Teen use of delta-8, an unregulated marijuana alternative, is rising
Delta-8 and other similar THC-type products sold over the counter in gas stations and smoke shops are not regulated and have not been evaluated for safety.
Frequent marijuana use linked to increase in heart attack and stroke risk
Researchers in a new study explain that cannabis use, whether smoked, vaped, or ingested, can raise the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Chinese nationals arrested in Georgia county's 'largest' indoor drug growing bust ever
Georgia officials thought they were on their way to investigate an illegal food manufacturing facility in Pierce County, but when they got to the scene they quickly realized what they had on their hands was much bigger than that.
What to do when the police stop you: Atlanta councilman uses his own traffic stop as a lesson
An Atlanta City councilman wants to use his own traffic stop as an opportunity to educate drivers on the dos and don'ts when they are pulled over by police.
FDA recommends moving marijuana to lower-risk drug: Key takeaways
A new FDA report found there is "credible scientific support" for the use of marijuana to treat some medical conditions. Here are some key takeaways from the report.
Body camera shows Atlanta City Council member’s encounter with police over marijuana possession
Atlanta City Council member Antonio Lewis was placed in handcuffs and cited for possessing a small amount of marijuana.
Pickens County 7-year-old hospitalized over drug disguised as candy
A Pickens County 7-year-old was hospitalized for eating what he thought was candy. The scare has raised concerns about a fatal drug for young kids called delta-8.
Is weed legal in Virginia? A closer look at the laws that left the marijuana market behind
Those looking to light up in Virginia still don’t have a place to buy their supply within the state. Although recreational marijuana is now legal in the Commonwealth, the state has effectively upheld a prohibition on purchasing by sidestepping any opportunity to develop a market for retail sales.
Elon Musk lashes out at WSJ report alleging illegal drug use
Elon Musk clapped back at the Wall Street Journal after its report alleging the Tesla and SpaceX CEO had used illegal drugs, triggering concern from some of the leadership of his companies.
East Point City Council votes to decriminalize weed possession
East Point just became the 13th city in Georgia to vote to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana.
Teens charged in shooting death of Las Vegas marijuana delivery man
Police say two of the teens charged in the crime are 15-year-old boys.
Biden pardons thousands convicted of marijuana charges in DC, federal lands
"Criminal records for marijuana use and possession have imposed needless barriers to employment, housing, and educational opportunities," Biden said. "It’s time that we right these wrongs."
DEA memo clashes with Georgia medical marijuana law, pharmacies caught in the crossfire
Georgia, this year, became the first state to permit pharmacies to sell medical marijuana.
Marijuana is now legal to grow and own in Ohio but there's nowhere to buy it
Home growing and possession became legal for adults Thursday, but people still can’t legally buy cannabis.
Ohio votes to legalize marijuana for adult recreational use
Ohio now becomes the 24th state to allow adult cannabis use for non-medical purposes.
Michigan dog attacks, nearly kills owner after being fed THC gummy
In Michigan, a dog's life-threatening attack on its owner unfolded after the animal ingested a THC-infused gummy.
Concerned mom says Fulton County eighth grader unknowingly given edibles at school
A Fairburn mom says she sent her daughter to Bear Creek Middle School on Friday to learn, just like she would any other day. Instead of returning with homework, she also came home high.
Abortion rights, marijuana questions expected to drive Ohio residents to polls as early voting starts
In-person voting for a November ballot measure over abortion rights is beginning in Ohio, the latest state where voters will decide the issue after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a nationwide right to the procedure last year.
Florida man stabs, kills his brother's friend after he wasn't given chance to smoke weed, Volusia deputies say
The Volusia County Sheriff's Office released a new video showing deputies arresting a suspect accused of stabbing a 21-year-old man to death following an argument over marijuana.
Georgia will be first state with medical marijuana in pharmacies
Georgia soon will become the first state in the nation to offer medical marijuana products at independent pharmacies, state officials said.