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Study: Low-Dose Cannabis Extracts Reduce Chronic Pain, Patients’ Reliance on Analgesic Medications

Twenty-six percent of patients reduced their use of traditional analgesic medicines. No participants increased or added analgesic drugs during the study.The post Study: Low-Dose Cannabis Extracts Reduce Chronic Pain, Patients’ Reliance on Analgesic Medications appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Ohio: Lawmakers Pause Effort To Roll Back Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Law

NORML has generated over 17,000 messages to lawmakers opposing the bill.The post Ohio: Lawmakers Pause Effort To Roll Back Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Law appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Florida: New Law Suspends Medical Cannabis Access to Those With Certain Drug Convictions 

NORML generated hundreds of emails to lawmakers opposing the new restrictions, arguing that patients should not lose their access to medicine based solely on a prior drug conviction.The post Florida: New Law Suspends Medical Cannabis Access to Those With Certain Drug Convictions  appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Analysis: Cannabis Use by Pancreatitis Patients Associated With Reduced In-Hospital Mortality, Lower Cancer Risk

After adjusting for confounders, cannabis use was associated with decreased odds of mortality, ICU admission, and pancreatic cancer.The post Analysis: Cannabis Use by Pancreatitis Patients Associated With Reduced In-Hospital Mortality, Lower Cancer Risk appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Case Report: Topical Application of Hemp Seed Oil Mitigates Eczema Symptoms

"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. Go to the article

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