NORML

JANUARY 31, 2019

Medical marijuana patients, renters, the poor, people of color and women are often the least likely to not have a safe legal space to consume legally purchased or possessed cannabis,” said Martinez. Martinez says this approach further marginalizes the poor, who are disproportionately punished for public consumption. “In 2233 does not.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

“These findings ought to reassure lawmakers and the public that cannabis access for adults can be legally regulated in a manner that is safe, effective, and that does not significantly impact young people’s consumption habits.” The post Government Survey: Teen Marijuana Use Remains Below Pre-Pandemic Levels appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

APRIL 4, 2019

Lou Leon Guerrero signed legislation today legalizing the personal possession of marijuana by adults, and establishing regulations governing the plant’s commercial production and retail sale. ” Public consumption of cannabis will remain a violation of law. Democratic Gov. ” The Cannabis Industry Act ( Bill No.

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NORML

JANUARY 28, 2020

Preliminary data*, released on request from the Pennsylvania State Police Uniform Crime Reporting System, reveals that overall arrests for marijuana possession showed a decline in 2019. Now, there is a clear downward trend in arresting marijuana consumers.” “Marijuana prohibition will end in Pennsylvania.

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NORML

OCTOBER 4, 2021

These laws include revising possession penalties for minors and regulating social consumption sites. The post Nevada: New Marijuana Laws Took Effect This Month appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JULY 24, 2024

The post Analysis: No Increase in Rates of Marijuana Use Among Youth Over Past Decade appeared first on NORML. “Prevalence of cannabis use did not change among youth over time,” the study’s authors concluded.

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Cannabis Life Network

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Canada’s federal and many provincial governments have neglected the importance of cannabis consumption spaces, according to a case study published in Contemporary Drug Problems. Its authors looked at the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club (VCBC), particularly the consumption space known as “The Box.”

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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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NORML

AUGUST 12, 2022

Charlie Baker has signed legislation into law that seeks to promote greater diversity among those participating in the state’s licensed cannabis industry and that lays the groundwork for the establishment of on-site cannabis consumption facilities.

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Leafly

JULY 12, 2022

Cannabis consumption lounges are finally opening across the country. The post Inside Chicagoland’s first cannabis consumption lounge – RISE Mundelein appeared first on Leafly. We get an eye-witness account of the newest in Illinois.

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Cannabis Cheri

DECEMBER 17, 2021

One of the major objections to the medicinal use of marijuana is the use of smoking as a delivery system. Based on the fact that smoking tobacco causes deterioration of lung function, these detractors intone that smoking marijuana is just as harmful. So let’s examine the truth about the effects of smoking marijuana and lung health.

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Cannabis Cheri

OCTOBER 24, 2019

I am a long-time marijuana smoker having started over 50 years ago. Over the last 20 years I have also been a prodigious marijuana smoker imbibing multiple times every day. Some might claim that I am addicted to marijuana. Is Marijuana Addictive? I recently had the opportunity to determine if I was addicted to marijuana.

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Medical Marijuana Pages

JANUARY 28, 2025

What are the actual advantages of the rare consumption lounge business model? You may have seen a vape or CBD shop advertise a lounge area. Read More

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NORML

JANUARY 24, 2020

Marijuana consumption sites are coming to Alaska. This week, officials with the Alaska’s Marijuana Control Board issued their first-ever permits to retailers who wish to allow customers to consume cannabis on the premises.

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Veriheal

MARCH 21, 2023

At one time, there was a sign coming into Las Vegas that read, “Don’t gamble with marijuana.” ” Nevada, aka the Silver State, just announced a silver lining to cannabis consumption: Las Vegas will allow cannabis lounges. Even then, consumption rules can prohibit you from legally enjoying a legal substance.

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Veriheal

JUNE 23, 2022

Despite his legal consumption and the passing of several days between his consumption and being pulled over—meaning there was no risk of him still being intoxicated—he was still technically breaking the law in Pennsylvania. However, we must quit assuming that cannabis consumption automatically equals intoxication or impairment.

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NORML

JANUARY 7, 2019

Since the passage of Proposition 1 , officially known as the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act , which legalized the sale, possession, consumption and cultivation of marijuana for adults 21 and up last November, members of Michigan NORML have encountered a new challenge: municipal opt-out.

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Cannabis Cheri

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Due to its psychoactive properties, THC gets all the hype, but it is only one of about 60 cannabinoids found in marijuana. Ingesting marijuana is just supplementing the cannabinoids that our body naturally produces. How Does Marijuana Work?: How Does Marijuana Work?: The post Why and How Does Marijuana Work?

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NORML

MAY 19, 2019

Members of the state’s Cannabis Control Commission have decided to advance plans to regulate social marijuana use facilities. To date, only Alaska has enacted statewide regulations governing on-site marijuana consumption sites. However, implementing the plan will require additional legislative action from lawmakers.

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NORML

APRIL 20, 2020

First, we would love to share a personal 4/20 message from our Executive Director Erik Altieri: April 20, 2020 marks NORML’s 50th anniversary working to reform marijuana laws. Even in these uncertain times, NORML remains hard at work fighting to end America’s unjust war on marijuana.

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Cannabis Cheri

MAY 13, 2020

America’s hysterical drug warriors’ denunciation of any cannabis consumption always cites the nonsense that THC concentrations are way higher today in comparison to cannabis 20 years ago. Click here for things to do to combat the symptoms of eating too much marijuana. The post How Much Marijuana Is Too Much?

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NORML

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Investigators affiliated with the Saint Anthony Hospital and Medical Campus in Colorado assessed the impact of the off-label use of dronabinol (FDA-approved synthetic oral THC) on opioid consumption patterns in trauma patients with acute pain. Sixty-six patients participated in the study.

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NORML

OCTOBER 9, 2019

There has been some confusion and misinformation circulating about what New York’s latest expansion of marijuana decriminalization means and what impact it will have on criminal prosecutions going forward. There are 2 provisions of New York’s Penal Law that relate marijuana-related offenses. Legal Provisions.

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United Patients Group

AUGUST 8, 2023

As the use of medical marijuana continues to gain acceptance, patients and health professionals are constantly exploring new ways to effectively utilize cannabis for various medical conditions. In the sections that follow, we will delve deeper into the principles of microdosing medical marijuana. Some popular methods include: 1.

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NORML

JUNE 19, 2020

Investigators observed initial reductions in patients’ opioid consumption at three months. Additional information is available in the NORML fact-sheet , ‘Relationship Between Marijuana and Opioids.’ Patients further reduced their opioid intake at six months and again at twelve months.

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United Patients Group

MAY 5, 2023

In recent years, microdosing marijuana has become a popular trend, especially among those who want to experience the benefits without getting too high. Always start with a low dose and wait at least two hours before consuming more to avoid over-consumption. Book a consultation today.

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NORML

APRIL 9, 2020

However, while we are living through the current pandemic consumers should be more mindful of day-to-day consumption practices. NORML’s Voting Guide to Legalize Marijuana in Your State. We all know a large part of what binds cannabis consumers together is community and sharing.

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NORML

APRIL 15, 2020

The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) recognizes that it is important to be compliant with state and federal guidelines regarding social and physical distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. A sampling of NORML-affiliated online events taking place this 4/20 is included below.

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NORML

MAY 20, 2020

The enactment of adult-use cannabis legalization laws is not associated with an increase in marijuana-related youth drug treatment admissions, according to data published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence. Self-reported use of marijuana by young people has also been in decline both nationally and in legal marijuana states.

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Veriheal

APRIL 22, 2022

New York City’s mayor has a bold plan to kick start cannabis cultivation, New Mexico got its first cannabis consumption lounge, and New Jersey finally opened its recreational cannabis market. There isn’t much more to say, marijuana is illegal in public housing,” said NYCHA spokesperson Olga Alvarez. million in sales.

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NORML

MARCH 18, 2020

The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws is issuing the following statements regarding the continued operation of medical cannabis dispensaries during the COVID crisis. ” NORML has previously provided guidelines for safe and best practices regarding cannabis consumption during this time.

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NORML

MAY 5, 2020

Have you changed your consumption habits in response to COVID-19? Together we will legalize marijuana nationwide and ensure the rights of responsible consumers are protected. We want to know, what should NORML’s priorities be? How are you responding to our efforts regarding the Coronavirus? How did you celebrate 4/20?

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NORML

MAY 30, 2019

Jared Polis has signed multiple bills into law amending the state’s marijuana laws. House Bill 1230 establishes regulations for the licensing of “marijuana hospitality spaces.” ” Under the measure, licensed dispensaries and retailers could apply for on-site consumption permits. Democratic Gov.

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NORML

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Some four in ten adults who reported using both marijuana and opioids within the past year acknowledge either decreasing or ceasing their consumption of opioids as a result of substituting cannabis, according to an analysis of survey data published in the journal PLOS One. ” authors concluded. ” authors concluded.

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NORML

MARCH 19, 2019

Madeline Martinez is the executive director of Oregon NORML and the only Latina member of the board of directors of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). 3) Allows existing cannabis dispensaries to add a social consumption space. (4) “That is discrimination.”

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NORML

AUGUST 26, 2019

Virginia has been one of the most reluctant states to consider marijuana law reform, though it recently began allowing some forms of cannabis oil for approved patients. So, it shouldn’t be a huge surprise that Virginia didn’t launch a medical marijuana program until 2015, nearly two decades after California.

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NORML

JANUARY 13, 2023

"Marijuana law reform brings together important conversations over decarceration, racial equity, public health, and informed consumption. As long as NORML remains a leader of this public discussion, I intend to stay involved.". The post Why I Chose to Intern at NORML appeared first on NORML.

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