Study finds a strong connection between marijuana use and increased risk of type 2 diabetes.
New studies indicate that adults who use cannabis might be nearly twice as likely to develop type 2 diabetes. Researchers, led by Dr. Ibrahim Kammel from Boston Medical Center, analyzed medical data from over 54 healthcare institutions across the U.S. and Europe utilizing the Trinetx Research Network. The study looked at more than 4 million […]
Increasing number of pregnant women using marijuana despite health risk warnings from experts
More women are increasingly turning to marijuana for relief from pregnancy-related ailments, although experts are sounding alarms about potential negative side effects. A recent national survey on drug use indicates that cannabis consumption among pregnant women is climbing. This trend is particularly notable during critical fetal development stages, as highlighted by the annual report from […]
Smiling mother left her young children unsupervised at home to smoke marijuana, according to a statement.
A mother in Kentucky was arrested and can be seen laughing in her mug shot after she allegedly left her two young children home alone to smoke. Morgan Chapman, 23, was taken into custody Monday in Pikeville for abandoning her two- and four-year-olds in her apartment while she went outside, reportedly instructing them to keep […]
California Professor Charged with Attacking Federal Agents During Marijuana Farm Raid
Federal Charges Against CSUCI Professor The Federal University Ju Court has charged a professor from California State University Channel Islands, Jonathan Caravelo, in connection with an incident this summer involving law enforcement. He is accused of throwing tear gas canisters during a federal operation at a marijuana farm in Camarillo. The jury returned the charges […]
College professor charged for reportedly throwing object at Border Patrol during California marijuana farm confrontation
Federal Indictment of University Instructor Following Protest A federal jury has indicted a university instructor after his actions during a federal raid at a marijuana facility in California this summer. The incident took place on July 10, involving 37-year-old Jonathan Caravello, who was part of a student group protesting against faculty members from California State […]
Study reveals marijuana dispensaries are associated with a 1,452% increase in crime rates.
Discussion on Crime and Marijuana Policy President Donald Trump emphasizes the need to address the crime epidemic, framing the challenge as a way to protect lives across the nation. Recently, however, there’s been significant attention on the rise of marijuana use in urban areas, and its relationship to crime rates can’t be overlooked. As the […]
Five suspects, mainly teenagers, are facing murder charges in a fatal drive-by shooting on Labor Day outside a popular marijuana location in NYC.
Charges Filed After Labor Day Shooting in the Bronx On Wednesday, authorities charged five young individuals—four of whom are teens—with murder related to a drive-by shooting that occurred on Labor Day in the Bronx. This tragic incident resulted in the death of Jamali Henry, 24, outside a known spot for marijuana sales, and left four […]
18 Undocumented Individuals Taken into Custody in Texas Marijuana Facility
Illegal Marijuana Warehouse Raided in Texas In Stafford, Texas, last week, DEA special agents collaborated with local police to address allegations of illegal marijuana warehouses. During this operation, 18 undocumented individuals were apprehended while working in the facility. A Deer Houston official made a social media remark, suggesting, “You can run, but you can’t hide […]
Robin Westman’s link to cannabis is another reason to take a cautious approach to relaxed regulations on marijuana.
Recently, the revelation that Robin Westman, a controversial figure in Minneapolis, was employed at a cannabis shop caught the attention of officials in the White House. This seemed to spur President Donald Trump, just weeks ago, to consider a significant move towards permitting marijuana use at the federal level. Westman, who is 23 years old, […]
A daring and attractive approach to Trump’s medical marijuana policy
Recently, President Trump clarified his stance on marijuana, emphasizing its complex nature but also acknowledging the significant benefits, particularly in medical contexts. It’s a complicated issue, no doubt, but one that deserves attention. He’s not the only one with this perspective. Former Congressman Bob Barr (R-Ga.) previously argued that the classification of marijuana hampered research […]