Ohio’s voters made their voices heard earlier this month when they voted to legalize marijuana in the state. If all goes according the vote, marijuana will be legalized in early December. But not if Governor Mike DeWine can get his way. There is a month buffer period built in so that any changes to the […]
In a recent study published in the International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, researchers from Rutgers and Columbia universities, along with the University of Arizona, revealed intriguing insights into the impact of medical cannabis legalization (MCL) on nonprescribed opioid use. The study, which analyzed national survey data spanning from 2004 to 2014, discovered a […]
Voters in the city of Lubbock (population: 261,000) will decide this spring whether to adopt a citizens-initiated measure to depenalize certain marijuana-related offenses. In October, advocates submitted twice the total number of signatures required to compel city officials to vote on the Freedom Act Lubbock measure. The proposed municipal ordinance ends arrests and citations for adults who possess misdemeanor […]
Did you know that NORML is the only consumer-focused, grassroots-funded organization working to reform marijuana laws and protect the rights of responsible adult consumers? And, that it’s the generosity and commitment of thousands of Americans like you that keeps us fighting and winning the battle for cannabis freedom? That’s why it’s critical that you join […]
It’s been a bit since we’ve heard from the Oval Office on their view of marijuana. In the meantime, marijuana has only grown more popular and the issue of legalization more pressing. Due to the vote in Ohio, the press secretary at the White House was asked about Biden’s stance on the legalization agenda. “The president […]
Two non-published studies presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions on Monday shed light on the potential cardiovascular risks associated with marijuana use in older adults. The findings suggest that non-smoking older adults who use marijuana may face a higher risk of heart attack and stroke during hospitalization. Additionally, daily marijuana users were found […]
As is typical, when the decision comes to a vote, marijuana becomes legally available for recreational use. Such is the case in Ohio as of Tuesday, November 7th. There are now 24 states in the country where you are free to smoke weed in the comfort of your home. On December 7th in Ohio, you […]
A young Keith Stroup in the NORML office When I founded NORML over 50 years ago, only 12 percent of the public supported legalizing marijuana. Today, according to just-released polling data compiled by Gallup, a record 70 percent of US adults agree with NORML’s core principle: That the responsible use of cannabis should no longer […]
A record 70 percent of US adults believe that “the use of marijuana should be legal,” according to nationwide polling data released today by Gallup. That’s an increase of 19 percentage points since 2014, when Colorado and Washington became the first states to implement adult-use cannabis legalization, and the highest level of support ever reported […]
A majority of Ohio voters have approved a citizens’ initiated measure (Issue 2) legalizing the possession, home cultivation, and retail sale of cannabis for those age 21 or older. “Cannabis legalization is an issue that unites Democrats, Republicans, and Independents,” NORML’s Deputy Director Paul Armentano said. “Ohioans have seen similar legalization laws adopted in neighboring […]
