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Oct 11, 2024

Analysis: Marijuana Legalization Associated With Greater Levels of Physical Activity

"The results of this study indicate that legal medical cannabis promotes greater physical activity in those experiencing chronic medical conditions and legal recreational cannabis promotes (even more so) greater physical activity in those not experiencing...

Oct 09, 2024

The NORML Advisory Board Welcomes Joshua Zeke Thomas

Internationally renowned artist and human rights advocate The post The NORML Advisory Board Welcomes Joshua Zeke Thomas appeared first on NORML.

Oct 08, 2024

Survey: Adults Seeking Marijuana-Related Advice Seldom Refer to Healthcare Providers or Government Agencies

"Historically, government-affiliated sources have either embellished or outright lied about marijuana and its effects. So it's no wonder that the public doesn't consider them to be credible sources for marijuana-related information." The post Survey: Adu...

Oct 07, 2024

NORML Op-Ed: Marijuana Prohibition Has Been a Fraud From the Get-Go

Marijuana prohibition has been a fraud from the beginning – often propagated by politicians and bureaucrats who were in on the sham. It's high time we end it. The post NORML Op-Ed: Marijuana Prohibition Has Been a Fraud From the Get-Go appeared first on...

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...

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