Medical marijuana reclassified as less dangerous drug under new order

The Trump administration is reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug, and also giving licensed operators a major tax break in a historic policy shift.

UW study finds gaps in doctor training on cannabis
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New research from the University of Washington shows many doctors lack training on how cannabis affects patients. The study highlights growing concerns as providers report more cannabis-related health issues.

As marijuana use widens, vets are treating more pets for cannabis poisoning

As marijuana use increases in the U.S. and more states legalize the drug, veterinary clinics are seeing a big uptick in pets with cannabis toxicity.

Cannabis compounds could reverse disease affecting one-third of adults

Compounds found in cannabis could provide a new roadmap for treating the world’s most common chronic liver disorder, according to a study released by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Many young adults turn to cannabis for sleep—but it may backfire

More than one in five young adults in the U.S. say they use cannabis or alcohol to help them fall asleep, according to new research from the University of Michigan.

Marijuana-based drug eases chronic back pain in major study

A new study from German drugmaker Vertanical found that an experimental marijuana-based medication significantly reduced chronic back pain in 800 patients.

Trump considers reclassifying marijuana as less dangerous drug: report

Trump is weighing whether to remove marijuana from the list of Schedule I controlled substances and make it a Schedule III drug.

Cannabis edibles just as dangerous to heart health as smoking marijuana, study finds

In a new study, researchers at UC San Francisco determined that eating edible cannabis, such as gummies, has the same impact on cardiovascular risk as smoking marijuana.

Haribo recalls candy after cannabis found in gummies, family gets sick

Haribo has recalled bags of candy in the Netherlands after a family reported getting sick and sampling revealed cannabis in the gummies.

Thieves push barriers through Maple Valley pot shop
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Caught on camera, a group of thieves smashed into Goobie's Doobies in Maple Valley last week, pushing past security measures in order to get into the store. 

WA pot shops offered free security assessments
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With smash-and-grab burglaries targeting cannabis retailers on the rise, a state-funded security assessment program aims to help business owners better protect their stores.

Pot shop owners call for bollards to prevent break-ins
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Seattle police are investigating after thieves broke into Kemp's Cannabis in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood on Wednesday morning.

Smash-and-grab at Kemp's Cannabis in Seattle
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Seattle police are investigating after thieves broke into Kemp's Cannabis in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood.

Shawn Kemp's cannabis shop damaged
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Kemp's Cannabis is cleaning up after it was damaged early Wednesday morning.

Heavy cannabis use linked to impaired working memory, new study finds

A new study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus suggests that heavy cannabis use negatively affects working memory.