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Survey: Six Years After Legalization, Nearly Two-Thirds of Canadians Approve of the Policy Change

Pollsters also reported that most Canadians purchase "all" of their cannabis products from legal retailers. The post Survey: Six Years After Legalization, Nearly Two-Thirds of Canadians Approve of the Policy Change appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Study: Those With a History of Cannabis Use Are Less Likely To Use Opioids Following Lower Back Surgery

"Cannabis users had lower rates of opioid utilization compared to non-cannabis users as early as two months after fusion [surgery]," researchers determined. The post Study: Those With a History of Cannabis Use Are Less Likely To Use Opioids Following Lower Back Surgery appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Study: Patients Report Reduced Pain, Improved Mental Health Following Medical Cannabis Treatment

Pain patients also experienced "a notable decline in their use of both prescription and over-the-counter pain medications" following their use of medical cannabis. The post Study: Patients Report Reduced Pain, Improved Mental Health Following Medical Cannabis Treatment appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Analysis: Cannabis Use Not Associated With Elevated Risk of Carotid Artery Calcification

Investigators found "no statistically significant associations between a history of regular cannabis smoking ... and the prevalence of carotid calcified plaque." The post Analysis: Cannabis Use Not Associated With Elevated Risk of Carotid Artery Calcification appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Delaware: Governor Signs Legislation Providing State-Level Protections for Businesses Providing Financial Services To Licensed Cannabis Retailers

The law stipulates that banks and other financial institutions "are not subject to prosecution [for] providing lawful services to licensed businesses engaged in the production, distribution and sale of cannabis." The post Delaware: Governor Signs Legislation Providing State-Level Protections for Businesses Providing Financial Services To Licensed Cannabis Retailers appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Survey: Cannabis as Effective as Prescription Medicines for Treatment of Hand Pain

"No respondents preferred traditional medications over cannabinoids." The post Survey: Cannabis as Effective as Prescription Medicines for Treatment of Hand Pain appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Study: Prenatal Cannabis Exposure Not Associated With Elevated Rates of ADHD, Behavior Disorders in Early Adolescence

"Maternal prenatal cannabis use was not associated with ADHD, and there was an inverse association with DBD," researchers determined. The post Study: Prenatal Cannabis Exposure Not Associated With Elevated Rates of ADHD, Behavior Disorders in Early Adolescence appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Study: Cannabis Provides Sustained Benefits for Fibromyalgia Patients 

Study participants also significantly reduced their use of prescription opioids during the trial. The post Study: Cannabis Provides Sustained Benefits for Fibromyalgia Patients  appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Nebraska: Judge Sets Trial Date in Medical Cannabis Ballot Fight

Early voting has already begun in Nebraska and paper ballots have already been printed containing both ballot questions. The post Nebraska: Judge Sets Trial Date in Medical Cannabis Ballot Fight appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh Enacts Ordinance Protecting Medical Cannabis Patients From Employment Discrimination

"Gainful employment should be accessible to everyone regardless of the type of medical treatment they receive." The post Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh Enacts Ordinance Protecting Medical Cannabis Patients From Employment Discrimination appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Harris Campaign Pledges To Work With Congress To Legalize Marijuana at the Federal Level

If elected, Harris promises to "work with Congress to ensure that the safe cultivation, distribution, and possession of recreational marijuana is the law of the land." The post Harris Campaign Pledges To Work With Congress To Legalize Marijuana at the Federal Level appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Study: Cannabis Edibles Reduce Chronic Lower Back Pain

Decreases in pain intensity were most pronounced in patients who consumed THC-dominant edibles, investigators concluded. The post Study: Cannabis Edibles Reduce Chronic Lower Back Pain appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Case Report: CBD Dosing Mitigates Pain Due to Spondyloarthritis

"After 90 days of treatment, the patient reported the absence of pain, the return of physical activity (walking and swimming), and the suspension of the use of analgesics." The post Case Report: CBD Dosing Mitigates Pain Due to Spondyloarthritis appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Clinical Trial: Oral THC Significantly Reduces Agitation in Alzheimer’s Patients

Compared to the placebo group, subjects who consumed dronabinol experienced a 30 percent reduction in agitation. The post Clinical Trial: Oral THC Significantly Reduces Agitation in Alzheimer’s Patients appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

US Territory Halts Pre-Employment Marijuana Testing

Public Law 23-27 eliminates pre-employment marijuana screening for most public jobs. The post US Territory Halts Pre-Employment Marijuana Testing appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Clinical Trial: Topical Cannabis Cream Mitigates Pruritus

"Cannabis-containing cream might be an effective treatment for CKD-associated pruritus in hemodialysis patients," investigators concluded. The post Clinical Trial: Topical Cannabis Cream Mitigates Pruritus appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Committee Blog: Navigating Cannabis Marketing Regulations – NCIA’s Marketing & Advertising Committee’s Compliance Quick-Reference Guide

As a cannabis industry professional, you know that navigating the maze of marketing regulations is essential for success. This comprehensive guide introduces and explores six key compliance guidelines outlined by Helen Mac Murray, Partner, Mac Murray & Shuster LLP and recommended by the National Cannabis Industry Association ‘s Marketing & Advertising Committee: Steering Clear of Deceptive Practices Backing Health Claims with Science Understanding Social Media Policies Environmental Cla Go to the article

California: Governor Signs Legislation Permitting Live Events at Cannabis Cafes, Other Measures

"We thank Governor Newsom for this much-needed support of social use by California's cannabis consumers," said California NORML's Director. The post California: Governor Signs Legislation Permitting Live Events at Cannabis Cafes, Other Measures appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Arkansas: Election Officials Find Marijuana Initiative Falls Short of Ballot Requirements, Advocates File Lawsuit

Proponents allege that election officials "arbitrarily" excluded an estimated 20,000 signatures from registered voters. The post Arkansas: Election Officials Find Marijuana Initiative Falls Short of Ballot Requirements, Advocates File Lawsuit appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Report: Allegations of Marijuana Use Frequently Trigger CPS Investigations

Marijuana-related investigations far outnumbered those triggered by allegations of maternal tobacco or alcohol use. The post Report: Allegations of Marijuana Use Frequently Trigger CPS Investigations appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Survey: Majority of Pain Physicians Favor Federal Legalization of Medical Cannabis

Seventy-one percent of patients and 59 percent of pain specialists supported the "federal legalization of medical cannabis." The post Survey: Majority of Pain Physicians Favor Federal Legalization of Medical Cannabis appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Clinical Trial: CBD Mitigates Symptoms in Patients at Clinically High Risk for Psychosis

"These results highlight the potential of CBD as a novel treatment for psychosis," investigators concluded. The post Clinical Trial: CBD Mitigates Symptoms in Patients at Clinically High Risk for Psychosis appeared first on NORML. Go to the article