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Aug 07, 2025

Delaware: Cannabis Sales Total Nearly $1 Million in Weekend Rollout

"Delaware's first weekend of adult-use cannabis sales has shown that our state is ready -- and eager -- for a well-regulated, responsible market," Democratic Gov. Matt Meyer said. The post Delaware: Cannabis Sales Total Nearly $1 Million in Weekend Rollou...

Aug 05, 2025

Federal Survey: No Changes in Marijuana Use by Adolescents, Young Adults

SAMHSA's data is consistent with statistics compiled by other government agencies finding that cannabis use by young people has fallen to historic lows in recent years. The post Federal Survey: No Changes in Marijuana Use by Adolescents, Young Adults appe...

Aug 04, 2025

DEA Seizes Over Five Million Cannabis Plants in 2024, Reports Nearly 6,000 Marijuana-Related Arrests

"Considerable time and resources still remain prioritized toward enforcing the failed policy of federal marijuana prohibition and prosecuting those who violate outdated and ineffective federal cannabis laws." The post DEA Seizes Over Five Million Cannabis...

Jul 30, 2025

This Saturday Marks 88 Years of Federal Marijuana Prohibition – It's Time To End It

Since its inception, the criminalization of the marijuana plant and the stigmatization of those who consume it has been predicated almost entirely upon the promotion of gross exaggerations, racial stereotypes, and outright lies. The post This Saturday Mar...

Jul 30, 2025

After Nearly Nine Decades of Lies, Enough Is Enough!

Saturday, August 2nd, marks the 88th anniversary of the signing of the Marihuana Tax Act, the first federal marijuana prohibition law. The post After Nearly Nine Decades of Lies, Enough Is Enough! appeared first on NORML.

Jul 29, 2025

Pennsylvania: Reading City Council Adopts Municipal Decriminalization Ordinance

Since 2018, nearly 90,000 Pennsylvanians have been arrested for violating state marijuana laws. Over 85 percent of those arrests were for marijuana possession. The post Pennsylvania: Reading City Council Adopts Municipal Decriminalization Ordinance ...

Jul 28, 2025

NORML Remembers Richard Lee

"Richard's courage to fight when it wasn't easy, when it wasn't safe, and when few others dared, led to a domino effect of global change that we are still witnessing today. He didn't wait for the system to catch up; he worked relentlessly to make it right...

Jul 27, 2025

Honoring Cannabis Trailblazers in the Disability Community: A Disability Pride Month Reflection

For decades, patients living with disabilities and chronic illnesses have stood at the forefront of cannabis advocacy, transforming their battles for health into a public crusade for compassion. The post Honoring Cannabis Trailblazers in the Disability Co...

Jul 23, 2025

Clinical Trial Data Provides "Compelling Evidence” That Vaporized Cannabis Mitigates Migraine Symptoms

"Nearly one-third of migraine sufferers have tried cannabis for symptom management, and patients consistently report that it significantly reduces their pain severity and migraine frequency. These data further affirm patients' testimonials." The post Clin...

Jul 22, 2025

DEA Veteran Confirmed To Lead Agency

Throughout his tenure at the DEA and in law enforcement, Cole held a hardline approach against the use of marijuana -- including claiming that its use "stunts brain growth" and is linked to an increased risk of autism. The post DEA Veteran Confirmed To Le...

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