Remove 2019 Remove Access Remove Advocacy Remove Cannabis
article thumbnail

2019: A High-storic Year for Nevada NORML Chapters

NORML

Over the course of twelve months, the proud fighters of the Las Vegas chapter have taken cannabis advocacy, education and community to otherworldly levels through a variety of far-reaching ways. Protested anti-cannabis act by Nevada state government. Black History Month Celebration. Established a NORML chapter in Reno.

Advocacy 130
article thumbnail

States That Restrict MMJ Access Are Interfering With Patients’ Rights, Study Shows

Veriheal

As medicinal and recreational cannabis legalization continues to sweep across the United States, a recent study paints a concerning portrait of many states denying or restricting medical marijuana (MMJ) access. Why Do MMJ Patients Use Cannabis? How Do MMJ Restrictions Affect Patients and Doctors?

Access 98
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Rep. Lee: Fight to end restrictions on veterans’ access to medical marijuana

NORML

Yet, even in the majority of states where medical cannabis is legal, VA physicians are prohibited by federal law from filling out a state-legal medical marijuana recommendation form. Research published in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs found a 75% reduction in Clinician-Administered Posttraumatic Scale scores following cannabis therapy.

Access 212
article thumbnail

Nevada NORML Takes Washington, DC

NORML

Once again, Nevada NORML has remained hard at work, advocating for both patient access and rights as well as the criminal justice reform that this country desperately requires. With every visit, we laid witness to the true strength and diversity of those who want cannabis reform. ” said Tina Ulman, Communications Director.

Advocacy 190
article thumbnail

NORML Canada Launches Post-Legalization Platform on One Year Anniversary of Marijuana Legalization

NORML

NORML Canada launches official Post-Legalization platform to focus advocacy efforts on reforming Canada’s legal Cannabis system. 1) Increased Access. 1) Increased Access. Removal of any unnecessary international banking/travel barriers for legal business and cannabis entrepreneurs.

article thumbnail

NORML Chapter Newsletter – May 2019

NORML

NORML Announces Plans for 2019 Conference and Lobby Day. “To a large degree, that has been a war on cannabis, but it’s also been a war on people, it’s been disproportionately a war on certain communities,” Read more from WTTW News ! Below is a brief rundown of some of their most recent accomplishments.

article thumbnail

Illinois Legislature Passes the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act

NORML

With Governor Pritzker’s Signature, Illinois will become the first state in history to legislatively legalize and regulate cannabis sales. “Cannabis criminalization in Illinois is coming to an end. While this bill isn’t perfect, it does provide a pathway for adults to legally obtain and consume cannabis.