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This ruling is "a huge win for freedom. No medical cannabis patient should have to choose between their rights to their medicine or their right to bear arms."

The post Federal Appeals Court: Medical Cannabis Consumers Shouldn’t Lose Their 2nd Amendment Rights appeared first on NORML.

Absent cannabis descheduling, those who produce, dispense, possess, or use marijuana in compliance with state laws could still face federal prosecution for violating federal drug laws.

The post Cannabis Rescheduling: Myths Versus Reality appeared first on NORML.

President Trump said that his administration is considering changing marijuana's federal classification

The post Will Trump Reschedule Marijuana? appeared first on NORML.

Meta was able to restore access to NORML's Facebook page.

The post NORML’s Facebook Page Restored appeared first on NORML.

"Delaware's first weekend of adult-use cannabis sales has shown that our state is ready -- and eager -- for a well-regulated, responsible market," Democratic Gov. Matt Meyer said.

The post Delaware: Cannabis Sales Total Nearly $1 Million in Weekend Rollout appeared first on NORML.

SAMHSA's data is consistent with statistics compiled by other government agencies finding that cannabis use by young people has fallen to historic lows in recent years.

The post Federal Survey: No Changes in Marijuana Use by Adolescents, Young Adults appeared first on NORML.

"Considerable time and resources still remain prioritized toward enforcing the failed policy of federal marijuana prohibition and prosecuting those who violate outdated and ineffective federal cannabis laws."

The post DEA Seizes Over Five Million Cannabis Plants in 2024, Reports Nearly 6,000 Marijuana-Related Arrests appeared first on NORML.

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.