Cannabis - Page 7

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.

April 5, 2024

New York judge revises ruling, scaling back invalidation of state's marijuana regulations

A New York state judge has revised his previous ruling regarding cannabis regulations following a lawsuit challenging advertising rules for marijuana.

April 5, 2024

Alabama man found with Easter eggs containing nearly 200 fentanyl pills, synthetic cannabis: police

Alabama authorities caught a man red-handed when they found fentanyl pills alongside synthetic cannabis stashed inside Easter eggs located inside the 29-year-old's car.

April 2, 2024

Austria police to increase border checks after Germany legalizes cannabis

Police in Austria are stepping up their border checks after the country's neighbor, Germany, legalized the possession of recreational cannabis on Monday.

April 1, 2024

Germany legalizes possession of small amounts of marijuana

Germany has recently relaxed its cannabis laws, allowing adults to possess up to nearly 1 ounce marijuana and grow up to three plants for recreational use.