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Saturday, August 2nd, marks the 88th anniversary of the signing of the Marihuana Tax Act, the first federal marijuana prohibition law.

The post After Nearly Nine Decades of Lies, Enough Is Enough! appeared first on NORML.

Since its inception, the criminalization of the marijuana plant and the stigmatization of those who consume it has been predicated almost entirely upon the promotion of gross exaggerations, racial stereotypes, and outright lies.

The post This Saturday Marks 88 Years of Federal Marijuana Prohibition — It’s Time To End It appeared first on NORML.

Since 2018, nearly 90,000 Pennsylvanians have been arrested for violating state marijuana laws. Over 85 percent of those arrests were for marijuana possession.

The post Pennsylvania: Reading City Council Adopts Municipal Decriminalization Ordinance appeared first on NORML.

"Richard’s courage to fight when it wasn’t easy, when it wasn’t safe, and when few others dared, led to a domino effect of global change that we are still witnessing today. He didn’t wait for the system to catch up; he worked relentlessly to make it right."

The post NORML Remembers Richard Lee appeared first on NORML.

For decades, patients living with disabilities and chronic illnesses have stood at the forefront of cannabis advocacy, transforming their battles for health into a public crusade for compassion.

The post Honoring Cannabis Trailblazers in the Disability Community: A Disability Pride Month Reflection appeared first on NORML.

"Nearly one-third of migraine sufferers have tried cannabis for symptom management, and patients consistently report that it significantly reduces their pain severity and migraine frequency. These data further affirm patients' testimonials."

The post Clinical Trial Data Provides “Compelling Evidence” That Vaporized Cannabis Mitigates Migraine Symptoms appeared first on NORML.

Throughout his tenure at the DEA and in law enforcement, Cole held a hardline approach against the use of marijuana -- including claiming that its use "stunts brain growth" and is linked to an increased risk of autism.

The post DEA Veteran Confirmed To Lead Agency appeared first on NORML.

Under the newly adopted Tribal code, which took immediate effect, adults are permitted to possess up to one ounce of marijuana on tribal lands.

The post Nebraska: Omaha Tribe Approves Marijuana Legalization on Reservation Lands appeared first on NORML.

"Cannabis legalization is a proven economic driver. Regulated markets create jobs, disrupt the underground marketplace, and provide for new tax revenues that are redirected back into the local community — resulting in greater economic growth and prosperity, in addition to safer communities."

The post Analysis: Adult-Use Cannabis States Experience Significantly Higher Home Value Growth appeared first on NORML.

Nearly 90 percent of US adults believe that cannabis should be legal for either medical or adult-use purposes.

The post Pew Poll: Few Americans Support Feds’ Blanket Prohibition of Marijuana appeared first on NORML.

"Initiation of THC-dominant medicinal cannabis was associated with acute reductions in anxiety and depression, and sustained reductions in overall symptom severity over a 6-month period," researchers reported.

The post Johns Hopkins University Study: Cannabis Initiation Associated With Significant Reductions in Anxiety, Depression appeared first on NORML.

"Texas voters, like most Americans, do not want cannabis consumers arrested or jailed. Unfortunately, Texas officials would rather cancel their own voters than abide by the will of the people and move forward with smart and sensible cannabis policies."

The post Texas: Dallas Officials Halt Implementation of Voter-Approved Marijuana Depenalization Ordinance appeared first on NORML.

Regulators had anticipated launching adult-use sales in early 2025, but the rollout faced numerous delays.

The post Delaware: Regulators Announce Adult-Use Marijuana Sales To Begin Next Month appeared first on NORML.

NORML Summer ’25 Intern Lucy Kaplan shares her reasons for joining the NORML Internship program.

The post Cannabis Legalization Is a Public Health Necessity appeared first on NORML.

NORML has always represented responsible cannabis consumers, and it’s you who can help us win this fight.

The post Cannabis Freedom Isn’t Free appeared first on NORML.

"The Commission’s decision is not only a slap in the face to voters, it is also bad public policy."

The post Nebraska: Regulators Enact Emergency Rules Repealing Patients’ Access To Botanical Cannabis appeared first on NORML.

"Cannabis consumers are not ATMs. As lawmakers continue to push marijuana prices artificially higher, many consumers will exit the legal market -- resulting in lower overall tax revenue and weakening the legal, regulated marketplace."

The post Newly-Imposed Tax Hikes on Retail Cannabis Products Take Effect in Two States appeared first on NORML.

In the struggle for cannabis legalization, one essential thread is often overlooked: the deep historical alliance between LGBTQIA+ activists and the marijuana reform movement.

The post Honoring LGBTQIA+ Cannabis Trailblazers: A Pride Month Reflection appeared first on NORML.

Unlike alcohol (which is readily available in a variety of potencies, including highly-potent formulations like grain alcohol and absinthe), THC is incapable of causing lethal overdose — regardless of its potency or the quantity consumed. 

The post NORML Op-Ed: Debunking Cannabis Potency Myths appeared first on NORML.

The new law opens the Texas Compassionate Use Program to include those suffering from chronic pain and other newly eligible conditions. It also expands the variety of cannabis formulations that patients possess and significantly increases the total number of state-licensed dispensaries that can operate in the state.

The post Texas Expands Patients’ Access to Medical Cannabis appeared first on NORML.