POTUS: Feds "Allowing States" to Choose Legalization

President Trump acknowledged that the federal government is not interfering in the states that have legalized marijuana, but did not address the need for federal reforms.

Study: THCV Reduces Nicotine Cravings in Animal Models

Researchers reported that Δ8 -THCV reduced nicotine cravings and self-administration in animals.

Vaping Products Linked with Rising Number of Hospitalizations

The US Centers for Disease Control has now identified over 200 cases of respiratory distress that may be associated with the use of disposable vapor cartridges used to consume certain e-liquids.

Kentucky: Jefferson County to No Longer Prosecute Low-Level Marijuana Violations

County Attorney Mike O'Connell cited research identifying racial disparities in marijuana possession arrests as a reason for instituting the change in policy, saying, "For me to truly be a minister of justice, I cannot sit idly by when communities of color are treated differently."

California: Lawmakers Advance Measure Permitting Medical Cannabis Use on School Grounds

California may soon join several other states, such as Delaware, Illinois, and Washington, which already authorize similar activities.

• NORML OP-ED: Here's what the Surgeon General gets wrong about marijuana
• Advocates skeptical Trump administration will ease restrictions on cannabis research
• Surgeon General's marijuana advisory sparks debate
• Vape pen lung disease has insiders eyeing misuse of new additives
• Advocates push to end workplace discrimination for cannabis consumers
• President reiterates that his administration will let states make marijuana moves