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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.

A man sits on the couch using his laptop. On the screen is the application for Florida's medical cannabis program with a "denied" pop-up.

Florida: New Law Suspends Medical Cannabis Access to Those With Certain Drug Convictions 

NORML generated hundreds of emails to lawmakers opposing the new restrictions, arguing that patients should not lose their access to medicine based solely on a prior drug conviction.

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Arkansas: Hemp Ban Not Preempted by Federal Law, Federal Court Rules

“Just because states may legalize hemp under the 2018 Farm Bill does not mean they must,” the Court determined.

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Ohio: Lawmakers Pause Effort To Roll Back Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Law

NORML has generated over 17,000 messages to lawmakers opposing the bill.

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Study: No Significant Link Between Current Marijuana Use and Increased Risk of Heart Attack

These findings “seem to support previous studies showing that marijuana use was not associated with myocardial infarction,” the study’s authors concluded.

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The hand of an employee at a legal cannabis dispensary using metal tongs to place cannabis flower on a scale to weigh prior to sale

Survey: Over One in Three Californians Report Current Cannabis Use, Most Say They Obtain It From Licensed Dispensaries

Most consumers say that their cannabis use positively impacts their lives, with participants reporting improved emotional, mental, and physical health.

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A young boy holds up a small cannabis leaf, representing pediatric clinical applications of cannabis

Clinical Trial: FDA-Approved CBD Formulation Associated With Clinically Evident Improvements in Autistic Boys

“Blinded clinical impressions showed almost two-third of the participants had behavioral improvements with CBD,” researchers reported.

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Case Report: Topical Application of Hemp Seed Oil Mitigates Eczema Symptoms

“Regular 3-month application of the emulsion based on cannabis sativa L. oil considerably reduced inflammation, erythema, pruritus, and scaling of the skin,” investigators concluded.

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A physician writes notes next to two containers of medical cannabis

Most Healthcare Professionals Are Unprepared To Counsel Patients About Cannabis

“Effectively training current and future healthcare professionals on medical cannabis is a necessary step toward improving patient care,” researchers concluded.

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