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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...

Aug 09, 2023

Gallup: Majority of Republicans Support Legalization, but Partisan Gap Remains

Overall, 83 percent of Democratic-leaning respondents endorsed legalization as compared to 55 percent of Republican-leaning respondents. The post Gallup: Majority of Republicans Support Legalization, but Partisan Gap Remains appeared first on NORML.

Aug 09, 2023

Spending the Summer Interning with NORML

Summer '23 Intern Marlie Thompson details her experience at NORML The post Spending the Summer Interning with NORML appeared first on NORML.

Aug 03, 2023

Washington: State Launches Online Reimbursement Portal for Those with Past Marijuana Convictions

State officials are set to begin providing financial reimbursements to hundreds of thousands of residents with prior convictions for the possession of marijuana and other controlled substances. The post Washington: State Launches Online Reimbursement Port...

Aug 01, 2023

Another State Liberates Cannabis

The possession and home cultivation of marijuana is now legal for Minnesotans. The post Another State Liberates Cannabis appeared first on NORML.

Aug 01, 2023

Study: Cannabis Use During Off-Hours Not Associated with Elevated Risk of Workplace Accidents

Consistent with prior studies, investigators reported "no difference in workplace injury risk" among those employees who consumed cannabis while away from the job versus abstainers. The post Study: Cannabis Use During Off-Hours Not Associated with Elevat...

Jul 28, 2023

End Workplace Discrimination Against Cannabis Consumers

The responsible use of cannabis should never cost you your job. The post End Workplace Discrimination Against Cannabis Consumers appeared first on NORML.

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