Memo to the New York Times: Pot Is Not a Gateway Drug
Long-time pot prohibitionist Robert L. DuPont just can’t give up the ghost. The former National Institute on Drug…
Schedule II? Not So Fast, Hillary
Speaking at a recent campaign stop in South Carolina, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton called for reclassifying marijuana…
Science: THC Administration Prevents Weight Gain
The administration of small amounts of THC prevents weight gain in mice fed a high fat diet. The…
Study: Marijuana Associated With Decreased Migraine Frequency
Cannabis administration is associated with decreased migraine headache frequency, according to data published online ahead of print in the…
Medical Marijuana Laws Associated with Decreased Obesity
The enactment of statewide laws permitting the use of cannabis for therapeutic purposes is associated with an annual…
Cannabis Improves Outcomes in Opioid-Dependent Subjects Undergoing Treatment
Cannabis use is associated with improved outcomes in opioid-dependent subjects undergoing outpatient treatment, according to data published online…
Michigan Court: Medical Marijuana Patients Eligible for Unemployment Benefits
Using medical marijuana in the state of Michigan may cost you your job, but it won’t cost you…
Police In Houston To Stop Charging Minor Pot Offenders
Beginning January 1, police in America’s fourth largest city will cease filing criminal charges against minor marijuana possession…
ADHD Patients Successfully Treated with Cannabis
The use of herbal cannabis eases symptoms in adults suffering from ADHD (attention deficiency hyperactivity disorder), according to…
Med-Pot Patients Turn Away from Prescription Pills, Booze
Patients with access to pot typically reduce their consumption of prescription pills, booze and hard drugs, according to…
Study: Pot Use Early in Life Not Associated with Adverse Outcomes in Adulthood
Marijuana use by adolescents and young adults, including self-reported chronic use, is not positively associated with poor outcomes…
Another Florida Municipality Decriminalizes Pot
The Sunshine State’s pot penalties are among toughest in the nation—but some local lawmakers are saying enough. On…
Republican Presidential Candidates Asked Whether They Would Override State Marijuana Laws
The federal government should not interfere with state laws legalizing and regulating the use and distribution of marijuana,…
Washington: Legalized Marijuana Access Not Associated With Increased Teen Use
The use of marijuana by young people in Washington state has remained largely unchanged over the past decade…
Patients With Legal Access To Medical Cannabis Less Likely To Use Prescription Drugs
Patients with legal access to medical marijuana often reduce their use of conventional pharmaceuticals, according to a demographic…
NORML Blog: Latest Studies Largely Fail To Support Past Claims About Marijuana And Brain Health
Two new studies published online last week in JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) Psychiatry provide little support for…
Pot Smoking Associated With Smaller Waistlines, Lower Risk of Diabetes
So much for the munchies. Recently published data from Canada shows that a steady diet of cannabis is…
Study: Medical Marijuana Access Reduces Painkiller Abuse
Anti-pot proponents falsely claim that liberalized marijuana policies are associated with rising opioid abuse, but the scientific data…
One Barrier to Cannabis Research Removed, Others Remain
Several mainstream media outlets are reporting that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has removed a…
NORML Blog: Congress to Vote on Amendment That Would Protect States’ Marijuana Laws
Members of the United States House of Representatives are anticipated to vote this week on a series of…