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.
Peoria man faces deportation for growing 5 more marijuana plants than the legal limit
Five more marijuana plants than the legal limit could be enough to get a 53-year-old permanent U.S. resident expelled from the country, according to the man and his lawyer.
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.
Feds: Stop making marijuana edibles that look like kids’ snacks
Federal officials issued a letter to six companies selling cannabis products warning them that kids may confuse their goods for snacks.
Jersey Shore towns say state's marijuana law handcuffs police and emboldens rowdy teens
Officials and residents of several New Jersey shore towns say the state’s law decriminalizing marijuana use is having an unintended effect: emboldening large groups of teenagers to run amok on beaches and boardwalks, knowing there is little chance of them getting in trouble for it.
Pennsylvania lawmakers eye liberalization of medical marijuana rules
Pennsylvania state senators are advancing legislation that would liberalize the state’s 5-year-old medical marijuana program. It would expand the scope of who can buy medical marijuana and allow it to be sold in edible form.
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.
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.
Bill allowing Amsterdam-style cannabis cafés passes California Assembly
A State Assembly bill that would allow Amsterdam-style cannabis cafés where customers would be permitted to consume the tranquilizing herb onsite, received broad partisan support on Wednesday, passing the assembly 64-9.
Delaware committee approves state pay raises, adds funds for marijuana industry
The committee on Tuesday approved pay raises for state workers ranging from 3% to 9%, depending on their pay grades, with the lowest grades getting the highest percentage increases.
Pounds of marijuana discovered hidden in air fryer being mailed from NJ to Bermuda: CBP
Officials say the package was worth about $150,000 in Bermuda because high-potency marijuana is worth more overseas.
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.
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.”
Delaware Governor John Carney drops opposition to marijuana legalization
The legalization bill allows people 21 and older to possess up to an ounce of marijuana. Possession of more than an ounce and public consumption would remain misdemeanors.
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.
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.
Atlantic City's first adult-use marijuana dispensary opens on 4/20
A first-of-its-kind recreational marijuana dispensary in one of New Jersey's most popular shore towns will open its doors on the most fitting day of the year.
Americans are reportedly spending more money on cannabis than chocolate
Sales of legal pot are expected to climb to nearly $57 billion by 2028.
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.