NORML https://norml.org/ Working to Reform Marijuana Laws Since 1970 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:01:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/norml.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/logomark-green-r.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 NORML https://norml.org/ 32 32 161076362 FBI: In These States, Over Half of All Drug-Related Arrests Are for Marijuana https://norml.org/blog/2026/09/08/fbi-in-these-states-over-half-of-all-drug-related-arrests-are-for-marijuana/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:47:55 +0000 https://norml.org/?p=80423 a police officer handcuffs a man's arms behind his back while another officer in the background uses her radioa police officer handcuffs a man's arms behind his back while another officer in the background uses her radio"In many prohibition states, a significant portion of law enforcement and prosecutorial resources are still being directed toward arresting tens of thousands of cannabis consumers for activities that are now perfectly legal in nearly half of this country."

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]]> 80423 FBI: 60 Percent of All Marijuana Arrests Nationwide Occurred in These Ten States https://norml.org/blog/2026/08/31/fbi-60-percent-of-all-marijuana-arrests-nationwide-occurred-in-these-ten-states/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:42:58 +0000 https://norml.org/?p=80361 handcuffs resting on marijuana leaveshandcuffs resting on marijuana leaves"Today, the threat of arrest for cannabis possession largely comes down to geography."

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]]> 80361 What I Learned From My Summer With NORML https://norml.org/blog/2026/08/28/what-i-learned-from-my-summer-with-norml/ Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:33:09 +0000 https://norml.org/?p=80348 internsinternsNORML Summer ‘26 Intern Ben Bailey shares his takeaways on his semester at NORML.

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]]> 80348 FBI: Nearly 1 in 4 Drug Arrests Nationwide Are for Marijuana Possession https://norml.org/blog/2026/08/25/fbi-nearly-1-in-4-drug-arrests-nationwide-are-for-marijuana-possession/ Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://norml.org/?p=80136 a hand holds a very small bag of marijuana in front of a young white person in handcuffsa hand holds a very small bag of marijuana in front of a young white person in handcuffs"Hundreds of thousands of Americans continue to be arrested annually for low-level cannabis-related violations even though a majority of voters no longer believe that the responsible use of marijuana by adults should be a crime."

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]]> 80136 Turning Interest Into Advocacy: Why You Should Intern With NORML https://norml.org/blog/2026/08/21/turning-interest-into-advocacy-why-you-should-intern-with-norml/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://norml.org/?p=80094 a desk with office supplies and a corkboard with a NORML button and sticker and a sign reading "interns wanted"a desk with office supplies and a corkboard with a NORML button and sticker and a sign reading "interns wanted"NORML Summer ‘26 Intern Dakota Helgren shares her experience gaining real-world skills in cannabis policy and advocacy.

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]]> 80094 Feds: Over 1 in 5 Older Adults Have Consumed Cannabis in the Past Year https://norml.org/blog/2026/08/19/feds-over-1-in-5-older-adults-have-consumed-cannabis-in-the-past-year/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:22:09 +0000 https://norml.org/?p=80075 A senior woman uses a grinder to prepare cannabis for rolling into a jointA senior woman uses a grinder to prepare cannabis for rolling into a joint"Many older adults are aware of the litany of serious adverse side-effects associated with available prescription drugs, like opioids or sleep aids, and they perceive medical cannabis to be a viable and potentially safer alternative."

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]]> 80075 Massachusetts: Democrats Overwhelmingly Reject Ballot Proposal to Repeal Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization https://norml.org/blog/2026/08/18/massachusetts-democrats-overwhelmingly-reject-ballot-proposal-to-repeal-adult-use-marijuana-legalization/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:21:20 +0000 https://norml.org/?p=80054 a person's hands are together holding a button that reads "vote" nestled amongst a pile of cannabis budsa person's hands are together holding a button that reads "vote" nestled amongst a pile of cannabis buds"There's no 'buyer's remorse' among Massachusetts' voters when it comes to legalizing cannabis and this fact will become even clearer come November."

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]]> 80054 NORML Op-Ed: High Time To Remove Cannabis from Schedule I Status https://norml.org/blog/2026/08/11/norml-op-ed-high-time-to-remove-cannabis-from-schedule-i-status/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:44:46 +0000 https://norml.org/?p=79993 a pair of hands with open palms rest on a green table holding a cannabis leafa pair of hands with open palms rest on a green table holding a cannabis leafCannabis does not possess the same risks to health as do other Schedule I substances like heroin, or even unscheduled drugs like cigarettes and alcohol. To argue otherwise is out of step with both public opinion and scientific consensus.

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]]> 79993 Clinical Trial: Plant-Derived Cannabis Preparation Is Safe and Effective in Children With Autism https://norml.org/blog/2026/08/10/clinical-trial-plant-derived-cannabis-preparation-is-safe-and-effective-in-children-with-autism/ Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:16:48 +0000 https://norml.org/?p=79945 A droplet of oils drips from the medicine dropper over a bottle of cannabis oil next to a flowering marijuana plantA droplet of oils drips from the medicine dropper over a bottle of cannabis oil next to a flowering marijuana plantPatients" disease severity fell an estimated 2 points on a 7-point scale following eight weeks of cannabinoid treatment.

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]]> 79945 Analysis: Adoption of Medical Cannabis Access Laws Associated With Increased Workplace Productivity, Innovation https://norml.org/blog/2026/08/04/analysis-adoption-of-medical-cannabis-access-laws-associated-with-increased-workplace-productivity-innovation/ Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:15:29 +0000 https://norml.org/?p=79867 a cannabis leaf overlaid with stock market charts and an up arrow indicating an increasea cannabis leaf overlaid with stock market charts and an up arrow indicating an increase"From job creation to tax revenue to improved innovation, legalization is driving economic prosperity."

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