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Gallup: Nearly Two-Thirds of Adults Favor Legalizing Marijuana, but Support Dips Among Republicans

By contrast, 85 percent of Democrats support legalization – a near all-time high, as do 66% of Independents.The post Gallup: Nearly Two-Thirds of Adults Favor Legalizing Marijuana, but Support Dips Among Republicans appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Federal: Lawmakers Approve Military Funding Bill Denying Veterans’ Access to Medical Cannabis

"This decision by leadership is a disservice to both veterans, many of whom desire medical cannabis access, and their doctors, many of whom want to facilitate their patients' access to these state-regulated products."The post Federal: Lawmakers Approve Military Funding Bill Denying Veterans’ Access to Medical Cannabis appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Study: Older Adults With a History of Cannabis Use Exhibit Superior Cognitive Performance Compared to Non-Users

"Findings from our cross-sectional analyses show that participants with cannabis use experience performed better across all cognitive assessments compared to those without," researchers concluded.The post Study: Older Adults With a History of Cannabis Use Exhibit Superior Cognitive Performance Compared to Non-Users appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Wyoming: State-Imposed Hemp Ban Not Preempted by Federal Law, Appellate Court Rules

"The state need not provide just compensation every time it adjusts its regulatory scheme, even if those changes incidentally impair or even destroy the businesses of some," the Court ruled.The post Wyoming: State-Imposed Hemp Ban Not Preempted by Federal Law, Appellate Court Rules appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Survey: Pain Patients Often Substitute Cannabis for Prescription Opioids

"In our study of medical marijuana use in Louisiana, it has significantly reduced pain and, for those using it, decreased opioid usage."The post Survey: Pain Patients Often Substitute Cannabis for Prescription Opioids appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Canada: Fewer Young People Are Consuming Cannabis Following Legalization

"This study provides evidence that, in a relatively short 4-year period spanning the cannabis pre-legalization to post-legalization time periods, adolescent cannabis use has declined."The post Canada: Fewer Young People Are Consuming Cannabis Following Legalization appeared first on NORML. Go to the article