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2024 Year in Review: NORML’s Top Ten Events in Marijuana Policy

#1: DEA Announces Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing, Judge Sets 2025 Trial Date The Drug Enforcement Administration's administrator announced in August that the agency will commence an administrative law hearing on marijuana's scheduling under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Earlier this month, DEA Administrative Law Judge John Mulrooney ordered witness testimony to begin on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. The post 2024 Year in Review: NORML’s Top Ten Events in Marijuana Policy appeared fir Go to the article

New Mexico: Officials in State’s Largest County Vote to End Cannabis Testing for Most Public Employees

The policy removes cannabis "when used legally off-duty for medical or recreational purposes" from the county's definition of illegal drugs. The post New Mexico: Officials in State’s Largest County Vote to End Cannabis Testing for Most Public Employees appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

West Virginia: Supreme Court Rules Against Medical Cannabis Use While on Probation

Judges may prohibit people on probation from using medical marijuana, according to a ruling by the state's Supreme Court. The post West Virginia: Supreme Court Rules Against Medical Cannabis Use While on Probation appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Analysis: Black and Multiracial Newborns Disproportionately Selected for Drug Testing, but Are No More Likely To Suffer From Neglect

"No individual person, family, or institution benefits from racially biased testing or unnecessary CPS investigations," the study's authors concluded. The post Analysis: Black and Multiracial Newborns Disproportionately Selected for Drug Testing, but Are No More Likely To Suffer From Neglect appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Review: Clinical Trials Demonstrate Effectiveness of Cannabinoids for Managing Peripheral Neuropathy

"Of the included studies, 79 percent showed improvement in neuropathic pain following treatment," researchers determined. The post Review: Clinical Trials Demonstrate Effectiveness of Cannabinoids for Managing Peripheral Neuropathy appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Illinois: Supreme Court Rules “Odor of Raw Cannabis” Is Probable Cause for a Motor Vehicle Search

The decision contrasts with a ruling issued previously by the court finding that police may not conduct a warrantless search of a vehicle based solely on the odor of burnt marijuana. The post Illinois: Supreme Court Rules “Odor of Raw Cannabis” Is Probable Cause for a Motor Vehicle Search appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Analysis: Pain Patients Enrolled in Utah’s Medical Cannabis Program Significantly Reduce Their Use of Opioids

"The introduction of cannabis as a therapeutic alternative may have contributed to a reduction in opioid use among patients seeking pain relief," the study's authors wrote. The post Analysis: Pain Patients Enrolled in Utah’s Medical Cannabis Program Significantly Reduce Their Use of Opioids appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Study: Changes in Marijuana’s Legal Status Do Not Soften Public’s Stance Toward Driving Under the Influence

Investigators concluded, "The hypothesis that more liberal marijuana policies will lead to dangerous driving conditions was not corroborated by our analysis." The post Study: Changes in Marijuana’s Legal Status Do Not Soften Public’s Stance Toward Driving Under the Influence appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Clinical Trial: Cannabis Oil Mitigates Knee Pain From Osteoarthritis

Patients' pain scores "demonstrated a statistically significant improvement" following cannabis treatment, researchers reported. The post Clinical Trial: Cannabis Oil Mitigates Knee Pain From Osteoarthritis appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Texas: Attorney General Sues to Halt Implementation of Citywide Marijuana Depenalization Ordinance

The Attorney General has filed similar lawsuits against other cities, but has yet to prevail in court. The post Texas: Attorney General Sues to Halt Implementation of Citywide Marijuana Depenalization Ordinance appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Survey: Older Adults Are Frequently Consuming CBD Products

Among those ages 65 and older, more than 14 percent reported consuming CBD products. The post Survey: Older Adults Are Frequently Consuming CBD Products appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Study: Arthritis Patients Report “Substantial” Improvements Following Cannabis Use

Patients' mean pain levels fell from 6.16 prior to cannabis treatment to 3.89 following treatment. The post Study: Arthritis Patients Report “Substantial” Improvements Following Cannabis Use appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Clinical Trial: Transdermal Application of Plant-Derived Cannabinoids Significantly Mitigates Diabetic Neuropathy

"This novel transdermal medical cannabis formulation demonstrated significant therapeutic efficacy in ameliorating painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy symptoms," investigators concluded. The post Clinical Trial: Transdermal Application of Plant-Derived Cannabinoids Significantly Mitigates Diabetic Neuropathy appeared first on NORML. Go to the article