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Recreational Marijuana Gets One Step Closer in Michigan

Activists have submitted thousands of petition signatures to get a vote on legalizing recreational marijuana to the ballot for 2018. Legalized recreational marijuana could be...

Pennsylvania Couple Sues After Getting Busted for Hibiscus Plants

The Associated Press reported last week that a couple was held for several hours, handcuffed, in a police car when local police mistook their...
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Misleading Headlines Circulate on Supposed Child Marijuana “Overdose”

Researchers regret how their words have been interpreted about the cause of a tragic death of an infant. This week, media outlets have been promoting...
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Trump’s Opioid Commission Causing Frustration Within Medical Community Over Marijuana Comments

As the opioid crisis continues to rave the United States, President Trump's commission examining the issue is receiving criticism for its continued focus on marijuana. Recently,...

Briteside Farces Big Pharma in Prescription Cannabis Ad

“Sometimes life can be overwhelming…” Cannabis online marketplace Briteside last week posted a highly produced parody of the typically bright and cheery pharmaceutical ad –...
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12-Year-Old Alexis Bortell Suing Jeff Sessions Over Medical Marijuana

Alexis Bortell's family administers cannabis oil to treat her epilepsy. She is seeking safe access for patients across the country. U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions...

West Hollywood to Vote on Expanding Cannabis Business Licenses

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif–West Hollywood Mayor John Heilman announced yesterday the city council would vote on an ordinance that would make additional cannabis business licenses...
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Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Come out Against Marijuana Legalization

The 91 prosecuting attorneys in Indiana have sent a letter to the Indiana Commission to Combat Drug Abuse urging the group to publically criticize legalizing...

Pharmaceutical Company Develops Synthetic Cannabinoid Treatments

Pennsylvania-based Zynerba Pharmaceuticals is currently developing synthetic cannabinoid treatments, which were featured this week in the U.K.’s Daily Mail. Human trials are being conducted...

Israel Leads Research into CBD for Asthma, Inflammation

Renowned Israeli cannabis researcher Prof. Raphael Mechoulam announced on October 26 that he would begin research on efficacy of CBD treatment on asthma. He, Dr....

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