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🌿 Patients report reduced pain and a decrease in their use of prescription opioids following their initiation of state-authorized medical cannabis products, according to survey data published in the journal Substance Use & Misuse. #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #opioids #chronicpain #painmanagement
Pain Patients Often Substitute Cannabis for Prescription Opioids
Patients report reduced pain, decreased prescription opioid use
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November 24, 2025 at 10:31 PM
🌿 Patients report reduced pain and a decrease in their use of prescription opioids following their initiation of state-authorized medical cannabis products, according to survey data published in the journal Substance Use & Misuse. #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #opioids #chronicpain #painmanagement
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November 12, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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😙💨 "Findings from our cross-sectional analyses show that participants with cannabis use experience performed better across all cognitive assessments compared to those without," researchers concluded. #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #seniors #cognition
Older Adult Cannabis Consumers Exhibit Superior Cognitive Performance
"Performed better across all cognitive assessments" than non-users
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November 24, 2025 at 7:43 PM
😙💨 "Findings from our cross-sectional analyses show that participants with cannabis use experience performed better across all cognitive assessments compared to those without," researchers concluded. #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #seniors #cognition
☀️ NORML Political Director Morgan Fox jumps in The Rotation with Suncoast NORML, Sunday, Nov 23 at 2PM ET. Stream live at youtube.com/@suncoastnorml. #NORML #cannabis #marijuana
November 21, 2025 at 7:03 PM
☀️ NORML Political Director Morgan Fox jumps in The Rotation with Suncoast NORML, Sunday, Nov 23 at 2PM ET. Stream live at youtube.com/@suncoastnorml. #NORML #cannabis #marijuana
🥃 Alcohol-dependent subjects who consume cannabis possess a significantly lower risk of being diagnosed with liver injuries such as cirrhosis. #NORML #marijuana #cannabis #cirrhosis #alcohol #liverdisease
Cannabis Use Linked To Lower Risk of Cirrhosis
40% hazard reduction in alcohol-associated liver diseases
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November 20, 2025 at 9:25 PM
🥃 Alcohol-dependent subjects who consume cannabis possess a significantly lower risk of being diagnosed with liver injuries such as cirrhosis. #NORML #marijuana #cannabis #cirrhosis #alcohol #liverdisease
🚨 The Republican-spearheaded bill repeals provisions that protect adult-use consumers from discrimination based on their lawful marijuana use. #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #Ohio #maga
Ohio Advances Bill Repealing Key Provisions of Marijuana Legalization Law
Strips legal protections for lawful cannabis consumers
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November 20, 2025 at 6:40 PM
🚨 The Republican-spearheaded bill repeals provisions that protect adult-use consumers from discrimination based on their lawful marijuana use. #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #Ohio #maga
🌿 The study is the longest clinical trial ever conducted assessing cannabis' effect on patients with AD-associated dementia. #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #dementia #alzheimers
Cannabis Extracts Improve Cognition in Dementia Patients
Clinical trial data published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease
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November 19, 2025 at 9:03 PM
🌿 The study is the longest clinical trial ever conducted assessing cannabis' effect on patients with AD-associated dementia. #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #dementia #alzheimers
🚨 Police in #Georgia, #Louisiana, #NorthCarolina, #Pennsylvania, #SouthCarolina, #Tennessee, #Texas, and #Wisconsin made well over 100,000 #marijuana arrests in 2024, the overwhelming majority of which were for low-level possession — not cultivation, trafficking, or sales. #NORML #cannabis
These 8 States Made Over 100k Marijuana Arrests in 2024
Overwhelming majority were simple possession
norml.org
November 19, 2025 at 5:28 PM
🚨 Police in #Georgia, #Louisiana, #NorthCarolina, #Pennsylvania, #SouthCarolina, #Tennessee, #Texas, and #Wisconsin made well over 100,000 #marijuana arrests in 2024, the overwhelming majority of which were for low-level possession — not cultivation, trafficking, or sales. #NORML #cannabis
🚨 "This policy decision runs contrary to President Trump's comments while on the campaign trail, when he said: 'We do not need to ruin lives and waste taxpayers' dollars arresting adults with personal amounts of it on them.'" #NORML #marijuana #cannabis #maga
Feds Will "Rigorously Prosecute" Low-Level Marijuana Violations
Reverses guidance issued by Biden administration
norml.org
November 18, 2025 at 8:52 PM
🚨 "This policy decision runs contrary to President Trump's comments while on the campaign trail, when he said: 'We do not need to ruin lives and waste taxpayers' dollars arresting adults with personal amounts of it on them.'" #NORML #marijuana #cannabis #maga
🚨 Most unregulated hemp-derived products in #Missouri possess quantities of THC well above federal standards, many contain synthetically derived cannabinoids, & nearly ⅓ of samples also tested positive for potentially harmful contaminants, like heavy metals. #NORML #marijuana #cannabis #hemp #delta8
Most Missouri Hemp Products Fail To Comply With Federal Law
90% of products labeled as 'hemp' exceed legal THC limit
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November 18, 2025 at 4:27 PM
🚨 Most unregulated hemp-derived products in #Missouri possess quantities of THC well above federal standards, many contain synthetically derived cannabinoids, & nearly ⅓ of samples also tested positive for potentially harmful contaminants, like heavy metals. #NORML #marijuana #cannabis #hemp #delta8
📊 85% of Democrats and 66% of Independents, but only 40% of Republicans, believe that “the use of marijuana should be legal," according to the latest Gallup poll. #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #poll
Democrats, Independents Overwhelmingly Support Legalization
Support dips amongst Republicans
norml.org
November 17, 2025 at 9:25 PM
📊 85% of Democrats and 66% of Independents, but only 40% of Republicans, believe that “the use of marijuana should be legal," according to the latest Gallup poll. #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #poll
🇺🇸 "This decision by leadership is a disservice to both veterans, many of whom desire medical cannabis access, and their doctors, many of whom want to facilitate their patients' access to these state-regulated products." #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #veterans #Congress
Congress Approves Bill Denying Veterans' Medical Cannabis Access
Previously included provision allowing access removed by leadership
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November 17, 2025 at 6:45 PM
🇺🇸 "This decision by leadership is a disservice to both veterans, many of whom desire medical cannabis access, and their doctors, many of whom want to facilitate their patients' access to these state-regulated products." #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #veterans #Congress
🌿 "Medical cannabis increased overall survival rates among patients," investigators concluded. "Our findings support the integration of medicinal cannabis into palliative care." #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #oncology #cancer #cholangiocarcinoma
Cannabis Associated With Prolonged Survival in Patients With Aggressive Cancer
Increased overall survival rates among cholangiocarcinoma patients
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November 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
🌿 "Medical cannabis increased overall survival rates among patients," investigators concluded. "Our findings support the integration of medicinal cannabis into palliative care." #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #oncology #cancer #cholangiocarcinoma
🌿 Study participants reported significant decreases in their pain scores, reduced their use of prescription pain medications, and exhibited improvements in their A1c scores. #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #neuropathy #diabetes #a1c
Inhaled Cannabis Is "Safe and Effective" for Diabetic Neuropathy
Patients in 5-year study showed significant improvements
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November 14, 2025 at 5:03 PM
🌿 Study participants reported significant decreases in their pain scores, reduced their use of prescription pain medications, and exhibited improvements in their A1c scores. #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #neuropathy #diabetes #a1c
😙💨 Last chance to take NORML's Cannabis Consumer Survey! Help us understand how we can better represent consumer interests. Complete the survey by November 15 to enter to win a $100 NORML Store gift card! #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #survey
Take the 2025 NORML Cannabis Consumer Survey
Help NORML better represent cannabis consumer interests
norml.org
November 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
😙💨 Last chance to take NORML's Cannabis Consumer Survey! Help us understand how we can better represent consumer interests. Complete the survey by November 15 to enter to win a $100 NORML Store gift card! #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #survey
🗣️ NORML has consistently urged the FDA to establish regulatory guidelines governing the production, testing, labeling, and marketing of hemp-derived intoxicating cannabinoid products, but has argued against recriminalizing them. #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #hemp
Congress Approves Bill Restricting Sales of Hemp Intoxicants
The provisions target products containing delta-8 THC and similar compounds, as well as products that are synthetically derived from hemp.
norml.org
November 14, 2025 at 4:22 PM
🗣️ NORML has consistently urged the FDA to establish regulatory guidelines governing the production, testing, labeling, and marketing of hemp-derived intoxicating cannabinoid products, but has argued against recriminalizing them. #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #hemp
🌿 "NORML deputy director Paul Armentano said the federal prohibition on regular #cannabis drives demand for the synthetic alternative. Banning the #hemp alternatives outright, Armentano said, 'will likely fail to either reduce consumer demand for these products or increase consumer safety.'" #NORML
New Government Funding Bill Could Devastate A $30 Billion Industry
The bill would end the shutdown, but it would shut down a growing hemp industry.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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November 12, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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⚖️ The 10th Circuit decision is consistent with rulings issued earlier this year by federal courts in Arkansas and Virginia, which also determined that state governments retain the ability to restrict the sales of hemp-derived intoxicating products. #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #hemp #Wyoming
Court Upholds Wyoming's Hemp Intoxicant Ban
Rules state law is not preempted by 2018 Farm Bill
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November 12, 2025 at 6:10 PM
⚖️ The 10th Circuit decision is consistent with rulings issued earlier this year by federal courts in Arkansas and Virginia, which also determined that state governments retain the ability to restrict the sales of hemp-derived intoxicating products. #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #hemp #Wyoming
🌿"NORML has launched its 2025 Cannabis Consumer Survey, inviting people who use cannabis, recreationally or medically, as well as those who do not consume, to share their experiences, concerns, and policy priorities." #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #survey
NORML Wants to Hear From Cannabis Consumers: Here’s How to Shape Marijuana Policy in 2026 | High Times
NORML is asking cannabis consumers nationwide to share their experiences and priorities in a confidential survey that will guide marijuana policy in 2026.
hightimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM
🌿"NORML has launched its 2025 Cannabis Consumer Survey, inviting people who use cannabis, recreationally or medically, as well as those who do not consume, to share their experiences, concerns, and policy priorities." #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #survey
⚖️ "Virginia law is clear and explicit in protecting the employment rights of medical cannabis patients, including those who are public employees," said NORML's JM Pedini. #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #Virginia #firefighters #employmentlaw
VIrginia Court Rules in Favor of Firefighter for Off-Duty Medical Cannabis Use
Injunction restricts Hanover County from taking disciplinary action
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November 7, 2025 at 6:12 PM
⚖️ "Virginia law is clear and explicit in protecting the employment rights of medical cannabis patients, including those who are public employees," said NORML's JM Pedini. #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #Virginia #firefighters #employmentlaw
🚨 Marijuana-related prosecutions remain the primary driver of drug war enforcement in states where cannabis remains criminalized. With few exceptions, marijuana arrests fall precipitously in jurisdictions that legalize and regulate the adult-use market. #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #arrests
Marijuana Comprised Nearly Half of All 2024 Drug Arrests in Over a Dozen States
Far outpaced other drug arrests in marijuana prohibition states
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November 6, 2025 at 7:41 PM
🚨 Marijuana-related prosecutions remain the primary driver of drug war enforcement in states where cannabis remains criminalized. With few exceptions, marijuana arrests fall precipitously in jurisdictions that legalize and regulate the adult-use market. #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #arrests
✅ "Governor-elect Spanberger's administration has an opportunity to do what the Youngkin administration could not: implement a well-regulated adult-use #cannabis market that prioritizes consumer safety, product transparency, and public revenue over illicit sales." #NORML #marijuana #Virginia
Election Day Decisions Could Reshape East Coast Cannabis Markets
States to watch: VA & NJ
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November 5, 2025 at 8:54 PM
✅ "Governor-elect Spanberger's administration has an opportunity to do what the Youngkin administration could not: implement a well-regulated adult-use #cannabis market that prioritizes consumer safety, product transparency, and public revenue over illicit sales." #NORML #marijuana #Virginia
🚨 State officials have failed to allocate any of the $34M to fund research or other public health priorities, as stipulated by law. A spokesperson for the Treasurer's office said that the funds "will remain unallocated until federal law changes." #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #WestVirginia
West Virginia Refuses To Allocate Millions in Medical Cannabis Revenue
$34M withheld from public health and safety priorities by state treasury
norml.org
November 4, 2025 at 8:18 PM
🚨 State officials have failed to allocate any of the $34M to fund research or other public health priorities, as stipulated by law. A spokesperson for the Treasurer's office said that the funds "will remain unallocated until federal law changes." #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #WestVirginia
🗳 "Elections decide whether cannabis consumers are treated as constituents whose rights and safety matter or as political afterthoughts. For those who care about #cannabis policy reform, this #election is not an event to be watched from the sidelines; it is a turning point." #NORML #marijuana #vote
Election Day Decisions Could Reshape East Coast Cannabis Markets
States to watch: VA & NJ
norml.org
November 3, 2025 at 7:21 PM
🗳 "Elections decide whether cannabis consumers are treated as constituents whose rights and safety matter or as political afterthoughts. For those who care about #cannabis policy reform, this #election is not an event to be watched from the sidelines; it is a turning point." #NORML #marijuana #vote