D.C. Marijuana Market: Stuck In A Gray Zone
Amid confusion and uncertainty about the District's marijuana rules, more and more people are challenging the law's limitations.
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Canada's Government Introduces Bill To Legalize Recreational Marijuana
The government of Canada has introduced legislation to allow adults to possess, share and purchase marijuana, while also strengthening penalties for those who give or sell the products to youth.
From Glitter To Free Joints, Trump Protesters Plan To Get Their Message Out
Besides the hundreds of thousands of people who are expected in Washington, D.C., to cheer the new president on Inauguration Day, thousands more are planning to protest.
Marijuana's Health Effects? Top Scientists Weigh In
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine sorted through 10,000 studies to determine the good and bad health effects of marijuana. Tight drug restrictions impede research, they say.
In Ballot Measures, Pot Legalization Makes Strides
Citizens voted to legalize marijuana or medical marijuana three states. Six others are considering similar measures.
How The 'Cannabis Catch-22' Keeps Marijuana Classified As A Harmful Drug
Author John Hudak says federal law makes it hard to prove the medicinal value of marijuana. "As a Schedule 1 drug, it is very difficult to do research on the plant," he explains.
As Adults Legally Smoke Pot In Colorado, More Minority Kids Arrested For It
The state legalized marijuana at the start of 2014 for anyone 21 or older. An increasing rate of Latino and black youths were arrested for violating that age limit, even as the white arrest rate fell.
Why Is It So Hard To Test Whether Drivers Are Stoned?
Blood alcohol levels match well with a person's impairment. But the THC in marijuana doesn't move around the body the same way, so blood tests can miss people who are stoned.
More Washington Drivers Use Pot And Drive; Effect On Safety Disputed
Does legalization of marijuana mean more drivers will have the drug in their system? New data from Washington state says yes, but does that mean pot has caused more accidents? The answer is unclear.
Marijuana Is Now Legal In Alaska, The 3rd U.S. State With Legal Pot
The new law means people over age 21 can consume small amounts of pot — if they can find it. It's still illegal to sell marijuana in Alaska.