Many young adults turn to cannabis for sleep—but it may backfire

More than one in five young adults in the U.S. say they use cannabis or alcohol to help them fall asleep, according to new research from the University of Michigan.

Marijuana-based drug eases chronic back pain in major study

A new study from German drugmaker Vertanical found that an experimental marijuana-based medication significantly reduced chronic back pain in 800 patients.

Trump considers reclassifying marijuana as less dangerous drug: report

Trump is weighing whether to remove marijuana from the list of Schedule I controlled substances and make it a Schedule III drug.

Cannabis edibles just as dangerous to heart health as smoking marijuana, study finds

In a new study, researchers at UC San Francisco determined that eating edible cannabis, such as gummies, has the same impact on cardiovascular risk as smoking marijuana.

Haribo recalls candy after cannabis found in gummies, family gets sick

Haribo has recalled bags of candy in the Netherlands after a family reported getting sick and sampling revealed cannabis in the gummies.

Heavy cannabis use linked to impaired working memory, new study finds

A new study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus suggests that heavy cannabis use negatively affects working memory.

Election 2024 results: Marijuana measures fail in 3 states

Four states had measures for marijuana use on the ballots Tuesday night. Here are the results of those votes.

Marijuana laws by state ahead of the 2024 presidential election

While marijuana remains illegal under federal law, dozens of U.S. states have legalized its use for adults. Here are the current laws depending on where you live.

Person accidentally texts police to 'smoke,' officer hilariously responds

In Gulfport, Mississippi, a humorous text exchange went viral after someone accidentally messaged a police officer about “smoking" instead of a friend.

Daily marijuana use surpasses daily drinking in US, study finds

For the first time, more Americans use marijuana daily or nearly every day than those who drink alcohol that frequently, a shift 40 years in the making as recreational pot use has become mainstream and legal in nearly half of U.S. states.

Daily marijuana use outnumbers daily drinking in the US: study

Millions of people in the U.S. report using marijuana daily or nearly every day, and those people now outnumber those who say they drink alcohol daily or nearly-daily.

Marijuana will be rescheduled as less dangerous drug: Sources

The move would recognize the medical use of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some of the nation’s most dangerous drugs.

4/20 grew from humble roots to marijuana’s high holiday

Saturday marks marijuana culture’s high holiday, 4/20, when college students gather — at 4:20 p.m. — in clouds of smoke on campus quads and pot shops in legal-weed states thank their customers with discounts.

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.

FDA recommends moving marijuana to lower-risk drug class: 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.