Study: Medical Cannabis Laws Not Associated With Increased Use By Adolescents
A study in the Journal of Adolescent Health claims laws legalizing cannabis therapy is not associated with increased levels of marijuana use by young people
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Minnesota: African Americans Six Times More Likely Than Whites to Be Arrested for Marijuana Possession
African Americans are arrested for marijuana possession offenses in Minnesota at a rate that is more than six-times higher than that of Caucasians, according to an analysis of 2011 FBI arrest data released today by the nonpartisan think-tank Minnesota 2020 and commissioned in part by Minnesota NORML.
NORML Responds to Latest Media Frenzy Over Pot and ‘Brain Damage’ Fears
The media went into reefer madness after researchers published the results of a study assessing the brains of a small cohort of regular marijuana smokers.
Study: Frequent Cannabis Consumers Less Likely to Engage in Problematic Alcohol Use
A study in The American Journal of Addictions shows those who consume cannabis two or three times per week are less likely to engage in risky drinking.
Tennessee: Lawmakers Approve Measures Reclassifying Hemp as an Agricultural Commodity
State lawmakers have signed off on legislation to reclassify and regulate industrial hemp, it now goes to Republican Gov. Bill Haslam for his signature.
Study: Enactment of Medical Cannabis Laws Not Associated With Higher Crime Rates
Enactment of medicinal cannabis laws do not equate a rise in crime and may even reduce violent crime, according to a study published in the journal PLoS ONE
WebMD Poll: Medical Community Backs Legalizing Cannabis
About 70 percent of physicians admit to therapeutic qualities of cannabis; over half say it should also be legal for non-medical use, says WebMD /Medscape.
Pew Poll: Three-Quarters of US Adults Say That Marijuana Legalization Is Inevitable
A Pew Research Center poll shows Seventy-five percent of Americans believe that the sale and use of cannabis will eventually be legal.
DC Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Signed
“The Simple Possession of Small Quantities of Marijuana Decriminalization Amendment Act of 2013” was signed by the DC mayor after a 10 to 1 council vote.
Poll: Marijuana Ballot Measures Likely to Increase Overall Voter Turnout
Nearly four out of ten participants in the survey would be “much more likely” to go to the polls if an initiative to legalize marijuana was on the ballot.
Supposed ‘Medical Marijuana’ Measures in Alabama, Utah Are Anything But
While the passage of these measures may pose symbolic victories for legislators; they fail to provide tangible benefits to the constituents that they serve.
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NORML Still Fighting to Legalize Medical Marijuana in Georgia
The Peachtree NORML Conference brought together people hoping to legalize medical marijuana and decriminalize cannabis in Georgia.
Washington: Lawmakers Pass Measure Allowing for Retail Sale of Marijuana Concentrates
Lawmakers have overwhelmingly approved legislation to allow for the retail sale of high-THC marijuana concentrates, such as extracts, waxes, and oils
RAND Study: Marijuana Use Rises While Consumption Of Cocaine, Methamphetamine Falls
A rise in the consumption of cannabis corresponds with a decline in use of cocaine and methamphetamine during the same time, according to a new RAND study.
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California Legalization Is Coming, But What Path Will It Take?
With four marijuana legalization initiatives vying for the California ballot, one thing is clear: All four are better than the state’s current prohibition.
NORML PAC Endorses Tommy Wells for Mayor of DC
NORML PAC announced its endorsement of Councilman Tommy Wells for mayor of Washington, DC.
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Marijuana Use on the Rise Among Aging Baby Boomers
The most recent data show that marijuana use has increased among baby boomers over the age of 50 in the past decade.
NORML Argues Police May Not Question Based on Marijuana Odor
NORML filed a brief with the Massachusetts Supreme Court urging the court to place more limits on police questioning and searches for marijuana.