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October 30, 2024 at 9:47 AM
Police take down crime group accused of making cannabis edibles packaged like candy
Police in Canada took down an organized crime group believed to have produced tens of thousands of counterfeit cannabis-laced candy bars resembling named brand candy.
October 30, 2024 at 9:47 AM
1 month ago
Supreme Court takes up medical marijuana case
ABC News senior Washington reporter Devin Dwyer discusses the latest case to come before the high court.
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5 months ago
Maryland governor vacates 175,000 marijuana convictions
With recreational use of marijuana now legal in Maryland since 2023, Gov. Wes Moore has taken the step of vacating low-level marijuana convictions for more than 100,000 people.
5 months ago
5 months ago
Maryland governor pardons 175,000 marijuana convictions
Gov. Wes Moore has issued an historic pardon to 175,000 people who were convicted of marijuana-related crimes, including misdemeanor possession. ABC News’ Jay O’Brien joins the show.
5 months ago
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore pardoning 175,000 marijuana convictions
The news of the pardons comes just a month after the Biden administration said it was officially moving forward with a proposal to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III.
5 months ago
5 months ago
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore pardoning 175,000 marijuana convictions
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is pardoning 175,000 convictions for marijuana, his office announced Monday.
5 months ago
6 months ago
Biden moves to ease federal rules on marijuana
The Biden administration is changing marijuana from a Schedule 1 drug, on par with heroin and ecstasy, to Schedule 3, which includes Tylenol with codeine.
6 months ago
6 months ago
DOJ releases proposed rule to reclassify marijuana
The drug would be listed as a Schedule III substance if the proposal is approved.
6 months ago
6 months ago
DOJ releases proposed rule to reclassify marijuana
The Biden administration announced Thursday that it's officially moving with a proposal to reschedule marijuana from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3.
6 months ago
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8 teens taken to hospital after ingesting marijuana edibles during school field trip
Eight teenagers got "acutely ill" after ingesting marijuana edibles during a field trip to the La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles, authorities said.
6 months ago
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Biden administration moves to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous drug
The Drug Enforcement Administration supports the recommendation to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug on par with ketamine, steroids and testosterone, sources told ABC News.
7 months ago
7 months ago
DEA plans to reclassify marijuana: Sources
The Drug Enforcement Administration is planning to recommend reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, moving it from a Schedule 1 classification to a Schedule 3 drug, sources told ABC News.
7 months ago
7 months ago
DEA plans to back reclassifying marijuana as less serious drug, sources say
The DEA is planning to recommend reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, moving it from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3, sources told ABC News
7 months ago
7 months ago
DEA plans to back reclassifying marijuana as less serious drug, sources say
It's a historic shift but wouldn't legalize marijuana outright.
7 months ago
8 months ago
Vice President Harris Talks Marijuana Reform
Our panel discusses Vice Pres. Kamala Harris hosting the White House's first-ever public event on marijuana reform.
8 months ago
8 months ago
12th graders and their marijuana and THC use based on a JAMA study
ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton discusses how THC (delta-8) and marijuana use among 12th graders is higher in states without marijuana legalization or existing THC regulations.
8 months ago
8 months ago
Marijuana heart health risks
Dr. Alok Patel talks about marijuana heart health risks, and a new report warning about the use of Delta-8 THC among high school seniors.
8 months ago
9 months ago
Frequent marijuana use linked to stroke, heart disease: Study
ABC News contributor Dr. Alok Patel breaks down a study that links frequent marijuana usage to heart disease and strokes
9 months ago
9 months ago
Study looks at link between daily marijuana use and heart health
A new study finds those who use it daily may be increasing their risk of having a heart attack or a stroke.
9 months ago
10 months ago
What are the risks of kids and teens using marijuana
Dr. Alok Patel talks about the risks of marijuana for minors.
10 months ago
1 year ago
Biden pardons some marijuana charges, gives clemency to 11 non-violent drug offenders
Biden is granting clemency to nearly a dozen people who have been serving long prison sentences for non-violent drug offenses, and pardoning certain marijuana offenses.
1 year ago
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Does cannabis affect pregnancy?
Dr. Jen Ashton discusses a new JAMA study examining the safety of cannabis use during pregnancy.
1 year ago
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7 students sent to hospital after taking edibles during school: Police
Two students have been arrested for allegedly supplying THC edibles and psilocybin mushrooms that sent the kids to the hospital.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Cannabis use does not reduce long-term heroin use, study finds
A study has found that cannabis does not help reduce long-term heroin use.
1 year ago
1 year ago
What you need to know: Snoop Dog claims he's quitting marijuana
ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton discusses a study that shares the short-term and long-term effects of weed.
1 year ago
1 year ago
By the Numbers: Ohio legalizes marijuana
A look at the numbers behind Ohio voters overwhelmingly passing a referendum to legalize recreational marijuana.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Ohio voters projected to add abortion protections to state constitution
Ohio issue 1 and issue 2 results: Voters are projected to add abortion rights to their constitution
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Overuse of cannabis linked to heart failure, study shows
A new study shows that overuse of cannabis could be linked to heart failure and heart attack. ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton explains.
1 year ago
1 year ago
New study say heavy cannabis use could affect heart health
A new study is linking heavy marijuana use with a higher risk of developing cardiac issues.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Change in how feds see marijuana could mean big tax cut for pot retailers
Biden's proposal to reclassify marijuana could save the cannibis industry billions in federal taxes each year.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Agency recommends relaxing federal marijuana rules
ABC News’ Selina Wang and legal contributor Leah Wright Rigueur break down the recent recommendation by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to relax federal restrictions on marijuana.
1 year ago
1 year ago
HHS recommends easing restrictions on marijuana
Nearly 40 U.S. states have legalized marijuana use in some form but it remains illegal at the federal level.
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1 year ago
Nearly 44% of US adults think marijuana is safer than tobacco, study shows
ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton breaks down a new study that shows how nearly 44% of U.S. adults perceive smoking cannabis daily to be safer than tobacco.
1 year ago
1 year ago
How the legalization of recreational cannabis use is on the rise
Minnesota became the 23rd state to legalize the use of recreational cannabis, leading to questions about how a rise in marijuana use could affect the economy, federal legislation and national health.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Cannabis-related emergency department visits on the rise, study shows
A new study shows that cannabis-involved emergency room visits among young people increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. ABC News chief medical contributor Dr. Jennifer Ashton explains.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Children, teens, young adults saw increases in ER visits for cannabis: CDC
A new CDC report published Thursday found emergency department visits linked to cannabis increased for children, teens and young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Cannabis-related emergency department visits saw an increase during the pandemic
Emergency department visits related to cannabis use had already become statistically significant before the pandemic.
1 year ago
1 year ago
FDA, FTC send cease and desists to 6 companies over copycat THC snack products
The FDA and FTC sent joint letters to companies that have sold copycat food products that look like regular snack foods, but contain edible Delta-8 THC.
1 year ago
1 year ago
New marijuana product packaging warnings
The FDA and FTC are issuing new warnings to parents about Delta-8 THC product packaging that looks like popular snack foods to children.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Concerns over serious health condition possibly linked to prolonged marijuana use
Some medical experts say they are seeing more cases of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, or CHS, in recent years and are pushing for awareness and more research into the condition.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Cases of marijuana-related illness on the rise
Experts believe that CHS, the mysterious and rare marijuana-related illness, is caused by an overstimulation of certain cannabinoid receptors in the body.
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Cannabis cafes may come to this state: 'There is a huge demand'
A state bill under consideration in California would allow legal marijuana dispensaries the right to sell non-alcoholic drinks and food to customers.
1 year ago
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Trailblazers in NY cannabis market represent equity in a budding industry
ABC News’ Mona Kosar Abdi has an inside look at the growing business of legalized recreational cannabis and how it directly benefits those impacted by the decades-long war on drugs.
1 year ago
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State looks to undo stigma placed on former cannabis convicts with licenses
New York state's cannabis license program prioritizes previously incarcerated entrepreneurs for antiquated marijuana laws.
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2 years ago
Trailblazers in NY cannabis market represent equity in a budding industry
ABC News’ Mona Kosar Abdi reports on the push for equity within the cannabis market in New York state, with legislation that directly benefits those impacted by the decades long war on drugs.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Inside unregulated cannabis edibles and growing calls for change
ABC News Medical Contributor and Pediatrician Dr. Alok Patel on what parents should look out for if their kids get their hands on edibles.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Dangers of unregulated cannabis edibles
Across the nation there are growing calls to regulate cannabis edibles. A lab has found edibles with mold, hair and levels of THC that are far more than advertised. ABC News' Lindsay Watts reports.
2 years ago
2 years ago
New study shows benefits of cannabis on cancer-related pain
ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton explains new research about how medicinal cannabis can be helpful to treat pain for cancer patients.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Does marijuana make you more creative?
ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton shares a recent study on whether or not marijuana makes you more creative.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Cannabis and anesthesia do not mix, study shows
A new study shows that cannabis can have negative impacts on your body when having a surgical procedure. ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton explains.
2 years ago