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Illinois: Governor Signs Law Raising Adult-Use Marijuana Possession Limits, Expanding Expungement Opportunities, and Restricting Sales of Hemp-Derived Products

"This legislation modernizes Illinois' cannabis regulation by bringing the much-needed reforms that patients, consumers, and industry have been asking for."The post Illinois: Governor Signs Law Raising Adult-Use Marijuana Possession Limits, Expanding Expungement Opportunities, and Restricting Sales of Hemp-Derived Products appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Plant-Derived Cannabis Formula Granted ‘Breakthrough’ Designation by FDA for Pain Treatment

The FDA's decision follows the results of a Phase 3 clinical trial concluding that patients who consumed the cannabis extract experienced greater mean pain reduction than did those who took opioids.The post Plant-Derived Cannabis Formula Granted ‘Breakthrough’ Designation by FDA for Pain Treatment appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Iowa: Governor Signs Bill Expanding Patients’ Access to Low-THC Products

Nearly 20,000 Iowans are registered to access low-THC extract products.The post Iowa: Governor Signs Bill Expanding Patients’ Access to Low-THC Products appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

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