Any level of marijuana is unsafe for teenagers.
A bipartisan effort to legalize cannabis at the federal level has been announced, with proponents arguing that the long-standing ban on marijuana has devastated lives, particularly in communities of color. The legislation aims to establish a framework for correcting past mistakes while focusing on public safety. Yet, there is growing evidence suggesting that the effects […]
Use of marijuana among the elderly rises by 50% as a doctor cautions about cognitive risks
Recent trends indicate that over 50 million Americans have used cannabis in the past year, and alarmingly, the demographic that’s increasingly adopting this habit includes older adults, particularly those who might not be in the best health to do so—yes, that means our grandparents. A study from JAMA Internal Medicine reports a nearly 50% surge […]
Tribe in California sues sheriff over marijuana raids on tribal land involving cartel allegations
Sheriff Addresses Controversial Cannabis Raid on Tribal Lands The sheriff of Mendocino County has responded after facing accusations regarding his authority following a raid on a cannabis farm situated on tribal land last year. Sheriff Matthew Kendall explained that members of the tribe had asked for assistance to tackle illegal cannabis operations and related criminal […]
Cat caught trying to sneak 230 grams of marijuana and 67 grams of crack into Costa Rican prison.
Check out this unusual situation. Officials report that a cat carrying a significant stash of crack cocaine and marijuana was detained by prison staff in Costa Rica. The small black and white cat was acting as a drug mule, attempting to smuggle over 230 grams of marijuana and 67 grams of crack cocaine into Pokosi […]
Cat Discovered Smuggling Marijuana and Cocaine Into Costa Rican Prison. Here’s How It Was Detected
Costa Rican authorities recently apprehended an unusual smuggler—a black-and-white cat with drugs taped to its body. This incident occurred on May 6th near the Pokosi prison, where guards noticed the cat due to grey spots on its fur as it approached the barbed wire fence. Upon capturing the feline, they found approximately 236 grams of […]
30,000 Illegally Cultivated Marijuana Plants Eradicated in Turkey
The Turkish drug enforcement agency recently eliminated 30,000 marijuana plants that were clandestinely cultivated in a sprawling terraced garden near the Tigris River, which is listed as a UN Cultural Heritage site, according to media reports on Sunday. A coordinated operation took place at dawn, involving divers and boats, with aerial support from helicopters and […]
Authorities confiscate 200 pounds of marijuana hidden in vacuum-sealed packages marked as men’s overalls.
Customs Seizes $875,000 in Marijuana Disguised as Overalls In a recent operation, US Customs and Border Protection in Baltimore managed to confiscate $875,000 worth of marijuana disguised as workwear. The seizure occurred on April 29, when officers uncovered over 200 pounds of the drug hidden in 155 vacuum-sealed packages. This shipment was sent via air […]
Officers seize $875K worth of marijuana hidden in men’s overalls
A US Customs and Border Patrol unit in Baltimore recovered $875,000 worth of marijuana cleverly concealed in cargo marked as male overalls. On April 29th, officials uncovered more than 200 pounds of these psychoactive substances, neatly packed in 155 vacuum-sealed bags. The package, sent via air freight to Belgium, was deceptively labeled as “male/heavy duty […]
Medical marijuana leader criticizes Hochul and NY regulators as ‘un-American’
A leading figure in New York’s legal medical marijuana scene has criticized Governor Kathy Hochul and state regulators, claiming they have unfairly hindered his business and others. Boris Jordan, founder and CEO of Curaleaf, helped establish one of the first “Seed to Seal” cannabis stores for medical patients in the state a decade ago. In […]
Study finds that marijuana can harm or even kill developing babies in the womb.
Concerns Around Cannabis Use During Pregnancy A systematic review published in Jama Pediatrics recently highlighted significant risks associated with cannabis use during pregnancy. The review, which examined 51 studies, indicated that using cannabis could lead to over 21 million early births, low birth weights, and smaller babies, raising concerns about an increased likelihood of miscarriage. […]