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"The rate of ∆8-THC exposures reported to poison control centers was significantly lower among states … where cannabis use was legal," the study's authors concluded. The post Study: States Without Legal Access to Cannabis Experience Elevated Rates of Poison Control Incidents Involving Delta-8 THC Products appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Ninety-four percent of respondents said that "medical marijuana should be legalized in all US states." The post Survey: Nursing Students Overwhelmingly Favor Medical Cannabis Access appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Public support for legalization has grown from an average of 53 percent in 2015 to an average of 62 percent today. The post Analysis: Public Support for Legalizing Marijuana Has Grown Significantly Over Past Decade appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

"Current marijuana users are 31 percent less likely to be obese than nonusers," researchers reported. The post Study: Cannabis Use Correlated With Lower Rates of Obesity appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Consistent with prior studies, investigators concluded, "The correlation between drug concentration was high for ethanol, … but low for THC." The post Analysis: THC Blood Concentrations Not Correlated With Impairment appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

The study's authors concluded, "Medical cannabis should be considered an alternative treatment for patients who suffer from anxiety, depression, insomnia, or chronic pain." The post Study: Medical Cannabis Patients Report Improved Quality of Life, Reduced Prescription Drug Use appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

"For patients receiving moderate- or high-emetic-risk chemotherapy, THC:CBD may be considered as an option." The post Clinical Trial: Plant-Derived Cannabis Extracts Safe and Effective for Treating Refractory Nausea appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

"Consumers are unwittingly consuming contaminated products," researchers reported. The post Analysis: Hemp-Derived Intoxicants Frequently Mislabeled, Contain Elevated Levels of Pesticides appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

The survey also reported that more than 8 in 10 adults between the ages of 55 and 65 have consumed cannabis at least once during their lifetimes. The post Federal Survey: Nearly One-Third of Middle-Aged Adults Consumed Cannabis in the Past Year appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Seventy-seven percent of respondents said that they obtained "all" or "most" of their cannabis-related products from authorized retailers. The post Survey: Majority of Consumers Obtain Cannabis From Licensed Retailers appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Researchers concluded, "Cannabis co-use assisted in developing patterns of reduced opioid use in a number of ways." The post Study: Opioid-Dependent Subjects Say Cannabis Manages Cravings, Withdrawal Symptoms appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

The Center is being funded by a $2.5 million appropriation from the state legislature. The post Minnesota: State Launches University-Affiliated Cannabis Research Program appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Eighty-four percent of healthcare providers surveyed said, "Medical cannabis should be used to reduce the use of opioids for pain management." The post Survey: Most Patients and Providers Report That Cannabis Reduces Opioid Use appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Researchers suggested, "Cannabis may play a role in analgesia, improved quality of life, pain, itch, and overall mental health in patients with HS." The post Literature Review: Patients Turning to Cannabis To Treat Chronic Skin Condition, Hidradenitis Suppurativa appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Investigators concluded, "Cannabis use was associated with lower risks of acute ischemic stroke, cardiac arrest, and in-hospital mortality." The post Study: Cannabis Use Associated With Reduced In-Hospital Mortality in Heart Attack Patients appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Nearly 100 retailers began engaging in adult-use cannabis sales this week. The post Ohio: Adult-Use Marijuana Sales Begin appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

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Of the approximately 3,500 consumers surveyed, 78 percent agreed with the statement, "Using marijuana has reduced my need to use prescription painkillers." The post Survey: Most Consumers Say That Marijuana Reduces Their Need for Prescription Painkillers appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Following CBD treatment, investigators observed "significant differences in the autistic children's overall anxiety." The post Clinical Trial: Medical Cannabis Treatment Mitigates Symptoms in Autistic Children appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

"Overall, participants reported significant, enduring moderate GI symptom relief when using medical marijuana," scientists concluded. The post Study: Patients Suffering From GI Disorders Report Sustained Improvements With Cannabis appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Patients' median pain rating fell from 8 to 4 following cannabis treatment. The post Clinical Trial: Cannabis-Infused Tea Mitigates Pain in Patients With Fibromyalgia appeared first on NORML. Go to the article