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Case Report: Cannabis Oil Provides Symptomatic Improvements in Patient With Parkinson’s Disease

The patient's symptoms continued to improve throughout the trial period, resulting in a reduction in his use of prescription medicines.The post Case Report: Cannabis Oil Provides Symptomatic Improvements in Patient With Parkinson’s Disease appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Clinical Trial: CBD Dosing Not Associated With Cognitive Impairment

"CBD administration did not affect any of the dependent variables measured compared to the placebo group," investigators concluded.The post Clinical Trial: CBD Dosing Not Associated With Cognitive Impairment appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Analysis: Opening of Cannabis Retailers Isn’t Associated With Rise in Marijuana-Related Emergency Department Visits

The study's authors found "no evidence that the allocation of cannabis retailer licenses led to changes in cannabis-related ED visits."The post Analysis: Opening of Cannabis Retailers Isn’t Associated With Rise in Marijuana-Related Emergency Department Visits appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Florida: Marijuana Legalization Proponents Eye Subsequent Ballot Initiative Campaign in 2026

Smart & Safe Florida has filed paperwork with state officials to place another marijuana legalization ballot question before voters.The post Florida: Marijuana Legalization Proponents Eye Subsequent Ballot Initiative Campaign in 2026 appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Survey: CBD Dosing Associated With Symptom Improvements in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Researchers concluded "CBD users reported decreases in IBD-related pain and nausea (76 percent and 64 percent, respectively), and improvement in appetite (60 percent)."The post Survey: CBD Dosing Associated With Symptom Improvements in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Study: Patients Report Significant Reductions in Pain Following Cannabis Use

On average, patients reported a three-point reduction in their pain scores following cannabis use.The post Study: Patients Report Significant Reductions in Pain Following Cannabis Use appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Analysis: Consumers Engage in Greater Levels of Physical Activity on Days They Consume Cannabis

Study participants typically engaged in 31 more minutes of physical activity on days they consumed cannabis.The post Analysis: Consumers Engage in Greater Levels of Physical Activity on Days They Consume Cannabis appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Virginia: GOP Governor Reiterates Opposition To Regulating Retail Marijuana Sales in State of the Commonwealth Address

Speaking to lawmakers during his State of the Commonwealth address, the Governor said, "Everyone knows where I stand on establishing a retail marijuana market." The post Virginia: GOP Governor Reiterates Opposition To Regulating Retail Marijuana Sales in State of the Commonwealth Address appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Study: Orally Administered CBD Significantly Reduces Pain, Other Symptoms in Patients with Nail-Patella Syndrome

"Synthetic oral CBD appears to be a safe and effective treatment option for NPS-associated pain," researchers determined. The post Study: Orally Administered CBD Significantly Reduces Pain, Other Symptoms in Patients with Nail-Patella Syndrome appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Federal Court: Farm Bill Doesn’t Preempt States From Restricting Retail Sales of Intoxicating Hemp-Derived Products

Judges ruled that the 2018 Farm Bill "expressly permit[s] states to regulate the production of hemp more stringently than federal law." The post Federal Court: Farm Bill Doesn’t Preempt States From Restricting Retail Sales of Intoxicating Hemp-Derived Products appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Analysis: Steep Declines in Teen Marijuana Use in States With Regulated Cannabis Markets

"Over a decade into state-level cannabis legalization, the data is unequivocal: Legalization does not increase youth cannabis use." The post Analysis: Steep Declines in Teen Marijuana Use in States With Regulated Cannabis Markets appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Study: No Changes in Driving Performance Following Use of CBD

Researchers concluded, "Vaporized CBD seems to be a safe substance for visual function and vision-dependent tasks such as driving." The post Study: No Changes in Driving Performance Following Use of CBD appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Clinical Trial: Cannabis Smoking Doesn’t Interfere With Emotional Regulation

Contrary to researchers' hypothesis, subjects performed no differently following the inhalation of high-potency cannabis than they did while sober. The post Clinical Trial: Cannabis Smoking Doesn’t Interfere With Emotional Regulation appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Analysis: Employees No More Likely To Consume Cannabis During Work Hours Following Legalization

Those who consumed cannabis products while away from their jobs possessed no greater risk of occupational injury than those who did not consume cannabis at all. The post Analysis: Employees No More Likely To Consume Cannabis During Work Hours Following Legalization appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

New Jersey: Certain Public Employees Eligible for Medical Cannabis Healthcare Benefits

Participants in the program will be able to receive telehealth consultations with cannabis specialists and discounts on medical marijuana products, among other benefits. The post New Jersey: Certain Public Employees Eligible for Medical Cannabis Healthcare Benefits appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Clinical Trial: CBD Reduces Cravings in Subjects With Alcohol Use Disorder

The findings "support the potential of CBD to treat individuals with alcohol use disorder," researchers concluded. The post Clinical Trial: CBD Reduces Cravings in Subjects With Alcohol Use Disorder appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Study: Cannabis Provides Sustained Quality of Life Improvements in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Cannabis treatment was associated with improvements in IBD-specific outcomes and patients' health-related quality of life. The post Study: Cannabis Provides Sustained Quality of Life Improvements in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease appeared first on NORML. Go to the article