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Survey: Over One in Three Californians Report Current Cannabis Use, Most Say They Obtain It From Licensed Dispensaries

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. Go to the article

Study: No Significant Link Between Current Marijuana Use and Increased Risk of Heart Attack

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. Go to the article

Pennsylvania: City of Easton Adopts Marijuana Decriminalization Ordinance

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. Go to the article

Preclinical Data Suggests CBD Mitigates Age-Related Cognitive Decline 

"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. Go to the article

Survey: Parkinson’s Disease Patients Report Quality of Life Improvements Following Cannabis Use

"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. Go to the article

Most Healthcare Professionals Are Unprepared To Counsel Patients About Cannabis

"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. Go to the article