cannabis

A bipartisan group of attorneys general is urging Congress to pass legislation that would make it easier for banks to handle money involved in the legal cannabis industry.

Politics & Government

38 Attorneys General Ask Congress To Bring Marijuana Money Into Banking System

8:15am May 09, 2019

by Laurel Wamsley

Most states have legalized marijuana in some form. But federal law still considers it an illegal drug, which exposes banks to legal risk if they handle weed-related money or transactions.

Cannabis: The Illegalization of Weed in America, by Box Brown

Books
Arts

Beyond 'Reefer Madness': Box Brown's Graphic History Tells Story Of A Maligned Plant

5:27pm April 03, 2019

by Etelka Lehoczky

Box Brown has a knack for using comics to illuminate tricky subjects. Now, with Cannabis: The Illegalization of Weed in America, he's turned his attention to one of the touchiest topics today.

Research shows a link between marijuana use and psychosis.

Health & Safety

Daily Marijuana Use And Highly Potent Weed Linked To Psychosis

7:32pm March 19, 2019

by Rhitu Chatterjee

As more places in the U.S. and Europe legalize marijuana, weed consumption is growing ever more popular. But researchers are studying a troubling health risk associated with the drug.

Marijuana plants grow in a marijuana cultivation facility on July 6, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Cannabis 101 At The University Of Connecticut

1:59pm March 16, 2019

by Patrick Skahill

With expanding markets for hemp and marijuana, some students believe that taking the class could help their careers. "I'm definitely interested in the plant and where it can go," Madison Blake said.

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The rain didn't stop customers from lining up outside Cultivate in Leicester, Mass., on Tuesday — the first day that sales of recreational marijuana became legal in the state.

National

Recreational Pot Shops Now Open For Business In Massachusetts

2:29pm November 20, 2018

by Amy Held

Two marijuana dispensaries opened their doors to customers 21 and older on Tuesday. The mayor of Northampton, Mass., was the first in line at one store, calling it a "historic day."

Even a week without marijuana use improves young people's ability to learn and remember.

When Adolescents Give Up Pot, Their Cognition Quickly Improves

1:01pm October 30, 2018

by Rachel D. Cohen

When researchers convinced a group of young people to stop smoking pot, their cognition quickly improved. This adds to research warning against teen pot use, despite marijuana's growing acceptance.

Megan Baker (left) of Papa & Barkley Co., a Cannabis company based in Eureka, Calif., shows Shirley Avedon of Laguna Woods different products intended to help with pain relief.

Ticket To Ride: Pot Sellers Put Seniors On The Canna-Bus

11:24am September 17, 2018

by Stephanie O'Neill

Marijuana dispensaries are reaching out to seniors seeking help with the aches and pains of aging. They're discovering an array of products and some interesting side effects.

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Baby boomers who use marijuana seem to be using it more often than in previous years, a recent survey finds — 5.7 percent of respondents ages 50 to 64 said they'd tried it in the past month. The drug is also gaining popularity among people in their 70s

More Older Americans Are Turning To Marijuana

5:00am September 12, 2018

by Mara Gordon

As marijuana gains popularity among people 65 and older, geriatricians call for more research on how it affects elderly patients. Shifts in metabolism as we age can intensify any drug's side effects.

Assistant chef Michael Monteleone puts a finishing touch on cannabis-infused vegetable tarts. As more states legalize the use of recreational marijuana, the California chef is aiming to elevate haute cuisine to a new level.

Haute Pot: How High-End California Chefs Are Cashing In On Marijuana

1:12pm August 28, 2018

by Neda Ulaby

From TV series to cookbooks to cannabis-infused menus at upscale restaurants, pot cuisine is becoming an increasingly lucrative niche — and state and local laws are struggling to catch up.

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Canopy Growth Corp., the parent company of Corona beer and other alcoholic drinks, is expanding its partnership with a Canadian pot producer, betting on the continued growth in the medical and recreational cannabis markets.

National

Cannabis Producer Gets $4 Billion Investment From Beer Company

11:20pm August 16, 2018

by Vanessa Romo

The giant influx of cash from Constellation Brands is the largest strategic investment in the cannabis market to date. It nearly quadruples the alcohol company's stake in Canopy Growth to 38 percent.