Medical Marijuana
Epilepsy Drug Is the First Marijuana-Based Treatment Legalized Under Federal Law
The FDA approved Epidiolex in June, and today the DEA made it a Schedule V drug, the least restrictive classification for controlled substances.
Republican Members of Congress Just Sent Jeff Sessions Yet Another Letter Asking Him To Stop Holding Up Marijuana Research
Two years after the DEA announced it would approve new manufacturers of research cannabis, Sessions refuses to explain why he's sitting on the applications.
Pediatrician Report Says Risk of Marijuana Use During Pregnancy Remains Uncertain
Doctors' groups recommend abstinence, but expectant mothers who suffer from severe nausea may reach different conclusions.
Wells Fargo Severs Ties With a Florida Candidate Over Medical Marijuana Donors
The move "highlights the extreme confusion around banking in cannabis."
Defying Congress, Jeff Sessions Keeps Blocking Medical Marijuana Research
Two years after accepting applications, the DEA has yet to grant licenses to growers.
Residents in Deep Red Oklahoma Just Voted to Legalize Medical Marijuana
The question now: Will the governor and her allies try to override the will of the voters?
This Is the First FDA-Approved Medicine Derived From Cannabis
Cannabidiol, recognized by most states as a treatment for epilepsy, now has the federal government's blessing.
A Libertarian on the Bench
Arizona jurist Clint Bolick targets judicial pacifism in medical marijuana case.
Georgia Kidnapped This Boy Because His Parents Used Marijuana to Stop His Seizures
Although the state recognizes cannabis as a treatment for epilepsy, it says letting your son use it is "reckless conduct."
NCAA Bans Football Player Because He Uses CBD Oil to Control Seizures
As medical and recreational marijuana become more widely accepted and legalized, it's not only government agencies that have to deescalate the drug war.
Jeff Sessions' Latest Lame Excuse for Blocking Medical Marijuana Research
The attorney general claims that approving new producers of cannabis might violate anti-drug treaties.
This Could Be the First Cannabis-Derived Drug to Win FDA Approval
Epidiolex shows great promise in relieving two severe forms of epilepsy.
Former House Speaker John Boehner Once Opposed Marijuana Legalization. Now He's a Pot Lobbyist.
He's doing it for the vets. And probably for the potential new customer base.
To Placate Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Blocks Medical Marijuana Exports
The interference seems inconsistent with the president's support for cannabis as a medicine.
Renewed War on Marijuana Spurs Congress to Defend Federalism
Next week's budget showdown will include a fight over an amendment prohibiting the DOJ from preventing states from legalizing medical marijuana.
Victory in the 'Kettle Falls Five' Case
Charges dismissed, convictions vacated for family convicted of growing legal medical marijuana
Jeff Sessions Is Set to Give Prosecutors Free Rein to Enforce Federal Marijuana Ban
Sources say he's rescinding a memo that restricted Justice Department's role under Obama administration.
New Policy Lets V.A. Docs Talk to Veterans About Medical Marijuana Use
But they're still forbidden from recommending or prescribing, and the government won't pay for it.
Ben Carson Admits War on Drugs Conflicts with War on Poverty
The drug war "often dealt harshly with non-violent offenders, taking men away from their families" the secretary of housing and urban deveopment admits.
Even Without the Rider That Protects Medical Marijuana, a Pot Crackdown Is Unlikely
Despite his fear and loathing of cannabis, Jeff Sessions has good reasons to tolerate legalization.
PharmaCann Challenges "Racial Quotas" for Ohio Medical Marijuana Licenses
A company that wants to cultivate marijuana in Ohio alleges the state's licensing rules are unconstitutional
Don't Register Anything
Putting yourself on a registry of people who engage in activities, or own goods, that are even mildly controversial makes you vulnerable to abusive officials.
Hawaii, Which Registers Guns and Medical Marijuana Users, Starts Disarming Patients
Citing state law, Honolulu's police chief tells them to turn in their guns.
New Mexico Study Suggests Medical Cannabis Helps Chronic Pain Patients Reduce Opioid Use
Yet another cohort study finds a correlation between medical marijuana and reduced reliance on opioids.
Former NFL Players Say League Should Allow Players to Use Marijuana to Treat Pain, Injuries
Former player: If there's any sport or league that should be leading the way in experiments with cannibis, of course it's the NFL.
Legal Marijuana Is Becoming the Norm
The case for full legalization becomes stronger-and more politically acceptable-all the time.
Feds Admit Their Prosecution of Medical Marijuana Users in Washington Was Illegal
After trying for years to imprison the Kettle Falls Five as drug dealers, prosecutors concede they are patients protected by federal law.
Disjointed Coughs Out Some Tired Dope Humor
Cheech and Chong were decades ago, but Netflix show leans on the same old pot jokes.
House Rules Committee Blocks Amendment Protecting Medical Marijuana
The rider could still be renewed if a conference committee decides to put it in the final bill.
Researcher Says V.A. Obstruction Jeopardizes Study of Marijuana As PTSD Treatment
Although the research has federal approval, the Phoenix V.A. hospital is blocking efforts to recruit subjects.
The Federal Government Is Finally Exploring Marijuana As a Medical Alternative to Opioids
Cannabis research turns another corner.
NFL Owners Agree To Consider Letting Players Use Medical Marijuana
The NFL's new chief medical officer says marijuana could be "really important" in treating short-term and chronic pain.
Rejecting Sessions' Plea, Senate Panel Votes to Protect Medical Marijuana
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved renewal of the Rohrabacher-Farr amendment by a voice vote.
Juries Can Acquit the Guilty, 9th Circuit Says, but 'There Is No Right to Nullification'
A medical marijuana provider unsuccessfully argues that improper jury instructions made his conviction invalid.
This Bill Would Protect Medical Marijuana Suppliers From Jeff Sessions' Whims
The bipartisan CARERS Act prohibits federal prosecution of patients and providers who comply with state law.
Iowa Expands Medical Marijuana Access; Looks to Strike Deal With Minnesota for Quicker Access
Taking medical marijuana across state lines isn't any more illegal than transporting it within a state.
Trump's Medical Marijuana Threat Contradicts the Law and His Own Position
A signing statement suggests the president may ignore a congressional rider protecting patients' access to cannabis.
Marijuana Policy in the Trump Era
Reason sat down with experts and advocates to discuss the state legalization, science, and the marijuana industry.
West Virginia Becomes the 29th State to Allow Medical Marijuana Use
Six states have approved cannabis for patients in the last year.
Marijuana Is Bad, DHS Chief Says, Although It's 'Not a Factor in the Drug War'
John Kelly wants us to know that he and Jeff Sessions see eye to eye on the perils of pot.
California's Governor Rejects Anti-Competitive Marijuana Rules
Jerry Brown proposes a bill that would let cannabusinesses hold multiple licenses, including distribution.
Opioid Deaths: Another Drug War Failure
Prohibition is the cause of the problem; it's not the solution.