Tommy Chong’s solution for pot’s banking problem
Tommy Chong, the man most famous for pot-infused "Cheech and Chong" movies and whose name is already on marijuana deodorizing wipes
Scarlette Daniels
Discover Himalaya’s Outlawed Marijuana Fields
Nestled in the Himalayan foothills at an altitude of 10,000 ft. (3,000 m), entire villages and communities subsist on illegal marijuana production.
“Good to Know” Colorado Campaign Aims to Educate Cannabis Businesses and Consumers on Responsible Best Practices
The cannabis industry, as quickly as it's progressing, is still in its infancy. One reason states are hesitant to jump on board the legalization train is because they're waiting to see how states like...
The Greatest Threat From Cannabis Lies in its Illegality
The 2011 Global Commission on Drug Policy's opening declaration -- "the global war on drugs has failed, with devastating consequences for individuals and societies [...] fundamental reforms in national and global drug control policies are urgently needed" -- could hardly be more definitive.
Synthetic Marijuana Sends More Than 2 Dozen to UMMC
Medical experts at the University of Mississippi Medical Center are stressing the dangers of using "spice," a synthetic but very potent form of marijuana
Marijuana Trimmers at Ground Level of an Emerging Industry
On a sunny afternoon in Vancouver, a former bank software expert, a temp, a nurse and a restaurant worker kept their hands busy as they chatted about why they left their old jobs and decided to try something new.
Edmonton Mother Struggling to Find Legal Options to Treat Ailing Son
Monique Guillamot found what appears to be a life-saving cure for her four-year-old son, but the government says he can’t have it.
Hakeem Kuta, Teen Who Fell Off Roof as NYPD Officers Attempted Arrest, Dies of Injuries
Police say a New York City teenager has died after falling off the roof of a six-story Bronx building as police officers attempted an arrest.
Marijuana-Friendly Lodging Fires Up in Colorado
Colorado's marijuana tourists quickly run into a harsh reality after stopping at one of the state's approximately 330 marijuana stores: Most hotels and ski condos prohibit indoor smoking of any kind, never mind the "kind" kind.
Unkept Promises of Public-Health Education on Marijuana
A growing gap exists between how the early marijuana-legalization laws are rolling out in Washington state and what ought to be concurrent education campaigns to give marijuana consumers science-based information to make wise choices.
