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Archives: News Releases

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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DEA Judge Overseeing Marijuana Rescheduling Permits Parties To File Additional Briefs, Denies Request To Reopen Hearing

Administrative Law Judge Derek C. Julius found no justification to reopen the hearing. Rather, he declared that he will “admit the GAO report into record.”

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Clinical Trial: Single Dose of Cannabis Extract Significantly Reduces Need for Opioids in Acute Pain Patients

Patients who received a single dose of the cannabis tincture consumed about half the morphine dose as compared to those who received placebo.

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RAND Study: Marijuana Legalization Results in Less Overall Crime

The RAND study concludes, “On net, legalization produces reductions in crime.”

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Massachusetts: Lawmakers Urge ‘No’ Vote on Marijuana Repeal Effort (Question 8), Latest Poll Shows Little Public Support

Polling by Suffolk University and The Boston Globe finds that over 70 percent of voters intend to vote against Question 8.

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Missouri: Over 90 Percent of Cannabis-Related Transactions Take Place in the State-Legal Market

“Missouri’s regulated cannabis market is effectively meeting demand and has successfully transitioned into a mature, competitive marketplace,” the report concludes.

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New York: Clinical Trial Underway in US for Cannabis-Based Pain Medication

The FDA granted the cannabis drug ‘Breakthrough Therapy Designation’ following the completion of successful Phase 3 trials in Europe.

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Study: Cannabis Dispensary Openings Not Associated With Upticks in Local Crimes

“Overall, the study found no significant associations between crime levels and legal cannabis store openings in these cities.”

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Study: Most Daily Cannabis Consumers Don’t Meet Criteria for “Moderate” or “Severe” Cannabis Use Disorder

According to the most recent federal data, the percentage of people entering treatment primarily for cannabis use fell by 20 percent between 2020 and 2024.

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