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Sep 05, 2023

Rescheduling Marijuana Is Not Enough

Cannabis must be descheduled by removing it from the Controlled Substances Act altogether. The post Rescheduling Marijuana Is Not Enough appeared first on NORML.

Aug 30, 2023

Report: Leaked HHS Letter Calls Upon DEA to Reschedule Cannabis

The HHS recommendation now goes to DEA, which possesses the final authority to schedule or reschedule a drug under the Controlled Substances Act. The post Report: Leaked HHS Letter Calls Upon DEA to Reschedule Cannabis appeared first on NORML.

Aug 29, 2023

I'm Interning at NORML to Become a Stronger Advocate for Justice

While interning at NORML, Sydney Jenkins hopes to become a stronger advocate for those who have been punished for their use of marijuana, and to become a better advocate for justice in her community. The post I’m Interning at NORML to Become a Stron...

Aug 25, 2023

Analysis: Many 'Hemp-Derived' Delta-9 THC Products Sold Over the Counter Contain Synthetically Derived THC

"Only 18.4 percent [of the evaluated products] probably used natural hemp-derived delta-9 THC," the study's authors concluded.          The post Analysis: Many ‘Hemp-Derived’ Delta-9 THC Products Sold Over the Counte...

Aug 22, 2023

Federal Survey: One in Five Older Adults Have Consumed Cannabis in the Past Year

The survey's findings are consistent with those of others reporting rising rates of cannabis use among older adults and seniors. The post Federal Survey: One in Five Older Adults Have Consumed Cannabis in the Past Year appeared first on NORML.

Aug 21, 2023

Major Marijuana Legalization Vote this November

We can liberate cannabis for another 11 million Americans. The post Major Marijuana Legalization Vote this November appeared first on NORML.

Aug 16, 2023

Ohio: Voters Will Decide on Adult Use Legalization Measure This November

"Historically, when given the choice, voters have consistently chosen to reject cannabis criminalization and to embrace legalization and regulation. Ohioans have seen similar legalization laws adopted in neighboring states and they know that regulating th...

Aug 14, 2023

Survey Highlights Changing Perceptions Regarding Cannabis and Tobacco

Although the study's lead author criticized Americans' changing perceptions toward cannabis, numerous scientific studies reinforce the fact that cannabis smoke exposure poses far fewer risks to health than does tobacco. The post Survey Highlights Changing...

Aug 10, 2023

The Fight for Legalization Doesn't Take a Summer Break

NORML's work for cannabis consumers never takes a vacation. The post The Fight for Legalization Doesn't Take a Summer Break appeared first on NORML.

Aug 10, 2023

Appeals Court Rejects Federal Gun Ban for Marijuana Consumers

"In short, our history and tradition may support some limits on an intoxicated person's right to carry a weapon, but it does not justify disarming a sober citizen based exclusively on his past drug usage." The post Appeals Court Rejects Federal Gun Ban fo...

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