"Little evidence emerged for negative effects of low-level prenatal cannabis exposure on adolescents' cognitive development after accounting for sociodemographic factors," scientists concluded.The post Study: Prenatal Cannabis Exposure Not Associated With Negative Cognitive Outcomes at Adolescence appeared first on NORML.
The new law is similar to those pending in several other states.The post Oregon: Governor Signs Legislation Into Law Permitting Patients To Consume Cannabis in Residential Healthcare Facilities appeared first on NORML.
State officials have accumulated some $40 million in unspent cannabis-related revenue since 2021.The post West Virginia: State Will Finally Allocate Marijuana Revenue Despite Governor’s Veto appeared first on NORML.
NORML worked closely with various firefighters' unions in support of the legislation.The post Maryland: Legislation Sent to Governor Providing Employment Protections for Firefighters’ Off-Duty Use of Medical Cannabis appeared first on NORML.
Participants reported sustained improvements throughout the study – including improvements in migraine-related pain, disability, sleep, anxiety, depression, and overall quality of life. The post Longitudinal Study: Medical Cannabis Products Provide Sustained Improvements for Migraine Patients appeared first on NORML.
Study participants who consumed CBD extracts reported less pain, strength loss, and physical disability following completion of the experimental injury protocol.The post Clinical Trial: CBD Assists in Recovery From Muscle-Related Injuries appeared first on NORML.
Plaintiffs argue that the initiative should not have been certified by state regulators because it addresses too many unrelated subjects to be considered in a single ballot question.The post Massachusetts: Businesses File Lawsuit Seeking To Block Marijuana Repeal Question From the Ballot appeared first on NORML.
Text of the resolution alleges that passage of the Idaho Medical Cannabis Act will "have devastating impacts on Idaho children and their families."The post Idaho: Lawmakers Pass Resolution Urging Voters To Reject Medical Marijuana Initiative Effort appeared first on NORML.
"This study demonstrates a favorable safety profile for CBD in women with anorexia, with the capacity to support weight recovery and an indication of improving eating disorder psychopathology."The post Clinical Trial: Daily Use of FDA-Approved CBD Formulation Increases BMI in Anorexia Patients appeared first on NORML.
Consistent with prior research, results "indicated significant improvements in global sleep quality scores" following patients' use of medical cannabis.The post Study: Medical Cannabis Products Associated With Sustained Improvements in Sleep Quality appeared first on NORML.
Plaintiffs are seeking to permanently enjoin federal agencies from providing hemp-derived products to Medicare beneficiaries.The post Prohibitionist Groups File Lawsuit Challenging Federal Plan To Provide Hemp-Derived Products to Medicare Beneficiaries appeared first on NORML.
In his veto message, the Governor opined that the measure "extended the 'right to try medical cannabis' to every person on the planet."The post Mississippi: Governor Vetoes Legislation Expanding Medical Cannabis Eligibility appeared first on NORML.
"The overarching result is that medical legalization reduces property crime, while recreational legalization reduces violent crime."The post Analysis: Cannabis Legalization Laws Associated With Lower Crime Rates appeared first on NORML.
Canadians purchased $5.5B worth of cannabis products in the last fiscal year.The post Canada: Alcohol Sales Continue Historic Decline While Cannabis Sales Rise appeared first on NORML.
"These findings expand the limited evidence on the use of cannabis-based medicines in elderly patients and complement previous clinical and observational studies on cannabinoids in pain medicine."The post Study: Plant-Derived Cannabis Extracts More Effective Than Dronabinol in Elderly Patients With Chronic Pain appeared first on NORML.
Annual data provided by Colorado's Marijuana Enforcement Division finds that retailers denied entry 99% of the time to patrons lacking proper proof of age.The post Colorado: Data Finds No Evidence of Underage Cannabis Sales at Licensed Retailers appeared first on NORML.
"Taken together, findings support the possibility that recreational cannabis laws may help to reduce the size of the illegal cannabis market."The post Study: Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Significantly Disrupts Unregulated Markets appeared first on NORML.
Study participants reported the greatest mitigation in their anxiety on the days they consumed cannabis.The post Analysis: Cannabis Use Associated With Significant Reductions in Patients’ Daily Anxiety appeared first on NORML.
The Court declined to hear petitioners' arguments that the DeSantis administration improperly dismissed tens of thousands of signatures.The post Florida: Supreme Court Sides With DeSantis Administration in Legalization Ballot Measure Fight appeared first on NORML.
Senate Bill 220 removes the "low THC" restriction, adds vaporization and qualifying conditions.The post Georgia: Lawmakers Advance Legislation Expanding Medical Cannabis Access To Qualified Patients appeared first on NORML.