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  Review: Cannabinoids Reasonable Option For Chronic Pain Treatment

  by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director
  

  Cannabinoids are safe and effective in the treatment of chronic pain conditions, according to a review of recent clinical trials published online ahead of print in the Canadian Journal of Anesthesia. They concluded, “Overall, the recent literature supports the idea that currently available cannabinoids are modestly effective analgesics that provide a safe, reasonable therapeutic option for managing chronic non-cancer-related pain and possibly cancer-related pain.”

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  Marijuana, Cannabis, Ganja, Weed, Grass, Pot, Reefer, or Maryjane: What’s In a Name?

  by Keith Stroup, NORML Legal Counsel
  

  I am periodically amused when we receive an email or phone call at NORML from an enthusiastic, usually young, supporter, advising us he/she has found the missing link to marijuana legalization: come up with a new name for our favorite herb.

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  NORML’s Legislative Round Up February 5th, 2016

  by Danielle Keane, NORML Political Director
  

  This week we have an array of legislative updates ranging from more bills being introduced, other bills stalling, and everything in between. We have news out of Arizona, California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Virginia, Utah and Washington D.C.! Click here to get the latest in marijuana law reform this week.

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  NORML Chapters Continue to Lead Reform Efforts on the Local, State and Federal Level

  by Kevin Mahmalji, NORML Outreach Coordinator
  

  For almost 45 years, NORML chapters have been the driving force behind policy decisions regarding marijuana on the local, state level and federal level. Get involved today!

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  Save The Date: 2016 NORML Congressional Lobby Day in Washington D.C.

  by Danielle Keane, NORML Political Director
  

  NORML's 2016 Congressional Lobby Day at the United States Capitol is scheduled for May 23rd and 24th. Hundreds of marijuana consumers, activists, patients and business owners are expected to attend a day-long training and informational conference on Monday and re-convene on The Hill Tuesday to personally lobby their elected members of the House of Representatives and Senate.

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  NORML’s Legislative Round Up January 29th, 2016

  by Danielle Keane, NORML Political Director
  

  Exciting news from across the country with NEW legislation being introduced and promising legislation moving forward! This week we highlight Arizona, Florida, Hawaii, Kansas, Maryland, New Mexico, New Orleans, and Vermont. Plus our lawmakers in Congress and lawmakers in Puerto Rico took action this week too! Click here to get the latest in marijuana law reform.

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  Celebrating the Life of a Legend; May He Rest in Peace

  by Keith Stroup, NORML Legal Counsel
  

  Michael Kennedy was an extraordinary individual who could not ignore injustice when he saw it.

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  Florida: Medical Marijuana Measure Qualifies For 2016 Ballot

  by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director
  

  Floridians will decide on a proposed constitutional amendment this November that seeks to permit the physician-authorized use and distribution of cannabis for therapeutic purposes. The ballot measure, entitled the “Use of Marijuana for Debilitating Conditions,” will appear before voters as Amendment 2.

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  Poll: Over 60 Percent Of New Mexicans Support Regulating Marijuana Sales

  by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director
  

  Sixty-one percent of respondents said that they supported legislation to regulate and tax retail sales of marijuana to adults age 21 and over. Respondents' support rose to 69 percent when pollsters indicated that sales taxes would be used to fund health-related programs.

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  Life As a Marijuana Activist

  by Kevin Mahmalji, NORML Outreach Coordinator
  

  Marijuana activists continue to be the driving force behind America's legalization movement. Day in and day out, they risk everything with the hope of ending the federal government's misguided war against a plant and the American people. Get involved today!