Study: Medical Cannabis Associated with Quality of Life Maintenance in Chronic Disease Patients

Researchers determined, "[Medical cannabis seems to show adequate tolerability regarding cognitive ... abilities, and it may help patients with chronic diseases to maintain an acceptable quality of life."

Virginia: Lawmakers Approve Bill Decriminalizing Adult-Use Marijuana Possession

The legislation amends existing law so that the possession of up to one ounce of cannabis is penalized by a civil summons and a $25 fine.

Poll: Eight in Ten Likely Democratic Voters Support Legalizing Marijuana

"Democratic voters overwhelmingly support legalizing marijuana, fixing the justice system to account for legalization, and for granting restitution to the American families and communities harmed by the War on Drugs," pollsters summarized.

New Jersey: Supreme Court Affirms Employee Cannot Be Discriminated Against Solely for Off-The-Job Medical Cannabis Use

An employer may not discriminate against a medical cannabis patient who consumes the substance while away from the job, the New Jersey Supreme Court held.

Case Study: Cannabis Therapy Provides Symptom Relief in Patient with Treatment-Resistant TBI

Cannabis treatment was associated with sustained, "clinically meaningful" decreases in the patient's "depression, agitation, aggression, and anxiety."

Report: Most Unregulated Vape Products "Unfit for Human Consumption"

Of the counterfeit products tested, 62 percent were positive for pesticides and almost 40 percent were positive for elevated levels of lead.

Study: Cannabinoids Effective at Reducing Bacteria Associated with Dental Plaque

Investigators concluded, "Cannabinoids were more effective in reducing the bacterial colony count in dental plaques as compared to the well-established synthetic oral care products."

• MARYLAND: House lawmakers advance decriminalization expansion proposal
• VIRGINIA: Lawmakers vote to decriminalize marijuana possession, impose $25 maximum fine
• Trump selects anti-marijuana zealot as new Chief of Staff
• DEA report acknowledges that legalization is curbing demand for illicit cannabis
• PENNSYLVANIA: Lawsuit challenges state's zero-tolerance cannabis DUI law
• NORML Board Members reflect upon five-decades of reform efforts