The launch of New York's legal cannabis industry is turning into a bad trip — even before the first official marijuana stores have opened for business, social justice critics claim.

As recreational marijuana becomes legalized across the United States, some couples are finding new ways to incorporate cannabis into nearly every aspect of their celebrations.

Ashley Southall, a former police bureau chief, discussed creating a new beat to cover a new legal industry.

A report from a medical cannabis trade group found contaminants such as E. coli and salmonella in some products purchased at unlicensed dispensaries.

An investigative piece outlines that the pair seemed to miss the state’s deadline of raising $150 million.

El presidente Biden indultó a miles de estadounidenses condenados por posesión de marihuana, pero el beneficio no se aplica a los cargos estatales ni a muchos inmigrantes en riesgo de deportación.

The best that can be said for the Cannabis Control Board is that it’s finally released draft regulations. The public has 60 days to comment. Let’s hope it does — and the board takes heed.

In the pandemic’s first year, death rates linked to alcohol and drugs climbed among seniors as lockdowns and isolation spread.

There are "likely tens of thousands of illicit cannabis businesses" currently operating in NYC — with many of the pop-up shops selling bad or dangerously tainted weed, a new study reveals.

On Feb. 19, a wedding reception turned to chaos after Seminole County Sheriff's Office deputies arrived to find guest complaining of feeling "high."...

Pregnant women living in U.S. states where cannabis is legal must be screened for the drug, for the health of both mother and baby, claim scientists who in a new national study have found that they are far more likely to use the substance.

Despite premier Daniel Andrews refusing to budge on the issue, Legalise Cannabis party promises to push ‘forcefully’ on drug reform - Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A group of progressive candidates that might hold the balance of power in the Victorian upper house have vowed to push for cannabis decriminalisation despite premier Daniel Andrews refusing to […]...

Researchers say despite the lack of symptom relief, more trials are needed to focus on the targeted use of medicinal cannabis - Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The first high quality study looking at the impact of cannabidiol oil on palliative care patients with advanced cancer found it did not improve their pain, depression, anxiety, or quality of life. […]...

States that legalized recreational cannabis saw a slight population-level uptick in alcohol consumption that was largely driven by young adults and men, according to new research.

Counting suggests Legalise Cannabis party, Greens and Reason Party are likely to win seats in Legislative Council - Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates - Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The Legalise Cannabis party is leading a group of minor progressive parties in the running to enter Victoria’s upper house, vowing to bring drug reform […]...