Frequent marijuana use linked to increase in heart attack and stroke risk
Researchers in a new study explain that cannabis use, whether smoked, vaped, or ingested, can raise the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Researchers in a new study explain that cannabis use, whether smoked, vaped, or ingested, can raise the risk of heart attack and stroke.
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.
Maryland bill would crackdown on people driving under the influence of marijuana
Maryland lawmakers will take up a proposed bill looking to crack down on people driving while under the influence of marijuana as part of Senate Republicans’ public safety agenda.
Maryland lawmakers will take up a proposed bill looking to crack down on people driving while under the influence of marijuana as part of Senate Republicans’ public safety agenda.
Is weed legal in Virginia? A closer look at the laws that left the marijuana market behind
Those looking to light up in Virginia still don’t have a place to buy their supply within the state. Although recreational marijuana is now legal in the Commonwealth, the state has effectively upheld a prohibition on purchasing by sidestepping any opportunity to develop a market for retail sales.
Those looking to light up in Virginia still don’t have a place to buy their supply within the state. Although recreational marijuana is now legal in the Commonwealth, the state has effectively upheld a prohibition on purchasing by sidestepping any opportunity to develop a market for retail sales.
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."
Montgomery County explores cannabis driving enforcement
Recreational marijuana may be legal in Maryland, but the Montgomery County Council believes it should be consumed safely - and that means no driving while high.
Recreational marijuana may be legal in Maryland, but the Montgomery County Council believes it should be consumed safely - and that means no driving while high.
Council votes against stricter cannabis dispensary regulations in Prince George's County
A bill seeking stricter laws for cannabis dispensaries in Prince George's County failed Tuesday, and some are celebrating.
A bill seeking stricter laws for cannabis dispensaries in Prince George's County failed Tuesday, and some are celebrating.
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.
TSA finds marijuana in woman’s adult diaper at airport checkpoint
The Transportation Security Administration says marijuana was discovered in a woman's adult diaper at an airport checkpoint.
The Transportation Security Administration says marijuana was discovered in a woman's adult diaper at an airport checkpoint.
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.
Biden administration urges DEA to reclassify marijuana in effort to ease long-standing restrictions
The White House says it wants federal drug officials to consider lifting long-standing restrictions on cannabis. The legal marijuana industry says it’s being held back by regulations that curtail their business but others say lifting those restrictions could increase impaired driving.
The White House says it wants federal drug officials to consider lifting long-standing restrictions on cannabis. The legal marijuana industry says it’s being held back by regulations that curtail their business but others say lifting those restrictions could increase impaired driving.
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.
Maryland marijuana sales soar to $87 million in first month of legal recreational use
Marijuana users in Maryland spent more than $87 million on cannabis following the legalization of recreational use in July.
Marijuana users in Maryland spent more than $87 million on cannabis following the legalization of recreational use in July.
New bipartisan bill would allow federal workers to consume marijuana
Is the federal government letting massive numbers of potential hires go up in smoke because of a marijuana prohibition for federal workers? Some say yes.
Is the federal government letting massive numbers of potential hires go up in smoke because of a marijuana prohibition for federal workers? Some say yes.
Montgomery County health officials warn restaurants not to sell cannabis-infused food, drinks
Recreational marijuana has only been legal in Maryland for a few weeks but already Montgomery County health officials are issuing a warning to restaurants, telling them not to try to sell cannabis-infused food or drinks.
Recreational marijuana has only been legal in Maryland for a few weeks but already Montgomery County health officials are issuing a warning to restaurants, telling them not to try to sell cannabis-infused food or drinks.
Maryland marijuana sales eclipse $10M during first weekend of legal recreational use
Maryland's marijuana sales eclipses $10 million during the first weekend of legal recreational use.
Maryland's marijuana sales eclipses $10 million during the first weekend of legal recreational use.
Maryland becomes the 20th state in the nation to launch adult-use cannabis
Maryland is now the 20th state in the nation to launch adult-use cannabis.
Maryland is now the 20th state in the nation to launch adult-use cannabis.
Maryland dispensaries prep for reefer rush on July 1
It's the last day patients can have dispensaries exclusively to themselves in Maryland.
It's the last day patients can have dispensaries exclusively to themselves in Maryland.