Milwaukee THC debate; homicide prompts renewed call to outlaw products
A recent Milwaukee homicide is prompting a renewed push by a Wisconsin lawmaker to ban all THC products, as toxicology results are pending and hemp industry leaders warn against sweeping restrictions.
Many young adults turn to cannabis for sleep—but it may backfire
More than one in five young adults in the U.S. say they use cannabis or alcohol to help them fall asleep, according to new research from the University of Michigan.
Marijuana-based drug eases chronic back pain in major study
A new study from German drugmaker Vertanical found that an experimental marijuana-based medication significantly reduced chronic back pain in 800 patients.
$1 drug deal?: La Crosse County moves to reduce pot punishment
Marijuana is still illegal in Wisconsin, but getting caught with it could soon cost you only $1 in La Crosse County.
Brookfield cannabis kiosk controversy, ordinance takes step forward
A controversial Brookfield Square cannabis kiosk could soon go up in smoke. An ordinance would make big changes to how Delta-9 products are sold.
Trump considers reclassifying marijuana as less dangerous drug: report
Trump is weighing whether to remove marijuana from the list of Schedule I controlled substances and make it a Schedule III drug.
Cannabis edibles just as dangerous to heart health as smoking marijuana, study finds
In a new study, researchers at UC San Francisco determined that eating edible cannabis, such as gummies, has the same impact on cardiovascular risk as smoking marijuana.
Haribo recalls candy after cannabis found in gummies, family gets sick
Haribo has recalled bags of candy in the Netherlands after a family reported getting sick and sampling revealed cannabis in the gummies.
Brookfield cannabis kiosk change; shoppers express concern
Psychedelic mushrooms have been removed from a Brookfield Square kiosk that drew attention and pushback from some shoppers earlier this month.
Brookfield Square kiosk removes psychedelic mushrooms; here's why
Psychedelic mushrooms have been removed from a Brookfield Square kiosk that drew attention and pushback from some shoppers earlier this month.
Heavy cannabis use linked to impaired working memory, new study finds
A new study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus suggests that heavy cannabis use negatively affects working memory.
Pizza contaminated with THC; Wisconsin health department report
Local health officials said pizzas made and sold at a Wisconsin shop, unintentionally contaminated with THC earlier this year, made 85 people sick.
Older Americans turn to marijuana for better sleep and pain relief: Here's what to know
Nearly one-quarter of adults over 50 have used cannabis in the past year, a poll found.
Marijuana laws by state ahead of the 2024 presidential election
While marijuana remains illegal under federal law, dozens of U.S. states have legalized its use for adults. Here are the current laws depending on where you live.
Majority of Americans believe marijuana is less harmful than other substances, Gallup poll says
Gallup released a new poll that shows a majority of people think marijuana causes less harm than substances like alcohol, cigarettes, and chewing tobacco.
Americans' perceptions of the harmfulness of marijuana have worsened, Gallup poll finds
While individuals' views on the effects of marijuana use are different, a recent survey reveals more people believe it can have a negative impact on users.
Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome: Marijuana-linked condition on the rise
As marijuana use becomes more prevalent, a severe illness linked to frequent cannabis use is also on the rise.
Daily marijuana use surpasses daily drinking in US, study finds
For the first time, more Americans use marijuana daily or nearly every day than those who drink alcohol that frequently, a shift 40 years in the making as recreational pot use has become mainstream and legal in nearly half of U.S. states.
Milwaukee leaders, advocates speak on federal marijuana reform
Today, May 17, Milwaukee elected officials and advocates are holding a press conference to celebrate President Biden’s announcement reclassifying marijuana to a Schedule III drug under federal law.