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Case Report: Topical Application of Hemp Seed Oil Mitigates Eczema Symptoms

"Regular 3-month application of the emulsion based on cannabis sativa L. oil considerably reduced inflammation, erythema, pruritus, and scaling of the skin," investigators concluded.The post Case Report: Topical Application of Hemp Seed Oil Mitigates Eczema Symptoms appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Survey: Over One in Three Californians Report Current Cannabis Use, Most Say They Obtain It From Licensed Dispensaries

Most consumers say that their cannabis use positively impacts their lives, with participants reporting improved emotional, mental, and physical health.The post Survey: Over One in Three Californians Report Current Cannabis Use, Most Say They Obtain It From Licensed Dispensaries appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Study: No Significant Link Between Current Marijuana Use and Increased Risk of Heart Attack

These findings "seem to support previous studies showing that marijuana use was not associated with myocardial infarction," the study's authors concluded.The post Study: No Significant Link Between Current Marijuana Use and Increased Risk of Heart Attack appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Pennsylvania: City of Easton Adopts Marijuana Decriminalization Ordinance

Since 2018, nearly 90,000 Pennsylvanians have been arrested for violating state marijuana laws.The post Pennsylvania: City of Easton Adopts Marijuana Decriminalization Ordinance appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Preclinical Data Suggests CBD Mitigates Age-Related Cognitive Decline 

"The findings of this study indicate that CBD reduces inflammatory response in the brain and improves cognitive decline associated with aging."The post Preclinical Data Suggests CBD Mitigates Age-Related Cognitive Decline  appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Survey: Parkinson’s Disease Patients Report Quality of Life Improvements Following Cannabis Use

"Both cannabis and CBD users reported high effectiveness levels for sleep disorders, pain, and rigidity," investigators reported.The post Survey: Parkinson’s Disease Patients Report Quality of Life Improvements Following Cannabis Use appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Most Healthcare Professionals Are Unprepared To Counsel Patients About Cannabis

"Effectively training current and future healthcare professionals on medical cannabis is a necessary step toward improving patient care," researchers concluded.The post Most Healthcare Professionals Are Unprepared To Counsel Patients About Cannabis appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Case Series: Patients With Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Experience Seizure Freedom Following Daily Use of Cannabis Extracts

Following the daily use of cannabis extracts, all patients experienced seizure freedom for periods of at least 90 days.The post Case Series: Patients With Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Experience Seizure Freedom Following Daily Use of Cannabis Extracts appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Feds: Smoking Still Most Popular Way to Consume Cannabis

Consumers are more than twice as likely to inhale cannabis than consume edibles or engage in vaping.The post Feds: Smoking Still Most Popular Way to Consume Cannabis appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Survey: Endometriosis Patients Say Cannabis Is More Effective, Poses Fewer Side Effects Than Prescription Medications

Ninety percent of endometriosis patients say that they would recommend cannabis "to a friend or relative with the disease."The post Survey: Endometriosis Patients Say Cannabis Is More Effective, Poses Fewer Side Effects Than Prescription Medications appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Alaska: District Court Judge Says State-Imposed Restrictions on Sale of Hemp-Derived Intoxicants Don’t Violate Federal Farm Act

The ruling determined that state-imposed restrictions limiting the sale of hemp-derived products solely to state-licensed cannabis dispensaries "are not preempted" by the 2018 Farm Act.The post Alaska: District Court Judge Says State-Imposed Restrictions on Sale of Hemp-Derived Intoxicants Don’t Violate Federal Farm Act appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Nevada: Governor Signs Legislation Allowing Those With Prior Marijuana Convictions To Become Foster Parents

Nevada law previously disqualified anyone with a federal or state drug-related conviction from fostering children.The post Nevada: Governor Signs Legislation Allowing Those With Prior Marijuana Convictions To Become Foster Parents appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Analysis: Legal Cannabis Markets Have Generated $25 Billion in State Tax Revenue

Cannabis sales generated the greatest amount of tax revenue in California (over $1B), followed by Illinois ($578M), Michigan ($524M), and Washington ($516M).The post Analysis: Legal Cannabis Markets Have Generated $25 Billion in State Tax Revenue appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Review: Cannabis Preparations Reduce Symptoms in Patients With Anxiety-Related Disorders

Scientists concluded, "Across a range of anxiety-related disorders, most high-quality studies found that medicinal cannabis reduces anxiety symptoms."The post Review: Cannabis Preparations Reduce Symptoms in Patients With Anxiety-Related Disorders appeared first on NORML. Go to the article