Analysis: Alcohol Sales Dip Following Marijuana Legalization

"The net decrease in alcohol sales implies that after cannabis became legal to use, consumers substituted it for alcohol more often than before."

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Clinical Trial: Daily Use of Hemp-Derived CBD Reduces Alcohol Cravings

Daily CBD consumption reduced participants' alcohol cravings with "minimal side effects."

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Survey: Most Veterans Say Feds Should Provide Medical Cannabis Services

Under federal law, VA-affiliated doctors are forbidden from authorizing veterans to use medical cannabis, even if they live in jurisdictions where the substance is legal.

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Preclinical Study: Topical Application of Hemp Seed Oil Accelerates Wound Healing

"Hemp seed oil may be considered a promising adjunct or alternative treatment for wound management, particularly for patients seeking natural and cost-effective options," researchers concluded.

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NORML IN THE MEDIA

NORML OP-ED: Want safer cannabis? Take it off the streets and put it behind the counter

FEDERAL: New DEA campaign spreads phony marijuana narratives

PENNSYLVANIA: Limiting sales only to state-operated stores isn't the ideal way to legalize cannabis

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