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Day: February 24, 2022

Since 1992, every Thursday and when breaking news warrants, NORML | The NORML Foundation have been issuing weekly press releases for marijuana law supporters and the media.

NORML’s News Releases archives goes back to 1996 and serves as a valuable tool to alert citizens about cannabis-related news and legislation as well as a research tool for reviewing a chronology of marijuana law reform.

Seniors Quality of Life

Study: Older Patients Experience Improvements in Their Quality of Life Following Medical Cannabis Treatment

“Results showed … a high rate of effectiveness in the prescribed treatment, as well as a decrease in pain levels, improvement in QOL, and a reduction in the consumption of concomitant medications.”

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CBD and Pain Relief

Orally Administered Cannabinoids Effective in Treating Refractory Pain

The studies’ findings add to the growing body of literature establishing that various formulations of cannabis and cannabinoids safely and effectively mitigate hard-to-treat pain conditions.

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Marijuana Revenue

Colorado: Retail Marijuana Sales Surpass $2.2 Billion in 2021

Retail sales totals in 2021 were the highest ever reported by state regulators.

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Marijuana field

New York: Governor Signs Legislation Expediting Adult-Use Cannabis Production and Manufacturing

Despite the law’s passage, there still exists no explicit timetable for when adult-use retail sales will begin in New York.

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Marijuana and Mental Health

Case Reports: Cannabis Associated with Symptom Improvements in ADHD Patients

Following the use of cannabis, patients showed improvements in depression, anxiety, and in their ability to pay attention.

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