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.
Americans for Safe Access
OCTOBER 28, 2024
This election year, Capitol Hill buzzed with discussions about cannabis scheduling, hemp regulations, and the FDA’s evolving role in regulating cannabinoids. Yet, missing from these debates was one critical topic: the future of medical cannabis and protections for patients. As we head toward the 2024 election, it’s clear that cannabis policies will shift in the next Congress, impacting the lives of patients and families across the nation.
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Cannabis Cheri
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Dear Cheri , Are there any advantages to medical marijuana cards if you live in a recreationally legal state? Why would anyone bother? Thank you. Actually there are five potential advantages to medical marijuana cards, even if you live in a legal state. Now rules vary from state to state, so check the laws where you live, but these are typically the advantages of a medical marijuana card: It saves you money in the form of lower tax rates at dispensaries.
Leafly
JULY 25, 2024
Floridians get to free the weed at the ballot box Nov. 5. What’s at stake? Scores of weed arrests, and at least $200 million per year in tax revenue for a massive, newly legal economy. Also, tens of millions of dollars more in criminal justice savings from fewer arrests, and prison sentences. That $200 million […] The post Pot prohibition costs Florida at least $200 million per year appeared first on Leafly.
Speaker: Jonathan Bench, International Cannabis and Securities Business Attorney at Harris Bricken
The U.S. cannabis industry is still in its infancy, even though states began engaging with legalization in one form or another in the late 1990s. Today, many opportunities exist for individuals and businesses that want to engage in the industry. Some want to directly own licensed businesses, while others prefer to keep the industry at an arm’s length and merely profit from it.
Medical Marijuana Pages
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Cannabis A Natural Ally for Insomnia Sufferers. Insomnia is a growing concern worldwide, affecting millions of individuals struggling to achieve restorative sleep. This condition not only disrupts daily life but also poses significant health risks, including weakened immunity and mental health challenges. As traditional remedies like over-the-counter medications often come.
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Illinois News Joint
OCTOBER 13, 2024
Illinois officials recently released the Annual Cannabis Report for Fiscal Year 2024. The 144-page report, compiled by the Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office (CROO), incorporates data from several state departments. This article focuses on the Department of Public Health (IDPH) portion of the report, which touts this year’s accomplishments as hiring needed staff and hosting Medical Cannabis Advisory Board (MCAB) meetings.
Veriheal
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
The effects of the pandemic, rapid suburbanization, and the steady decline of third spaces have made forming platonic connections — let alone romantic ones — an incredibly challenging task in 2023. It’s gotten so bad that the U.S. Surgeon General put out an advisory warning about the potential dangers of the “Epidemic of Lonliness and Isolation”. In a world where making a connection is somewhat of a small miracle, dating apps have become a necessary evil for many.
Sensi Seeds
MARCH 14, 2024
COMING SOON: New strains incoming! Remember last year's Breeding Grounds? This year, we've taken that project to the next level, and we're bringing you incredible new genetics! The post New Breeding Grounds collaborations coming soon appeared first on Sensi Seeds.
NORML
DECEMBER 10, 2024
DEA Administrative Law Judge John Mulrooney has ordered witness testimony to begin on Tuesday, January 22, 2025. The post DEA Judge Provides Timeline for Witness Testimony in Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing appeared first on NORML.
NORML
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
"Our results suggest that adults who use cannabis. experience few significant long-term neural associations in these areas of cognition." The post Study: Sustained Use of Medical Cannabis Is Not Associated With Changes in Either Brain Morphology or Cognitive Performance appeared first on NORML.
NORML
OCTOBER 28, 2024
There have never been any widespread reports of this happening in the real world, only in the minds of ratings-crazed newsrooms and fear-mongering prohibitionists.
NORML
APRIL 19, 2024
“As more states have adopted legalization, public support for this policy has risen dramatically among voters -- regardless of party affiliation. Elected officials who refuse to take action to end cannabis criminalization do so at their own political peril.” The post Polls: Most Americans Endorse Legalization, Say Cannabis Is Safer Than Either Alcohol Or Tobacco appeared first on NORML.
NORML
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
"This survey's findings are an important addition to the growing body of literature suggesting that, in some instances, cannabis may act as an intervention for people seeking to reduce their alcohol consumption.” The post Marijuana Consumers Frequently Report Substituting Cannabis for Alcohol, Other Substances appeared first on NORML.
NORML
MARCH 25, 2024
Residents ages 18 and older may possess (up to 25 grams) and home cultivate cannabis (up to three plants) beginning on April 1st. The post Germany: Those 18+ May Legally Begin Possessing Cannabis Next Week appeared first on NORML.
NORML
JUNE 28, 2024
"These surveys' findings offer support for the notion that, in some instances, cannabis can act as an intervention for certain persons seeking to reduce their alcohol consumption.” The post Surveys: Many Consumers Report Drinking Less Alcohol Following Changes to Marijuana’s Legal Status appeared first on NORML.
NORML
APRIL 18, 2024
After a century of failed policies and “canna-bigotry,” the verdict is in. Legalization is a success, and the end of cannabis prohibition can’t come soon enough. The post NORML Op-Ed: State-Level Marijuana Legalization Has Been a Stunning Success appeared first on NORML.
NORML
OCTOBER 2, 2024
At NORML, this is a stark reminder of why we do the work that we do and how much more still needs to be done. The post Over 600 Americans Are Arrested Daily for Marijuana — Enough Is Enough appeared first on NORML.
Americans for Safe Access
MAY 2, 2024
5 things Everyone Should Know About Cannabis Rescheduling: 1. CANNABIS RESCHEDULING IS A VICTORY FOR PATIENTS BY PATIENTS Cannabis is being rescheduled because of its “currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States.” After 50+ years of prohibition on access and research, it was the experience and research from state medical cannabis programs that made this qualification possible.
NORML
OCTOBER 1, 2024
"We believe NORML has well earned a seat at the table, and that it is in the public interest for it to be heard." The post NORML Files Notice of Intent to Participate in DEA’s Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing appeared first on NORML.
NORML
OCTOBER 28, 2024
For me, "high" is a place. and sometimes I want to go there. And when it comes to my civil liberty to enjoy marijuana as a responsible adult, there’s no good reason for our government to stop me. The post Rick Steves: It’s Time To Legalize the Adult Use of Marijuana in Florida appeared first on NORML.
NORML
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
"For too long, the DEA has imposed intimidatory tactics upon innocent travelers. Americans who purchase tickets to travel by plane, bus, or train should not be expected to forsake their civil liberties when they enter the terminal." The post Inspector General: DEA Agents Prohibited from Randomly Searching Travelers at Airports, Other Transportation Facilities appeared first on NORML.
NORML
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Those populations most vulnerable to cannabis-related adverse health events stand to benefit from a regulatory environment that promotes consumer education, product quality control and responsible use. The post NORML Op-Ed: Legalizing Marijuana Does Not Jeopardize Mental Health appeared first on NORML.
NORML
JULY 24, 2024
“Prevalence of cannabis use did not change among youth over time,” the study’s authors concluded. The post Analysis: No Increase in Rates of Marijuana Use Among Youth Over Past Decade appeared first on NORML.
NORML
JANUARY 2, 2024
Seventy-nine percent of veteran respondents and 92 percent of their family members said, “Veterans Administration doctors should be legally allowed to recommend marijuana to veterans if the doctor believes the patient could benefit from [it.]” The post Survey: Most Veterans Support Expanding Medical Cannabis Access appeared first on NORML.
NORML
APRIL 30, 2024
"These findings, and others, refute hypothesized associations between cannabis use and low motivation. It is unfortunate that many of these longstanding stereotypes have historically guided public health messaging about cannabis and have also been used to stigmatize and discriminate against those who consume it responsibly." The post Study: Frequent Cannabis Use Not Linked to Motivation Loss appeared first on NORML.
NORML
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted 9-5 to approve legislation which will… The post Senate Committee Approves Measure To End Consideration of Past Cannabis Use for Federal Jobs and Security Clearances appeared first on NORML.
NORML
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
"These audio recordings reinforce the fact that the federal government's decision to strictly criminalize marijuana was primarily a political one," NORML's Deputy Director Paul Armentano said. The post Newly Uncovered Nixon Audio: Marijuana Isn’t “Particularly Dangerous,” Penalties Should Be Reevaluated appeared first on NORML.
NORML
JULY 18, 2024
"In these comments ANA agrees with the analysis that cannabis has numerous therapeutic qualities and should be moved to Schedule III. Further, ANA urges the Department of Justice and Drug Enforcement Administration to act expeditiously to have cannabis decontrolled under the CSA.""ANA strongly supports the currently accepted medical use of cannabis to alleviate disease-related symptoms and side effects.
NORML
MAY 10, 2024
"Most Americans have tried cannabis and few regret having done so. This is reflected in the public’s consistent support for legalizing and regulating cannabis.” The post Poll: Majority of Americans Have Tried Marijuana and Say It Should Be Legal appeared first on NORML.
Americans for Safe Access
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
TAKE A BREATH The Administrative Law Judge recently postponed the DEA’s highly anticipated rescheduling hearing and released the DEA’s witness list, prompting speculation, conspiracies, and anxiety about the delay and the agency’s next moves. Before you pull your hair out, read these five essential points to put your mind at ease. With your hair intact, you can focus on the one area where you can impact rescheduling—(wait for it).
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