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Oct 02, 2024

Over 600 Americans Are Arrested Daily for Marijuana – Enough Is Enough

At NORML, this is a stark reminder of why we do the work that we do and how much more still needs to be done. The post Over 600 Americans Are Arrested Daily for Marijuana – Enough Is Enough appeared first on NORML.

Oct 01, 2024

NORML Files Notice of Intent To Participate in DEA's Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing

"We believe NORML has well earned a seat at the table, and that it is in the public interest for it to be heard." The post NORML Files Notice of Intent To Participate in DEA’s Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing appeared first on NORML.

Sep 25, 2024

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

"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." The post FBI: Nearl...

Sep 20, 2024

NORML Op-Ed: Both Presidential Candidates Agree: We Need To Stop Arresting People for Marijuana

At a time when voters and politicians are historically divided, there is one issue that Americans largely agree upon: It's time to legalize marijuana. The post NORML Op-Ed: Both Presidential Candidates Agree: We Need To Stop Arresting People for Marijuana...

Sep 19, 2024

Senate Committee Approves Measure to End Consideration of Past Cannabis Use for Federal Jobs and Security Clearances

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted 9-5 to approve legislation which will eliminate the ability of federal agencies to disqualify applicants for federal jobs and security clearances for solely for prior cannabis use. The ...

Sep 19, 2024

Study: Sustained Use of Medical Cannabis Is Not Associated With Changes in Either Brain Morphology or Cognitive Performance

"Our results suggest that adults who use cannabis experience few significant long-term neural associations in these areas of cognition." The post Study: Sustained Use of Medical Cannabis Is Not Associated With Changes in Either Brain Morphology or Cog...

Sep 16, 2024

Newly Uncovered Nixon Audio: Marijuana Isn't "Particularly Dangerous,” Penalties Should Be Reevaluated

"These audio recordings reinforce the fact that the federal government's decision to strictly criminalize marijuana was primarily a political one," NORML's Deputy Director Paul Armentano said. The post Newly Uncovered Nixon Audio: Marijuana Isn’t &...

Sep 13, 2024

Survey: Rising Percentage of Older Adults Are Turning to Cannabis

"Many older adults struggle with pain, anxiety, restless sleep, and other conditions for which cannabis products often mitigate. Many older adults are also well aware of the litany of serious adverse side-effects associated with available prescri...

Sep 09, 2024

Trump Reiterates Support for Florida's Amendment 3, Says He Will Work With Congress to Advance Federal Reforms

"At a time when voters are historically divided, ending America's failed marijuana policies is one issue that Americans largely agree on." The post Trump Reiterates Support for Florida's Amendment 3, Says He Will Work With Congress to Advance Federal Refo...

Sep 04, 2024

NORML Op-Ed: DEA's Marijuana Hearing Is a Good Opportunity for Advocates To Make the Case for Rescheduling

Nearly 40 years ago, advocates made the case to the DEA's own judge that cannabis did not meet the definition of a Schedule I controlled substance. Their case is exponentially stronger now. The post NORML Op-Ed: DEA's Marijuana Hearing Is a Good Opportuni...

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