A mob of some 100 angry residents angrily ripped plans for a pot shop in Islip — and demanded that local leaders ban marijuana sales, which they fear will turn kids in the town into doped out zombies.

New York State is investigating some of America’s biggest cannabis brands over a tactic that has become pervasive in the absence of strong oversight.

New research suggests that a non-intoxicating cannabis extract could help improve behavior and alleviate common symptoms in children and teenagers with autism.

Cada vez hay más evidencia de que el cannabis es destructivo para la fertilidad masculina.

A growing body of evidence now shows that cannabis is destructive to male fertility.

The driver, Douglas Horn, sued the maker of a product advertised as THC-free under a federal racketeering law, saying he had suffered a business injury.

Dasheeda Dawson, who helped people start dispensaries, was accused of trying to pressure a businesswoman into a relationship in exchange for a city contract.

Several students at a middle school in Mississippi were hospitalized on Tuesday after ingesting edibles that were allegedly handed out by a classmate, authorities said.

Chippewa member Todd Thompson sold cannabis after Minnesota legalized it, but police still seized all his merchandise A Minnesota judge’s order earlier this month upheld the state’s authority to prosecute cannabis-related crimes on tribal lands, raising questions about Indigenous sovereignty and the efficacy of “social equity” provisions in state-level cannabis laws. Todd Thompson – a member of the […]...

A new study has analyzed and compared the fatty acids in the blood of individuals with schizophrenia, of those with cannabis use disorder and of those with both diagnoses, with the aim of shedding light on new biomarkers and improving the understanding of the biological relationship between the two disorders. The study also offers a powerful tool for identifying new biomarkers.

Marijuana is now legal in many places, but is it safe? Two new studies add to mounting evidence that people who use cannabis are more likely to suffer a heart attack than people who do not use the drug, even among younger and otherwise healthy adults. The findings are from a retrospective study of over 4.6 million people and a meta-analysis of 12 previously published studies.

New research suggests that active cannabis users face a sixfold higher risk of heart attack, along with an increased likelihood of death from cardiovascular disease and stroke, compared to those who avoid the drug.

How a rogue letting agency destroyed homes and caused hundreds of pounds in damage. *Sirin Kale* reports Hajaj Hajaj was 79 when he rented out his house in south London, so his daughter, Kinda Jackson, urged him to use a reputable lettings agent for peace of mind. He hired a company called Imperial after being impressed by the professionalism of the agent, Shan Miah. But, Kinda tells *Helen Pidd*, her father […]...

Criminals dressed as utilities repair teams dug up roads to access cables to power industrial-scale drug production A group of eight criminals who dug up roads and diverted electricity to cannabis farms run by organised crime gangs have been jailed by a judge in Liverpool. The criminals used a legitimate company as cover and pretended to be workers who were digging up the roads to repair utilities in a […]...

Researchers have developed a compound that relieves pain in mice but doesn't affect the brain, thereby avoiding mind-altering side effects and abuse potential. The custom-designed molecule, derived from cannabis, may provide an alternative to opioids for treating chronic pain.