The cannabis reform movement has a new way to influence lawmakers and policy at every level of government, and the organizers want to hear directly from consumers.
NORML (the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) has launched its 2025 Cannabis Consumer Survey, inviting people who use cannabis, recreationally or medically, as well as those who do not consume, to share their experiences, concerns, and policy priorities.
The survey takes about 10 to 15 minutes, is confidential, and will be used to shape NORML’s lobbying and advocacy strategy for 2026. Participants who complete the survey before November 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET will be entered into a drawing to win a $100 NORML Store gift card.
Survey link: https://norml.org/2025-norml-member-survey/
Why NORML Is Collecting Consumer Feedback
The cannabis landscape is changing rapidly. More states are legalizing or expanding medical programs. Federal rescheduling is being debated while NORML continues pushing for full descheduling, meaning cannabis would be treated more like alcohol than a controlled substance. Workplace, housing, firearm, and parental rights for cannabis consumers are increasingly contested areas.
“Nobody knows the reality of cannabis laws better than the people directly affected by them,” NORML says. “Your voice helps us advocate more effectively in Congress and in state legislatures.”
What the Survey Asks About
The survey explores topics including:
Federal reforms such as rescheduling, descheduling, and banking access
Workplace protections for off-hours cannabis use
THC potency limit proposals
Expungement of past cannabis convictions
Access to legal cannabis versus unregulated hemp-derived cannabinoids like Delta-8 and Delta-10
Medical access issues and patient rights
Consumer discrimination in employment, housing, parental rights, firearms, and other areas
Respondents can also rank what NORML’s top policy priorities should be for 2026.
Why It Matters
Public opinion is one of the most powerful drivers in cannabis reform. NORML routinely uses survey data …
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Author: High Times / High Times
