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⚖️ Several Justices appeared to be skeptical of the government’s position, opining that the degree to which a substance may or may not induce a consumer toward violence is not a specific criterion of the Controlled Substances Act. Justices also questioned the reliability of the federal government’s assessment of cannabis as a Schedule I drug, especially after the White House recently directed the US Attorney General to reclassify it to Schedule III, and asked if there is any convincing historical evidence connecting cannabis to violence. norml.org/blog/2026/03/0…

🚨 We’ve been warning Americans for months that dark money is fueling prohibitionist attacks on cannabis freedom. @tomweedlaw just brought the receipts.

Virginia Lawmakers Pass Bills To Legalize Marijuana Sales, Resentence Past Convictions And Allow Medical Cannabis In Hospitals: Both chambers advanced the reform measures on Tuesday's key crossover deadline. marijuanamoment.net/virginia-lawma…

😚💨 Cannabis use is not associated with an increased risk of later life suicidality in high-risk young adults, according to longitudinal data published in the journal Addictive Behaviors Reports. norml.org/news/2025/12/1…

📉 "Sensational claims that adult-use legalization laws are linked with greater marijuana use by teens are simply not backed by government data. These findings ought to reassure lawmakers that cannabis access can be legally regulated in a manner that is safe, effective, and that does not inadvertently impact young people’s habits." norml.org/blog/2026/02/1…

🌿Respondents frequently acknowledged cannabis to be "just as or more effective" than traditional prescription medications. norml.org/news/2026/01/1…

🚨 In a recent commentary, the NYT editors opine that states have rushed to legalize the substance "without adequately regulating it." However, state marijuana markets are already highly regulated and many of the options proposed by the editors are either redundant or would inadvertently strengthen the illicit marketplace. norml.org/blog/2026/02/2…

😴💨 Study participants reported improvements in their sleep quality, anxiety, depression, and health-related quality of life. norml.org/news/2026/02/1…

🌿 Patients who applied THC-dominant topicals reported the greatest physical improvements in the clinical trial. norml.org/news/2026/01/0…

🚨 Prohibitionist groups are using misleading tactics and relying on dark money in their efforts to repeal voter-approved marijuana legalization laws in multiple states. We can’t let them prevail. norml.org/blog/2026/02/0…

🌿 Researchers reported "improvements in core behavioral domains" following patients' use of CBD-dominant extracts. norml.org/news/2026/01/1…

⚖️ NORML today filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court arguing that the federal government’s ban on firearm ownership for cannabis consumers violates the Second Amendment. norml.org/blog/2026/01/3…

🌿 Clinical trial researchers documented reductions in patients' systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings following CBD dosing. No similar reductions occurred following the use of the placebo. norml.org/news/2025/12/1…

🇨🇿 Legislation legalizing the personal possession of cannabis took effect in the Czech Republic on January 1st. Under the law, those 21 or older may home-cultivate up to 3 plants and possess up to 100 grams in private without penalty. norml.org/news/2026/01/0…

🌿 Dutch investigators documented "complete" tumor regression in a pair of patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma. Both patients consumed THC-dominant cannabis oils daily. norml.org/news/2025/12/1…

⏳ "I think this will be tied up in litigation for quite some time," @NORML's Armentano told @HighTimes. hightimes.com/news/politics/…

🌿 Many supporters now believe, falsely, that nationwide legalization is some sort of fait accompli and therefore, there’s no longer a need for grassroots advocacy. This perception is woefully incorrect. norml.org/blog/2025/12/1…

🌿 THC-positive subjects exhibit a significantly lower prevalence of metabolic syndrome, even after researchers adjust for potential confounders. norml.org/news/2025/12/0…

🚨 Several media outlets have reported that Trump intends to direct his administration to amend marijuana’s longstanding Schedule I classification. norml.org/blog/2025/12/1…

Supreme Court Schedules Closed-Door Meeting To Discuss Marijuana Companies' Case Seeking To Overturn Federal Prohibition - Marijuana Moment marijuanamoment.net/supreme-court-…