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.
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.
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.
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.
"Evidence suggests that both illicit and medical cannabis may alleviate symptoms, even in refractory cases," researchers concluded.The post Review: Cannabis Mitigates Symptoms of Restless Leg Syndrome, Even in Refractory Cases appeared first on NORML.
"These findings suggest that cannabidiol may represent a promising therapeutic option for patients with refractory burning mouth syndrome."The post Clinical Trial: CBD-Dominant Extracts Reduce Pain From Burning Mouth Syndrome appeared first on NORML.
Twenty-five percent of adults between the ages of 30 and 49 now say that they "smoke marijuana."The post Gallup: More Middle-Aged Adults Acknowledge Smoking Marijuana appeared first on NORML.
Self-identified Trump voters and Republicans were the only groups approaching majority support for the ballot repeal question. However, only eight percent of Massachusetts voters are registered Republicans.The post Massachusetts: Most Voters Oppose Ballot Initiative Effort To Repeal State’s Adult Use Marijuana Market appeared first on NORML.
Veterans between the ages of 50 and 64 are 44 percent more likely than non-veterans to consume cannabis. Veterans between the ages of 65 and 80 are 33 percent more likely.The post Survey: Older Veterans Frequently Report Cannabis Use appeared first on NORML.
"Taken together, our findings demonstrate that dronabinol is effective in reducing PTSD-related nightmares, with an acceptable safety profile," the study's authors concluded.The post Clinical Trial: Oral THC Reduces Nightmare Frequency and Intensity in Patients With Post-Traumatic Stress appeared first on NORML.
Revenue from the imposition of a $1.31 per gram federal excise tax on state-legal marijuana products would yield $58 billion over ten years.The post Yale Analysis: Federal Excise Tax on State-Legal Cannabis Products Would Yield $58 Billion in Ten Years appeared first on NORML.
"The use of CBD in patients with OCD led to a decrease in the mean OCD score during the study period," scientists determined.The post Clinical Trial: Plant-Derived CBD Extract Improves OCD Symptoms appeared first on NORML.
If approved by voters, the measure instructs the Houston Police Department to "make the enforcement of Class A and Class B misdemeanor marijuana possession its lowest possible enforcement priority."The post Texas: Houston Voters To Decide in November on Marijuana Deprioritization Ordinance appeared first on NORML.
The twice-daily use of CBD provides pain relief on par with codeine and acetaminophen. No adverse effects were associated with CBD consumption.The post Clinical Trial: Oral CBD Mitigates Post-Surgery Ocular Pain as Effectively as Opioids appeared first on NORML.
"These findings provide real-world evidence supporting the potential utility of cannabis-based medicinal products in endometriosis-associated pain."The post Study: Endometriosis Patients Experience Sustained Improvements from Medical Cannabis, Reduce Their Opioid Use appeared first on NORML.
The delay provides Congress with an additional month to consider pending legislation that seeks to regulate naturally occurring hemp-derived cannabinoid products rather than outlaw them.The post Senate: Lawmakers Approve Funding Bill Delaying Implementation of Federal Hemp-Derived Intoxicants Ban appeared first on NORML.
Researchers reported that the "prevalence of past-year and past-month cannabis use among adults in California remained largely stable across the eight-year study."The post California: Cannabis Use by Adults Holds Stable Post-Legalization appeared first on NORML.
Nearly 45,000 Georgians are now registered to access medical cannabis products.The post Georgia: Enrollment in State’s Medical Cannabis Access Program Spikes Following Law Change appeared first on NORML.
Access to medical cannabis reduced the number of past-month poor mental health days by nearly 15 percent among those age 65 or older.The post Analysis: Medical Cannabis Access Associated With Improved Mental Health Among Older Adults appeared first on NORML.
Patients' pain reductions were sustained throughout the duration of the study.The post Study: Topical Application of CBD Mitigates Localized Pain in Fibromyalgia Patients appeared first on NORML.