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Federal: House Committee Approves Amendment Barring Production of Hemp-Derived Intoxicating Products

The amendment targets products containing cannabinoids that "are not capable of being naturally produced" by the hemp plant or that are the result of a chemical synthesis. The post Federal: House Committee Approves Amendment Barring Production of Hemp-Derived Intoxicating Products appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Study: History of Cannabis Use Associated With Lower Risk of Prostate Cancer

Scientists suggest that this finding provides "biological support for the anti-cancer effects of the constituents of marijuana." The post Study: History of Cannabis Use Associated With Lower Risk of Prostate Cancer appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Clinical Trial: CBD-Infused Gel Relieves Osteoarthritic Hand Pain

CBD application is associated with improvements in pain, grip strength, fatigue, muscle stiffness, and anxiety. The post Clinical Trial: CBD-Infused Gel Relieves Osteoarthritic Hand Pain appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

California: State Assembly Overwhelmingly Approves Bill Permitting Cannabis Retailers To Hold Live Events

Lawmakers advanced similar legislation last year, but the bill was vetoed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. The post California: State Assembly Overwhelmingly Approves Bill Permitting Cannabis Retailers To Hold Live Events appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Analysis: Growing Number of Native American Tribes Engaging in Cannabis Sales

Currently, tribes are operating businesses in nine states: California, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, South Dakota, and Washington. The post Analysis: Growing Number of Native American Tribes Engaging in Cannabis Sales appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Canada: No Increase in Hospitalizations Following Adult-Use Legalization

“Legalization was not significantly associated with immediate or ongoing changes in hospitalization rates … for either younger or older adults,” investigators concluded. The post Canada: No Increase in Hospitalizations Following Adult-Use Legalization appeared first on NORML. Go to the article

Study: Cannabis Use Not Linked To Sedentary Behavior

Consistent with prior studies, researchers determined that cannabis consumers were more likely than non-users to engage in light physical activity. The post Study: Cannabis Use Not Linked To Sedentary Behavior appeared first on NORML. Go to the article