Teen use of delta-8, an unregulated marijuana alternative, is rising

Delta-8 and other similar THC-type products sold over the counter in gas stations and smoke shops are not regulated and have not been evaluated for safety.

Frequent marijuana use linked to increase in heart attack and stroke risk

Researchers in a new study explain that cannabis use, whether smoked, vaped, or ingested, can raise the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Chinese nationals arrested in Georgia county's 'largest' indoor drug growing bust ever

Georgia officials thought they were on their way to investigate an illegal food manufacturing facility in Pierce County, but when they got to the scene they quickly realized what they had on their hands was much bigger than that.

FDA recommends moving marijuana to lower-risk drug: Key takeaways

A new FDA report found there is "credible scientific support" for the use of marijuana to treat some medical conditions. Here are some key takeaways from the report.

Pickens County 7-year-old hospitalized over drug disguised as candy

A Pickens County 7-year-old was hospitalized for eating what he thought was candy. The scare has raised concerns about a fatal drug for young kids called delta-8.

Is weed legal in Virginia? A closer look at the laws that left the marijuana market behind

Those looking to light up in Virginia still don’t have a place to buy their supply within the state. Although recreational marijuana is now legal in the Commonwealth, the state has effectively upheld a prohibition on purchasing by sidestepping any opportunity to develop a market for retail sales. 

Elon Musk lashes out at WSJ report alleging illegal drug use

Elon Musk clapped back at the Wall Street Journal after its report alleging the Tesla and SpaceX CEO had used illegal drugs, triggering concern from some of the leadership of his companies.

Biden pardons thousands convicted of marijuana charges in DC, federal lands

"Criminal records for marijuana use and possession have imposed needless barriers to employment, housing, and educational opportunities," Biden said. "It’s time that we right these wrongs."

Concerned mom says Fulton County eighth grader unknowingly given edibles at school

A Fairburn mom says she sent her daughter to Bear Creek Middle School on Friday to learn, just like she would any other day. Instead of returning with homework, she also came home high.

Abortion rights, marijuana questions expected to drive Ohio residents to polls as early voting starts

In-person voting for a November ballot measure over abortion rights is beginning in Ohio, the latest state where voters will decide the issue after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a nationwide right to the procedure last year.

Georgia will be first state with medical marijuana in pharmacies

Georgia soon will become the first state in the nation to offer medical marijuana products at independent pharmacies, state officials said.