North Carolina: State-Appointed Advisory Council Calls on Lawmakers to Legalize and Regulate the Adult-Use Cannabis Market
“The status quo is not an option. The Council agrees that a well-regulated market … is a safer market.” The post North Carolina: State-Appointed Advisory Council Calls on Lawmakers to Legalize and Regulate the Adult-Use Cannabis Market appeared first on NORML.
Maryland: Lawmakers Advance Legislation Providing Employment Protections for Firefighters’ Off Duty Use of Medical Cannabis
“Patients who take traditional medications do not face punishment in the workplace unless their on-the-job performance is impaired. Patients who consume medical cannabis during their off-hours should be treated equally.” The post Maryland: Lawmakers Advance Legislation Providing Employment Protections for Firefighters’ Off Duty Use of Medical Cannabis appeared first on NORML.
Military Eases Enlistment Rules for Those With Prior Marijuana Convictions
“While we welcome any easing of federal policies that target and discriminate against cannabis consumers, this particular policy shift appears to be largely opportunistic and not in any way reflective of a broader shift in the federal government’s stance toward those who consume marijuana responsibly.” The post Military Eases Enlistment Rules for Those With Prior […]
Idaho: Campaign to Place Medical Cannabis Question on November’s Ballot Surpasses Signature Threshold, Lawmakers Call on Voters to Reject Effort
According to statewide polling compiled by the campaign, over 80 percent of Idahoans support legalizing medical cannabis access. The post Idaho: Campaign to Place Medical Cannabis Question on November’s Ballot Surpasses Signature Threshold, Lawmakers Call on Voters to Reject Effort appeared first on NORML.
Voters Gave Ohio Legal Cannabis. Then Lawmakers Took Away the Part That Helped Me.
NORML Winter ’25/Spring ’26 Intern Tobey MacCachran shares how Ohio lawmakers’ repeal of legalization provisions will impact his healthcare access. The post Voters Gave Ohio Legal Cannabis. Then Lawmakers Took Away the Part That Helped Me. appeared first on NORML.
Lawmakers Are Moving on Marijuana. Act Now.
This could shape cannabis laws in your state. The post Lawmakers Are Moving on Marijuana. Act Now. appeared first on NORML.
Feds Provides Details on Plan to Integrate Hemp-Derived Products into Medicare Services
“The integration of certain therapeutic cannabis products into the Medicare program further legitimizes the use of marijuana as a medicine, particularly for improving the health-related quality of life of older Americans and seniors.” The post Feds Provides Details on Plan to Integrate Hemp-Derived Products into Medicare Services appeared first on NORML.
Analysis: No Rise in Problematic Cannabis Use Among Teens Following Adult-Use Legalization
“These results should further reassure the public and policymakers that cannabis can be regulated for adults in a manner that doesn’t adversely impact young people.” The post Analysis: No Rise in Problematic Cannabis Use Among Teens Following Adult-Use Legalization appeared first on NORML.
Cannabis and End-of-Life Care: How Marijuana Can Help Maintain Comfort and Dignity
The final stage of life often brings profound challenges for both patients and their families. For patients in hospice and palliative care, common symptoms not only affect the physical body but also their mental well-being. While traditional medications may dull pain, they often come with heavy sedation, confusion, and loss of clarity. Fortunately, medical cannabis […]
New Slang Alert! What’s A Yart?
It feels like every other day, a fresh slang term pops up in the cannabis lexicon, and today, we’re looking at an entry that’s all over TikTok and Reddit – Yart! Spoiler alert: it has everything to do with the humble vape cart (and how challenging it is to talk about cannabis on social media). […]
Which States Have Employment Protections for MMJ Patients?
In the confusing landscape of state-by-state medical marijuana legalization and federal prohibition lies a patient’s pursuit of a better quality of life, balanced with an unrestricted financial livelihood. In workplaces across many different medical marijuana legal states, no law guarantees that a valid, card-carrying MMJ patient status exempts an employee from termination or discrimination stemming […]
Spring Cleaning? Try These Cannabis Strains
The old “lazy stoner” stereotype is quickly fading. We now see bodybuilder moms using cannabis for better sleep, runners getting in the zone with the help of weed, and many other examples of cannabis being used in ways that counter the unmotivated stereotypes of the past. As legal access to the plant increases, more people […]
Veriheal’s Guide to Finding a Marijuana Doctor Near You in 2026
If you’re planning to get a medical marijuana card in 2026, you might be wondering whether you need to meet with a certified cannabis doctor—either online or in person. Still, finding a qualified medical marijuana doctor near you can feel overwhelming and confusing if you’re not sure where to start. This guide shows you exactly […]
