Cannabis Leads to the Munchies but Not to Bigger Bellies
One new study confirms marijuana smokers prefer junk food, but another finds they are actually a bit thinner than non-users.
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Medical Marijuana Saves Lives
Workers may be using marijuana instead of alcohol and other, more dangerous, substances.
The Green Rush Is Too White
The Hood Incubator wants to reverse the effects of the war on drugs by helping black and Hispanic businesspeople enter the legal cannabis market.
Pot Is Edging Out Alcohol and Cigarettes as the Teenage Drug of Choice. Is That a Good Thing?
By many measures, pot is far safer than alcohol. But that doesn't necessarily mean it's good for you, some public-health experts say.
What Do the Mid-Terms Mean for Marijuana Legalization in America?
Voters in three of four states with marijuana ballot proposals passed initiatives that loosen restrictions on the substance, but that won't necessarily result in nation-wide expansion of this policy.
The Eruption of Illegal Weed Dispensaries in L.A. Is a Problem of the City’s Own Making
Unlicensed dispensaries have been popping up throughout Los Angeles at a rapid clip, and now dwarf their licensed counterparts in number.
Viewfinder: Marijuana Is Legal in Canada
A man smokes marijuana during a legalization party at Trinity Bellwoods Park in Toronto, Ontario, on October 17th, 2018.
How Some States Are Planning to Compensate the Communities Most Devastated by the War on Drugs
Across the country, there's a growing movement for economic empowerment through legalization.
Pot Warehouses in Denver Are Booming—at the Detriment of Low-Income Neighborhoods
Soaring commercial real estate prices are a sign of a thriving pot industry in Denver—but low-income communities of color are taking a disproportionate property-tax hit.
Legal Pot Is Linked to Less Crime
A new study suggests it also decreases other types of drug use, including binge drinking.