Team.

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