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Study: Cannabis Treatment Associated With Prolonged Survival in Patients With Aggressive Form of Cancer

"Medical cannabis increased overall survival rates among patients," investigators concluded. "Our findings support the integration of medicinal cannabis into palliative care."The post Study: Cannabis Treatment Associated With Prolonged Survival in Patients With Aggressive Form of Cancer appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Analysis: Cannabis Use Linked To Lower Risk of Cirrhosis, Other Alcohol-Associated Liver Diseases

"Cannabis use was associated with a 40 percent hazard reduction in alcohol-associated steatosis, hepatitis, fibrosis, and cirrhosis, and a 14 percent reduction in all-cause mortality."The post Analysis: Cannabis Use Linked To Lower Risk of Cirrhosis, Other Alcohol-Associated Liver Diseases appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

West Virginia: State Officials Refuse To Allocate Millions in Medical Cannabis Related Revenue, Despite Law Earmarking Funds for Research, Other Priorities

No other state that similarly collects marijuana-related taxes and fees withholds using those funds to pay for state-specific programs or projects.The post West Virginia: State Officials Refuse To Allocate Millions in Medical Cannabis Related Revenue, Despite Law Earmarking Funds for Research, Other Priorities appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Florida: Health Officials Move To Revoke Medical Cannabis Access for Those With Certain Drug Convictions

Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation in July mandating state officials to "immediately suspend the registration" of any state-registered patient or caregiver convicted of certain marijuana-related offenses.The post Florida: Health Officials Move To Revoke Medical Cannabis Access for Those With Certain Drug Convictions appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Analysis: Consumers Self-Titrate When They Encounter More Potent Cannabis Products

Consistent with prior studies, researchers concluded, "Cannabis consumers self-titrate when switching between flower and concentrate product types."The post Analysis: Consumers Self-Titrate When They Encounter More Potent Cannabis Products appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Ohio: House Lawmakers Approve Legislation Repealing Key Provisions of Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Law

"This bill is a slap in the face to the millions of Ohioans who voted in favor of Issue 2. Once again, politicians are arrogantly trying to claim that the public didn't know what they were voting for."The post Ohio: House Lawmakers Approve Legislation Repealing Key Provisions of Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Law appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Study: Opioid Prescribing Rates Fall Following Cannabis Legalization

Investigators concluded, "Medical or recreational cannabis laws may be significantly associated with reduced opioid use among patients diagnosed with cancer."The post Study: Opioid Prescribing Rates Fall Following Cannabis Legalization appeared first on NORML. Go to the article