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Study: Legalization Not Linked To Upticks In Incidences Of Cannabis-Related Psychosis

Scientists acknowledged that their findings were “in line with previous studies stating that legalization had no significant impact on ED's consultations for psychosis.” The post Study: Legalization Not Linked To Upticks In Incidences Of Cannabis-Related Psychosis appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Germany: Lawmakers Advance Cannabis Liberalization Plan

The plan calls for the establishment of not-for-profit cannabis clubs, which will be permitted to grow and provide cannabis for their members. The post Germany: Lawmakers Advance Cannabis Liberalization Plan appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Clinical Trial: Inhaled Cannabis Effective At Relieving Migraine Pain

Of the four chemotypes assessed, vaporized cannabis containing THC and CBD performed most effectively. The post Clinical Trial: Inhaled Cannabis Effective At Relieving Migraine Pain appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Survey Data: One In Six Middle-aged Adults Acknowledge Using Cannabis

Most respondents said that their attitudes toward cannabis had become more favorable as they grew older. The post Survey Data: One In Six Middle-aged Adults Acknowledge Using Cannabis appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Arkansas: Attorney General Signs Off On Proposed Ballot Measure To Expand Medical Cannabis Access

Separate provisions in the amendment authorize adults to legally possess up to one ounce of cannabis if the federal government deschedules it from the Controlled Substances Act. The post Arkansas: Attorney General Signs Off On Proposed Ballot Measure To Expand Medical Cannabis Access appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

New York: Regulators Approve Rules Permitting Home Cultivation Of Cannabis

The new regulations permit an adult to grow up to six plants on private property and harvest up to five pounds of cannabis flower. The post New York: Regulators Approve Rules Permitting Home Cultivation Of Cannabis appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Study: Online Searches For Delta-8 Products Higher In States Where Cannabis Is Illegal

Online searches for unregulated delta-8 products are 1.9 times higher in states where the adult-use cannabis market is illegal. The post Study: Online Searches For Delta-8 Products Higher In States Where Cannabis Is Illegal appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

South Dakota: Lawmakers Roll Back Employment Protections For State-registered Medical Cannabis Patients

The measure awaits approval from the Governor, who is expected to sign it into law. The post South Dakota: Lawmakers Roll Back Employment Protections For State-registered Medical Cannabis Patients appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Analysis: CBD Dosing Not Associated With Changes In Disease Progression In Patients With Advanced Forms Of Cancer

"No significant difference was noted in disease progression or survival in patients with advanced cancer receiving CBD oil versus placebo in the context of this clinical trial." The post Analysis: CBD Dosing Not Associated With Changes In Disease Progression In Patients With Advanced Forms Of Cancer appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Analysis: Cannabis Products Provide Sustained Improvements In Sleep Quality For Patients With Insomnia

Cannabis dosing improves sleep in patients who had previously failed to respond to currently licensed treatments for insomnia. The post Analysis: Cannabis Products Provide Sustained Improvements In Sleep Quality For Patients With Insomnia appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Study: Patients Exhibit Few Changes In Driving Performance Following Medical Marijuana Use

"This study suggests that medical cannabis, used as prescribed, has a negligible impact on simulated driving performance." The post Study: Patients Exhibit Few Changes In Driving Performance Following Medical Marijuana Use appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

California Cannabis Regulations: From Policy to Practice | Policy Matters | 02.08.24

Illuminating California’s Cannabis Regulations: Insights from Industry Leaders Welcome to the fourth edition of our esteemed Policy Matters series, where we embark on a journey through the intricate landscape of California cannabis regulations. This series, made possible by the collaborative efforts of the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) and its dedicated Policy Co-Chairs, Khurshid Khoja of Greenbridge Corporate Counsel and Michael Cooper of MadisonJay Solutions, serves as a beacon Go to the article

Texas: Attorney General Files Suit To Overturn Voter-approved Marijuana Depenalization Measures

The suit seeks to nullify laws in the cities of Austin, San Marcos, Killeen, Elgin, and Denton. The post Texas: Attorney General Files Suit To Overturn Voter-approved Marijuana Depenalization Measures appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Survey: Cannabis Use Common Among Patients With Cystic Fibrosis

Among those respondents who had never used either cannabis or CBD products, approximately 50 percent said that they would do so if marijuana was legal. The post Survey: Cannabis Use Common Among Patients With Cystic Fibrosis appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Study: Better Sleep Associated With Same-day Cannabis Use In Subjects With Generalized Anxiety

Those with higher levels of anxiety were most likely to perceive improvements with cannabis. The post Study: Better Sleep Associated With Same-day Cannabis Use In Subjects With Generalized Anxiety appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Study: Daily Consumers Become Tolerant To Cannabis’ Psychomotor-influencing Effects

Investigators determined, "Taken together, the findings are consistent with acquired tolerance to certain acute drug effects." The post Study: Daily Consumers Become Tolerant To Cannabis’ Psychomotor-influencing Effects appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Survey: Consumers of CBD Products Frequently Report Using Them in Place of Prescription Medications

More than 70 percent of CBD consumers said that it helped mitigate their symptoms and 39 percent acknowledged having "discontinued a prescription medication in favor of CBD." The post Survey: Consumers of CBD Products Frequently Report Using Them in Place of Prescription Medications appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Poll: Likely Voters Say That Marijuana Should Be Legal for Adults Nationwide

"Majority support exists for marijuana legalization, driven by Democratic and younger voters, as well younger independents and a majority of younger Republicans," pollsters concluded. The post Poll: Likely Voters Say That Marijuana Should Be Legal for Adults Nationwide appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Clinical Trial: Cannabis Consumption Associated With Reduced Anxiety

Use of all three cannabis varieties was associated with improvements in anxiety symptoms. The post Clinical Trial: Cannabis Consumption Associated With Reduced Anxiety appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Study: Cannabis Not Associated With Higher Risk of Motor Vehicle Accident

Those who tested positive for cannabis possessed a lower risk of accident (OR = .80) than controls. The post Study: Cannabis Not Associated With Higher Risk of Motor Vehicle Accident appeared first on NORML. Go to the article