"The sustained efficacy of cannabis-based medicinal products positions them as a favorable analgesic option compared with opioids."The post Study: Patients With Hypermobility Disorders Experience Less Pain, Consume Fewer Opioids Following Medical Cannabis Treatment appeared first on NORML.
"While previous studies have suggested fentanyl co-occurrence in other illicit drugs such as heroin, this study finds no evidence of widespread fentanyl contamination in illicit cannabis."The post Analysis: No Evidence of Fentanyl Contamination in Unregulated Cannabis appeared first on NORML.
The proposed 2027 fiscal year budget seeks to increase the sales tax rate on medical cannabis products from six percent to 10.25 percent.The post District of Columbia: Budget Proposal Calls for Significant Increase in Marijuana Sales Tax Rate appeared first on NORML.
Nearly 20,000 Iowans are registered to access low-THC extract products.The post Iowa: Governor Signs Bill Expanding Patients’ Access to Low-THC Products appeared first on NORML.
"Clinically meaningful pain relief – defined as a ≥ 30 percent reduction in [patients'] average daily pain scores – was achieved by 70 percent of the treatment group."The post Clinical Trial: Cannabis Oil Provides “Clinically Meaningful” Improvements in Fibromyalgia Symptoms appeared first on NORML.
Plaintiffs must show that they will suffer particularized injury from rescheduling.The post Republican-Led States File Lawsuit To Overturn Cannabis Rescheduling Decision appeared first on NORML.
The Governor said that he pushed for the bill's passage because he was "tired … of being inundated with the smell of marijuana" during college sport events.The post Louisiana: Governor Signs Bill Into Law Significantly Increasing Marijuana Penalties appeared first on NORML.
The measure increases the amount of cannabis an in-state resident may possess to 60 grams of flower, and 10 grams of concentrate while also raising possession limits for out-of-state visitors.The post Illinois: Lawmakers Advance Bill Raising Adult-Use Marijuana Possession Limits, Expanding Expungement Opportunities appeared first on NORML.
Investigators determined that mice treated with CBD for one month "showed significant neurocognitive improvements in learning and memory, executive function, and memory consolidation tasks."The post CBD Dosing Mitigates Chemotherapy-Induced Cognitive Decline in Preclinical Model appeared first on NORML.
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.
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.
The letter states, "We respectfully request that you use your pardon power to commute the sentences to all those in the federal prison system serving non-violent marijuana-related offenses."The post Democratic Lawmakers Call on Trump Administration To Commute Sentences of Those Federally Incarcerated for Marijuana Violations appeared first on NORML.
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.
"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.
"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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.