A global group of leaders wants to end what it says is a failed policy and instead focus on legalising use and putting people’s health first, writes Europe Correspondent Ann Cahill.
Cannabis has recently become popular as an ingredient in skincare products claiming to be the "curing elixir" for a number of common skin conditions including dry skin and acne.
President Obama’s $4 trillion budget plan would allow the District to spend its own tax dollars to legalize and regulate marijuana by rolling back restrictions put in place by Republican lawmakers last year.
The American Academy of Pediatrics said in a statement on Monday that it supports research into medical marijuana's use among children with severe illnesses. But certain steps must be taken first.