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Day: September 3, 2026

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.

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Federal Report: Fewer People Being Admitted to Substance Abuse Treatment for Cannabis Than in Years Past

The percentage of people entering treatment primarily for cannabis use fell some 20 percent between 2020 and 2024, the last year for which federal data is available.

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Review: Cannabinoids Improve Sleep Quality and Duration, Offer Potential Alternative for Managing Insomnia

Researchers determined that cannabinoids provide “faster sleep initiation,” “longer sleep duration,” “improved nighttime sleep continuity,” and better overall sleep quality than do control treatments.

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Louisiana: Governor Highlights Newly Enacted Law Imposing Felony Marijuana Possession Penalties

The use of cannabis in proximity to school grounds or on college campuses is now defined as a felony offense, punishable by up to one year in jail and hard labor.

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