An intriguing shift is under-way in how older Americans approach cannabis. A recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine reports that usage of cannabis among seniors jumped 46% between 2021 and 2023 . This isn’t simply a statistical blip—it’s part of a broader story that touches public health, regulation and the evolving conversation around cannabis across age groups. What the Study Found Among older adults, cannabis use saw a near-half increase in a two-year span. The

A new large-scale study published in the journal Age and Ageing is setting aside one of the most persistent cannabis stereotypes: that use leads to long-term cognitive decline. In fact, the findings suggest the opposite, at least for older adults with a history of cannabis use. What the Study Found Researchers in Israel analysed data from more than 67,000  adults, with a mean age of 67. They compared individuals who had ever  used cannabis with those who had never used it, a

Earlier this month, federal lawmakers approved a major military-construction and veterans affairs funding bill that continues to bar  doctors at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from recommending medical cannabis to veterans. What’s going on The appropriations bill (the “MilCon, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies” portion) was included in a government-funding package that will carry funding through January 30, 2026. Earlier versions of the bill included language th

Introduction On November 13, 2025, the national office of NORML reported that U.S. lawmakers have approved a major funding bill which includes provisions to restrict  the sale of certain hemp-derived intoxicating cannabinoid products. norml.org  For those of us in Florida’s cannabis advocacy community – where hemp, CBD, alternative cannabinoids and progressive regulation have been central to reform efforts – this is a development that demands our full attention. What the Bill

On November 18, 2025, an important move was made toward the legalization of adult-use cannabis in Florida. State election officials announced that the ballot initiative backed by Smart & Safe Florida has been formally advanced to the next step of review—following a lawsuit over delays by the state. What happened The initiative had reportedly collected over 660,000 verified petitions , more than three times the minimum required to move forward. The next procedural step is for

On the latest episode of The Rotation Podcast  by Suncoast NORML, the question on everyone’s mind was right there in the title: “WTF Is Up With Hemp?” Because while most of the country was watching the federal government shut down and then creak back open, something massive happened in the fine print:a $28 billion hemp industry  was quietly targeted for extinction. This episode brought together voices from every part of the hemp supply chain to unpack what just happened, who

Streamed live November 2, 2025 – Suncoast NORML’s “The Rotation” On the Sunday after we “fell back” for Daylight Savings, The Rotation  used that extra hour the best way we know how: in a rotation. This episode was special. Our guest was Ann Druyan – Emmy- and Peabody-winning writer, producer, director of Cosmos , creative director of NASA’s Voyager Interstellar Message (the Golden Record), co-writer of Contact , and a longtime NORML board member. Hosts Gary Stein (Suncoast N

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A compelling new analysis published in Addiction  and featured by NORML reveals a crucial and often overlooked distinction: among...

A recent NORML analysis, published on September 8, 2025 , reveals that older adults who have used cannabis in the past six months...

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Tampa, FL —   Suncoast NORML , the Tampa Bay chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, is excited to...

We had a great chat with the Hemp activist over at Siesta G! They provided valuable insight on why we should be wary of Amendment 3 and...