NORML News of the Week 10/10/2019

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 22, Issue 41

View on web THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 22   •   Issue 41   •   October 10, 2019 Study: No Uptick in Violent Crime Following Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Researchers reported, "[M]arijuana legalization and sales have had minimal to no effect on major crimes in Colorado or Washington. We observed no statistically significant long-term effects of recreational cannabis laws or the initiation of retail sales on violent or property crime rates in these states." READ MORE » Survey: Marijuana Legalization in Canada "Has Not Had a Noticeable Impact on the Workplace" The findings are in contrast to the perceptions held by Canadians prior to legalization, when nearly half presumed that the policy change would be associated with a decline in work quality and productivity and a rise in occupational accidents. READ MORE » Support the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act Take Action » Tell Your Congressional Representative: Join the Cannabis Caucus Take Action » Veterans Medical Access: Support The Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act Take Action » Study: Long-Term Cannabis Use Associated with Clinical Improvements in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease Researchers further reported that cannabis therapy was associated with a significant reduction in patients' consumption of prescription medications, as well as weight gain and the increased likelihood of full-time employment. READ MORE » Lab Results Contradict Labelling of Some Commercially Available CBD Products Of the eight products tested by investigators, two contained percentages of CBD and THC that were higher than the amount indicated on the label. Two products contained far less CBD than advertised. One product tested negative for any quantity of cannabidiol. READ MORE » Case Report: Cannabis Mitigates Symptoms in Patients with Treatment-Resistant Familial Mediterranean Fever Researchers concluded that medical cannabis administration attenuated the severity of FMF attacks and also decreased their frequency, stating "cannabis is a therapeutic option for treating the most complex patients with FMF." READ MORE » Study: History of Cannabis Use Associated with Reduced Risk of Intestinal Infection Researchers concluded that a past history of cannabis exposure "was associated with a decreased risk of CDI amongst hospitalized patients." READ MORE » Clarifying NY State Decriminalization and Marijuana Possession Related Penalties Details 10/09/19 9:10pm UTC Report: Marijuana Legalization Not Associated with Adverse 'Spillover' Effects in Neighboring States Details 10/09/19 7:14pm UTC Study: No Uptick in Violent Crime Following Adult Use Cannabis Legalization Details 10/09/19 1:00am UTC Nevada NORML Takes Washington, DC Details 10/02/19 4:33pm UTC NORML IN THE MEDIA CALIFORNIA: Most want marijuana stores in their communities AUDIO: NORML's Deputy Director discusses the need for drug testing reform Leading cannabis opponent seeks to return to Congress Annual cannabis arrests rising, according to latest FBI report VIRGINIA: Poll shows spike in support for legal marijuana P.S. Our efforts are supported by thousands of people throughout the country as we work to advance marijuana reform in all 50 states and the federal level. Can you kick in $5, $10 or $20 a month to help us keep going? NORML and the NORML Foundation 1100 H Street NW, Suite 830 Washington, DC 20005 (202) 483-5500 • norml@norml.org Marijuana policy should be evidence based. Dispel the myths with the NORML Fact Sheets. Too many emails? Update your subscription preferences.

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