"Cannabis use was associated with a 40 percent hazard reduction in alcohol-associated steatosis, hepatitis, fibrosis, and cirrhosis, and a 14 percent reduction in all-cause mortality."The post Analysis: Cannabis Use Linked To Lower Risk of Cirrhosis, Other Alcohol-Associated Liver Diseases appeared first on NORML.
"Medical cannabis increased overall survival rates among patients," investigators concluded. "Our findings support the integration of medicinal cannabis into palliative care."The post Study: Cannabis Treatment Associated With Prolonged Survival in Patients With Aggressive Form of Cancer appeared first on NORML.
No other state that similarly collects marijuana-related taxes and fees withholds using those funds to pay for state-specific programs or projects.The post West Virginia: State Officials Refuse To Allocate Millions in Medical Cannabis Related Revenue, Despite Law Earmarking Funds for Research, Other Priorities appeared first on NORML.
"No firefighter or public servant should have to choose between their health and their career."The post Virginia: Judge Enjoins County Officials From Disciplining Firefighter for Off-Duty Use of Medical Cannabis appeared first on NORML.
Investigators concluded, "Medical or recreational cannabis laws may be significantly associated with reduced opioid use among patients diagnosed with cancer."The post Study: Opioid Prescribing Rates Fall Following Cannabis Legalization appeared first on NORML.
"This bill is a slap in the face to the millions of Ohioans who voted in favor of Issue 2. Once again, politicians are arrogantly trying to claim that the public didn't know what they were voting for."The post Ohio: House Lawmakers Approve Legislation Repealing Key Provisions of Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Law appeared first on NORML.
Consistent with prior studies, researchers concluded, "Cannabis consumers self-titrate when switching between flower and concentrate product types."The post Analysis: Consumers Self-Titrate When They Encounter More Potent Cannabis Products appeared first on NORML.
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation in July mandating state officials to "immediately suspend the registration" of any state-registered patient or caregiver convicted of certain marijuana-related offenses.The post Florida: Health Officials Move To Revoke Medical Cannabis Access for Those With Certain Drug Convictions appeared first on NORML.
Contrary to investigators' expectations, subjects who consumed cannabis were less likely than non-users to suffer from symptoms of sinonasal diseases, with more frequent consumers possessing the lowest risk.The post Study: Cannabis Use Inversely Associated With Rhinitis appeared first on NORML.
Litigants argue that the tax is illegal because it improperly amends the state's voter-initiated marijuana legalization law.The post Michigan: Industry Association Files Legal Challenge To Halt Lawmakers’ Cannabis Tax Hike appeared first on NORML.
"Medical cannabis is here. Will physicians catch up, or will we, through omission, continue to let patients navigate therapeutic uncertainty alone?"The post JAMA Commentary: Indefensible for Clinicians To Remain “Willfully Ignorant” About Medical Cannabis appeared first on NORML.
"Cannabinoids show promising potential in managing symptoms such as agitation and aggression in people with dementia, with an overall favorable safety and tolerability profile," investigators concluded.The post Literature Review: Cannabis Formulations Reduce Dementia-Related Agitation and Aggression appeared first on NORML.
"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.
"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.
"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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
"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.