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Jul 26, 2024

Analysis: Most Commercially Available CBD Products Mislabeled, Make Misleading Claims

"These findings highlight the need for proper regulatory oversight of cannabinoid-containing products to ensure quality assurance and deter misleading or unfounded health claims in product marketing," the study's authors concluded.

Jul 24, 2024

Analysis: No Increase in Rates of Marijuana Use Among Youth Over Past Decade

"Prevalence of cannabis use did not change among youth over time," the study's authors concluded.

Jul 23, 2024

Texas: Dallas Voters To Decide Marijuana Depenalization Measure This Fall

The proposed ordinance states: "The City's policy shall be to make enforcement of Class A and Class B misdemeanor marijuana possession its lowest enforcement priority. The City shall update its relevant policies to ensure that public safety resources are ...

Jul 22, 2024

I'm Interning With NORML To Help Undo Harmful Policies

Summer '24 Intern Zach Kaplan shares his reasons for joining the NORML Internship program. The post I’m Interning With NORML To Help Undo Harmful Policies appeared first on NORML.

Jul 18, 2024

American Nurses Association Provides Public Comments to DEA in Support of Reclassifying Cannabis

"Nurses have long known through their own first hand experience working with patients that cannabis holds legitimate therapeutic value. That is why, historically, nurses and nursing groups have been among some of the strongest and most outspoken advocates...

Jul 15, 2024

NORML Submits Public Comments to DEA Calling for the Removal of Cannabis From Schedule I

"Although the HHS is not recommending descheduling at this time, NORML asserts that this position is the most appropriate one and that descheduling cannabis should be adopted by future administrations." The post NORML Submits Public Comments to DEA Callin...

Jul 10, 2024

I'm Interning With NORML To Help End the Stigma Against Cannabis

Summer '24 Intern Sydney Scott shares her reasons for joining the NORML Legal Internship program. The post I'm Interning With NORML To Help End the Stigma Against Cannabis appeared first on NORML.

Jul 09, 2024

Texas: Activists Turn in Signatures To Place Local Depenalization Initiatives on the 2024 Ballot

If certified for the ballot and approved by voters in November, all three measures will prohibit local law enforcement from making low-level marijuana-related arrests. The post Texas: Activists Turn in Signatures To Place Local Depenalization Initiatives ...

Jul 08, 2024

Advocates Turn in Signatures for Marijuana-Specific Ballot Measures in Three More States

Cannabis reform advocates in Arkansas, Nebraska, and North Dakota have turned in signatures to place citizens'-initiated measures on the 2024 ballot. The post Advocates Turn in Signatures for Marijuana-Specific Ballot Measures in Three More States appeare...

Jul 05, 2024

RAW Rolling Papers Donates $50,000 to NORML Supporting Nationwide Cannabis Legalization

RAW's generous donation will amplify NORML's efforts to facilitate the expungement of criminal cannabis convictions, end the collateral consequences of prohibition, and ensure equal access to cannabis for all. The post RAW Rolling Papers Donates $50,000 t...

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