Coronavirus may derail New York marijuana legalization
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo intended to legalize adult-use marijuana through the state budget this session, but the novel coronavirus outbreak may force the issue on the back burner. The...
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Is it okay to experiment with marijuana during self-quarantine?
Marijuana can help manage anxiety and stress levels, but there are best practices you should use during the coronavirus outbreak. Americans suddenly find themselves with plenty of time on their...
Medical marijuana considered ‘essential good’ during quarantines
Multiple state and local health departments announced medical marijuana was an essential good during "shelter-in-place" orders. Cities across the nation have announced "shelter-in-place" orders for residents to limit the spread...
Congress approves bills that will expand medical marijuana access for veterans
The bills would allow VA doctors to recommend medical marijuana prescriptions to patients while another would kickstart veteran-related cannabis research. A pair of key bills that could expand veterans' access...
Are smokers and vapers more at risk for coronavirus?
Following the initial E-cigarette or Vaping product use Associated Lung Injury (EVALI) outbreak, which caused severe and possibly fatal lung infections in otherwise healthy individuals, vaping sales and use momentarily...
Study: Teenagers are waiting to experiment with drugs later in life
The advent of marijuana reform across North America caused politicians and parents alike to worry about teenagers having easy access to cannabis. But in places where marijuana has become legal...
Why adults in pain are more likely to develop marijuana dependence
Adults with moderate to severe pain are more likely to self-medicate with marijuana, which could lead to problematic use. Pain is among the most commonly cited reasons patients gravitate to...
Trump administration doubles down on anti-marijuana position
Analysts previously predicted Donald Trump might support marijuana legalization to boost his chances of re-election this year. Instead, the opposite has happened. The Trump Administration has proposed removing medical marijuana...
How safe do consumers really feel after recent vaping illness?
While the majority of consumers report feeling "safe" using vaping products, Google searches for "quit vaping" dramatically spiked at height of EVALI outbreak. Though new cases continue to be reported,...
Marijuana legalization may lead to more fatal car crashes, American Automobile Association says
More than two-thirds of Americans support marijuana legalization, according to the latest polling data from the Pew Research Center. Just don't count the American Automobile Association (AAA) among them. "AAA...