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California: NORML Chapter Lobbies at the Capital Opposing Marijuana Tax Hike

NORML opposes excessive taxes on cannabis products because artificially high prices drive consumers away from the legal marketplace.The post California: NORML Chapter Lobbies at the Capital Opposing Marijuana Tax Hike appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Analysis: Commercially Available Hemp Products Often Exceed Legal THC Limits, Lack Proper Labeling

Researchers said the study's results indicate "widespread noncompliance" with state and federal laws.The post Analysis: Commercially Available Hemp Products Often Exceed Legal THC Limits, Lack Proper Labeling appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Study: Prenatal Cannabis Exposure Not Associated With Changes in Early Childhood Development

Investigators reported no association between prenatal cannabis use and developmental indicators at age two, including fine motor skills and language development.The post Study: Prenatal Cannabis Exposure Not Associated With Changes in Early Childhood Development appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Analysis: Fewer Than One-Third of Legal Cannabis States Have Appropriated Funding for Marijuana Research

Researchers acknowledged, "This lack of investment is a missed opportunity."The post Analysis: Fewer Than One-Third of Legal Cannabis States Have Appropriated Funding for Marijuana Research appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Study: Cannabinoid Ointment Relieves Eczema Symptoms

"Our results demonstrate that topical cannabinoid therapy leads to symptom remission in some cases," investigators concluded.The post Study: Cannabinoid Ointment Relieves Eczema Symptoms appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Analysis: Historic Drop in Alcohol Sales as Legal Cannabis Sales Spike

Alcohol sales experienced historic declines while retail cannabis sales increased over ten percent, according to data provided by the Canadian government.The post Analysis: Historic Drop in Alcohol Sales as Legal Cannabis Sales Spike appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Longitudinal Study: Childhood Depression, Suicidal Ideology Precede Cannabis Use

Childhood depression and other psychological factors significantly predict future initiation of tobacco and cannabis, researchers concluded.The post Longitudinal Study: Childhood Depression, Suicidal Ideology Precede Cannabis Use appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Study: Patients With Hypermobility Disorders Report Sustained Improvements Following Cannabis Treatment

Ehlers-Danlos patients reported sustained improvements in pain-specific metrics, as well as improvements in sleep and anxiety following cannabis therapy.The post Study: Patients With Hypermobility Disorders Report Sustained Improvements Following Cannabis Treatment appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

North Dakota: Lawmakers Advance Competing Bills Permitting Edible Forms of Medical Cannabis

Under current law, state-registered patients may possess either herbal cannabis or infused tinctures, capsules, or topical patches.The post North Dakota: Lawmakers Advance Competing Bills Permitting Edible Forms of Medical Cannabis appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Idaho: Voters May No Longer Be Able To Amend State’s Marijuana Policies

If enacted next year, no future initiatives pertaining to how marijuana or other controlled substances are regulated will be permitted to appear on the Idaho ballot.The post Idaho: Voters May No Longer Be Able To Amend State’s Marijuana Policies appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Survey: Nearly Half of Military Veterans Use Cannabis for Pain Relief

Respondents were most likely to report using cannabis to manage pain or mobility (81 percent), sleep (62 percent), PTSD or anxiety (43 percent), stress (43 percent), and depression (29 percent).The post Survey: Nearly Half of Military Veterans Use Cannabis for Pain Relief appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Analysis: Most ‘Hemp-Derived’ Intoxicating Products Sold Online Contain Synthetically Produced Cannabinoids

While delta-8-THC and delta-9-THC were the most frequently identified synthetically derived cannabinoids, investigators also identified highly potent novel cannabinoids such as THCP and HHC in nearly one-third to one-half of products.The post Analysis: Most ‘Hemp-Derived’ Intoxicating Products Sold Online Contain Synthetically Produced Cannabinoids appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Montana: Opponents of THC Limit Bill Outnumber Proponents by More Than 2 to 1 During Legislative Hearing

Witnesses also pushed back against language in the bill equating the availability of higher-THC products with slavery.The post Montana: Opponents of THC Limit Bill Outnumber Proponents by More Than 2 to 1 During Legislative Hearing appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Texas: Judge Denies Effort To Enjoin Dallas’ Voter-Approved Marijuana Depenalization Ordinance

To date, none of the Attorney General's lawsuits have been successful.The post Texas: Judge Denies Effort To Enjoin Dallas’ Voter-Approved Marijuana Depenalization Ordinance appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Clinical Trial: Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids Improve Sleep Quality

Hemp-derived cannabinoid supplementation may be a "simple, effective, and well‐tolerated alternative to improve sleep quality."The post Clinical Trial: Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids Improve Sleep Quality appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Study: Cannabis Consumption Associated With Opioid Cessation in Polydrug Users

"Our findings add to the growing evidence supporting the potential benefits of cannabis use among people who use drugs," researcher concluded.The post Study: Cannabis Consumption Associated With Opioid Cessation in Polydrug Users appeared first on NORML. Go to the article