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Nov 13, 2024

NORML Op-Ed: What We Know About Cannabis Far Exceeds What We Don't

Scientists' focus on cannabis has increased exponentially in recent years, as has our understanding of the plant, its active constituents, their mechanisms of action, and their effects on the user and upon society. The post NORML Op-Ed: What We Know About...

Nov 13, 2024

Incoming Senate Majority Leader Has Long History of Opposing Marijuana Policy Reforms

Senator Thune received an "F" grade from NORML in its 2024 voter guide. The post Incoming Senate Majority Leader Has Long History of Opposing Marijuana Policy Reforms appeared first on NORML.

Nov 12, 2024

Marijuana Consumers Frequently Report Substituting Cannabis for Alcohol, Other Substances

"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 Re...

Nov 06, 2024

Public Support for Legalization Remains Strong, Despite Election Night Setbacks

Public support for legalizing marijuana remains near its all-time high and momentum in favor of reforming America's failed cannabis criminalization policies continues to grow despite mixed results on election night. The post Public Support for Legalizatio...

Nov 05, 2024

Nebraska: Voters Will Decide on Medical Marijuana Ballot Measures, but Await Judge's Decision on Whether the Results Will Be Validated

While a final ruling in the litigation remains pending, voters will nonetheless be able to vote on the ballot measures. Those votes will be counted and results of the vote will be made public. The post Nebraska: Voters Will Decide on Medical Marijuana Bal...

Nov 04, 2024

Gallup: Public Support for Legalizing Marijuana Remains Near Historic High

"An overwhelming majority of Americans oppose marijuana prohibition, and this has been the case for more than a decade. It borders on political malpractice that Congress has yet to take any meaningful action to comport federal cannabis laws with the will ...

Nov 01, 2024

DEA Judge Pushes Back Timeline for In-Person Testimony in Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing

NORML's Deputy Director Paul Armentano said that he was disappointed but hardly surprised by the DEA's decision to disproportionately include groups opposed to marijuana policy reform as designated participants. "The fight to end our nation's outdated and...

Oct 28, 2024

No One Wants To Give Your Kids Free Marijuana Edibles

Seriously, no one is doing this. The post No One Wants To Give Your Kids Free Marijuana Edibles appeared first on NORML.

Oct 28, 2024

Rick Steves: It's Time To Legalize the Adult Use of Marijuana in Florida

For me, "high" is a place and sometimes I want to go there. And when it comes to my civil liberty to enjoy marijuana as a responsible adult, there's no good reason for our government to stop me. The post Rick Steves: It's Time To Legalize the Adult Use...

Oct 25, 2024

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

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 J...

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