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Analysis: Vape Pens Reduce Exposure to Combustible Toxins

Researchers reported that the devices significantly reduce or eliminate the production of most noxious compounds, including formaldehyde, lead, benzene, and acrolein.The post Analysis: Vape Pens Reduce Exposure to Combustible Toxins appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Federal Judge Rejects Lawsuit from Prohibitionist Groups Seeking to Halt Dispensing of Hemp-Derived Products to Medicare Beneficiaries

None of the plaintiffs showed either sufficient "injury" or "concrete harm" from the implementation of the CMS pilot program.The post Federal Judge Rejects Lawsuit from Prohibitionist Groups Seeking to Halt Dispensing of Hemp-Derived Products to Medicare Beneficiaries appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Study: ‘Recreational’ Cannabis Consumers Perform Similar to Abstainers on Cognitive Tests

Testing reveals no significant differences between recreational users and abstainers in executive function and working memory.The post Study: ‘Recreational’ Cannabis Consumers Perform Similar to Abstainers on Cognitive Tests appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Louisiana: Legislature Approves Bill Significantly Increasing Marijuana Penalties

The bill's sponsor said that its passage will "ensure that [marijuana] violations in school zones result in real, enforceable consequences."The post Louisiana: Legislature Approves Bill Significantly Increasing Marijuana Penalties appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Survey: Nearly 1 in 6 Arthritis Patients Use Cannabis for Joint Pain

"Based on these findings, orthopedic surgeons should proactively address cannabis use and perceptions as part of routine arthritis care."The post Survey: Nearly 1 in 6 Arthritis Patients Use Cannabis for Joint Pain appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Study: Cannabis Therapy Associated With Sustained Declines in Opioid Use Among Chronic Pain Patients

"These results suggest that medical cannabis may be a useful adjunct therapy for reducing opioid use, relieving chronic pain, and improving health-related quality of life."The post Study: Cannabis Therapy Associated With Sustained Declines in Opioid Use Among Chronic Pain Patients appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Cannabis Extracts Reduce Obesity, Improves Glucose Levels in Preclinical Model

"Our findings highlight the potential therapeutic value of cannabinoids in managing obesity and related metabolic disorders."The post Cannabis Extracts Reduce Obesity, Improves Glucose Levels in Preclinical Model appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Analysis: Prenatal Cannabis Exposure Not Associated With Cognitive Deficits in Toddlers

"In short, we found no evidence that prenatal exposure to cannabis was associated with impaired cognitive or language development."The post Analysis: Prenatal Cannabis Exposure Not Associated With Cognitive Deficits in Toddlers appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

CDC: Four Percent of Adults Frequently Use Cannabis To Aid Sleep

Among those respondents ages 18 to 35, nearly six percent acknowledged using cannabis products to aid their sleep.The post CDC: Four Percent of Adults Frequently Use Cannabis To Aid Sleep appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Review: Cannabinoids Mitigate Fibromyalgia Symptoms, Pose Few Serious Side Effects

Investigators reviewed results from 12 published studies involving over 1,200 FM patients.The post Review: Cannabinoids Mitigate Fibromyalgia Symptoms, Pose Few Serious Side Effects appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Older Americans Frequently Seek Out Cannabis as Alternative To Traditional Pharmaceuticals

Respondents frequently voice "concerns about adverse effects, long-term health risks, or dependency associated with pharmaceutical medications and view cannabis as a safer alternative."The post Older Americans Frequently Seek Out Cannabis as Alternative To Traditional Pharmaceuticals appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Indiana: Hoosiers Spend Nearly $2 Billion Annually on Cannabis

The report also estimates that the state spends up to $20 million annually enforcing marijuana prohibition.The post Indiana: Hoosiers Spend Nearly $2 Billion Annually on Cannabis appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Prohibitionist Groups File Lawsuit Challenging Attorney General’s Rescheduling Order

Plaintiffs argue that the rescheduling order "exceeds the authority of the Attorney General under the CSA and is otherwise arbitrary and capricious."The post Prohibitionist Groups File Lawsuit Challenging Attorney General’s Rescheduling Order appeared first on NORML. Go to the article