Cannabis - Page 6

June 11, 2024

Martha's Vineyard is about to run out of pot. That's led to a lawsuit and a scramble by regulators

Cannabis dispensaries in Martha's Vineyard are soon expected to run out of supplies entirely, affecting thousands of recreational users and over 230 registered medical users.

June 10, 2024

Several groups say cannabis may help aging Americans manage pain

Senior citizens over age 65 have sharply increased their marijuana use, with many doing so for pain management rather than prescription drugs. A pilot project may make it easier to obtain.

May 23, 2024

$15M fine levied against owner of unlicensed New York cannabis shops who claims he gave free samples

David Tulley, the owner of seven unlicensed New York cannabis shops, has been fined over $15 million for repeatedly ignoring notices to cease operating.

May 23, 2024

Thai government to reclassify marijuana as a narcotic, require permits for use

Thailand's public health minister announced plans on Thursday to reclassify cannabis as a narcotic, permitting its use only for medical purposes and research.

May 22, 2024

More Americans smoke marijuana daily than drink alcohol, study claims

A cannabis policy researcher found that there are more daily marijuana users than there are Americans who drink alcohol everyday. Alcohol is still more widely-used than weed.

May 16, 2024

Thai pro-cannabis advocates rally as government moves to recriminalize

Pro-cannabis advocates in Thailand rallied at the health ministry in response to the prime minister's stated intention to recriminalize cannabis.

May 8, 2024

Thailand's prime minister moves to outlaw marijuana 2 years after its decriminalization

The Prime Minister of Thailand on Wednesday announced plans to reclassify cannabis as a narcotic, reversing the country's legalization about two years ago.

April 29, 2024

Brittney Griner blames leaving cannabis oil cartridges in luggage before Russia arrest on 'mental lapse'

WNBA star Brittney Griner recalled her arrest in Russia over cartridges which contained oils derived from cannabis in an interview on "Good Morning America."

April 19, 2024

Cannabis seizures at checkpoints by US-Mexico border frustrate state-authorized pot industry

The U.S. Border Patrol has asserted its authority to confiscate cannabis shipments as New Mexico businesses file complaints that more than $300,000 worth of marijuana has been seized.

April 5, 2024

These are the top health risks of marijuana use, especially smoking cannabis

Despite its increasing legality and prevalence, experts still warn of the numerous health risks posed by marijuana use – many of which are still being researched.