May 01 What is cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome? Here's what to know, and why experts say it's on the rise By Hannah Grabenstein Some doctors are warning that while cannabis has legitimate uses, it can also be misused, with debilitating side effects. Continue reading
May 01 Biden's historic marijuana shift is his latest election year move for young voters By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press The plan comes just weeks after Biden canceled student loans for another 206,000 borrowers. The Democratic president's focus on such issues comes as he fights to hold together the coalition that sent him to the White House in 2020. Continue reading
May 01 What reclassifying marijuana means for Americans By Jennifer Peltz, Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press The Justice Department proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis, but wouldn't legalize it for recreational use. Still, the switch is considered “paradigm-shifting."… Continue reading
Apr 30 U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, AP says By Zeke Miller, Joshua Goodman, Jim Mustian, Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press The proposal, which still must be reviewed by the White House Office of Management and Budget, would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some of the nation’s most dangerous drugs. Continue reading
Mar 18 New York to probe sputtering legal marijuana program as storefronts lag, black market booms By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press Gov. Kathy Hochul ordered the review Monday, eager to find ways to speed up license processing times and allow legal businesses to open faster. Continue reading
Feb 23 Germany's parliament votes to legalize limited marijuana possession and allow 'cannabis clubs' By Geir Moulson, Associated Press German lawmakers have approved a government plan to liberalize rules on cannabis, paving the way for the country to decriminalize limited amounts of marijuana and allow members of "cannabis clubs" to buy it for recreational purposes. Continue reading
Feb 01 6 killings in likely cannabis dispute spotlight violence in California's illegal pot market By Michael R. Blood, Christopher Weber, Associated Press Illegal growing and sales have thrived in California despite years of legal operations that were expected to stamp it out. The killings discovered Jan. 23 provided a reminder of the violence that can come with illicit cannabis activity. Continue reading
Oct 06 Georgia will be 1st state to allow pharmacies to sell medical marijuana By Associated Press Georgia soon will become the first state in the nation to offer medical marijuana products at independent pharmacies, state officials said. Continue reading
Sep 02 Many people think cannabis smoke is harmless. Here's how how that belief can put health at risk By Beth Cohen, The Conversation Though tobacco use is declining among adults in the U.S., cannabis use is increasing. Emerging research raises concerns about the health effects of cannabis smoke exposure. Continue reading
Aug 31 Watch 5:54 U.S. health officials recommend moving marijuana to lower-risk drug classification By John Yang, Dorothy Hastings The Department of Health and Human Services is recommending a major change in the way the federal government treats marijuana, but stops short of saying it should be decriminalized under federal law. HHS says marijuana should no longer be classified… Continue watching