Senate Leader Unveils Long-Awaited Marijuana Descheduling Plan

The Senate Leader said: "I will use my clout as Majority Leader to make this [legislation] a priority in the Senate. ... It makes eminent sense to legalize marijuana."

Study: Youth Cannabis Exposure Not Associated with Residual Cognitive Deficits

Investigators concluded, "In summary, we find no evidence to support the presumption that cannabis consumption leads to a decline in neurocognitive ability."

Comment on the new plan to end marijuana criminalization by Senators ... Details

07/14/21 4:00pm UTC

New Jersey Courts Vacate Almost 88,000 Marijuana Cases Details

07/13/21 5:38pm UTC

Analysis: Marijuana Legalization Correlates with Higher Home Values Details

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Colorado: Legal Challenge Filed to Halt Imposition of Medical Cannabis ... Details

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Density of Cannabis Outlets Not Associated with Increased Intention to Use Marijuana ... Details

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Study: Adolescent Cannabis Use Not Independently Predictive of Depression, Suicidal Ideation

Researchers reported that adolescents who suffered from depression were more likely to use cannabis later in life, not vice-versa.

Trends in Alcohol Purchases Mixed Following States' Enactment of Marijuana Legalization

In two states – Colorado and Oregon – alcohol purchased decreased compared to control states. In Washington, sales of spirits increased compared to control states.

Clinical Trial: Cannabis Extracts Effective for Refractory Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea

The adjunctive use of cannabis extracts was associated with reductions in patients' nausea and vomiting, and also with improvements in subjects' overall quality of life.

Survey: Medical Cannabis Frequently Used as a Substitute for Prescription Medicines

Sixty-six percent of respondents perceived cannabis to be "much more effective" than prescription drugs and 86 percent said that it possessed a more favorable side-effect profile.

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NORML IN THE MEDIA

FEDERAL: NORML predicts “Days of federal prohibition are numbered”
WATCH: NORMLs Executive Director appears on C-SPAN's 'Washington Journal' to discuss the latest state and federal advancements
BENZINGA: More marijuana retailers doesn't lead to more use by young people
NORTH CAROLINA: Advocates hopeful regarding prospects of medical access legislation
YAHOO NEWS: Athlete's suspension underscores legalization advocates' frustration with Biden's marijuana policy