The administration of herbal cannabis is safe and effective in patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia, according to clinical data published this month in the Journal of Clinical Medicine.
Author: Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director
Cincinnati: Council Members Vote to Eliminate Marijuana Possession Penalties
Members of the Cincinnati City Council have voted in favor of a municipal measure eliminating criminal and civil penalties for marijuana possession. Under the ordinance, activities involving the possession of up to 100 grams of marijuana will no longer be subject to local penalties.
Studies: Medical Cannabis Enrollees Typically Reduce Their Use of Opioids
Patients diagnosed with chronic pain and other debilitating conditions typically reduce, or in some cases, eliminate their use of opioids following their enrollment in state-sanctioned medical cannabis access programs.
Oregon: Governor Signs Law Prohibiting Landlords From Discriminating Against Medical Marijuana Patients
Democratic Gov. Kate Brown has signed legislation, Senate Bill 970, prohibiting landlords from taking discriminatory action against those who either use medical cannabis or possess cannabis-related convictions. The new law takes effect on January 1, 2020.
Study: Veterans Often Substitute Medical Cannabis for Alcohol, Prescription Drugs
Military veterans who participate in a state’s medical marijuana access program frequently report substituting cannabis for alcohol and other controlled substances, according to data published in The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse. Nearly half of all respondents said that they use medical cannabis in place of other prescription medications.
Nevada: New Law Bars Employers from Discriminating Against Cannabis Consumers
Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak has signed legislation into law prohibiting certain employers from refusing to hire a worker because he or she tested positive for cannabis. The new law takes effect on January 1, 2020.
Nevada: Governor Signs Medical Cannabis Expansion Measure
Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak has signed legislation, Senate Bill 430, expanding the pool of patients eligible for medical cannabis therapy.
Oregon: Lawmakers Advance Marijuana Expungement Measure
Lawmakers in the House and Senate have voted in favor of legislation, Senate Bill 420, to facilitate the expungement of past marijuana convictions.
Nevada: Governor Signs Measure Sealing Past Marijuana Convictions
Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak has signed legislation into law facilitating those convicted of past marijuana crimes to have their records sealed. The new law takes effect on July 1, 2019.
Colorado: Governor Signs Multiple Marijuana Law Reform Measures
Democratic Gov. Jared Polis has signed multiple bills into law amending the state’s marijuana laws.