Many young adults turn to cannabis for sleep—but it may backfire
More than one in five young adults in the U.S. say they use cannabis or alcohol to help them fall asleep, according to new research from the University of Michigan.
Marijuana-based drug eases chronic back pain in major study
A new study from German drugmaker Vertanical found that an experimental marijuana-based medication significantly reduced chronic back pain in 800 patients.
Trump considers reclassifying marijuana as less dangerous drug: report
Trump is weighing whether to remove marijuana from the list of Schedule I controlled substances and make it a Schedule III drug.
Recreational marijuana sales begin in Delaware: Here is what you need to know
Recreational marijuana sales for adults 21 and over officially began in Delaware on Friday, with 12 retail locations with medical marijuana conversion licenses now open to the public.
Smoking marijuana in NYC should be 'relegated to certain areas', Adams says
NYC Mayor Adams says smoking marijuana should be restricted to specific areas of the city because of the smell.
Cannabis edibles just as dangerous to heart health as smoking marijuana, study finds
In a new study, researchers at UC San Francisco determined that eating edible cannabis, such as gummies, has the same impact on cardiovascular risk as smoking marijuana.
Haribo recalls candy after cannabis found in gummies, family gets sick
Haribo has recalled bags of candy in the Netherlands after a family reported getting sick and sampling revealed cannabis in the gummies.
NYC cannabis shops file lawsuit over state's proximity rules
A new legal battle is brewing in Chelsea as cannabis dispensary owners question New York State’s proximity rule for licensed businesses. The Office of Cannabis Management is facing lawsuits from dispensary owners for allegedly failing to enforce its own rules.
Queens weed shops spark outrage in Nassau County
Legal cannabis dispensaries in Queens are stirring controversy with officials in neighboring Hempstead and North Hempstead, where recreational marijuana sales are banned.
Older Americans turn to marijuana for better sleep and pain relief: Here's what to know
Nearly one-quarter of adults over 50 have used cannabis in the past year, a poll found.
NYC Mayor Adams helps destroy 4 tons of illegal weed: WATCH
NYC Mayor Eric Adams manned the controls on Long Island as the NYPD disposed of four tons of illegal weed.
Majority of Americans believe marijuana is less harmful than other substances, Gallup poll says
Gallup released a new poll that shows a majority of people think marijuana causes less harm than substances like alcohol, cigarettes, and chewing tobacco.
Americans' perceptions of the harmfulness of marijuana have worsened, Gallup poll finds
While individuals' views on the effects of marijuana use are different, a recent survey reveals more people believe it can have a negative impact on users.
NYC crackdown on illegal weed shops may face setback after judge orders Queens store to reopen
A store in Queens that was closed as part of the city's ongoing effort to crack down on illegal cannabis shops may reopen after a judge ruled that the city had made a legal error in shutting it down.
Legal marijuana sales bring $1.2M to Babylon, funding drug treatment and education
The town of Babylon has raked in nearly $1.2M from legal cannabis sales, with the funds being put towards drug treatment and education.
NYC's latest crackdown on illegal weed shops is finally shutting them down
Thousands of illegal marijuana shops have flourished in New York under lax enforcement, but new rules are allowing officials to quickly padlock doors.
Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome: Marijuana-linked condition on the rise
As marijuana use becomes more prevalent, a severe illness linked to frequent cannabis use is also on the rise.
NYPD seizes 50 pounds of weed targeted towards minors from Brooklyn
The shop is located in the heart of a residential area next to a nail salon on a block full of homes, families, and children.
$85K to smoke weed and roll blunts? One Bay Area company is hiring
Smoakland is looking for a cannabis tester and blunt roller, and the company is offering a pretty penny for the role.
Brooklyn cannabis bust: NYPD seizes millions in illegal weed
Millions of dollars worth of illegal cannabis products stored in a Brooklyn warehouse are now in the possession of law enforcement.