Hundreds of pages of recently released documents provided by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) affirm what the overwhelming majority of the public has known for decades: Marijuana possesses therapeutic efficacy and its harms are not on par with those of heroin, or even alcohol. Those were the explicit conclusions of the nation’s top federal health agency, along … [Read more...] about NORML Op-Ed: Is The Government Finally Abandoning Its ‘Flat Earth’ Marijuana Policies?
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How Progressives Went to Pot
Nikko Griffin, left, and Tyra Patterson urge Ohio voters to legalize recreational marijuana, in the parking lot of the Hamilton County Board of Elections during early in-person voting in Cincinnati, November 2, 2023. An FDA report, which the government tried to cover up, has just attested to what everyone has known for decades. Marijuana has a variety of valuable medical uses. … [Read more...] about How Progressives Went to Pot
US federal health officials acknowledge ‘accepted medical use’ of cannabis
The DEA told congress it has the 'final authority' on any decision. Federal health officials in the US have acknowledged the ‘accepted medical use’ of cannabis for the first time, in documents confirming a recommendation that it be reclassified as a lower risk drug. The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released documents which confirm its recommendation that … [Read more...] about US federal health officials acknowledge ‘accepted medical use’ of cannabis
Report: More Than 2 Million Pot-Related Expungements Since 2018
Over the last half-decade, millions of Americans have seen their marijuana-related convictions expunged by state courts, according to a new report from the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). The findings highlight a byproduct of the legalization of recreational cannabis for adults, as states that have ended prohibition have also included a path … [Read more...] about Report: More Than 2 Million Pot-Related Expungements Since 2018
NORML threatens court order against Missouri counties for marijuana law violations
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Members of a marijuana law watchdog group could seek a court order against several Missouri counties for failing to meet last Thursday’s deadline to expunge all misdemeanor marijuana cases. Members of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, also known as NORML, said the courts failed to comply with the Missouri Constitution. Missouri voters … [Read more...] about NORML threatens court order against Missouri counties for marijuana law violations
Study: Adult-Use Legalization Doesn’t Influence Children’s Attitudes Toward Cannabis
NORML Boston, MA: The enactment of state-level laws legalizing marijuana for adults does not influence early adolescents’ attitudes toward its potential risks, according to data published in the journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research. Investigators affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School assessed children’s perceptions of marijuana-related … [Read more...] about Study: Adult-Use Legalization Doesn’t Influence Children’s Attitudes Toward Cannabis
Rhode Island: 30+ Towns to Decide on Marijuana Sales Measures This November
BY NORML Voters in 31 municipalities will decide at the ballot box this November whether or not to license marijuana-related retailers in their communities. The towns voting on measures are: Barrington, Bristol, Burrillville, Charlestown, Coventry, Cumberland, East Greenwich, East Providence, Gloucester, Hopkinton, Jamestown, Johnston, Lincoln, Little Compton, Middletown, … [Read more...] about Rhode Island: 30+ Towns to Decide on Marijuana Sales Measures This November
Federal: Upcoming vote in the House on marijuana policy
Later this month, there will be a crucial vote in the US House of Representatives on an amendment to protect legal marijuana states from federal interference. The passage of this amendment would be our biggest federal victory yet! But we need your help to ensure that we have the votes necessary to win. Since 2014, members of Congress have passed annual spending bills … [Read more...] about Federal: Upcoming vote in the House on marijuana policy
Seasons Greetings
Seasons Greetings and Happy Holidays! Join us this Wednesday, December 18th, at the Connecticut NORML Winter Wonderland CBD-Infused Dinner and Fundraiser. They need your help in making a true impact on reforming the marijuana laws here in our state. Come see us there and make sure to say "high." Check out the event details here. Tickets are available now on EventHi for … [Read more...] about Seasons Greetings
Boston Freedom Rally 2018
Dabbin Dad Presents Boston Freedom Rally 2018 In case you missed the Boston Freedom Rally this year, check out what you missed. Maybe next year you will write it down in the calendar. You won't want to miss the fun, friends, entertainment, oh and the extensive variety of cannabis. You too can be civil disobedient. The atmosphere on the Boston Common that weekend was … [Read more...] about Boston Freedom Rally 2018
