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Study: Patients Taking Medical Cannabis Are Twice as Likely To Discontinue Prescription Opioids

"These findings suggest medical cannabis may provide an alternative therapy for some patients with a long history of prescription opioids and facilitate their reduction in opioid use."The post Study: Patients Taking Medical Cannabis Are Twice as Likely To Discontinue Prescription Opioids appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Review: Neither ‘Indica’ nor ‘Sativa’ Labels Indicative of Cannabinoid Content or Effects

Researchers determined, "Labels do not consistently predict genetic ancestry, major cannabinoid content, terpene profile, or human outcomes."The post Review: Neither ‘Indica’ nor ‘Sativa’ Labels Indicative of Cannabinoid Content or Effects appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Texas: Houston Voters Approve Municipal Initiative Deprioritizing Local Enforcement of Marijuana Possession

Voters' decision came just months after data became public showing a nearly 1,200 percent rise in marijuana possession arrests citywide.The post Texas: Houston Voters Approve Municipal Initiative Deprioritizing Local Enforcement of Marijuana Possession appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Justice Department Issues Federal Registrations for Hundreds of State-Licensed Medical Cannabis Dispensaries

State-licensed operators who sell adult-use cannabis products, or who hold dual licensure, do not yet appear to be eligible to receive federal registrations.The post Justice Department Issues Federal Registrations for Hundreds of State-Licensed Medical Cannabis Dispensaries appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Midterm Results Raise Hopes for Meaningful Statewide Marijuana Policy Reforms in 2027

Legislative efforts to legalize marijuana for medical and adult purposes in several states received a boost following Tuesday's midterm election results.The post Midterm Results Raise Hopes for Meaningful Statewide Marijuana Policy Reforms in 2027 appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Study: Chronic Pain Patients Experience Sustained Relief, Use Fewer Opioids Following Medical Cannabis Treatment

Cannabis treatment "was accompanied by improvements across every pain-specific measure," investigators concluded.The post Study: Chronic Pain Patients Experience Sustained Relief, Use Fewer Opioids Following Medical Cannabis Treatment appeared first on NORML. Go to the article