NORML https://norml.org/ Working to Reform Marijuana Laws Since 1970 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:07:31 +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 A Tale of Two Prohibitions https://norml.org/blog/2026/07/13/a-tale-of-two-prohibitions/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:39:01 +0000 https://norml.org/?p=79550 a smiling alcohol Prohibition era woman pours a beer into a glass being raised by an approving man juxtaposed by a smiling woman smoking a joint next to an approving mana smiling alcohol Prohibition era woman pours a beer into a glass being raised by an approving man juxtaposed by a smiling woman smoking a joint next to an approving manNORML Summer ‘26 Intern Caroline Breen outlines the parallel histories and failures of alcohol and marijuana prohibition.

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]]> 79550 A Significant Step Forward for Georgia’s Medical Cannabis Program https://norml.org/blog/2026/07/08/a-significant-step-forward-for-georgias-medical-cannabis-program/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://norml.org/?p=79487 A postage stamp featuring an image of trees and peaches in front of a plantation-style house reads "Greetings from Georgia," is set against a background of marijuana leaves representing the concept of cannabis law reform in GeorgiaA postage stamp featuring an image of trees and peaches in front of a plantation-style house reads "Greetings from Georgia," is set against a background of marijuana leaves representing the concept of cannabis law reform in GeorgiaNORML Summer ‘26 Intern Ben Bailey provides an update on Georgia’s medical cannabis legislation

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]]> 79487 Survey: Healthcare Professionals Overwhelmingly Agree That Cannabis Has “Legitimate Therapeutic Uses” https://norml.org/blog/2026/07/07/survey-healthcare-professionals-overwhelmingly-agree-that-cannabis-has-legitimate-therapeutic-uses/ Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://norml.org/?p=79414 doctor cannabisdoctor cannabis"Most participants were supportive of legal access to medical cannabis, open to using it in their own practice, and interested in receiving further training to do so."

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]]> 79414 Cannabis Law Reform Is a Civil Rights Issue and Must Be Treated as Such https://norml.org/blog/2026/07/06/cannabis-law-reform-is-a-civil-rights-issue-and-must-be-treated-as-such/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://norml.org/?p=79360 marijuana, handcuffs and a judge's gavelmarijuana, handcuffs and a judge's gavelNORML Summer ‘26 Mitchell Floch shares his perspective on the disparate impact of marijuana prohibition.

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]]> 79360 Analysis: Drug-Related Arrests, Disciplinary Incidents on College Campuses Decline Following Marijuana Legalization https://norml.org/blog/2026/07/01/analysis-drug-related-arrests-disciplinary-incidents-on-college-campuses-decline-following-marijuana-legalization/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:30:39 +0000 https://norml.org/?p=79378 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"We find that state legalization of recreational marijuana substantially reduced the arrests and disciplinary incidents for drug law violations. … The decreases in arrests after legalization are especially steep at public institutions [and at] four-year institutions."

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]]> 79378 Why I Chose Cannabis Over Opioids https://norml.org/blog/2026/07/06/why-i-chose-cannabis-over-opioids/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:02:11 +0000 https://norml.org/?p=79352 A person stands with their arms extended. In one hand they hold three large oblong pills. In the other they hold a marijuana leaf, representing the concept of choosing cannabis over opioids.A person stands with their arms extended. In one hand they hold three large oblong pills. In the other they hold a marijuana leaf, representing the concept of choosing cannabis over opioids.NORML Summer ‘26 Intern Dakota Helgren shares her reason for substituting cannabis for opioids to treat pain.

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]]> 79352 Virginia: Lawmakers Approve Budget Language Regulating Adult-Use Cannabis Sales in 2027 https://norml.org/blog/2026/06/22/virginia-lawmakers-approve-budget-language-regulating-adult-use-cannabis-sales-in-2027/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:54:36 +0000 https://norml.org/?p=79255 A uniform pattern of preroll marijuana joints on a green backgroundA uniform pattern of preroll marijuana joints on a green backgroundUnder the measure, state-licensed retailers will begin selling cannabis products to those age 21 or older on July 1, 2027.

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]]> 79255 Vermont: Governor Signs Bill Into Law Raising Adult-Use Marijuana Possession Limits https://norml.org/blog/2026/06/22/vermont-governor-signs-bill-into-law-raising-adult-use-marijuana-possession-limits/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:07:41 +0000 https://norml.org/?p=79224 close-up of three legal cannabis joints on a table surrounded by marijuana fan leavesclose-up of three legal cannabis joints on a table surrounded by marijuana fan leavesVermont is the third state this year to significantly increase adult-use marijuana possession limits.

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]]> 79224 DEA Limits Participants in Upcoming Marijuana Hearing to Those Opposed to Rescheduling https://norml.org/blog/2026/06/19/dea-limits-participants-in-upcoming-marijuana-hearing-to-those-opposed-to-rescheduling/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:45:18 +0000 https://norml.org/?p=79203 marijuana, handcuffs, and a gavel on an American flagmarijuana, handcuffs, and a gavel on an American flag"A fair administrative process should include the voices of those most directly affected by federal cannabis policy: consumers, patients, and the communities that have lived under prohibition. Excluding NORML from this hearing deprives the record of that perspective."

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]]> 79203 Supreme Court Affirms Second Amendment Rights for Cannabis Consumers https://norml.org/blog/2026/06/18/supreme-court-affirms-second-amendment-rights-for-cannabis-consumers/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:34:31 +0000 https://norml.org/?p=79156 a legal cannabis flower sits next to a lawfully owned handguna legal cannabis flower sits next to a lawfully owned handgun"Our Constitution protects people, not stereotypes, and it does not permit the government to convert cannabis use alone into a categorical mark of civic unworthiness."

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