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District of Columbia: Budget Proposal Calls for Significant Increase in Marijuana Sales Tax Rate

The proposed 2027 fiscal year budget seeks to increase the sales tax rate on medical cannabis products from six percent to 10.25 percent.The post District of Columbia: Budget Proposal Calls for Significant Increase in Marijuana Sales Tax Rate appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Analysis: No Evidence of Fentanyl Contamination in Unregulated Cannabis 

"While previous studies have suggested fentanyl co-occurrence in other illicit drugs such as heroin, this study finds no evidence of widespread fentanyl contamination in illicit cannabis."The post Analysis: No Evidence of Fentanyl Contamination in Unregulated Cannabis  appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Study: Patients With Hypermobility Disorders Experience Less Pain, Consume Fewer Opioids Following Medical Cannabis Treatment

"The sustained efficacy of cannabis-based medicinal products positions them as a favorable analgesic option compared with opioids."The post Study: Patients With Hypermobility Disorders Experience Less Pain, Consume Fewer Opioids Following Medical Cannabis Treatment appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Clinical Trial: Cannabis Oil Provides “Clinically Meaningful” Improvements in Fibromyalgia Symptoms

"Clinically meaningful pain relief – defined as a ≥ 30 percent reduction in [patients'] average daily pain scores – was achieved by 70 percent of the treatment group."The post Clinical Trial: Cannabis Oil Provides “Clinically Meaningful” Improvements in Fibromyalgia Symptoms appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

CBD Dosing Mitigates Chemotherapy-Induced Cognitive Decline in Preclinical Model

Investigators determined that mice treated with CBD for one month "showed significant neurocognitive improvements in learning and memory, executive function, and memory consolidation tasks."The post CBD Dosing Mitigates Chemotherapy-Induced Cognitive Decline in Preclinical Model appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Illinois: Lawmakers Advance Bill Raising Adult-Use Marijuana Possession Limits, Expanding Expungement Opportunities

The measure increases the amount of cannabis an in-state resident may possess to 60 grams of flower, and 10 grams of concentrate while also raising possession limits for out-of-state visitors.The post Illinois: Lawmakers Advance Bill Raising Adult-Use Marijuana Possession Limits, Expanding Expungement Opportunities appeared first on NORML. Go to the article