"The findings highlight the distinct patterns of pulmonary and cardiovascular manifestations associated with smoking and marijuana use. In general, marijuana users do not appear to develop emphysema or pulmonary hyperinflation." The post Analysis: Cannabis Smoking Not...

Every day, we work to advance our cause. We stand up for you — the responsible cannabis consumer.  The post 4/20 Is Over, Our Fight Continues appeared first on NORML. Every day, we work to advance our cause. We stand up for you — the responsible cannabis consumer. ...

"In a healthy democracy, those with competing visions on public policy vie for voters’ support and abide by their voting decisions. However, it is becoming clear that those who oppose marijuana policy reform would rather take voters out of the equation altogether."...

"Cannabis is a natural recovery tool for trauma," Zeke says. The post Recovery Happens: NORML Advisory Board Member Zeke Thomas on Finding Healing Through Cannabis and Why It’s Time To Talk About It appeared first on NORML. "Cannabis is a natural recovery tool for...

NORML Spring ’25 Intern Anna-Jewell Taylor shares their consumer safety policy priorities. The post I’m Interning at NORML To Help Legalize Georgia appeared first on NORML. NORML Spring ’25 Intern Anna-Jewell Taylor shares their consumer safety policy priorities. The...

The new law defines “cannabinoid edible products" as “soft or hard lozenges in a geometric square shape into which a cannabinoid concentrate or the dried leaves or flowers of the plant of the genus cannabis is incorporated.” The post North Dakota: Governor Signs...

"The legislation signed today strengthens the Moore-Miller Administration’s all-of-the-above approach to public safety while creating pathways to work, wages, and wealth for rehabilitated Marylanders," the administration stated in a press release. The post Maryland:...

"Despite the popularity of these issues among New Hampshire voters, the Senate continue to be an impediment to reform. Far too often, this body engages in partisan politics rather than working toward the interests of the majority of New Hampshire voters who want to...

Eighty-one percent of San Marcos voters approved the 2022 ordinance prohibiting local police from either arresting or citing people for Class A or Class B marijuana misdemeanors. The post Texas: Appellate Court Halts Adoption of City’s Voter-Approved Marijuana...

"[The] electorate ... is clearly ready for cannabis to be legalized for adult use." The post Republican-Leaning Poll Finds “There Is No Demographic Group that Doesn’t Believe Cannabis Should Be Legal” appeared first on NORML. "[The] electorate ... is clearly ready for...

Before you spark up, speak up. The post 4/20 Is for the Party — The Days Before Are for the Fight appeared first on NORML. Before you spark up, speak up. The post 4/20 Is for the Party — The Days Before Are for the Fight appeared first on NORML.420, ACTIVISM, 4/20

Regardless of whether you live in a red or blue state, or in a jurisdiction where cannabis is legal or illicit, it’s time for legalization advocates to stand up and assert themselves. The post NORML Op-Ed: Marijuana Legalization Advocates Are the Majority. It’s Time...

NORML Spring '25 Intern Lily Wallis shares her experience with the NORML Internship program. The post I’m Interning With NORML to Spark Change Beyond 4/20 appeared first on NORML. NORML Spring '25 Intern Lily Wallis shares her experience with the NORML Internship...

Thirty-two Senate Republicans and one Democrat voted against the bill, which would have reduced penalties involving the possession of up to one-half ounce of cannabis to a noncriminal infraction. The post North Dakota: Senate Lawmakers Reject House-Backed Bill...