Study: Far Fewer High-Schoolers Are Consuming Cannabis
The percentage of high-school students who report consuming cannabis has fallen significantly over the better part of the past decade, according to an analysis of... Read more.
Study: Cannabis Edibles Reduce Chronic Lower Back Pain
The consumption of cannabis-infused edible products, particularly those that are higher in THC content, provides acute relief for patients with chronic lower back... Read more.
NORML Op-Ed: Marijuana Prohibition Has Been a Fraud From the Get-Go
Since its inception, efforts to criminalize marijuana and to stigmatize those who consume it have been based upon hyperbole, stereotypes and outright lies. The initial... Read more.
Over 600 Americans Are Arrested Daily for Marijuana — Enough Is Enough
Six hundred people are still arrested every day in America for marijuana. At NORML, this is a stark reminder of why we do the work that we do and how... Read more.
Survey: Majority of Pain Physicians Favor Federal Legalization of Medical Cannabis
Most physicians who specialize in treating patients with chronic pain favor the legalization of medical cannabis, according to survey data published in the journal... Read more.
NORML Op-Ed: Both Presidential Candidates Agree: We Need To Stop Arresting People for Marijuana
At a time when voters and politicians are historically divided, there is one issue that Americans largely agree upon: It’s time to legalize marijuana. Months ago,... Read more.
Swing State Voters Overwhelmingly Favor Marijuana Legalization, Banking Reforms
Likely voters in Arizona and Nevada strongly support allowing adults to use marijuana and other related reforms, according to polling data compiled by the market... Read more.
Analysis: Medical Cannabis Legalization Associated With Lower Healthcare Premiums
Medical cannabis access is associated with significant decreases in employees’ healthcare premiums, according to data published in the journal Applied Health... Read more.
Senate Committee Approves Measure To End Consideration of Past Cannabis Use for Federal Jobs and Security Clearances
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted 9-5 to approve legislation which will eliminate the ability of federal agencies to disqualify... Read more.
Newly Uncovered Nixon Audio: Marijuana Isn’t “Particularly Dangerous,” Penalties Should Be Reevaluated
Former President Richard Nixon privately questioned his administration’s tough stance on marijuana and acknowledged that the substance posed limited public health... Read more.