Their message is clear: If marijuana is legal in your state, they are coming to target your freedom. And if it is not, they will spend millions to keep you a criminal. The post The Next Attack on Legal Marijuana Is Here appeared first on NORML. Their message is clear:...

The New York Times is setting its sights on cannabis, again. The post NORML Op-Ed: Calling Out the New York Times’ Alarmist Cannabis Coverage appeared first on NORML. The New York Times is setting its sights on cannabis, again. The post NORML Op-Ed: Calling Out the...

“Medical cannabis therapy was associated with reductions in opioid use (− 89.8 percent), pain intensity (− 84.2 percent), and functional disability (− 30.4 percent)." The post 10-Year Study: Back Pain Patients Report Sustained Improvements, Decreased Reliance on...

"In many prohibition states, a significant portion of law enforcement and prosecutorial resources are still being directed toward arresting tens of thousands of cannabis consumers for activities that are now perfectly legal in nearly half of this country." The post...

"Today, the threat of arrest for cannabis possession largely comes down to geography." The post FBI: 60 Percent of All Marijuana Arrests Nationwide Occurred in These Ten States appeared first on NORML. "Today, the threat of arrest for cannabis possession largely comes...

NORML Summer ‘26 Intern Ben Bailey shares his takeaways on his semester at NORML. The post What I Learned From My Summer With NORML appeared first on NORML. NORML Summer ‘26 Intern Ben Bailey shares his takeaways on his semester at NORML. The post What I Learned From...

"Hundreds of thousands of Americans continue to be arrested annually for low-level cannabis-related violations even though a majority of voters no longer believe that the responsible use of marijuana by adults should be a crime." The post FBI: Nearly 1 in 4 Drug...

NORML Summer ‘26 Intern Dakota Helgren shares her experience for The post Turning Interest Into Advocacy: Why You Should Intern With NORML appeared first on NORML. NORML Summer ‘26 Intern Dakota Helgren shares her experience for The post Turning Interest Into...

"Many older adults are aware of the litany of serious adverse side-effects associated with available prescription drugs, like opioids or sleep aids, and they perceive medical cannabis to be a viable and potentially safer alternative.”  The post Feds: Over 1 in 5 Older...

“There’s no ‘buyer’s remorse’ among Massachusetts’ voters when it comes to legalizing cannabis and this fact will become even clearer come November." The post Massachusetts: Democrats Overwhelmingly Reject Ballot Proposal to Repeal Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization...

Cannabis does not possess the same risks to health as do other Schedule I substances like heroin, or even unscheduled drugs like cigarettes and alcohol. To argue otherwise is out of step with both public opinion and scientific consensus. The post NORML Op-Ed: High...

Patients’ disease severity fell an estimated 2 points on a 7-point scale following eight weeks of cannabinoid treatment. The post Clinical Trial: Plant-Derived Cannabis Preparation Is Safe and Effective in Children with Autism appeared first on NORML. Patients’...

The winter solstice marks the longest night of the year. Across cultures, this moment has always symbolized rest, reflection, and a gradual return of light. It's a natural pause in the calendar that invites people to reset before heading into a new season. For many...