Medical Marijuana News

Peruse the headlines as they are told, keep abreast of the issues as they unfold. Keep up with the ever-changing policies that govern our regions, and the political directives that affect our lives.

November 2, 2020

South Dakota Votes Overwhelmingly to Approve Medical Marijuana

South Dakotans have overwhelmingly approved Measure 26, which legalizes the medical use of cannabis by authorized patients. The post South Dakota Votes Overwhelmingly to Approve Medical Marijuana appeared first on NORML. This article originally appears: South Dakota Votes Overwhelmingly to Approve Medical Marijuana
November 2, 2020

South Dakotans Green-Light Marijuana Legalization and Medical Access

South Dakotans have delivered a crippling blow to those who favored the status quo of marijuana prohibition in the Mount Rushmore State by simultaneously passing a pair of ballot initiatives. The post South Dakotans Green-Light Marijuana Legalization and Medical Access appeared first on NORML. This article originally […]
October 30, 2020

New Zealand Cannabis Legalization Initiative Fails At Ballot Box

New Zealand didn’t legalize cannabis. They did advance a law regarding euthanasia, however. This article originally appears: New Zealand Cannabis Legalization Initiative Fails At Ballot Box
October 30, 2020

Arizona Approves Prop 207 to Legalize Marijuana

Arizona voters have approved Proposition 207, a statewide ballot initiative legalizing the possession, use, and commercial sale of marijuana for adults. The post Arizona Approves Prop 207 to Legalize Marijuana appeared first on NORML. This article originally appears: Arizona Approves Prop 207 to Legalize Marijuana
October 30, 2020

Study Shows Cannabis is Becoming a Less Divisive Issue in the U.S.

Are more voters across the board in favor of cannabis than in previous years? This article originally appears: Study Shows Cannabis is Becoming a Less Divisive Issue in the U.S.
October 30, 2020

Clinical Trial: Plant-Derived Cannabis Oil Effective for Patients with Fibromyalgia

“We conclude that phytocannabinoids can be a low-cost and well-tolerated therapy for symptom relief and quality of life improvement in these patients.” The post Clinical Trial: Plant-Derived Cannabis Oil Effective for Patients with Fibromyalgia appeared first on NORML. This article originally appears: Clinical Trial: Plant-Derived Cannabis Oil […]
October 29, 2020

Kiva Confections Launches Lost Farm Line Of Edibles

Popular edibles brand Kiva Confections has a new line that’s sure to make a splash. This article originally appears: Kiva Confections Launches Lost Farm Line Of Edibles
October 29, 2020

Study of Canadian Workers Shows No Link Between Cannabis Use And Workplace Injury

A recent study finds no association between workplace injury and cannabis usage. This article originally appears: Study of Canadian Workers Shows No Link Between Cannabis Use And Workplace Injury
October 29, 2020

NORML 2020 Conference Honors The Late Dr. Lester Grinspoon

Dr. Lester Grinspoon posthumously received the Micheal J. Kennedy Social Justice Award this month. This article originally appears: NORML 2020 Conference Honors The Late Dr. Lester Grinspoon
October 29, 2020

Study: Past-Year Marijuana Use Not Associated with Elevated Risk of Workplace Injury

“We found that workers reporting using cannabis more than once in the past year were no more likely to report having experienced a work-related injury over the same time period in a large cohort of the Canadian working population.” The post Study: Past-Year Marijuana Use Not Associated with Elevated Risk […]
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