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NORML

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Working to reform marijuana laws since 1970.

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๐Ÿšจ If marijuana is legal in your state, prohibitionists are coming to target your freedom. If not, they will spend millions to keep you a criminal. Are you ready to fight back? ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/blog/2026/09... #NORML #cannabis #marijuana

๐ŸŒฟ REALITY CHECK: Few heavy, daily users of #marijuana meet the diagnostic criteria for either "moderate" or "severe" #cannabis use disorder, and many don't meet any criteria for CUD, according to data published in the Journal of Addiction Medicine. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/news/2026/10... #NORML

๐Ÿ—ณ Is a candidate's position on #cannabis policy important to you when casting your ballot? Nearly 8 in 10 consumers say that a candidate's views on #marijuana will influence their decision whether to vote for them in November. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/blog/2026/10... #NORML #voters #election

๐Ÿšซ The Administrative Law Judge, Derek C. Julius, tasked with issuing a recommendation on whether to reschedule marijuana denied a request by opponents to reopen the hearing. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/news/2026/10... #NORML #cannabis #marijuana

๐Ÿ’จ Consumers are more likely to have first-hand experiences with unregulated delta-8 products if they live in prohibition states. What's been your experience? ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/news/2026/10... #NORML #cannabis #marijuana

๐Ÿ˜™๐Ÿ’จ Two-thirds of cannabis consumers say that cannabis has enabled them to either moderate or eliminate their use of alcohol. Have you had a similar experience? ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/news/2026/10... #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #alcohol

โœ… Regulation and licensed markets work. Legal dispensaries are strictly regulated with age-verification and security requirements. This greatly deters youth access while contributing to the health and safety of the community. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/blog/2026/10... #NORML #cannabis #marijuana

๐Ÿ“Š Researchers reported: "For fatal and injury crashes, the time-series analysis found no statistically significant impact while the before-after method found a statistically significant decrease of 3.9%." ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/news/2026/10... #NORML #cannabis #marijuana

๐Ÿšจ Prohibitionists arenโ€™t just fighting to prevent or repeal marijuana legalization โ€“ theyโ€™re trying to take the decision away from voters entirely. Don't let your rights go up in smoke. ๐Ÿ”— Learn how you can fight back: norml.org/blog/2026/10... #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #election

๐Ÿ˜š๐Ÿ’จ Just like with alcohol or caffeine, consumers self-titrate their cannabis consumption based on product strength. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/news/2026/10... #NORML #cannabis #marijuana

๐ŸŒฟ Cancer patients undergoing radiation overwhelmingly endorse the use of cannabis for improving symptoms and quality of life. 80% said cannabis relieved their pain, nausea, anxiety, and appetite loss. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/news/2026/10... #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #cancer

๐Ÿšจ The ballot question asks Idahoans to relinquish their right to ever vote on legalization and to hand over sole authority to state lawmakers. Would you ever agree to give up your right to vote on marijuana? ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/blog/2026/10... #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #idaho #hjr4 #election

โœ… Police attempted underage purchases at 1,452 licensed #marijuana dispensaries and were rejected over 99.5% of the time. Licensed dispensaries in the US are in strict compliance with age requirements and nearly always deny access to minors. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/news/2026/10... #NORML #cannabis

๐Ÿฉบ As more providers integrate medical cannabis into their practices, it is vital that medical associations, institutions, & educational curricula incorporate marijuana as a mainstream & established therapeutic option for patients. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/blog/2026/10... #NORML #cannabis #marijuana

๐Ÿ“‰ Marijuana use by young people has fallen in every state that has legalized. Study after study has found that cannabis policy reforms are not linked to increased rates of cannabis use among adolescents. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/news/2026/10... #NORML #cannabis #marijuana

๐Ÿšจ Twenty-four states now regulate adult-use marijuana markets. None of these jurisdictions have ever repealed their legalization laws. Don't let Massachusetts be the first. ๐Ÿ”— Help defeat Question 8: norml.org/blog/2026/09... #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #massachusetts

๐ŸŒฟ Cannabis treatment was associated with less pain & reduced reliance on prescription analgesics among endometriosis patients. Patients also reported improvements in anxiety, daily functioning, and quality of life. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/news/2026/10... #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #endometriosis

๐ŸŒฟ Researchers reviewing 10 years of Veterans Health Administration records found reductions following both medical cannabis and adult-use legalization. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/news/2026/10... #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #veterans

๐Ÿ˜™๐Ÿ’จ 22% acknowledged using #cannabis within the past year, 16% during the past month, and 13% in the past 48 hours. 60% of respondents said their was recreational, while over half acknowledged using #marijuana to relieve tension or to improve sleep. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/news/2026/09... #NORML

๐Ÿฉบ Fewer than 1 in 5 US nursing students said they felt prepared to discuss cannabis with their patients. Patients deserve informed, judgment-free care, and the classroom needs to catch up. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/news/2026/09... #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #nursing

๐ŸŒฟ Patients reported improvements in appetite, sleep, pain, nausea, anxiety, and depression. That relief can make it possible to share a meal, rest, and be present with the people they love. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/news/2026/09... #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #oncology #cancer

โœ… Year-to-date compliance checks show underage patrons posing as adults were denied access to licensed dispensaries nearly 100% of the time. By comparison, decoys gained access to alcohol products about 80% of the time. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/blog/2026/09... #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #alcohol

โœ… The findings add to the growing evidence that cannabis can improve everyday life for people living with chronic pain. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/news/2026/09... #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #arthritis

๐ŸŒฟ People with eating disorders like ARFID and anorexia frequently report benefits from cannabis. Daily inhalation (flower) was linked to the greatest improvements. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/news/2026/09... #NORML #cannabis #marijuana

๐ŸŒฟ Join the cannabis conversation with NORML's JM Pedini and Paul Armentano as they discuss the latest on federal marijuana rescheduling and more. ๐Ÿ”— Stream live or rewatch any time on YouTube. www.youtube.com/@natlnorml/s... #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #podcast

๐ŸŒฟ Results from this 10-year study add to the growing and compelling body of data indicating that cannabis is a clinically meaningful, opioid-sparing option for those with treatment-resistant pain. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/blog/2026/09... #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #opioids #chronicpain

๐ŸŒฟ In addition to seizure outcomes, the analysis examined tolerability and barriers to ongoing treatment, including the high cost of state-authorized medical cannabis products. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/news/2026/09... #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #epilepsy

๐Ÿšซ Elections have consequences. Make sure everyone you know in Massachusetts is prepared to get to the polls and vote NO on 8. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/blog/2026/09... #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #Massachusetts #election

๐Ÿ›‘ The DEA judge tasked with issuing a recommendation on whether to federally reschedule #marijuana has granted a temporary stay in the ongoing legal proceedings. The request for a stay came from 3 parties publicly opposed to #rescheduling. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/news/2026/10... #NORML #cannabis

๐ŸŒฟ Researchers reviewed evidence involving botanical cannabis and Sativex, finding promising improvements in both symptoms and quality of life. The greatest benefits were observed among those living with multiple sclerosis. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/news/2026/09... #NORML #cannabis #marijuana

๐Ÿ˜ด Falling asleep faster. Staying asleep longer. Getting better-quality rest. Those benefits appeared across ten randomized trials of cannabinoid treatments for insomnia and sleep disturbances. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/news/2026/09... #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #insomnia

๐Ÿšซ Elections have consequences. Make sure everyone you know in Massachusetts is prepared to get to the polls and vote NO on 8. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/blog/2026/09... #NORML #cannabis #marijuana

๐Ÿ“Š Republicans were more likely than Democrats to describe #marijuana as dangerous or a "gateway" drug. What do you think is driving the divide? The facts about #cannabis don't change based on political affiliation, but perceptions clearly do. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/news/2026/09... #NORML #maga

๐Ÿ“‰ Sensational claims that legalization is linked with greater teen #marijuana use are simply not backed by reliable data. According to the CDC, current #cannabis use among young people is lower than at any time in the past three decades. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/blog/2026/09... #NORML

๐Ÿ˜™๐Ÿ’จ Investigators reviewed data from seven studies involving 426 patients with restless legs syndrome. RLS study participants used various forms of cannabis, including flower, tinctures, and topicals. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/news/2026/08... #NORML #marijuana #RLS #cannabis #sleep

โœ… For the second time this month, the Nebraska Supreme Court rejected litigation that sought to invalidate the state's voter-approved medical cannabis access law. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/news/2026/09... #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #Nebraska

๐Ÿ“ฐ The New York Times came for weed with recycled reefer madness and false claims. NORML's Paul Armentano came back with receipts. His op-ed tears its case apart, sets the record straight, & exposes its double standard on alcohol. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/blog/2026/09... #NORML #cannabis #marijuana

๐ŸŒฟ THC degraded during long-term room-temperature storage, but CBD did not. The research covered flower, extracts, oils, and isolates, offering consumers useful information about protecting cannabinoid potency over time. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/news/2026/09... #NORML #cannabis #marijuana

๐ŸŒฟ A CBD-dominant cannabis extract reduced both pain intensity and impact among patients with oral dysesthesia. Participants also reported improved quality of life, and researchers observed no adverse effects during the trial. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/news/2026/08... #NORML #cannabis #marijuana

๐ŸŒ™ In a placebo-controlled trial, oral THC reduced nightmare frequency and intensity in patients with PTSD. Researchers concluded that dronabinol provided a clinically meaningful benefit with an acceptable safety profile. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/news/2026/08... #NORML #cannabis #marijuana

๐ŸŒฟ #Nebraska voters overwhelming approved medical #cannabis in 2024 with 70% support. Then lawmakers sued to overturn the will of the people. Elected officials were supposed to carry out that voter mandate, not ask the courts to erase it. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/news/2026/09... #NORML #marijuana

๐Ÿšจ More than 6 in 10 drug arrests in Louisiana were for marijuana possession, the highest share in the country. Idaho and Iowa tied for second, while several other states came uncomfortably close to the halfway mark. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/blog/2026/09... #NORML #cannabis #marijuana

๐ŸŒฟ OCD symptom scores declined significantly over the course of an eight-week clinical trial. Participants in the treatment group received 25 mg of CBD daily in addition to their prescribed medications. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/news/2026/08... #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #OCD #CBD

๐Ÿ“‰ SAMHSA also reports that cannabis-related treatment admissions were highest in states where marijuana remains illegal and lowest in legalization states. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/news/2026/09... #NORML #cannabis #marijuana #substanceabuse #samhsa