Study: Food Intake Influences Effects of Oral THC

"These findings suggest that the presence of a high-fat meal before administrating an oral dose of THC increases the levels of both THC and 11-OH-THC." 

Study: Maternal Marijuana Use Not Independently Associated with Lower Infant Birthweight

Investigators concluded, "Cannabis use alone was not associated with a significant reduction in birthweight or head circumference."

Alaska: State Regulators Approve First On-Site Marijuana Use Locations

Alaska is the first jurisdiction to provide state approval for on-site consumption facilities.

Missouri: Medical Cannabis Dispensary Licenses Awarded

Officials must license a minimum of 24 dispensaries in each of the state's eight congressional districts. 

Texas: Austin City Council Approves Marijuana Deprioritization Resolution

"This resolution prevents taxpayers' funds from being wasted on enforcing this failed policy and refocuses monies where they belong, protecting our city from violent and property crimes." 

Ohio: Cleveland City Council Approves Marijuana Depenalization Ordinance

Under the proposal, activities involving the possession of up to 200 grams of cannabis will no longer be punishable by either an arrest, a fine, or a criminal record. 

• WALL STREET JOURNAL: No vape disease from legal marijuana sales in California, NORML says
• WATCH: Texas NORML Executive Director testifies in favor of Austin's deprioritization resolution
• NORML COMMENTARY: Legalizing marijuana mitigates harms associated with the illicit market
• VIRGINIA: Committee lawmakers advance marijuana decriminalization legislation
• MISSISSIPPI: Reformers praise statewide medical cannabis initiative effort
• Reform advocates weigh in on audio capture of Trump’s marijuana-related comments