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Study: Cannabis Legalization Associated With Fewer Hospitalizations Among Schizophrenia Patients

NORML

OCTOBER 16, 2024

"These results illustrate that cannabis regulation, coupled with consumer education, can provide sufficient safeguards to protect -- and potentially even improve -- mental health outcomes, particularly among more vulnerable populations."

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Virginia: Governor Vetoes Medical Cannabis Bill

NORML

MAY 6, 2025

The post Virginia: Governor Vetoes Medical Cannabis Bill appeared first on NORML. "With his veto, Governor Youngkin has stripped Virginians of the reliable, direct-to-patient delivery services on which they have relied for years."

Patients

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Analysis: Cannabis Smoking Not Linked To Increased Risk of Emphysema, Other Tobacco-Related Harms

NORML

MAY 5, 2025

The post Analysis: Cannabis Smoking Not Linked To Increased Risk of Emphysema, Other Tobacco-Related Harms appeared first on NORML. "The findings highlight the distinct patterns of pulmonary and cardiovascular manifestations associated with smoking and marijuana use.

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Scientific Review: Oral Fluid Testing “Not Ideal” for Determining Cannabis Exposure or Impairment

NORML

MAY 23, 2025

oral fluid tests shouldnotbe considered a valid indicator of [cannabis-induced] impairment. The post Scientific Review: Oral Fluid Testing “Not Ideal” for Determining Cannabis Exposure or Impairment appeared first on NORML. We conclude from our meta-analysis that.

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Where the Money Grows: Learning the Industry Trends in Medical Cannabis, Recreational Marijuana, Hemp, and Beyond

Speaker: Jonathan Bench, International Cannabis and Securities Business Attorney at Harris Bricken

cannabis industry is still in its infancy, even though states began engaging with legalization in one form or another in the late 1990s. Those in the cannabis industry are left with burning questions such as which states and industries are dominant, and which are on the rise? cannabis marketplace. The current state of the U.S.

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June is Cannabis Safety Month!

Americans for Safe Access

JUNE 2, 2025

Americans for Safe Access (ASA) is proud to participate by launching a comprehensive month-long campaign dedicated to cannabis safety. Every June, the National Safety Council hosts "National Safety Month," encouraging everyone to educate their communities and the public about safety in their respective sectors.

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Analysis: Legalization Has Largely Displaced Canada’s Illicit Cannabis Market

NORML

MAY 12, 2025

Investigators concluded, Canadas legal cannabis market has displaced approximately three-quarters of domestic expenditures on the illegal cannabis market four years after federal legalization of non-medical cannabis. The post Analysis: Legalization Has Largely Displaced Canadas Illicit Cannabis Market appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis Provides Benefits for Sleep Apnea Patients, Largest Ever Study Finds

NORML

MAY 15, 2025

"These numbers show meaningful changes in disturbed sleep and fatigue for patients after starting medical cannabis." The post Cannabis Provides Benefits for Sleep Apnea Patients, Largest Ever Study Finds appeared first on NORML.

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Study: Rising Percentage of Seniors Acknowledge Regularly Consuming Cannabis

NORML

JUNE 3, 2025

"Older adults are well aware of the litany of serious adverse side-effects associated with available prescription drugs, like opioids or sleep aids, and they see medical cannabis as a practical and potentially safer alternative. The post Study: Rising Percentage of Seniors Acknowledge Regularly Consuming Cannabis appeared first on NORML.

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ELECTION 2024: 5 FACTS EVERY MEDICAL CANNABIS PATIENT ADVOCATE NEEDS TO KNOW

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.

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Study: Cannabis Use in Older Patients Associated with Improved Quality of Life, Lower Demand for Prescription Drugs

NORML

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

"The results of this study indicate that cannabis may be a relatively safe and effective treatment for chronic pain, sleep disturbances, and other conditions associated with aging, leading to subsequent reductions in prescription drug use and healthcare costs, as well as significant improvements in quality of life.

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Texas: Lawmakers Advance Bill Expanding State’s Medical Cannabis Access Program

NORML

JUNE 2, 2025

It also expands the variety of cannabis formulations that may be possessed by patients and significantly increases total number of state-licensed dispensaries that can operate in the state. The post Texas: Lawmakers Advance Bill Expanding State’s Medical Cannabis Access Program appeared first on NORML.

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Nebraska: Attorney General Continues To Push Back Against Adoption of Voter-Approved Medical Cannabis Law

NORML

APRIL 30, 2025

The post Nebraska: Attorney General Continues To Push Back Against Adoption of Voter-Approved Medical Cannabis Law appeared first on NORML. However, it is becoming clear that those who oppose marijuana policy reform would rather take voters out of the equation altogether."

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Making Sense of Cannabis Dosing

Americans for Safe Access

MAY 8, 2025

For example, data from the National Institute on Drug Abuse reveal that the level of THC in cannabis samples seized by law enforcement averaged 4% in 1995. By now, it is a common refrain: the weed is getting stronger. Recent research backs this up. By contrast, in 2022, the average level of THC was upwards of 16%.

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Analysis: State-Legal Cannabis Sales Top $30 Billion in 2024

NORML

MAY 13, 2025

"The state-legal cannabis workforce is a significant economic driver. The post Analysis: State-Legal Cannabis Sales Top $30 Billion in 2024 appeared first on NORML. It is long past time for Congress to end prohibition and start treating this robust regulated market like any other industry."

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Maryland: Senate Advances Bill Protecting Certain Public Employees From Being Fired Over Medical Cannabis Use

NORML

MARCH 17, 2025

"Just as patients taking traditional medications do not face punishment in the workplace unless their on-the-job performance is impaired, those who use medical cannabis during their off-hours should not face sanctions solely because of their status as a medical marijuana patient."

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California: Assembly Votes to Halt Proposed Tax Hike on Commercially Available Cannabis Products

NORML

JUNE 3, 2025

Cannabis is already heavily over-taxed relative to comparable products like beer, wine, and tobacco in California." The post California: Assembly Votes to Halt Proposed Tax Hike on Commercially Available Cannabis Products appeared first on NORML. "California NORML is proud to have taken a leadership roll sponsoring this bill.

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Emergency Town Hall to Address Urgent Threat to Federal Medical Cannabis Protections

Americans for Safe Access

JUNE 17, 2025

steph@safeaccessnow.org Emergency Town Hall to Address Urgent Threat to Federal Medical Cannabis Protections Chesterland, OH —Americans for Safe Access (ASA) and Veterans Initiative 22 are convening an emergency town hall today to address a critical threat to federal protections safeguarding medical cannabis patients.

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Study: Musculoskeletal Pain Patients Experience Symptom Improvements, Minimal Side Effects Following Sustained Use of Cannabis

NORML

MAY 21, 2025

"These findings add to the growing body of evidence that cannabis is effective in the treatment ofmultiple conditions, includingchronic pain, and that it possesses asafety profilethat is often superior to traditional medications, like opioids."

Patients

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North Dakota: Governor Signs Legislation Authorizing Patients to Obtain Cannabis-Infused Edible Products

NORML

APRIL 24, 2025

The new law defines cannabinoid edible products" as soft or hard lozenges in a geometric square shape into which a cannabinoid concentrate or the dried leaves or flowers of the plant of the genus cannabis is incorporated.

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Colorado: Lawmakers Shelve Proposal to Impose Ten Percent THC Potency Cap on Adult-Use Cannabis Products

NORML

MARCH 12, 2025

The post Colorado: Lawmakers Shelve Proposal to Impose Ten Percent THC Potency Cap on Adult-Use Cannabis Products appeared first on NORML.

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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

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." The post Analysis: Young Adults More Likely To Consume Unregulated Delta-8 THC Products in Jurisdictions Where Cannabis Is Illegal appeared first on NORML.

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Study: Daily Cannabis Consumers Exhibit Few Changes in Simulated Driving Performance Compared to Controls

NORML

JUNE 17, 2025

Daily consumers demonstrated improvements in SDLP (standard deviation in lateral positioning) following cannabis ingestion. Both daily and occasional cannabis consumers reduced their speed following cannabis use, whereas those in the control group typically increased their speed.

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Cannabis Report FY2024 (IDPH portion)

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. The Medical Cannabis Advisory Board (MCAB) convened four times in FY24.

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Analysis: Over 35,000 Scientific Papers Published About Cannabis During the Past Decade

NORML

DECEMBER 23, 2024

"It is time for politicians and others to stop assessing cannabis through the lens of 'what we dont know' and instead start engaging in evidence-based discussions about marijuana and marijuana reform policies that are indicative of all that we do know."

Policy

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Study: Patients Less Likely to Have Suicidal Thoughts Following Medical Cannabis Use

NORML

DECEMBER 31, 2024

"The current findings suggest [that] cannabis-based medicinal products may be effective in reducing suicidal ideation, as well as other facets of health and well-being." The post Study: Patients Less Likely to Have Suicidal Thoughts Following Medical Cannabis Use appeared first on NORML.

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Study: Cannabis Use Not Associated With Later IQ Decline

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.

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Cannabis Report FY2024 (IDOA portion)

Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 14, 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. Job titles for Cannabis Regulator and Trainee positions are approved.

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Germany: Those 18+ May Legally Begin Possessing Cannabis Next Week

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.

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Analysis: Legalization Has Significantly Displaced Canada’s Illicit Cannabis Market

NORML

APRIL 7, 2025

"Implementationwas followed by an immediate reduction and sustained declining trend in the illegal cannabis market." The post Analysis: Legalization Has Significantly Displaced Canada’s Illicit Cannabis Market appeared first on NORML.

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It’s Time for Cannabis Consumers To Stand Up

NORML

MARCH 5, 2025

WARNING: Legal cannabis is under attack across the US! The post Its Time for Cannabis Consumers To Stand Up appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis Legalization Legislation

What Could Rescheduling Mean for Medical Cannabis Patients?

Canna Care Docs

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will move to reclassify cannabis — a historic shift that could have wide ripple effects across the country. What could the implications be for patients on their medical cannabis journey? Rescheduling would stand to have the largest impact on cannabis research and business taxes.

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Survey: Most Veterans Support Expanding Medical Cannabis Access

NORML

JANUARY 2, 2024

The post Survey: Most Veterans Support Expanding Medical Cannabis Access appeared first on NORML. 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.]”

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Marijuana Consumers Frequently Report Substituting Cannabis for Alcohol, Other Substances

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.

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Australia Cannabis Q&A

Canna Law Blog

MARCH 25, 2025

Australia Cannabis Q&A A. Is cannabis legal for business purposes in Australia? Growing cannabis for personal use remains illegal in most Australian states and territories. Industrial hemp (low-THC cannabis) is regulated under separate licensing frameworks in most Australian jurisdictions.

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Cannabis & Alcohol: Can Cannabis Reduce Alcohol Consumption?

PrestoDoctor

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Recent studies have explored how cannabis use influences drinking patterns, particularly among individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD) and those undergoing alcohol treatment. […] The post Cannabis & Alcohol: Can Cannabis Reduce Alcohol Consumption? appeared first on PrestoDoctor.

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United in Reform: Celebrating Asian American, Pacific Islander & Jewish Cannabis Trailblazers

NORML

MAY 29, 2025

As May draws to a close, it's high time to reflect upon the extraordinary accomplishments of our Asian American Pacific Islander and Jewish American communities in the cannabis legalization and consumer movements.

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It’s ‘Go Time’ for Cannabis Bills in Congress

NORML

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In the coming days, members of the House and Senate could take action on multiple important federal cannabis bills. The post It’s ‘Go Time’ for Cannabis Bills in Congress appeared first on NORML.

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Scientists Have Published Over 30,000 Papers on Cannabis Over the Past Decade

NORML

DECEMBER 19, 2023

“It is time for politicians and others to stop assessing cannabis through the lens of ‘what we don’t know’ and instead start engaging in evidence-based discussions about marijuana and marijuana reform policies that are indicative of all that we do know.”

Policy

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Study: Sustained Use of Medical Cannabis Is Not Associated With Changes in Either Brain Morphology or Cognitive Performance

NORML

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

"Our results suggest that adults who use cannabis. The post Study: Sustained Use of Medical Cannabis Is Not Associated With Changes in Either Brain Morphology or Cognitive Performance appeared first on NORML. experience few significant long-term neural associations in these areas of cognition."

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American Nurses Association Provides Public Comments to DEA in Support of Reclassifying Cannabis

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

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Study: Frequent Cannabis Use Not Linked to Motivation Loss

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."

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Analysis: Marijuana Legalization Associated with Declines in Prescription Drug Expenditures

NORML

MAY 27, 2025

Recreational cannabis laws result in significant relative declines in prescription drug claims. The legalization of cannabis offers a potential substitute to traditional prescription drugs and alternative methods for health maintenance.

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10-Year Analysis: Fentanyl Seldom Identified in Illicit Cannabis Samples

NORML

OCTOBER 18, 2024

"Our results show no evidence of widespread fentanyl co-occurrence with cannabis," the study’s authors concluded. The post 10-Year Analysis: Fentanyl Seldom Identified in Illicit Cannabis Samples appeared first on NORML.

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Study: Cannabis Legalization Associated With Fewer Hospitalizations Among Schizophrenia Patients

Virginia: Governor Vetoes Medical Cannabis Bill

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Analysis: Cannabis Smoking Not Linked To Increased Risk of Emphysema, Other Tobacco-Related Harms

Scientific Review: Oral Fluid Testing “Not Ideal” for Determining Cannabis Exposure or Impairment

Where the Money Grows: Learning the Industry Trends in Medical Cannabis, Recreational Marijuana, Hemp, and Beyond

June is Cannabis Safety Month!

Analysis: Legalization Has Largely Displaced Canada’s Illicit Cannabis Market

Cannabis Provides Benefits for Sleep Apnea Patients, Largest Ever Study Finds

Study: Rising Percentage of Seniors Acknowledge Regularly Consuming Cannabis

ELECTION 2024: 5 FACTS EVERY MEDICAL CANNABIS PATIENT ADVOCATE NEEDS TO KNOW

Study: Cannabis Use in Older Patients Associated with Improved Quality of Life, Lower Demand for Prescription Drugs

Texas: Lawmakers Advance Bill Expanding State’s Medical Cannabis Access Program

Nebraska: Attorney General Continues To Push Back Against Adoption of Voter-Approved Medical Cannabis Law

Making Sense of Cannabis Dosing

Analysis: State-Legal Cannabis Sales Top $30 Billion in 2024

Maryland: Senate Advances Bill Protecting Certain Public Employees From Being Fired Over Medical Cannabis Use

California: Assembly Votes to Halt Proposed Tax Hike on Commercially Available Cannabis Products

Emergency Town Hall to Address Urgent Threat to Federal Medical Cannabis Protections

Study: Musculoskeletal Pain Patients Experience Symptom Improvements, Minimal Side Effects Following Sustained Use of Cannabis

North Dakota: Governor Signs Legislation Authorizing Patients to Obtain Cannabis-Infused Edible Products

Colorado: Lawmakers Shelve Proposal to Impose Ten Percent THC Potency Cap on Adult-Use Cannabis Products

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

Study: Daily Cannabis Consumers Exhibit Few Changes in Simulated Driving Performance Compared to Controls

Cannabis Report FY2024 (IDPH portion)

Analysis: Over 35,000 Scientific Papers Published About Cannabis During the Past Decade

Study: Patients Less Likely to Have Suicidal Thoughts Following Medical Cannabis Use

Study: Cannabis Use Not Associated With Later IQ Decline

Cannabis Report FY2024 (IDOA portion)

Germany: Those 18+ May Legally Begin Possessing Cannabis Next Week

Analysis: Legalization Has Significantly Displaced Canada’s Illicit Cannabis Market

It’s Time for Cannabis Consumers To Stand Up

What Could Rescheduling Mean for Medical Cannabis Patients?

Survey: Most Veterans Support Expanding Medical Cannabis Access

Marijuana Consumers Frequently Report Substituting Cannabis for Alcohol, Other Substances

Australia Cannabis Q&A

Cannabis & Alcohol: Can Cannabis Reduce Alcohol Consumption?

United in Reform: Celebrating Asian American, Pacific Islander & Jewish Cannabis Trailblazers

It’s ‘Go Time’ for Cannabis Bills in Congress

Scientists Have Published Over 30,000 Papers on Cannabis Over the Past Decade

Study: Sustained Use of Medical Cannabis Is Not Associated With Changes in Either Brain Morphology or Cognitive Performance

American Nurses Association Provides Public Comments to DEA in Support of Reclassifying Cannabis

Study: Frequent Cannabis Use Not Linked to Motivation Loss

Analysis: Marijuana Legalization Associated with Declines in Prescription Drug Expenditures

10-Year Analysis: Fentanyl Seldom Identified in Illicit Cannabis Samples

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