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Survey: THC Beverage Consumers Acknowledge Reducing Their Alcohol Intake

Over 56 percent of respondents acknowledged consuming either "slightly less" or "much less" alcohol after trying cannabis-infused beverages.The post Survey: THC Beverage Consumers Acknowledge Reducing Their Alcohol Intake appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Missouri: Supreme Court Ruling Narrows Pool of Marijuana Offenses Eligible for Expungements Under State’s Voter-Approved Law

"The Missouri Supreme Court majority is clearly substituting its personal preferences for the will of the voters as expressed in the plain language of the initiative," Missouri NORML's Dan Viets said.The post Missouri: Supreme Court Ruling Narrows Pool of Marijuana Offenses Eligible for Expungements Under State’s Voter-Approved Law appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Florida: Appellate Court Rules That Odor of Marijuana No Longer Constitutes Probable Cause for a Motor Vehicle Search

"The mere odor of cannabis standing alone no longer can make it clearly or immediately apparent that the substance is contraband," the majority ruled.The post Florida: Appellate Court Rules That Odor of Marijuana No Longer Constitutes Probable Cause for a Motor Vehicle Search appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Clinical Trials: Cannabis Formulations Dominant in THC and CBN, but Not CBD, Associated With Improved Sleep Quality

"These results support the hypothesis that different cannabinoids may exert distinct roles in modulating sleep-related therapeutic benefits," researchers reported.The post Clinical Trials: Cannabis Formulations Dominant in THC and CBN, but Not CBD, Associated With Improved Sleep Quality appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Review: Cannabinoids Support “Healthy Aging” and “Enhanced Quality of Life” in Older Populations

"THC enhances memory, reduces inflammation, and offers neuroprotection, while CBD extends lifespan, improves motility, and promotes autophagy in preclinical models," researchers reported.The post Review: Cannabinoids Support “Healthy Aging” and “Enhanced Quality of Life” in Older Populations appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Analysis: Pupil Size Not Predictive of Acute Cannabis Exposure

The study's authors cautioned against relying on ocular measures as evidence of cannabis-induced impairment, suggesting that the tests lacked the accuracy and specificity necessary to be a valid evidentiary tool.The post Analysis: Pupil Size Not Predictive of Acute Cannabis Exposure appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Survey: Older Adults Say That Cannabis Is “Helpful” for Treating Anxiety, Insomnia, and Depression

"Approximately one in five older Canadians reported using cannabis, at least in part, to manage mental health symptoms," investigators reported.The post Survey: Older Adults Say That Cannabis Is “Helpful” for Treating Anxiety, Insomnia, and Depression appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Clinical Trial: Cannabis Extract Provides Sustained Relief for Patients With Chronic Lower Back Pain

Compared to those receiving the placebo, patients receiving cannabis extracts demonstrated significant improvements in pain intensity, sleep quality, physical function, and overall quality of life.The post Clinical Trial: Cannabis Extract Provides Sustained Relief for Patients With Chronic Lower Back Pain appeared first on NORML. Go to the article