More than half of Americans think marijuana use is 'socially acceptable'
(Mic) — A survey of Americans' views on marijuana found that a majority of people think the drug is "socially acceptable"— a position that likely puts them at odds with U.S. Attorney General Jeff...
View ArticleColorado backs off plan to create marijuana-use clubs
DENVER (AP) — Colorado lawmakers on Thursday backed off plans to become the first U.S. state to regulate marijuana clubs, saying approval of Amsterdam-style pot clubs could invite a federal...
View ArticleDHS head John Kelly gave a clear signal that the Trump administration is...
Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly called marijuana a 'gateway drug' on Tuesday, a clear signal that the DHS's stance on marijuana reflects that of the Jeff Sessions-led Justice Department, and...
View ArticleHere are the three crucial areas we could see marijuana reform under Trump
Oregon Rep. Earl Blumenauer is bullish on marijuana."This is a pivotal time," Blumenauer, a Democrat, said in a call with reporters on Wednesday. "The long term is clear. I've stated and I strongly...
View ArticleWhat marijuana really does to your body and brain
Marijuana's official designation as a Schedule 1 drug— something with "no currently accepted medical use"— means it's pretty tough to study.Yet both a growing body of research and numerous anecdotal...
View ArticleWhat it's like to attend a $90 'pot brunch' where guests eat gourmet food and...
In a sunlit warehouse in San Francisco, guests mill about while nibbling on lemon curd tarts with edible flowers. Then a gong sounds, signaling that the next round of marijuana joints is being served...
View ArticleThese stunning glass pipes and bongs for the 1% cost up to $300,000
Mr. Grey — no, not the one from "50 Shades"— curates an art collection with pieces so expensive that few people can afford them.The 21-year-old independent curator, who prefers to keep his anonymity,...
View ArticleThe best marijuana vaporizer for every type of person
Legal weed in North America is expected to generate $22 billion in 2021, with help from the ever-growing vaporizer market.Vaping is an alternative to smoking that involves inhaling vapor from an...
View ArticleYes, organic marijuana is real — and you probably don’t want anything else
Chris Kilham is the author of "The Ayahuasca Test Pilots Handbook: The Essential Guide to Ayahuasca Journeying" and a medicine hunter that travels the world searching for natural remedies through...
View ArticleSupport for marijuana legalization just hit an all time high
Support for marijuana legalization has never been higher. A whopping 61% of Americans think marijuana should be legal, according to a CBS poll released Thursday.That marks a five-percent increase over...
View ArticleHere's how 4/20 became a holiday for stoners
April 20, or 4/20, is a significant day for the marijuana-smoking community. 4:20 p.m. is considered an optimal time to light up for smokers, and spaces where you can smoke marijuana are often labeled...
View ArticleA powerful drug derived from marijuana may be the first of its kind to get...
An experimental drug derived from cannabis to treat epilepsy is on the brink of becoming the first of its kind to win US government approval.The drug is called Epidiolex, and its active ingredient is...
View ArticleThere's a 4/20 festival in the middle of San Francisco — here's what it's like
SAN FRANCISCO — April 20th, also known as 4/20 day, has been an unofficial holiday for marijuana users. Every year, thousands of pot enthusiasts gather in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park to celebrate...
View ArticleThe criminalization of marijuana is rooted in racial stereotypes
The use of marijuana has been glorified in pop culture and, thanks in part to legalization efforts in many states, is now widely accepted. However, federal prisons are still packed with non-violent...
View ArticleMarijuana sales are booming in Colorado as customers fear a federal crackdown
The recreational marijuana industry is off to a record-setting start this year in Colorado, with sales increasing by more than 30 percent over figures from 2016.The marijuana industry in the state is...
View ArticleWhere medical marijuana is legal, adults are more likely to use the drug...
(Reuters Health) - Where medical marijuana is legal, adults are more likely to use the drug illegally and are at an increased risk of cannabis use disorder, according to a new study.Researchers found...
View ArticleRoger Goodell says marijuana 'may not be healthy to the players long term'...
Roger Goodell opened up about the NFL's stance on marijuana use during an interview on Friday, saying the league is open to the use of medical marijuana if it is recommended, but is still hesitant to...
View ArticleThe Trump crackdown on legal marijuana probably isn't coming
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper said he doesn't think the Trump administration will crack down on states that have legalized marijuana, following an hour-long conversation with Attorney General Jeff...
View ArticleMontel Williams reveals how smoking marijuana every day for 17 years changed...
Former TV personality Montel Williams has used cannabis nearly every day for 17 years. But he hasn't smoked it in over a decade."I have dexterity problems. I can't roll a joint to save my life,"...
View ArticleUS border-patrol agents busted 67 pounds of marijuana — hidden in a coffin
On Saturday, US border agents at an immigration checkpoint southeast of Tucson, Arizona, noticed a white hearse traveling south on State Route 80.Later that evening, they saw the same vehicle traveling...
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