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Cannabis Terpenes Exhibit Anti-Cancer Effects in Preclinical Trial

The cannabis terpenes β-caryophyllene and α-humulene reduced neuropathic pain and "significantly inhibited" tumor growth. The post Cannabis Terpenes Exhibit Anti-Cancer Effects in Preclinical Trial appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Clinical Trial: Oral CBD Safe and Effective at Treating Anxiety

The oral administration of CBD "showed therapeutic efficacy, excellent safety, and tolerability." The post Clinical Trial: Oral CBD Safe and Effective at Treating Anxiety appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Study: Older Patients Respond Favorably to Medical Cannabis Products

Investigators concluded: "There were consistent improvements across measures of general health and well-being after three months of treatment." The post Study: Older Patients Respond Favorably to Medical Cannabis Products appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Study: Older Patients Respond Favorably to Medical Cannabis Products

Investigators concluded: "There were consistent improvements across measures of general health and well-being after three months of treatment." The post Study: Older Patients Respond Favorably to Medical Cannabis Products appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Analysis: Proximity to Cannabis Retailers Associated With Rising Home Values

Homes located in towns with dispensaries experienced, on average, an annual increase in home values of $4,400. The post Analysis: Proximity to Cannabis Retailers Associated With Rising Home Values appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Colorado: Fewer Teens Say It’s “Easy” To Get Marijuana Following Adult-Use Legalization

Past-month cannabis use fell 37 percent among high schoolers between 2013 and 2023. The post Colorado: Fewer Teens Say It’s “Easy” To Get Marijuana Following Adult-Use Legalization appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Texas: Judge Rejects AG’s Effort To Nullify Austin’s Voter-Approved Marijuana Depenalization Ordinance

The Attorney General's office says they will appeal the district court's decision. The post Texas: Judge Rejects AG’s Effort To Nullify Austin’s Voter-Approved Marijuana Depenalization Ordinance appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Study: Cannabis Metabolite at Least Equipotent to THC

11-hydroxy-THC is one of two primary metabolites formed following cannabis consumption. The post Study: Cannabis Metabolite at Least Equipotent to THC appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Survey: Consumers Frequently Turn to Cannabis To Relieve Pain and Anxiety

Only 13 percent of respondents define their cannabis use strictly as "recreational." The post Survey: Consumers Frequently Turn to Cannabis To Relieve Pain and Anxiety appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Preclinical Study: Cannabis Terpenes Produce Potent Analgesic Effects

Cannabis terpenes produced pain-relieving effects that were roughly equal to those of morphine. The post Preclinical Study: Cannabis Terpenes Produce Potent Analgesic Effects appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

South Africa: Legislation Becomes Law Regulating Personal Cannabis Use 

The new law removes cannabis from the federal Drugs and Drug Trafficking Act and recognizes the rights of adults to privately possess and grow personal use quantities of cannabis. The post South Africa: Legislation Becomes Law Regulating Personal Cannabis Use  appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Survey: Nearly All Patients Report Improvements After Using Medical Cannabis

Ninety-seven percent of those surveyed said that their condition "was a little, much, or very much better since starting medical cannabis." The post Survey: Nearly All Patients Report Improvements After Using Medical Cannabis appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Mississippi: Governor Signs Legislation Establishing State-Sponsored Cannabis Research Program

The law seeks to facilitate and fund medical cannabis research, including "research related to the efficacy and potential health effects of various cannabis delivery methods." The post Mississippi: Governor Signs Legislation Establishing State-Sponsored Cannabis Research Program appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Maryland: Frederick County Ceases Pre-Employment Testing for Cannabis

Frederick County's Executive said that pre-employment marijuana testing requirements "created an unnecessary barrier to employment." The post Maryland: Frederick County Ceases Pre-Employment Testing for Cannabis appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Ohio: Dispensaries May Begin Applying To Serve the Adult-Use Cannabis Market

Some retailers with dual licensure are anticipated to begin engaging in adult-use sales before the end of the month. The post Ohio: Dispensaries May Begin Applying To Serve the Adult-Use Cannabis Market appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Analysis: Proximity to Medical Cannabis Facilities Associated With Perceived Mental Health Improvements in Older Adults

Those 65 and older reported a nearly ten percent decline in the number of days per month that they experienced poor mental health. The post Analysis: Proximity to Medical Cannabis Facilities Associated With Perceived Mental Health Improvements in Older Adults appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Clinical Trial: No Next-Day Impairment Associated With Nighttime Use of Cannabis Oil

Researchers identified no differences among those who consumed cannabis or placebo in 27 of 28 performance tests. The post Clinical Trial: No Next-Day Impairment Associated With Nighttime Use of Cannabis Oil appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Study: Frequent Cannabis Consumers Exhibit No Significant Changes in Driving Performance Following Use of THC-Infused Edibles

Investigators concluded, "No changes in standard deviation of lateral position, maximum speed, standard deviation of speed or reaction time were found at any time point." The post Study: Frequent Cannabis Consumers Exhibit No Significant Changes in Driving Performance Following Use of THC-Infused Edibles appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Start Making Sense: What Does Schedule III & Section 280E Mean for Me?

Setting the Stage: The Evolution of Cannabis Regulation Rescheduling cannabis signifies a monumental shift for our industry, specifically presenting a potential pathway to alleviate the burdens imposed by Section 280E. In a new multi-part #IndustryEssentials webinar series, led by experts from our 14 member-led Committees, NCIA will provide a comprehensive analysis of the immediate and long-term impacts on different sectors within the cannabis industry. In our debut session, led by the Banking Go to the article