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Changing Texas' marijuana laws to no longer subject adults and patients to penalty.

Joined February 2009
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A new study of women with female orgasmic disorder found that "cannabis use increased orgasm frequency, eased orgasm difficulty, and improved orgasm satisfaction." marijuanamoment.net/cannabis…

Cannabis Can Help Treat Female Orgasmic Disorder, Study Finds As Ohio Officials Consider Adding It...

Ahead of a decision by Ohio officials on whether to add female orgasmic disorder (FOD) as a qualifying condition for the state’s medical marijuana program, a new study highlights the benefits that...

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A study found that "medical marijuana, when used to treat agitation in dementia patients, is just as effective as the standard pharmacological treatments." digitalcommons.onu.edu/stude…

Medical Marijuana Effects on Improving Agitation in Patients with Dementia

Abstract Problem: Current treatment options (antidepressants and antipsychotics) for dementia can be ineffective and are associated with substantial side effects. More effective interventions to...

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Legalization has put a significant dent in the cartel trade. marijuanamoment.net/marijuan…

Marijuana Seizures At U.S.–Mexico Border Continue To Fall As More States Legalize, Federal Data...

As the state marijuana legalization movement continues to expand, seizures of cannabis at southern border declined again in 2023, according to data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The...

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A study found that "contrary to public belief, cannabis users did not differ from non-users in terms of their physical activity levels, sleep quality or blood pressure." digitalcommons.wku.edu/cgi/v…
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Most people have tried it, most people want it legalized. norml.org/blog/2024/05/10/po…
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A study concluded that "cannabis use may benefit some adults who are reducing their opioid or stimulant use, especially during early recovery." harmreductionjournal.biomedc…

“Everything is kind of the same except my mind is with me”: exploring cannabis substitution in a...

Harm Reduction Journal - Recovery from addiction is frequently equated with abstinence. However, some individuals who resolve an addiction continue to use substances, including via substitution...

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Kevin Sabet of the anti-legalization group Smart Approaches to Marijuana and Paul Armentano from the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Law talked about DEA plans to reclassify marijuana as a lower-risk drug. c-span.org/video/?535306-3/k…
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Those who regularly consume cannabis do not exhibit so-called ‘amotivational syndrome,” even when they are acutely under the influence. norml.org/blog/2024/04/30/st…

Frequent Cannabis Use Not Linked to Motivation Loss

"We found little evidence for an association between being high and a lack of motivation"

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Lubbock voters rejected a measure to decriminalize marijuana, turning out 65% opposed. texastribune.org/2024/05/04/…

Lubbock voters reject attempt to end some marijuana arrests

A ballot proposition would have instructed police not to arrest people who have four ounces or less of marijuana.

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Top D.A.R.E. Officer Says Medical Marijuana Helped His Brother-In-Law Treat Cancer Pain marijuanamoment.net/top-d-a-…

Top D.A.R.E. Officer Says Medical Marijuana Helped His Brother-In-Law Treat Cancer Pain - Marijuana...

The anti-drug group D.A.R.E.’s 2022 officer of the year asserts in a new online documentary that “alcohol is a gateway drug”—though he occasionally drinks it. But marijuana is another story and can’t...

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A study recently found that some rolling papers contain heavy metals and other toxic components. pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs…

Elemental Composition of Commercially Available Cannabis Rolling Papers

With the recent legalization of cannabis in multiple jurisdictions and widespread use as a medical treatment, there has been an increased focus on product safety and the potential impacts of contam...

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A study found that "use of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is associated with an increase in survival time in palliative cancer patients." karger.com/mca/article/7/1/5…

The Use of Tetrahydrocannabinol Is Associated with an Increase in Survival Time in Palliative...

Abstract. Introduction: Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is often prescribed for ambulatory palliative patients to improve sleep quality and appetite and to reduce anxiety, stress, and pain. However, it is...

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The DEA plans to reschedule cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III. This opens the doors for pharmaceutical companies to take control of the industry while leaving it otherwise illegal. apnews.com/article/marijuana…

US poised to ease restrictions on marijuana in historic shift, but it'll remain controlled substance

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, a historic shift to generations of American drug policy that could have wide ripple effects across...

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Gov Abbott says “Local communities such as towns, cities and counties, they don’t have the authority to override state law. If they want to see a different law passed, they need to work with their legislators." marijuanamoment.net/texas-go…

Texas Governor Condemns Local Marijuana Decriminalization Efforts As Lubbock Voters Decide On...

The Republican governor of Texas says that cities seeking to locally decriminalize marijuana—including one that’s set to vote on the reform next week—don’t have the authority to “override” state law....

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When pressed for answers about why Border Patrol was seizing products from state-licensed businesses in New Mexico, they responded “Who cares? They make a lot of money.” marijuanamoment.net/new-mexi…

New Mexico Governor 'Offended' By Top Biden Official's Reaction To Marijuana Business Seizure...

The governor of New Mexico can be heard saying on a newly leaked recording that she was “offended” when the secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reacted to her concern about a...

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Texas NORML shirts are super comfortable! They're also 10% off this month! Use code TXN420! at checkout. Visit shop.texasnorml.org
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Legalization helps keep teens drug-free. norml.org/blog/2024/04/15/ja…

JAMA Pediatrics Reports Legalization Linked With Fewer Teens Using Marijuana

Researchers concluded "no net increases in cannabis or, through spillover effects, alcohol or tobacco use"

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We're holding our annual membership drive this month and offering 10% off memberships and merch! Use code TXN420! at checkout! Visit shop.texasnorml.org
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Buy some merch and support the cause! Use code TXN420! at checkout for a 10% discount! Visit: shop.texasnorml.org
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People might be surprised, but should they be when they don't make the issue a priority? marijuanamoment.net/6-in-10-…

6 In 10 Americans Are 'Surprised' Marijuana Hasn't Been Legalized Across The U.S. Yet, Poll Finds -...

A new survey of Americans’ habits, opinions and expectations around cannabis finds that nearly 6 in 10 adults are “surprised marijuana hasn’t been legalized across the United States yet.” The new...

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