Study: Four-year college students drink more alcohol; two-year students use pot more
More research is needed to understand why, but “perceptions of peer use” could be a contributing factor, researchers said.
5th grader brings weed gummies to Livonia school that kindergartner brought margaritas
Two 5th graders were hospitalized after one of them brought weed gummies into the Livonia school - the same school where a kindergartner brought margaritas to snack time.
Lawsuit claims Georgia medical marijuana licenses clouded by back room deals
A medical marijuana company filed a lawsuit against the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis commission alleging the scoring of medical cannabis bid applications was clouded by "conflicts of interest" and licenses were "bought and sold through closed door politics and back room deals."
500 pounds of weed scattered across Missouri highway after crash on 4/20
Dozens of packages of weed were scattered across several lanes of highway.
What is 420 Day and where did it originate? Your questions answered
Many believe the origins of the 420 holiday began in 1970s California.
Dr. Christopher Edwards out as chair of Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission, new chair appointed
Kemp thanked former chairperson Dr. Christopher Edwards for his service in a news release.
New Jersey will begin recreational marijuana sales soon. Here’s where it’s legal in the U.S.
The newest industry in the Garden State has an estimated 800,000 potential recreational customers, and roughly 800,000 more potential marijuana “tourists."
New Jersey to begin recreational marijuana sales next week, governor says
New Jersey residents over 21-years-old will be allowed to purchase recreational marijuana in the Garden State next week, according to Governor Phil Murphy.
Mike Tyson’s weed brand markets ear-shaped edibles, launches nationwide expansion
Few moments in Tyson’s boxing career stand out quite like his biting of Evander Holyfield’s ear during their 1997 match, but that moment has now become a marketing opportunity for Tyson.
New Jersey approves 7 facilities for recreational cannabis sales
New Jersey regulators gave a green light Monday to seven facilities that already sell medical marijuana to also sell recreational cannabis, although it's not clear exactly when sales would begin.
Bill to reexamine Georgia Medical Marijuana bids fails in State Senate
A last minute attempt to review the controversial awarding of medical marijuana licenses and to get the medicinal product to patients by June died in the Georgia Senate last night.
‘High life’: Cannabis-infused farm listed on Airbnb
The Sonoma Hills Farms will offer guests a first-hand look at cannabis farming.
Georgia bill to jumpstart low THC oil production headed to conference committee
A bill to try to speed up the process of issuing production licenses for low THC oil in Georgia will likely be assigned to a conference committee later this week.
Medical marijuana does not help with anxiety, depression, doubles risk of addiction, study says
A recent study found that medical marijuana failed to quell symptoms of anxiety and depression and instead doubled down on risks for developing addictive symptoms and cannabis use disorders.
Suit: Cannabis chemical delta-8 legal under Georgia law
A new lawsuit in Georgia seeks a court order declaring that a chemical related to the main intoxicating ingredient in pot is legal under state law.
Birthday toy swapped out for a pound of pot
When a Spalding County girl celebrated her 8th birthday, she got a present no one ever imagined. Her parents say someone had taken a toy out of a box and replaced it with marijuana.
CEO wins medical marijuana license then gives $50,000 to Governor Kemp's Leadership Committee
The CEO of one of only 6 companies selected to grow medical cannabis gave Governor Brian Kemp’s Leadership Committee $50,000 weeks after his company was awarded a license.
Proposed legislation would dramatically alter Georgia medical cannabis program
New bill proposed by State Representative Alan Powell would make more than triple number of companies selling medicinal marijuana and force program to follow Georgia Open Records Act. Bill follows months of I-TEAM reporting about controversial bid winners, secret bids and closed hearings.
Marijuana smokers may be more impaired while driving than they think, study suggests
Participants in the study who were not given a placebo felt ready to drive an hour and a half after smoking marijuana, however, simulator data found reduced driving performance such as being unable to stay in their lane.
Dekalb County commissioner wants to throw out marijuana testing for some county employees
A Dekalb County Commissioner is pushing for a change in pre-employment drug testing for the county.