One of the biggest uses and question marks surrounding marijuana is its use for sleep. It’s very common, especially among frequent smokers, in which three quarters also consume marijuana for a better nights sleep. But the jury is still out on its actual efficacy. One thing seems certain: it helps people GET to sleep. Which […]
*MJBizCon 2023 in Las Vegas: A Cannabis Extravaganza with a Flare for Entertainment* Las Vegas will play host to the cannabis industry’s premier event, MJBizCon, next week, transforming the city into a hub of innovation, networking, and celebration. Often hailed as the SXSW of the cannabis world, MJBizCon will not only showcase cutting-edge developments in […]
In a move that proves how connected the public’s view of Snoop Dogg and marijuana really is, Snoop Dogg went to X this month to announce that he was going to quit “smoke”. It was all done in a very somber tone, even going so far to ask that we respect his privacy at the […]
Good news: with your help, we’ve won the battle for cannabis legalization in 24 states. However, our journey toward liberating the cannabis plant nationwide is far from over. In places like Texas and Tennessee, cannabis consumers still face arrest and significant jail time. Patients are confined within their state lines, unable to travel with their […]
Your support and advocacy made 2023 a successful year for NORML, and we’re ready to do even more next year! We must keep the pressure on to end our country’s failed war on marijuana. Here’s how you can help fight against prohibition during this holiday season. Cyber Monday is here and the NORML Store is filled with prohibition-busting […]
We know legal cannabis is at the top of everyone’s wish list, and you can shop to legalize it in the NORML Store this Black Friday… or any day! With tons of holiday gift ideas like cozy hoodies, butter soft tees, and mugs for cocoa, and stocking stuffers like laptop stickers, buttons, and NORML memberships, there’s something […]
In a legal battle that has sparked controversy and ignited debates surrounding the intersection of cannabis use and gun ownership, the Biden administration finds itself once again in federal court defending a ban preventing individuals who use marijuana from buying or possessing firearms. The Justice Department submitted a brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals […]
Post-traumatic stress patients experience symptom improvements following the use of medical cannabis products, according to observational data published in the journal Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoids. A team of investigators affiliated with the University of Florida at Gainesville assessed cannabis’ efficacy in a cohort of 15 patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Participants in the study […]
On Election Day, a majority of Ohio voters decided in favor of Issue 2 — a citizen-initiated ballot measure legalizing the possession, home cultivation and retail sale of marijuana. The election outcome was hardly a surprise. Nationwide, an estimated 70 percent of Americans — including majorities of Democrats, Republicans and independents — endorse legalization. Of the 24 states that have legalized […]
Federal survey data published this week by the US National Institutes of Health reports that rates of teen marijuana use remain near historic lows. Data provided by the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) latest National Survey on Drug Use and Health finds that just over 11 percent of those ages 12 to 17 […]
