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Cannabis Users Are Driving up Sales for Frozen Food, Little Ceasar's and Taco Bell
According to a new study, pot users (younger, lower income) are driving delivery app sales and frozen food purchases.
Sheep Eat Over 600 Pounds Of Cannabis After Breaking Into Greenhouse
The incident occurred when the sheep tried to escape flooding amid Storm Daniel.
Survey results show that marijuana and substance use skyrocketed for adults
An annual survey has revealed that past-year use of marijuana, hallucinogens and binge drinking by adults aged 35 to 50 reached an all-time high in 2022.
Research provides new evidence in the link between marijuana usage and mental health risks
The results of an American study have provided new evidence that heavy usage of cannabis can lead to mental illness and psychotic disorders.
Thailand becomes first Asian country to decriminalise cannabis, recreational use still illegal
Thailand has become the first country in Asia that has decriminalised cannabis and allowed its cultivation and possession.
California cannabis mega-factory eyes federal legalization of weed
California legalized recreational cannabis in 2016, but it remains on the federal list of controlled substances.
3-foot-long alligator-like creature seized at Texas home during drug bust
Officers arrested 44-year-old Jason Best of Kilgore at the scene.
US Navy says heroin worth about $4 mn seized in Arabian Sea
Two weeks earlier the US Navy said it had rescued five Iranian sailors injured in an explosion on their vessel and seized its cargo of illegal drugs.
Uber starts taking cannabis orders in Canada
Several cannabis storefronts in the province also offer same-day local deliveries.
Mexico top court decriminalizes recreational marijuana use
The legalization push is partly aimed at curbing drug-related violence that claims thousands of lives each year in the Latin American nation.
Amazon backs bill to legalize Marijuana in US
Civil groups and elected officials have said that bans on cannabis disproportionately affect Black and Latino communities.
'Joints for jabs': free marijuana for vaccinated New Yorkers
There seemed to be little verification required to prevent someone from queuing twice.
Mexico close to legalising recreational marijuana use
Legalisation also risks a backlash from drug cartels who control the lucrative illegal trade.
Thai restaurant offers cannabis-infused cuisine to curious customers
Cannabis has been legalised in the Southeast Asian country and many locals are obviously trying to make the most out of it.
US House backs decriminalizing cannabis in historic vote
Northern neighbor Canada fully legalized marijuana in 2018, and has a number of large companies growing it commercially.
More young Americans show aversion for alcohol as doctors welcome the trend
Doctors are encouraged by the decrease in alcohol use among those who are in college and also among those who are not in school.
Using weed while pregnant is associated with child's psychotic-like behaviour
Children who were exposed to marijuana or cannabis while still in the womb had a higher risk of showing psychotic-like behaviour.
British air hostess arrested in Dubai after drug raid at date's home
The Emirates employee remains in prison even after drug tests came back negative.
Animal rescue raid leads to discovery of caged toddler
Three people have been charged after a toddler was found in a dog kennel with hundreds of animals on the property.
After early high, a rude awakening for cannabis stocks in 2019
The sector faces financial hurdles, with banks shrinking from handling cash from the cannabis trade.
Approval of cannabis-based medicines for epilepsy and multiple sclerosis not enough
Two cannabis-based medicines have been approved. However, campaigners say that thousands of patients who need cannabis-based drugs are left waiting.
America's first cannabis cafe opens in Hollywood
In California, which has the world's largest legal marijuana market, recreational pot became legal in 2018
Vaping lung disease: Loose leaf safer than THC cartridges
Vaping-based lung disease has caused five deaths in the US and health warnings have been issued to temporarily abstain from it.
Canadian university will teach students how to grow weed
The course will be available for commercial and home growers.
US Surgeon General warns against consuming marijuana
The Surgeon General has advised pregnant women and children to stay away from marijuana.
Marijuana convictions: Thousands to be expunged using new algorithm
Cook County, Illinois will be the first district to overturn convictions using an algorithm.
Marijuana smokers may soon get DUIs as new breathalyers roll out
Marijuana smokers may soon go under the same scrutiny as people who drink.
Science teacher allegedly sent nude pics and bought marijuana for 14-year-old pupil
A married Science teacher, Stephanie Peterson, has been arrested in Florida over an alleged a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old boy.
Arizona couple drug minor girl with marijuana and mushrooms to give her 'loving sexual experience'
According to investigators, the couple befriended the minor girl with apparent emotional issues based on a parental referral.
Girl Scout who set up her cookie stall outside a marijuana shop sells over 300 boxes
A Girl Scout has become an internet sensation after sell over 300 boxes of cookies when she set up outside one of California's new legal weed dispensaries.