While delta-8-THC and delta-9-THC were the most frequently identified synthetically derived cannabinoids, investigators also identified highly potent novel cannabinoids such as THCP and HHC in nearly one-third to one-half of products.The post Analysis: Most ‘Hemp-Derived’ Intoxicating Products Sold Online Contain Synthetically Produced Cannabinoids appeared first on NORML.
Respondents were most likely to report using cannabis to manage pain or mobility (81 percent), sleep (62 percent), PTSD or anxiety (43 percent), stress (43 percent), and depression (29 percent).The post Survey: Nearly Half of Military Veterans Use Cannabis for Pain Relief appeared first on NORML.
If enacted next year, no future initiatives pertaining to how marijuana or other controlled substances are regulated will be permitted to appear on the Idaho ballot.The post Idaho: Voters May No Longer Be Able To Amend State’s Marijuana Policies appeared first on NORML.
Under current law, state-registered patients may possess either herbal cannabis or infused tinctures, capsules, or topical patches.The post North Dakota: Lawmakers Advance Competing Bills Permitting Edible Forms of Medical Cannabis appeared first on NORML.
"Our findings add to the growing evidence supporting the potential benefits of cannabis use among people who use drugs," researcher concluded.The post Study: Cannabis Consumption Associated With Opioid Cessation in Polydrug Users appeared first on NORML.
Hemp-derived cannabinoid supplementation may be a "simple, effective, and well‐tolerated alternative to improve sleep quality."The post Clinical Trial: Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids Improve Sleep Quality appeared first on NORML.
To date, none of the Attorney General's lawsuits have been successful.The post Texas: Judge Denies Effort To Enjoin Dallas’ Voter-Approved Marijuana Depenalization Ordinance appeared first on NORML.
Witnesses also pushed back against language in the bill equating the availability of higher-THC products with slavery.The post Montana: Opponents of THC Limit Bill Outnumber Proponents by More Than 2 to 1 During Legislative Hearing appeared first on NORML.
"Our results suggest that treatment with purified CBD is effective and safe" in autistic patients, investigators concluded.The post Study: Adjunctive Use of CBD Mitigates Severe Behavioral Symptoms in Children With Autism appeared first on NORML.
Cannabinoid supplementation was associated with "clinically significant weight loss, decreases in abdominal girth, systolic blood pressure, and total and LDL cholesterol."The post Clinical Trial: Concomitant Administration of THCV and CBD Promotes Weight Loss, Improves Cholesterol appeared first on NORML.
"Participants exhibited no significant changes in performance" following cannabis dosing.The post Study: Medical Cannabis Dosing Doesn’t Negatively Impact Driving Performance in Experienced Patients appeared first on NORML.
Under the law, which takes effect on July 1, 2025, those convicted of minor marijuana possession offenses must pay a mandatory fine of at least $300.The post Idaho: Governor Signs Law Imposing Mandatory Minimum Penalties for Low-Level Marijuana Possession appeared first on NORML.
All three bills are likely to face opposition from Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte, who has historically opposed any liberalization of the state’s marijuana laws.The post New Hampshire: Marijuana Bills Advanced to Senate, Where Their Future Remains Uncertain appeared first on NORML.
"Recreational cannabis dispensary openings are associated with a significant decrease in opioid fills among commercially insured adults in the US," the study's authors concluded.The post Analysis: Marijuana Access Associated With Decreasing Use of Prescription Opioids appeared first on NORML.
Cannabis use is associated with improvements in pain-specific and general health-related quality of life outcomes in cancer pain patients.The post Study: Cannabis Treatment Provides Sustained Relief for Cancer-Related Pain appeared first on NORML.
"Almost one-third of patients experiencing moderate to severe pain at enrollment saw a meaningful reduction in pain symptoms within four months of treatment," researchers determined.The post Minnesota: Many Patients Experience “Meaningful Reductions” in Pain Following Use of Medical Cannabis appeared first on NORML.
Licensed dispensaries in the city are eligible to begin engaging in the retail sale of adult-use cannabis products on April 14th.The post Colorado Springs: Courts Reject City Council’s Effort To Overturn Marijuana Vote appeared first on NORML.
Marijuana retailers are associated with "significant reductions in mortality rates … for both accidental poisonings and opioid poisoning deaths."The post Analysis: Marijuana Retailers Linked With Fewer Opioid Deaths, No Increase in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents appeared first on NORML.
"Nothing in our tradition allows disarmament simply because [the defendant] belongs to a category of people, drug users, that Congress has categorically deemed dangerous."The post Federal Appeals Court Rejects Disarmament of Marijuana Consumers appeared first on NORML.
Among those between the ages of 18 and 29, alcohol use fell following the opening of marijuana retailers.The post Study: Retail Cannabis Sales Associated With Reduced Drinking Among Young Adults appeared first on NORML.