Study: Cannabis Mitigates Symptoms in Patients with Treatment-Resistant Fibromyalgia

The study's author determined, "Cannabinoids may be considered for FMS treatment."

New Jersey: Governor Signs Enabling Legislation into Law Ceasing Marijuana Possession Arrests, Licensing Retail Sales

"Now, going forward, tens of thousands of otherwise law-abiding New Jerseyans will no longer be subject to arrest and a criminal record for their personal use of marijuana."

Study: Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization Laws Associated with Declines in Workers' Compensation Claims

"Our findings suggest potentially important benefits to older workers and society at large" following the legalization of marijuana.

Study: Cannabis Use Associated with Reduced Fatty Liver Index Scores in Patients Co-Infected with HIV/HCV

Researchers concluded, "Cannabis use is associated with a reduced risk of elevated fatty liver index in HIV-HCV co-infected patients."

Michigan: Court of Appeals Strikes Down Restrictions on Use of Medical Cannabis While on Probation

In a published opinion, justices determined that the state's voter-initiated medical cannabis access law supersedes the authority of judges to limit probationers' use of the substance.

Study: Combined Ingestion of Cannabis and Alcohol Possesses Additive Effects on Driving Performance

Investigators determined that performance following the ingestion of both alcohol and cannabis together "was significantly greater than the effect of each drug by itself."

• NEW JERSEY: Governor signs bills legalizing marijuana possession and sales
• Legalization foes deploy new playbook to upend election results
• VIRGINIA: Conference committee must finalize marijuana legalization measures by Saturday deadline
• NORML BOARD CHAIR: “It’s not pro-marijuana, it’s pro-civil liberties”
• TEXAS: Most of the public favor legalizing marijuana; elected officials -- not so much