“Patients who take traditional medications do not face punishment in the workplace unless their on-the-job performance is impaired. Patients who consume medical cannabis during their off-hours should be treated equally.”
“While we welcome any easing of federal policies that target and discriminate against cannabis consumers, this particular policy shift appears to be largely opportunistic and not in any way reflective of a broader shift in the federal government’s stance toward those who consume marijuana responsibly.”
According to statewide polling compiled by the campaign, over 80 percent of Idahoans support legalizing medical cannabis access.
NORML Winter ’25/Spring ’26 Intern Tobey MacCachran shares how Ohio lawmakers’ repeal of legalization provisions will impact his healthcare access.
“The integration of certain therapeutic cannabis products into the Medicare program further legitimizes the use of marijuana as a medicine, particularly for improving the health-related quality of life of older Americans and seniors.”
“These results should further reassure the public and policymakers that cannabis can be regulated for adults in a manner that doesn’t adversely impact young people.”
While the United States Supreme Court reviews landmark challenges regarding the rights of cannabis consumers and Germany establishes a robust framework for legal adult-use, France has taken a dark, regressive turn.