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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NORML

JANUARY 8, 2021

“In examining marijuana use before and after legalization of recreational sales in California, we found that frequency of use did not change significantly overall, including following legalization.”.

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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? Actually there are five potential advantages to medical marijuana cards, even if you live in a legal state. You can usually buy more at a time than is allowed in the recreational market.

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NORML

JANUARY 29, 2021

"We found that the legalization of recreational marijuana use in Colorado and Washington did not result in an increase in SUD [substance use disorder] treatment admissions for cocaine, opioids, or methamphetamines among adolescents or emerging adults.”.

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NORML

OCTOBER 9, 2019

The enactment of adult-use marijuana legalization laws is not associated with any significant increase in cannabis-related activity in neighboring states and counties, according to a federally funded report published by the nonprofit Justice Research and Statistics Association and first reported by MarijuanaMoment.net.

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NORML

AUGUST 25, 2020

"I'm calling on the legislature to to legalize recreational marijuana, with the revenue going to: small business grant funding [and] restorative justice programs.".

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NORML

APRIL 27, 2022

The study's authors reported: “Current cannabis users in recreational and medical only cannabis states were significantly less likely to report driving within three hours of getting high in the past 30 days, compared to current users living in states without legal cannabis.".

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NORML

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

“[T]he implementation of medical marijuana laws (MMLs) and recreational marijuana laws (RMLs) reduced morphine milligram equivalents per enrollee by seven percent and 13 percent, respectively.”.

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NORML

JANUARY 26, 2023

to quantify the association of medical and recreational cannabis policies with rates of psychosis-related health care claims across US states. … [W]e did not observe a statistically significant association of state cannabis policy level with overall rates of psychosis-related diagnoses or prescribed antipsychotics." “This study is the.

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NORML

AUGUST 26, 2020

"The five earliest states to legalize recreational marijuana -- Alaska, California, Colorado, Oregon and Washington -- all had less than one EVALI case per 100,000 residents.". The post Study: Adult-Use Legalization Markets Not Tied to Vaping-Related Lung Illness appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Just about two months into the 2019 legislative session, legalization proposals are swiftly moving forward in states across the country. Irrespective of geographic location or political ideology, lawmakers everywhere are beginning to realize that now is the time to take action on marijuana reform. New Hampshire.

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NORML

APRIL 12, 2019

The passage of statewide adult use marijuana laws is associated with an immediate uptick in housing prices, according to an assessment published by the online service Clever Real Estate. Cities that regulated retail marijuana facilities experienced an even greater increase in overall home prices.

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 25, 2021

Seyfarth Synopsis: In the first six months of 2021, several states legalized marijuana for recreational and medicinal purposes, including New York, New Jersey, Virginia, and New Mexico. On June 22, 2021, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed a bill that legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older.

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NORML

OCTOBER 15, 2019

NORML Canada launches official Post-Legalization platform to focus advocacy efforts on reforming Canada’s legal Cannabis system. Our goal is to ensure consumers have ease of access to legal cannabis products, access to medical dispensaries, access to world-class product options, as well as access to affordable legal options.

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NORML

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Authors “found no evidence that RML [recreational marijuana legalization] was associated with [an] increased likelihood or level of marijuana use among adolescents. Rather, among adolescents who reported any use of marijuana in the past month, the frequency of use declined by 16 percent after RML.”.

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Medical Marijuana Pages

JUNE 15, 2024

Recently, a study shed light on its unexpected impact Legal Recreational Cannabis is Boosting College Enrollment. An increase in college enrollment in states where cannabis is legal. Legalizing recreational cannabis has sparked much debate across the United States. Enrollment Rates.

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NORML

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Investigators affiliated with the Department of Justice and Criminology at Washington State University assessed trends in monthly average crime rates in Colorado and Washington following legalization compared to various control states. Additional information is available from the NORML fact-sheet , ‘Marijuana Regulation and Crime Rates.’

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NORML

OCTOBER 22, 2019

An estimated two out of three Americans believe that cannabis should be legal for recreational purposes, according to nationwide polling data compiled by PPRI (the Public Religion Research Institute) — a non-partisan research and public policy institute. The nationwide poll possesses a margin of error of +/- 2.8

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Last night, Ohio voters overwhelmingly passed Issue 2 officially legalizing recreational cannabis. This makes Ohio the 24th state to legalize recreational use. of Ohioans wanted legalization. Legalization was initially scheduled for the state’s 2022 ballot. ounces of cannabis and 15 grams of extracts.

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NORML

AUGUST 20, 2019

The self-reported use of marijuana by teenagers continues to decline nationally, according to federal data reported by the United States Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The agency’s 2018 report finds that past-year marijuana use by those ages 12 to 17 has fallen consistently since 2002, from 15.8

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Medical Marijuana Pages

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Florida’s Marijuana Legalization A Historic Ballot Initiative. Voters are gearing up for a significant decision in the upcoming 2024 ballot that could reshape the state’s marijuana laws. If passed, this initiative would legalize recreational cannabis for adults aged 21 and older.

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Leafly

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The post Leafly’s guide to products in Montana’s recreational marijuana stores appeared first on Leafly. First time in a Montana dispensary? Here's what you'll find inside, starting on Jan.

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CannaMD

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Recreational cannabis is now legal in close to half of the United States thanks to the passing of certain ballot measures during this week’s elections.

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Leafly

AUGUST 25, 2020

Tom Wolf puts recreational legalization at the top of his autumn 2020 legislative agenda. The post Pennsylvania governor calls for marijuana legalization to boost economic recovery appeared first on Leafly.

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Veriheal

APRIL 17, 2025

When it comes to any hot-button issue like cannabis legalization, there are always two sides, often without much middle ground. For those looking through a pro-legalization lens, efforts to continue federal prohibition and bar states from legalizing should be a thing of the past. Current Anti-Legalization Efforts in the U.S.

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Medical Marijuana Pages

JUNE 23, 2024

The Growing Debate Over Marijuana legalization in Florida. The Sunshine State is witnessing a surge in campaigns both for and against the legalization of recreational marijuana. As the debate over marijuana legalization intensifies across the United States, Florida stands at. Read More

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NORML

APRIL 7, 2021

“At 100 percent of the recreational marijuana outlets visited, the pseudo-underage patrons were required to show age identification to enter.". The post California: Study Finds 100% of Marijuana Retailers Compliant with State’s Minimum Age Laws appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MARCH 19, 2019

In the first in what are anticipated to be multiple Congressional hearings to address the federal prohibition and criminalization of marijuana, the House Financial Services Committee has scheduled to convene a markup on The Safe Banking Act, HR 1595 on Tuesday, March 26th. With 97.7% of the U.S.

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Leafly

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

PIERRE, SD — A South Dakota judge on Monday struck down a voter-approved constitutional amendment that legalized recreational marijuana after Gov. The post South Dakota judge strikes down state’s marijuana legalization vote appeared first on Leafly. Kristi Noem’s administration challenged it.

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CannaMD

APRIL 1, 2024

The Florida Supreme Court has decided to place the recreational marijuana amendment, known as Amendment 3, on the November 2024 ballot. This amendment, if passed, would allow adults aged 21 or older to legally possess, purchase, and use marijuana for personal, non-medical consumption, with specific possession limits set.

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CannaMD

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

As Florida approaches a pivotal vote on the legalization of recreational marijuana, the state's legislature is advancing a proposal to implement THC potency limits on cannabis products.

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Veriheal

MARCH 9, 2023

states — Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania — stand a good chance at legalizing recreational cannabis this year. Marijuana laws are rapidly evolving across all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico have enacted legal medical marijuana programs. As of February 2023, 41 U.S.

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NORML

MARCH 19, 2019

Chief Petitioners Madeline Martinez, Leia Flynn, and Angela Bacca filed a ballot measure to be known as “The Legalization Justice Act of 2020” at the Oregon State Capitol on Monday, March 18. The OJL seeks to right these wrongs as well as provide a model for other states to implement a more just version of cannabis legalization.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

” In a joint press release , Senators Sweeney and Scutari laid out their plans: “We are moving forward with a plan to seek voter approval to legalize adult use marijuana in New Jersey. . We can make real progress towards social justice at the same time that cannabis is made safe and legal.”

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NORML

DECEMBER 26, 2020

According to statewide polling data, 61 percent of Virginia adults support "the legalization of marijuana for recreational use by adults.". The post States to Watch in 2021: Virginia appeared first on NORML.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 1, 2024

As debates heat up over recreational cannabis, all eyes turn to Ohio and its potential legalization. Ohio, often viewed as a bellwether state, now faces a defining question: Will it join the growing roster of states opting to launch legal recreational marijuana markets? in recent years.

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The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

On May 25, 2022, Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee signed “ The Rhode Island Cannabis Act ,” which grants adults aged 21 and older the right to possess and grow certain amounts of cannabis for recreational use. Of course, employers still must be mindful of the employment protections included in the state’s separate medical marijuana law.

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