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Month: May 2024

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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Clinical Trial: CBD-Infused Gel Relieves Osteoarthritic Hand Pain

CBD application is associated with improvements in pain, grip strength, fatigue, muscle stiffness, and anxiety.

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Study: History of Cannabis Use Associated With Lower Risk of Prostate Cancer

Scientists suggest that this finding provides “biological support for the anti-cancer effects of the constituents of marijuana.”

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Federal: House Committee Approves Amendment Barring Production of Hemp-Derived Intoxicating Products

The amendment targets products containing cannabinoids that “are not capable of being naturally produced” by the hemp plant or that are the result of a chemical synthesis.

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Study: Cannabis Use Not Linked To Sedentary Behavior

Consistent with prior studies, researchers determined that cannabis consumers were more likely than non-users to engage in light physical activity.

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Canada: No Increase in Hospitalizations Following Adult-Use Legalization

“Legalization was not significantly associated with immediate or ongoing changes in hospitalization rates … for either younger or older adults,” investigators concluded.

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Analysis: Growing Number of Native American Tribes Engaging in Cannabis Sales

Currently, tribes are operating businesses in nine states: California, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, South Dakota, and Washington.

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California: State Assembly Overwhelmingly Approves Bill Permitting Cannabis Retailers To Hold Live Events

Lawmakers advanced similar legislation last year, but the bill was vetoed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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Analysis: Adult-Use Cannabis Markets Generate Over $20 Billion in State Tax Revenue

Retail cannabis sales generated the greatest amount of tax revenue in California, followed by Illinois, Washington, and Michigan.

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