NORML

10/05/2026

🌿 Cannabis treatment is associated with significant decreases in endometriosis patients' pain intensity and frequency, as well as reductions in their reliance on prescription analgesics.

Patients also experienced improvements in their emotional well-being, fatigue, anxiety, daily functionality, and overall quality of life.

Improved pain, fatigue, anxiety, and quality of life

10/05/2026

📉 Ma*****na use by young people has fallen in every state that has enacted laws legalizing and regulating the adult-use cannabis market.

Study after study has found that cannabis policy reforms are not linked to increased rates of cannabis use among adolescents.

🔗 Read more: https://norml.org/news/2026/10/01/analysis-teen-ma*****na-use-has-declined-significantly-in-adult-use-legalization-states/

10/04/2026

🌿 Join the cannabis conversation with NORML's JM Pedini and Paul Armentano as they discuss the latest on federal ma*****na rescheduling and more.⁠
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🔗 Streams live on Facebook or rewatch any time on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com//streams

10/03/2026

🚫 Nearly three-quarters of Massachusetts voters say they will vote NO on Question 8, which seeks to repeal the state's voter-approved ma*****na legalization law.

Elections have consequences, so make sure everyone you know in Massachusetts is prepared to vote NO on 8.

🔗 Read more: https://norml.org/blog/2026/09/25/massachusetts-voters-in-latest-poll-express-overwhelming-opposition-to-ma*****na-repeal-initiative-question-8/

10/02/2026

📉 Ma*****na use by young people has fallen in every state that has enacted laws legalizing and regulating the adult-use cannabis market.

Study after study has found that cannabis policy reforms are not linked to increased rates of cannabis use among adolescents.

High school use nationwide is now at a historic low

10/02/2026

🌿 "NORML Deputy Director Paul Armentano told Ma*****na Moment that the tens of millions of cannabis consumers in the U.S. 'have the potential to be a powerful voting block and sway politicians to support policies that are in consumers' best interests.'

'Consumers should not tolerate politicians that either take their votes for granted or that support policies that jeopardize their personal freedoms and civil liberties.'"

A Republican congressman whose reelection bid is being boosted by donations from some of the U.S.’s largest ma*****na businesses says the legalization of cannabis is “hurting” society. A question posed to Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) and his Democratic opponent Cait Conely during a debate on Monday...

10/02/2026

🛑 The administrative law judge tasked with issuing a recommendation on whether to federally reschedule ma*****na has granted a temporary stay in the ongoing legal proceedings.

The request for a stay came from three parties publicly opposed to rescheduling. Guess who!

🔗 Read more to find out: https://norml.org/blog/2026/09/25/massachusetts-voters-in-latest-poll-express-overwhelming-opposition-to-ma*****na-repeal-initiative-question-8/

10/01/2026

🛑 The DEA judge tasked with issuing a recommendation on whether to federally reschedule ma*****na has granted a temporary stay in the ongoing legal proceedings.

The request for a stay came from three parties publicly opposed to rescheduling.

Government must file its response no later than October 13

10/01/2026

🌿 Have you used cannabis to manage chronic back pain or reduce your reliance on prescription drugs?

Patients in this 5-year study reported needing fewer opioids and other medications while incorporating ma*****na into their treatment plans.

Patients also used fewer opioids

10/01/2026

🌿 More than 6,000 cancer patients shared how they felt after gaining access to medical cannabis through their state's program.

Many reported improvements in appetite, sleep, pain, nausea, anxiety, and depression. That relief can make it possible to share a meal, rest, and be present with the people they love.

🔗 Read more: https://norml.org/news/2026/09/24/minnesota-cancer-patients-report-improved-symptoms-following-enrollment-in-state-authorized-medical-access-program/