Teen use of delta-8, an unregulated marijuana alternative, is rising

Delta-8 and other similar THC-type products sold over the counter in gas stations and smoke shops are not regulated and have not been evaluated for safety.

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.

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.

These new California laws take effect January 2024

Here is a look at some of the new laws that will impact your life beginning January 1, 2024.

New California laws: Employers can't discriminate against weed use

Two laws go into effect in January that deal with how employers can ask employees and job applicants about their potential marijuana use.

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."

Snoop Dogg says he's 'giving up smoke'

The rapper shared the news on Instagram, which received lots of fan reactions.

US health agency recommends loosening federal marijuana laws

Rescheduling marijuana to a Schedule 3 drug would reduce or potentially eliminate criminal penalties for possession.

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.

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.

Inland Empire junior high school students sickened after ingesting marijuana gummies

San Bernardino County sheriff’s officials said several students fell ill after consuming gummy bears that contained cannabis at Vineyard Junior High School in Rancho Cucamonga.