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Nov 24, 2023

Go Green on Black Friday

With tons of holiday gift ideas like cozy hoodies, butter soft tees, and mugs for cocoa, and stocking stuffers like laptop stickers, buttons, and NORML memberships, there's something for every lover of personal freedom on your shopping list. The post Go G...

Nov 21, 2023

Study: Cannabis Use Associated With Improved Symptoms, Better Sleep in Patients Suffering From Post-Traumatic Stress

"Individuals reported improvements in overall PTSD symptom severity 30 and 70 days after initiating MMJ [medical marijuana] Moreover, they reported reductions in negative affect and improvements in overall well-being. These findings suggest that MMJ u...

Nov 20, 2023

NORML Op-Ed: Republicans Are Increasingly Unwilling to Respect Voters' Decisions on Cannabis

In a healthy and functioning democracy, elected officials represent the views of the electorate. But, when it comes to the issue of cannabis law reform, Republican lawmakers all too often ignore or seek to undermine their voters. The post NORML Op-Ed: Rep...

Nov 17, 2023

Government Survey: Teen Marijuana Use Remains Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

"These findings ought to reassure lawmakers and the public that cannabis access for adults can be legally regulated in a manner that is safe, effective, and that does not significantly impact young people's consumption habits." The post Government Survey:...

Nov 16, 2023

Texas: Lubbock Voters to Decide Fate of Marijuana Depenalization Measure

City lawmakers voted against adopting the measure outright, thereby placing it before voters this coming May. The post Texas: Lubbock Voters to Decide Fate of Marijuana Depenalization Measure appeared first on NORML.

Nov 15, 2023

Join NORML for 2024

NORML is the only consumer-focused, grassroots-funded organization working to reform marijuana laws and protect the rights of responsible adult consumers. The post Join NORML for 2024 appeared first on NORML.

Nov 09, 2023

Let Veterans Health Administration Doctors Recommend Medical Cannabis

The post Let Veterans Health Administration Doctors Recommend Medical Cannabis appeared first on NORML.

Nov 08, 2023

Gallup: More Americans Than Ever Say "Marijuana Should Be Legal”

"As more states have adopted legalization, public support for this policy has risen dramatically. That's because these policies are largely working as intended and because voters prefer legalization and regulation over the failed policy of marijuana prohi...

Nov 08, 2023

Public Support for Marijuana Legalization Achieves Historic High

To be blunt, this change in public opinion is remarkable. The post Public Support for Marijuana Legalization Achieves Historic High appeared first on NORML.

Nov 07, 2023

Ohio Becomes 24th State to Legalize Marijuana for Adult Use

"Cannabis legalization is an issue that unites Democrats, Republicans, and Independents," NORML's Deputy Director Paul Armentano said. "It is imperative that elected officials respect the voters' decision and implement this measure in a manner that is con...

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