Dr. Mike talks about cannabis and driving
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A new study suggests cannabis edibles could impair driving for hours after they are consumed. FOX Medical Team's Dr. Mike Cirigliano explains how THC gummies can affect driving ability for up to five hours, why potency and a person's cannabis use can influence impairment, and why determining whether a driver is impaired by cannabis remains a challenge for law enforcement.

States collect billions in cannabis taxes as legal markets expand, Census Bureau says

States and the District of Columbia collected an estimated $3.55 billion in cannabis excise taxes between July 2025 and June 2026, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Marijuana business owner charged with murder after Oklahoma explosion kills 2

Ryan Bassham, 35, turned himself in over the weekend after being charged with two counts of first-degree murder in last week's blast at Solos Extracts near Tulsa, Oklahoma, authorities said.

Hospital visits rise among frequent marijuana users with severe nausea, vomiting

A growing number of frequent marijuana users in the U.S. are being hospitalized with a condition that causes severe nausea and vomiting, according to a report released Thursday.

More Americans now use marijuana daily than tobacco, survey shows

Newly released federal survey data show that, for the first time, more Americans use marijuana on a daily or near-daily basis than smoke cigarettes every day.

Georgia medical cannabis expansion: New laws take effect Wednesday

The Georgia Patient First Act expands the registry to thousands of new residents by introducing new qualifying health conditions.

Investigators seize $37K in drugs from Oakwood home, new charges

Investigators have slapped three suspects with additional felony drug charges following a major raid at an Oakwood home last week.

Thousands in cash and a bedroom full of drugs land three behind bars

Hall County investigators found a large stash of illegal narcotics and thousands of dollars in cash inside a bedroom near Oakwood.

Carroll County drug bust: K-9 uncovers 1,800 pounds of marijuana on I-20

State troopers seized more than 1,800 pounds of marijuana and 4,000 illegal THC vape cartridges during a Carroll County traffic stop on Interstate 20.

TSA updates medical marijuana travel guidance for air passengers

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has updated its guidance on traveling with medical marijuana, adding information to its "What Can I Bring?" directory for carry-on and checked baggage.

Georgia medical cannabis bill signed into law

Kemp signed Senate Bill 220, known as the "Putting Georgia's Patients First Act," on Tuesday to expand access to medical cannabis in the state.

CPB: Two travelers bound for London arrested at Dulles Airport for allegedly smuggling marijuana in suitcases

Travel plans for two people flying from Washington Dulles International Airport to London took a detour to jail after the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) says officers found 57 pounds of marijuana in their baggage.

Medical marijuana reclassified as less dangerous drug under new order

The Trump administration is reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug, and also giving licensed operators a major tax break in a historic policy shift.

As marijuana use widens, vets are treating more pets for cannabis poisoning

As marijuana use increases in the U.S. and more states legalize the drug, veterinary clinics are seeing a big uptick in pets with cannabis toxicity.

US Coast Guard: Nearly 4,000 pounds of cocaine seized in 2 operations

The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded nearly 4,000 pounds of cocaine worth more than $28.7 million on Thursday at Base Miami Beach. Here’s what to know.

Drugs and guns seized in DeKalb County fugitive arrest

U.S. Marshals caught Leonard Campbell, a man wanted for conspiracy to make and sell fentanyl and methamphetamine, at a home in DeKalb County.