These findings "seem to support previous studies showing that marijuana use was not associated with myocardial infarction," the study's authors concluded.The post Study: No Significant Link Between Current Marijuana Use and Increased Risk of Heart Attack appeared first on NORML.
Most consumers say that their cannabis use positively impacts their lives, with participants reporting improved emotional, mental, and physical health.The post Survey: Over One in Three Californians Report Current Cannabis Use, Most Say They Obtain It From Licensed Dispensaries appeared first on NORML.
"Blinded clinical impressions showed almost two-third of the participants had behavioral improvements with CBD," researchers reported.The post Clinical Trial: FDA-Approved CBD Formulation Associated With Clinically Evident Improvements in Autistic Boys appeared first on NORML.
"Regular 3-month application of the emulsion based on cannabis sativa L. oil considerably reduced inflammation, erythema, pruritus, and scaling of the skin," investigators concluded.The post Case Report: Topical Application of Hemp Seed Oil Mitigates Eczema Symptoms appeared first on NORML.
"Effectively training current and future healthcare professionals on medical cannabis is a necessary step toward improving patient care," researchers concluded.The post Most Healthcare Professionals Are Unprepared To Counsel Patients About Cannabis appeared first on NORML.
"Both cannabis and CBD users reported high effectiveness levels for sleep disorders, pain, and rigidity," investigators reported.The post Survey: Parkinson’s Disease Patients Report Quality of Life Improvements Following Cannabis Use appeared first on NORML.
"The findings of this study indicate that CBD reduces inflammatory response in the brain and improves cognitive decline associated with aging."The post Preclinical Data Suggests CBD Mitigates Age-Related Cognitive Decline appeared first on NORML.
Since 2018, nearly 90,000 Pennsylvanians have been arrested for violating state marijuana laws.The post Pennsylvania: City of Easton Adopts Marijuana Decriminalization Ordinance appeared first on NORML.
Ninety percent of endometriosis patients say that they would recommend cannabis "to a friend or relative with the disease."The post Survey: Endometriosis Patients Say Cannabis Is More Effective, Poses Fewer Side Effects Than Prescription Medications appeared first on NORML.
Consumers are more than twice as likely to inhale cannabis than consume edibles or engage in vaping.The post Feds: Smoking Still Most Popular Way to Consume Cannabis appeared first on NORML.
Following the daily use of cannabis extracts, all patients experienced seizure freedom for periods of at least 90 days.The post Case Series: Patients With Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Experience Seizure Freedom Following Daily Use of Cannabis Extracts appeared first on NORML.
Researchers concluded, "CBD products do not have reliable CBD concentrations, both relative to the dose listed on the label and among individual gummies within the same bottle."The post Analysis: Most Commercially Available CBD Gummy Products Lack Accurate Labeling appeared first on NORML.
Scientists concluded, "Across a range of anxiety-related disorders, most high-quality studies found that medicinal cannabis reduces anxiety symptoms."The post Review: Cannabis Preparations Reduce Symptoms in Patients With Anxiety-Related Disorders appeared first on NORML.
Cannabis sales generated the greatest amount of tax revenue in California (over $1B), followed by Illinois ($578M), Michigan ($524M), and Washington ($516M).The post Analysis: Legal Cannabis Markets Have Generated $25 Billion in State Tax Revenue appeared first on NORML.
Nevada law previously disqualified anyone with a federal or state drug-related conviction from fostering children.The post Nevada: Governor Signs Legislation Allowing Those With Prior Marijuana Convictions To Become Foster Parents appeared first on NORML.
The ruling determined that state-imposed restrictions limiting the sale of hemp-derived products solely to state-licensed cannabis dispensaries "are not preempted" by the 2018 Farm Act.The post Alaska: District Court Judge Says State-Imposed Restrictions on Sale of Hemp-Derived Intoxicants Don’t Violate Federal Farm Act appeared first on NORML.
Cannabis use is associated with short-term reductions in pain, depression, and anxiety, as well as with improved sleep quality the following night.The post Study: Cannabis Use Associated With Reduced Anxiety, Improved Sleep Quality in Older Adults appeared first on NORML.
"The total effect, 3.5 years after legalization, was a 34 percent reduction in hospitalizations for those below relative to those above the minimum legal age," investigators determined.The post Analysis: Cannabis-Related Hospitalizations Fall Among Underage Youth Following Adult-Use Legalization appeared first on NORML.
"These data present CBD as a potential target to combat not only molecular deficits in AD but also cognitive impairment," the study's authors concluded.The post Preclinical Data Finds “Compelling” Evidence That CBD Offers a “Comprehensive Treatment Approach” to Alzheimer’s Disease appeared first on NORML.
The bill's failure will likely delay patients' ability to access cannabis products.The post Nebraska: Lawmakers Kill Bill Facilitating Voter-Approved Medical Cannabis Access appeared first on NORML.