medical marijuana

A guard removes Brittney Griner's handcuffs ahead of a hearing at the Khimki Court outside Moscow on Wednesday.

Brittney Griner testifies about her medical marijuana prescription and chaotic arrest

5:59pm July 27, 2022

The WNBA star took the stand in Russian court Wednesday to explain why she had vape cartridges in the first place, how they ended up in her luggage and what happened after they were discovered.

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A Mississippi senator holds a bag of hemp product used by Sen. Kevin Blackwell, R-Southaven to illustrate to lawmakers what specific portions of the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Equivalency Units would look like in January.

Mississippi becomes the 37th state to legalize medical marijuana

7:40pm February 02, 2022

Mississippi voters approved a medical marijuana initiative in November 2020 but the state Supreme Court invalidated it six months later, ruling the measure was not put properly on the ballot.

More than 30 states have medical marijuana programs — yet scientists are only allowed to use cannabis plants from one U.S. source for their research. That's set to change, as the federal government begins to add more growers to the mix.

After 50 Years, U.S. Opens The Door To More Cannabis Crops For Scientists

6:00am May 30, 2021

by Will Stone

Until recently, plants from only one U.S. facility were approved for use in research. Adding new suppliers will accelerate understanding of cannabis' health effects and possible therapeutic uses.

Politics & Government

NC Senate Bill Would Legalize Medical Marijuana

4:52pm April 08, 2021

by Paul Garber

Virginia has joined the list of states to legalize the use of marijuana in small quantities.

In San Francisco, dispensaries were first left off city's list of "essential businesses." The city's Department of Health now says "cannabis is an essential medicine for many San Francisco residents."

Health & Safety

Amid Coronavirus, San Francisco, New York, Deem Marijuana Businesses 'Essential'

4:40pm March 18, 2020

by Brakkton Booker

Officials in San Francisco reversed course and are allowing dispensaries to stay open during the "shelter in place" order. New York made a similar declaration for its medical marijuana businesses.

Paul Lubell used to vape medical marijuana to manage his chronic back and neck pain, instead of using opioid medications. Now, after getting hospitalized for lung sickness, he doesn't vape.

Health & Safety

He Started Vaping THC To Cope With Chronic Pain. Then He Got Sick

5:01am December 11, 2019

by Marlene Harris-Taylor

A Navy veteran from Cleveland tried vaping marijuana to deal with his chronic pain. He landed in the hospital, becoming one of over 2,200 Americans who have suffered serious lung injury from vaping.

Maryland now offers the country's first master's degree in the study of the science and therapeutics of cannabis. Pictured, an employee places a bud into a bottle for a customer at a weed dispensary in Denver, Colo.

You Can Get A Master's In Medical Cannabis In Maryland

5:02pm November 09, 2019

by Martin Austermuhle

The University of Maryland, Baltimore, now has a master's program dedicated to the science and therapeutics of medical weed because of a growing number of students looking for expertise in the field.

Scientists caution that using marijuana during pregnancy could be risky, but some women with severe nausea and lack of appetite during pregnancy are trying it.

Health & Safety

Some Pregnant Women Use Weed For Morning Sickness But FDA Cautions Against It

7:51am October 28, 2019

by Rhitu Chatterjee

Use of the drug during pregnancy has been linked to higher risk for premature birth and low birth weight. But some women with severe nausea feel they're out of other options.

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Workers prune marijuana plants at a Clever Leaves greenhouse in Pesca, Colombia. The company employs over 450 people.

Colombia Is Turning Into A Major Medical Marijuana Producer

9:01am September 07, 2019

by John Otis

The country wants to shake its image as an illicit narco nation. Now it's already home to more than two dozen legit cannabis companies, with exports to Canada and the U.K.

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Marijuana use is risky for teens and pregnant women and can be habit-forming, says the U.S. surgeon general.

Health & Safety

Surgeon General Sounds Alarm On Risk Of Marijuana Addiction And Harm

5:23pm August 29, 2019

by Allison Aubrey

As more than 30 states have liberalized marijuana laws, the use and potency of the drug have increased. The surgeon general says there's no safe amount of marijuana for adolescents and pregnant women.

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