NORML Demands NIDA Acknowledge Marijuana Prohibition's Burden on Public Health

"We believe that taking this public position would be consistent with NIDA's mission to promote and enhance public health."

Study: Medical Cannabis Therapy Reduces Prescription Drug Use Among Nursing Home Patients

"We found an overall improvement in the patients, including of their symptoms and medical conditions, cessation or reduction of traditional drug usage, and a general improvement in life quality."

Clinical Trial: Hemp-Derived CBD Supplement Associated with Improved HDL Cholesterol Levels

"Overall, these findings suggest that supplementation with this hemp extract ... exhibited improvements in HDL cholesterol."

Oklahoma: Cannabis Sales Total Nearly $300 Million in First Half of 2020

With nearly 300,00 patients registered with state officials to access medical cannabis products, Oklahoma has the highest number of marijuana patients per capita of any state.

Connecticut: Lawmakers Expand Patient Pool Eligible for Medical Cannabis

Patients with persistent chronic pain conditions are now eligible to medical cannabis therapy.

Iowa: Lawmakers Pass Legislation Amending State's Medical CBD Access Program

The measure now awaits action from Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds, who last year vetoed legislation seeking to expand access to the state's program.

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