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Did Ohio Lawmakers Accidentally Pass a Law That Decriminalizes Marijuana?
"This bill de facto legalizes marijuana in Ohio... at least for a time," said the executive director of the Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association.
San Francisco's Outside Lands Allows Public Marijuana Consumption
Smoke weed in public legally for one of the first times in modern U.S. history at Outside Lands 2019 at Golden Gate Park. No glass pipes or bongs allowed.
Is CBD Safe For Your Dog? What You Need To Know About Trendy Treats
CBD advertises the same soothing effects for dogs as it does for humans.
Bernie Sanders Would Legalize Marijuana by Executive Order
"You can argue the plusses and minuses of marijuana, but marijuana ain't heroin, Sanders told Joe Rogan in a recent interview laying out his plan to legalize cannabis.
Texas Schools Will Now Drug Test Students in 7th Grade, District Says
Bushland Independent School District said testing is required before kids can participate in a slew of extracurricular activities—including football, theatre, choir and even the chess club.
Using Cannabis During Pregnancy Linked to FASD-like Symptoms
"There may be no safe level of use of alcohol and cannabis during pregnancy," an expert told Newsweek.
Christian Book Distributors Changes Name After Being Confused With Pot
"A person may call up and say, 'Hey, I'm looking for my order'. It's like, 'What did you order?' 'Oh, I ordered gummies.' You don't have the right company.'"
Did Ancient Vikings Smoke Pot in North America?
New findings at L'Anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland suggest Vikings inhabited the area for centuries longer than scientists previously believed.
Pregnant Women Using Cannabis Numbers 'Rapidly Increasing,' Experts Warn
Smoking weed during pregnancy could cause neurodevelopmental problems, experts told "Newsweek."
Dogs Are Getting High Off Human Poop Laced With Marijuana
In places where marijuana is legal, veterinarians have seen a number of dogs coming in with THC toxicity from eating human feces on hiking trails.
Teen Driver Couldn't See Through Cloud of Pot Smoke, Rammed Police Car
Benjamin Saurini, 19, says cannabis smoke fogging his windows caused him to side-swiped a police cruiser and pin a constable against the vehicle.
Ilhan Omar: Marijuana Must Be Legalized Nationwide to Fight Inequality
Omar noted that Americans are still being jailed under harsh anti-drug laws, even though several states have already legalised recreational marijuana use.
In Legal First, Canadian Man Convicted of Drunk Canoeing
David Sillars was found guilty of "impaired operation of a vessel" in conjunction with a fatal boating accident that left an 8-year-old dead.
Could Cannabis Combat the Opioid Crisis?
Researchers say cannabis appears to treat both pain and insomnia—but urge caution about use of the drug.
Family of Dead Postal Worker Uncovers Thousands of Unsent Letters
The letters, which are more than a decade old, are being sent on with a label explaining the mail "was delayed."
Dramatic Bodycam Footage Shows Officer Dragged by Suspect's Car at Speed
The officer survived the terrifying ordeal.
Virginia's AG Says Marijuana Possession Should Be Decriminalized
In a Daily Press op-ed, Attorney General Mark Herring said the state needed to make moves towards legal and regulated adult use of marijuana, starting by decriminalizing possession.
China Blames US, Canada for Marijuana Drug Smuggling Increase
China is one of several countries in the region with severe punishments for drug smuggling or trafficking of any kind, even if the individuals caught are foreigners.
Colorado's Booming Marijuana Industry Reaches Major New Revenue Milestone
Since legalization, Colorado's retail marijuana sector has grown strongly and is pouring more money than ever into the state's public services. Here's how it's spent.
Marijuana Laced With PCP Warning Issued After High Teenager Attacks Baby
17-year-old boy in Edmonton, Oklahoma allegedly attacked baby strapped in car seat after smoking powerful drug.
'Earliest Evidence' of Cannabis Smoking Found in Ancient Chinese Tomb
Humans have been cultivating the cannabis plant for thousands of years, but we know very little about when it was first used for its psychoactive properties.
B.I. Leaves iKON: Petition to Bring Back K-Pop Star Hanbin Hits 350,000
The 22-year-old rapper announced he was quitting the group following drug use allegations in Korean tabloid "Dispatch."
Why Is B.I. Leaving iKON? K-Pop Star Kim Hanbin Quits After Drug Bust
The 22-year-old rapper announced he was leaving the "Love Scenario" hitmakers following allegations made in Dispatch.
Florida Man Tells Deputies the Cocaine on His Nose Is 'Not His,' Police Say
At around 4:30 a.m. local time on Sunday, deputies from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office pulled over a vehicle at a traffic stop in Tampa. A female deputy immediately noticed that a passenger in the car, later identified as 20-year-old Fabricio Tueros Jimenez, had a white powdery substance on his nose.
Does Cannabis Affect Fertility in Men and Women? What We Know So Far
The drug could reduce men's sperm count and delay or prevent ovulation in women, research suggests.
THC Overdose: Has First Death From Marijuana Exposure Been Recorded?
A coroner in Louisiana believes he may have investigated the first recorded case of a THC overdose.
Beachgoers Find More Than $1m Worth of Cannabis and Cocaine Washed Up
One member of the public at the vacation spot described the incident as "pretty crazy."
Teenage Cannabis Use Linked to Memory Problems
Scientists studied almost 4,000 students in Canada.
How Cannabis Ingredient CBD Could Help Tackle the Opioid Crisis
"This study is incredibly important, as it shows us that there are drugs available to treat the opioid crisis," an expert told Newsweek.