NORML
NORML
NORML (pronounced "normal", /ˈnɔːrməl/) is an acronym for the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. It is a non-profit organization based in the United States that aims to move public opinion sufficiently to achieve the legalization of non-medical marijuana in the United States.
Etymology
The term "NORML" is an acronym that stands for the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. The organization chose this name to emphasize its goal of making the use of marijuana normal in society.
Related Terms
- Marijuana: A psychoactive drug from the Cannabis plant used for medical or recreational purposes.
- Cannabis: A group of three plants with psychoactive properties, known as Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, and Cannabis ruderalis.
- Legalization: The process of removing a legal prohibition against something which is currently not legal.
- Non-profit organization: An organization that uses its revenues to achieve its goals rather than distributing them as profit or dividends.
- Public opinion: The collective opinion of the people of a society or state on an issue or problem.
See Also
- Marijuana Policy Project
- Drug Policy Alliance
- Americans for Safe Access
- Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on NORML
- Wikipedia's article - NORML
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