FDA recommends moving marijuana to lower-risk drug class: Key takeaways
A new FDA report found there is "credible scientific support" for the use of marijuana to treat some medical conditions. Here are some key takeaways from the report.
A new FDA report found there is "credible scientific support" for the use of marijuana to treat some medical conditions. Here are some key takeaways from the report.
Biden pardons thousands convicted of marijuana charges in DC, federal lands
"Criminal records for marijuana use and possession have imposed needless barriers to employment, housing, and educational opportunities," Biden said. "It’s time that we right these wrongs."
"Criminal records for marijuana use and possession have imposed needless barriers to employment, housing, and educational opportunities," Biden said. "It’s time that we right these wrongs."
Ohio votes to legalize marijuana for adult recreational use
Ohio now becomes the 24th state to allow adult cannabis use for non-medical purposes.
Ohio now becomes the 24th state to allow adult cannabis use for non-medical purposes.
Michigan dog attacks, nearly kills owner after being fed THC gummy
In Michigan, a dog's life-threatening attack on its owner unfolded after the animal ingested a THC-infused gummy.
In Michigan, a dog's life-threatening attack on its owner unfolded after the animal ingested a THC-infused gummy.
Cars plow into Seattle pot shops
Two pot shops in Seattle were damaged early Friday morning after cars crashed into them.
Two pot shops in Seattle were damaged early Friday morning after cars crashed into them.
US health agency recommends loosening federal marijuana laws
Rescheduling marijuana to a Schedule 3 drug would reduce or potentially eliminate criminal penalties for possession.
Rescheduling marijuana to a Schedule 3 drug would reduce or potentially eliminate criminal penalties for possession.
Marijuana use among America's senior citizens rises as interest in the drug is 'reignited' today
Health experts share warnings as people age 65+ eclipse kids and grandkids as the fastest growing demographic to use cannabis.
Health experts share warnings as people age 65+ eclipse kids and grandkids as the fastest growing demographic to use cannabis.
Binge drinking, marijuana use reached record highs in middle-aged adults, study finds
Researchers found that binge drinking, marijuana use, and hallucinogen consumption reached record levels among adults between the ages of 35 and 50.
Researchers found that binge drinking, marijuana use, and hallucinogen consumption reached record levels among adults between the ages of 35 and 50.
Cannabis companies told to change packaging
There is a new push for cannabis companies to stop selling products that look like regular snacks.
There is a new push for cannabis companies to stop selling products that look like regular snacks.
NCAA panel recommends marijuana be dropped from banned substance list
The Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports recommended halting cannabis tests at such events until a final decision is made, likely this fall.
The Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports recommended halting cannabis tests at such events until a final decision is made, likely this fall.
Mailman federally charged with delivering marijuana on assigned route
Court documents revealed the packages were shipped from several California cities to South Carolina in 2022.
Court documents revealed the packages were shipped from several California cities to South Carolina in 2022.
Scooby doobie don't: Discarded joints are posing hazards for dogs
Veterinarians are growing alarmed by an apparent rise in marijuana poisonings among dogs that ingest discarded joints and edibles on city sidewalks.
Veterinarians are growing alarmed by an apparent rise in marijuana poisonings among dogs that ingest discarded joints and edibles on city sidewalks.
Man crashes truck trying to light marijuana on 'weed day'
Kansas authorities said the man was trying to drive with his knees before he crashed into “a cement culvert, a large fence corner-post, a telephone junction box, and a utility pole.”
Kansas authorities said the man was trying to drive with his knees before he crashed into “a cement culvert, a large fence corner-post, a telephone junction box, and a utility pole.”
Pennsylvania police department offering bag of Doritos to 'check your product' on 4/20
People who turn in their dealers can also claim a free family-size bag of Doritos, according to the department.
People who turn in their dealers can also claim a free family-size bag of Doritos, according to the department.
How 4/20 became a pot holiday - and call to action
Some claimed 420 referred to a police code for marijuana possession or that it arose from Bob Dylan’s “Rainy Day Women No. 12 & 35," with its refrain of “Everybody must get stoned" — 420 being the product of 12 times 35.
Some claimed 420 referred to a police code for marijuana possession or that it arose from Bob Dylan’s “Rainy Day Women No. 12 & 35," with its refrain of “Everybody must get stoned" — 420 being the product of 12 times 35.
Uneasy marijuana industry seeks broader trade amid vast glut
Along the West Coast, which dominated U.S. marijuana production long before states began to legalize it, producers face what many call the failed economics of legal pot.
Along the West Coast, which dominated U.S. marijuana production long before states began to legalize it, producers face what many call the failed economics of legal pot.
Washington shuts down pot businesses due to old pesticide
Cannabis regulators have halted operations at several outdoor pot farms and processing facilities on a stretch of former fruit orchards in north-central Washington state after testing found high levels of chemicals related to a dangerous pesticide used decades ago.
Cannabis regulators have halted operations at several outdoor pot farms and processing facilities on a stretch of former fruit orchards in north-central Washington state after testing found high levels of chemicals related to a dangerous pesticide used decades ago.
Wrestling legend Ric Flair launches new cannabis company: Edibles changed my life
The wrestling icon is teaming up with Carma Holdings founder and president Chad Bronstein to launch the celebrity-inspired product.
The wrestling icon is teaming up with Carma Holdings founder and president Chad Bronstein to launch the celebrity-inspired product.
Oklahomans vote 'no' on recreational marijuana
Oklahoma voters have rejected a state question to allow recreational use of marijuana.
Oklahoma voters have rejected a state question to allow recreational use of marijuana.
Court upholds Washington's residency requirement for pot industry
A U.S. judge has upheld Washington’s residency requirement for involvement in the state’s legal cannabis industry — a decision at odds with a federal appeals court ruling concerning a similar requirement in Maine.
A U.S. judge has upheld Washington’s residency requirement for involvement in the state’s legal cannabis industry — a decision at odds with a federal appeals court ruling concerning a similar requirement in Maine.