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Analysis: Marijuana Legalization Associated with Greater Levels of Physical Activity

NORML

OCTOBER 11, 2024

“The results of this study indicate that legal medical cannabis promotes greater physical activity in those experiencing chronic medical conditions and legal recreational cannabis promotes (even more so) greater physical activity in those not experiencing chronic medical conditions.”

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NORML Op-Ed: Legalizing Marijuana Does Not Jeopardize Mental Health

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.

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FBI: Marijuana-Related Arrests Comprised Over 40 Percent of All Drug Arrests in More Than a Dozen States in 2023

NORML

OCTOBER 21, 2024

“Marijuana-related prosecutions remain the primary driver of drug war enforcement in those states where marijuana-related activities remain criminalized. The post FBI: Marijuana-Related Arrests Comprised Over 40 Percent of All Drug Arrests in More Than a Dozen States in 2023 appeared first on NORML.

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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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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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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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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. From our perspective, terpenes have health-giving effects, in cannabis and other plants as well. Forget About Indica and Sativa: How Terpenes Affect Your Cannabis.

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House Veterans Affairs Committee Passes Multiple Marijuana Bills

NORML

MARCH 12, 2020

On March 12th, the House Veterans Affairs Committee (HVAC) passed two separate pieces of legislation pertaining to cannabis policy. doctors to fill out the state-legal medical marijuana recommendations. We must reform our federal cannabis policy.” Presently, V.A.

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Municipalities Moving Away from Marijuana Testing for Employees

NORML

MAY 15, 2020

Municipal officials in various cities nationwide are moving away from policies requiring marijuana testing for public employees. In the city of Rochester, council members approved municipal legislation on Tuesday barring pre-employment marijuana testing for non-safety sensitive city employees.

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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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New Jersey: Assembly Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Decriminalization Legislation

NORML

JUNE 18, 2020

As currently written, the measure decriminalizes the possession and distribution of up to two ounces of marijuana by adults — making these activities punishable by a $50 fine. Under current law , marijuana possession offenders may receive up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.

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Will Texas Legalize Recreational Marijuana?

Veriheal

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

In the US, the laws determining the status of cannabis use vary from state to state and continue to change over time. 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.

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Attorneys General Push for Marijuana Banking Reform

NORML

MAY 19, 2020

Attorneys Generals from 34 states and territories sent a letter today to Congressional leadership urging members to expeditiously pass The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act so that state-licensed cannabis business can explicitly engage in relationships with banks and other financial institutions.

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Rep Blumenauer: Upcoming Veterans Medical Marijuana Vote In Congress

NORML

MARCH 11, 2020

As a founding Co-Chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, I am pleased to report to you that my legislation to allow VA doctors to fill out state-legal medical marijuana recommendations is scheduled for a committee vote tomorrow.

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Report: Seizure Data Suggests State-Legal Cannabis Market Has Significantly Curbed Demand for Mexican-Grown Marijuana

NORML

MAY 6, 2024

“When it comes to retail cannabis, the prevailing attitude is ‘Buy American.’” The post Report: Seizure Data Suggests State-Legal Cannabis Market Has Significantly Curbed Demand for Mexican-Grown Marijuana appeared first on NORML.

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DEA Fails to Release Annual Report Highlighting Marijuana Seizures, Arrest Totals

NORML

DECEMBER 30, 2024

"At a time when voters and their elected officials nationwide are re-evaluating state and federal marijuana policies, it is inconceivable that government agencies are unwilling to provide data on the estimated costs and scope of federal marijuana prohibition in America."

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Virginia: Governor Vetoes Legislation Licensing Marijuana Sales

NORML

MARCH 28, 2024

“Governor Youngkin has just shown Virginians exactly how out of touch he is with the widely-accepted science and policy research on cannabis in the US. The post Virginia: Governor Vetoes Legislation Licensing Marijuana Sales appeared first on NORML.

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Nevada: New Marijuana Possession Limits Set to Take Effect

NORML

DECEMBER 27, 2023

ounces of cannabis flowers and/or up to one-quarter of an ounce of concentrates from licensed retailers beginning January 1st. The post Nevada: New Marijuana Possession Limits Set to Take Effect appeared first on NORML. Adults may purchase up to 2.5

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NORML Op-Ed: State-Level Marijuana Legalization Has Been a Stunning Success

NORML

APRIL 18, 2024

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. After a century of failed policies and “canna-bigotry,” the verdict is in.

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Analysis: Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization Associated with Tourism Spike

NORML

MAY 19, 2020

The enactment of adult-use cannabis legalization laws in Colorado and Washington is associated with increased tourism in both states, according to data published in the Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy. Both states experienced their highest jumps in tourism following the advent of retail cannabis sales.

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Advantages of Medical Marijuana Cards

Cannabis Cheri

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Dear Cheri , Are there any advantages to medical marijuana cards if you live in a recreationally legal state? Actually there are five potential advantages to medical marijuana cards, even if you live in a legal state. If you are a grower, you can usually grow more plants with a medical marijuana card, so check the laws in your state.

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FBI: Nearly One Quarter of All Drug-Related Arrests Are for Marijuana Possession

NORML

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

"Hundreds of thousands of Americans continue to be arrested annually for low-level cannabis-related violations even though a majority of voters no longer believe that the responsible use of marijuana by adults should be a crime.”

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NORML Formally Responds to DEA’s Proposed Changes to Marijuana Cultivation Rules

NORML

APRIL 8, 2020

The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) has formally submitted comments to the US Federal Register opposing the Drug Enforcement Administration’s proposed rule changes governing the federal production and distribution of cannabis for clinical research purposes.

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Poll: Majority of Americans Have Tried Marijuana and Say It Should Be Legal

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.

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NORML Op-Ed: The Science Is Clear — Marijuana Is Safer Than Tobacco

NORML

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Numerous studies assessing the long-term health impacts of cannabis smoke exposure belie the myth that marijuana is associated with the same sort of well established, adverse respiratory hazards as tobacco. The post NORML Op-Ed: The Science Is Clear — Marijuana Is Safer Than Tobacco appeared first on NORML.

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Pew: Nearly 80 Percent of Americans Have a Marijuana Dispensary in Their County

NORML

MARCH 1, 2024

"Today, for the first time since the adoption of federal marijuana prohibition, more US citizens reside in jurisdictions where cannabis is state-legal than live somewhere where it is not." The post Pew: Nearly 80 Percent of Americans Have a Marijuana Dispensary in Their County appeared first on NORML.

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Analysis: No Increase in Rates of Marijuana Use Among Youth Over Past Decade

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.

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Manhattan Institute Poll: Adults Overwhelmingly Oppose Marijuana Criminalization

NORML

DECEMBER 18, 2024

"At a time when voters and politicians are largely divided, there is one issue that Americans largely agree upon: Its time to legalize and regulate marijuana." The post Manhattan Institute Poll: Adults Overwhelmingly Oppose Marijuana Criminalization appeared first on NORML.

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Ohio: Adult-Use Marijuana Sales Anticipated To Begin Ahead of Schedule

NORML

APRIL 12, 2024

"The sooner consumers have market access to cannabis products, the more quickly we will begin to see disruptions to the unregulated marketplace." The post Ohio: Adult-Use Marijuana Sales Anticipated To Begin Ahead of Schedule appeared first on NORML.

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Report: Legal Marijuana Industry Employs Over 240,000 Full-Time Workers

NORML

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Jobs in the state-licensed cannabis industry rose 15 percent during the past 12 months, and the industry now employs over 243,000 full-time workers, according to data compiled by Leafly.com. According to its 2020 report , the regulated cannabis industry added 33,700 new jobs over the past year. ’

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Federally Funded Survey: Marijuana Use By Teens Is at Historic Low

NORML

DECEMBER 17, 2024

In the past decade alone, during which time 24 states legalized adult use marijuana sales, the percentage of 8th graders, 10th graders, and 12 graders who reported having ever consumed cannabis declined 32 percent, 37 percent, and 23 percent respectively.

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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."

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North Dakota: Marijuana Legalization Measure Will Appear on November Ballot

NORML

AUGUST 12, 2024

North Dakota voters will decide on Election Day whether to approve a citizens' initiated ballot measure legalizing the use, home cultivation, and retail sale of cannabis. The post North Dakota: Marijuana Legalization Measure Will Appear on November Ballot appeared first on NORML.

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Poll: More Than Two in Three US Latinos Back Legalizing Marijuana

NORML

MARCH 3, 2020

More than two in three US Hispanic adults support legalizing marijuana, according to nationwide polling data compiled by the digital media firm H Code. Sixty-eight percent of those polled said that they are favor of legalizing marijuana in the United States.

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Advocates Turn in Signatures for Marijuana-Specific Ballot Measures in Three More States

NORML

JULY 8, 2024

Cannabis reform advocates in Arkansas, Nebraska, and North Dakota have turned in signatures to place citizens'-initiated measures on the 2024 ballot. The post Advocates Turn in Signatures for Marijuana-Specific Ballot Measures in Three More States appeared first on NORML.

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Survey: Adults Say Alcohol Poses Greater Risks to Health Than Marijuana

NORML

MARCH 11, 2025

By a nearly 3 to 1 margin, survey respondents agreed that regular alcohol use is more harmful to a persons health than the regular use of cannabis. The post Survey: Adults Say Alcohol Poses Greater Risks to Health Than Marijuana appeared first on NORML.

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Minnesota: State Poised To Expunge Over 60,000 Marijuana Convictions

NORML

APRIL 3, 2024

“Our sense of justice and our principles of fairness demand that public officials and the courts move swiftly to right the past wrongs of cannabis prohibition and criminalization.” The post Minnesota: State Poised To Expunge Over 60,000 Marijuana Convictions appeared first on NORML.

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NORML Op-Ed: A Decade Into States Legalizing Marijuana, Underage Use Has Plummeted

NORML

AUGUST 26, 2024

Those wedded to the status quo of cannabis criminalization have long warned that legalizing the marijuana market will result in increased adolescent use. But 10 years following the first states’ decisions to legalize and regulate adult-use cannabis sales, data conclusively shows that this fear was unfounded.

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Poll: Most Americans Support Forgiveness for Past Marijuana Crimes, Oppose Cannabis’ Schedule I Status

NORML

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The post Poll: Most Americans Support Forgiveness for Past Marijuana Crimes, Oppose Cannabis’ Schedule I Status appeared first on NORML.

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Government Survey Data Shows Nearly 20 Percent Decline in Teen Marijuana Use Over Past Decade

NORML

JULY 31, 2024

The NSDUH data reports that the percentage of those ages 12 to 17 who reported having ever tried marijuana fell 18 percent from 2014 to 2023. Those reporting having consumed cannabis during the past year fell 15 percent. The percentage of teens reporting current marijuana use fell 19 percent.

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Ohio: Ballot Initiative Legalizing Marijuana for Adults Favored in Multiple Polls

NORML

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

"Ohioans have seen similar legalization laws adopted in neighboring states and they know that regulating the cannabis market is preferable to the failed policy of prohibition.” The post Ohio: Ballot Initiative Legalizing Marijuana for Adults Favored in Multiple Polls appeared first on NORML.

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JAMA Pediatrics: Legalization Laws Linked with Fewer Teens Using Marijuana, Other Intoxicants

NORML

APRIL 15, 2024

“Together, results found no net increases in cannabis or, through spillover effects, alcohol or tobacco use among adolescents in response to the rapid rise of RCL [recreational cannabis legalization] and RCR [recreational cannabis retail sales].

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Over 40 Members of Congress Request SBA Access For Small Marijuana Businesses

NORML

APRIL 22, 2020

Therefore, we ask Senate Leadership to include in any future relief package provisions to allow state-legal cannabis small businesses and the small businesses who work with this industry to access the critical SBA support they need during these challenging and unprecedented times.” ” You can find the full Senate letter here.

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Marijuana And Tinnitus: Can It Help?

CannaMD

MARCH 9, 2025

Can marijuana help? A 2020 survey of research literature cites more than 300 studies devoted to the relationship of cannabis to tinnitus. The bad news: a majority of the studies cited report that marijuana is not likely to reduce those ringing sensations. Tinnitus, that annoying and often persistent ringing of the ears.

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Analysis: Marijuana Legalization Associated with Greater Levels of Physical Activity

NORML Op-Ed: Legalizing Marijuana Does Not Jeopardize Mental Health

Trending Sources

FBI: Marijuana-Related Arrests Comprised Over 40 Percent of All Drug Arrests in More Than a Dozen States in 2023

Marijuana Consumers Frequently Report Substituting Cannabis for Alcohol, Other Substances

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

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

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

House Veterans Affairs Committee Passes Multiple Marijuana Bills

Municipalities Moving Away from Marijuana Testing for Employees

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

New Jersey: Assembly Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Decriminalization Legislation

Will Texas Legalize Recreational Marijuana?

Attorneys General Push for Marijuana Banking Reform

Rep Blumenauer: Upcoming Veterans Medical Marijuana Vote In Congress

Report: Seizure Data Suggests State-Legal Cannabis Market Has Significantly Curbed Demand for Mexican-Grown Marijuana

DEA Fails to Release Annual Report Highlighting Marijuana Seizures, Arrest Totals

Virginia: Governor Vetoes Legislation Licensing Marijuana Sales

Nevada: New Marijuana Possession Limits Set to Take Effect

NORML Op-Ed: State-Level Marijuana Legalization Has Been a Stunning Success

Analysis: Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization Associated with Tourism Spike

Advantages of Medical Marijuana Cards

FBI: Nearly One Quarter of All Drug-Related Arrests Are for Marijuana Possession

NORML Formally Responds to DEA’s Proposed Changes to Marijuana Cultivation Rules

Poll: Majority of Americans Have Tried Marijuana and Say It Should Be Legal

NORML Op-Ed: The Science Is Clear — Marijuana Is Safer Than Tobacco

Pew: Nearly 80 Percent of Americans Have a Marijuana Dispensary in Their County

Analysis: No Increase in Rates of Marijuana Use Among Youth Over Past Decade

Manhattan Institute Poll: Adults Overwhelmingly Oppose Marijuana Criminalization

Ohio: Adult-Use Marijuana Sales Anticipated To Begin Ahead of Schedule

Report: Legal Marijuana Industry Employs Over 240,000 Full-Time Workers

Federally Funded Survey: Marijuana Use By Teens Is at Historic Low

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

North Dakota: Marijuana Legalization Measure Will Appear on November Ballot

Poll: More Than Two in Three US Latinos Back Legalizing Marijuana

Advocates Turn in Signatures for Marijuana-Specific Ballot Measures in Three More States

Survey: Adults Say Alcohol Poses Greater Risks to Health Than Marijuana

Minnesota: State Poised To Expunge Over 60,000 Marijuana Convictions

NORML Op-Ed: A Decade Into States Legalizing Marijuana, Underage Use Has Plummeted

Poll: Most Americans Support Forgiveness for Past Marijuana Crimes, Oppose Cannabis’ Schedule I Status

Government Survey Data Shows Nearly 20 Percent Decline in Teen Marijuana Use Over Past Decade

Ohio: Ballot Initiative Legalizing Marijuana for Adults Favored in Multiple Polls

JAMA Pediatrics: Legalization Laws Linked with Fewer Teens Using Marijuana, Other Intoxicants

Over 40 Members of Congress Request SBA Access For Small Marijuana Businesses

Marijuana And Tinnitus: Can It Help?

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