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Louisiana: Governor Highlights Newly Enacted Law Imposing Felony Marijuana Possession Penalties

The use of cannabis in proximity to school grounds or on college campuses is now defined as a felony offense, punishable by up to one year in jail and hard labor.The post Louisiana: Governor Highlights Newly Enacted Law Imposing Felony Marijuana Possession Penalties appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Review: Cannabinoids Improve Sleep Quality and Duration, Offer Potential Alternative for Managing Insomnia

Researchers determined that cannabinoids provide "faster sleep initiation," "longer sleep duration," "improved nighttime sleep continuity," and better overall sleep quality than do control treatments.The post Review: Cannabinoids Improve Sleep Quality and Duration, Offer Potential Alternative for Managing Insomnia appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Federal Report: Fewer People Being Admitted to Substance Abuse Treatment for Cannabis Than in Years Past

The percentage of people entering treatment primarily for cannabis use fell some 20 percent between 2020 and 2024, the last year for which federal data is available.The post Federal Report: Fewer People Being Admitted to Substance Abuse Treatment for Cannabis Than in Years Past appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

President Signs Federal Funding Bill, Includes Language Delaying Ban on Intoxicating Hemp Products

The delay provides Congress with additional time to consider pending legislation that seeks to regulate naturally occurring hemp-derived cannabinoid products rather than outlaw them.The post President Signs Federal Funding Bill, Includes Language Delaying Ban on Intoxicating Hemp Products appeared first on NORML. Go to the article