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Pop CultureHope Schreiber'Maine Sea Goddess' forced to give up her crown after social media post surfaces
The photos were forwarded to the committee by members of the community.
- WellnessCarol Kuruvilla
Judge Rules Against Church Seeking To Offer Marijuana As Holy Sacrament
An Indiana judge has ruled against the First Church of Cannabis, an
- WellnessMatt Ferner
Oklahoma Legalizes Medical Marijuana
Marijuana is now legal in Oklahoma for medical purposes.
- LifestyleKorin Miller
The difference between FDA-approved CBD and ‘regular’ marijuana
For the first time, the FDA has approved a drug created from cannabis.
- WellnessRyan Grenoble
First Cannabis-Derived Drug Approved By FDA For Medical Use
DENVER ― Medical marijuana now comes with the FDA seal of approval.
- WellnessTime
Canada Has Just Passed a Landmark Bill Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
Becoming the second country in the world to legalize pot nationwide
- LifestyleAbby Haglage
Mom serving 16 years for marijuana pens Mother's Day letter to daughters: 'I'm dreaming of your sleepy faces'
There are more than a million people in the U.S. currently in prison who have children under the age of 18. One of them, a mother of two, writes to the daughters she left behind.
- Pop CultureMotley Fool
3 States Most Likely to Legalize Marijuana This Year
Two of them look like shoo-ins.
- Pop CultureNewsweek
Ohio Man Arrested After Flying to Florida to Smoke Joint With President Trump at Mar-a-Lago
An Ohio man has been arrested after flying out to Florida with the intention of smoking a joint with President Donald Trump. Tyler Jon Marrone, 27, of Columbus, Ohio, flew out to Palm Springs International Airport on April 18, hoping to meet up with the president at his Mar-a-Lago resort, reports WPTV-TV. Marrone had made the journey on the same day that Trump was hosting Japanese president Shinzo Abe in Palm Beach.
- LifestyleMashable
Seattle reminds us it's past time to throw out old marijuana convictions
Seattle is leading the way. The city is on the verge of tossing out old convictions for marijuana possession, and with legalization spreading across the country it's past time other cities and states follow suit. SEE ALSO: America's favorite hypocrite John Boehner will now lobby for marijuana According to The Hill, officials are looking to vacate old possession charges which have dogged 542 people over the years. In a statement, Seattle's Mayor spoke to the necessity of trying to undue the damage wrought by years of failed policy. “Vacating charges for misdemeanor marijuana possession is a necessary step to correct the injustices of what was a failed war on drugs, which disproportionately affected communities of color in Seattle,” wrote Mayor Jenny Durkan. The convictions under consideration all came prior to 2010. Washington legalized marijuana in 2012. At present, recreational marijuana use is legal in nine states and Washington D.C. — and yet there are people in those states who still have old possession convictions on their records. That needs to change. "The war on drugs in large part became a war on people who needed opportunity and treatment," continued Mayor Durkan. "While we cannot reverse all the harm that was done, we must do our part to give Seattle residents — including immigrants and refugees — a clean slate." USA Today reports that a municipal judge is presently reviewing the convictions. In a motion filed Friday by Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes, the logic behind the push is made explicit. "A drug conviction, even for the misdemeanor offense of Possession of Marijuana, can have significant negative collateral consequences affecting a person's employment opportunities, educations options, qualification for government benefits and programs, travel, and immigration status," he wrote. "According to a report by the ACLU, African-Americans are 3.73 times more likely to be arrested for possession of Marijuana than Caucasians, even though both groups consume marijuana at similar rates." And there it is. Throwing out these past convictions is one necessary step on a long journey to right the wrongs and heal the damage caused by the racist war on drugs. Hopefully, Seattle is just the first city of many to do what is already long past due. WATCH: Here's your handy guide to weed legalization in the U.S.
- WellnessKristen Aiken
So THAT'S Why Marijuana Gives You The Munchies
There's a reason Ben & Jerry's sells a "Euphori-Lock" that protects you from
- LifestyleAbby Haglage
Breastfeeding moms who smoke pot may be passing THC to their infants
A study from Obstetrics & Gynecology found evidence that the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana transfers into breast milk. An expert unpacks what new moms need to know.
- WellnessErin Donnelly
Fast food restaurant will no longer serve pot-smoking drive-through customers
A Sonic restaurant is taking a strong stand against marijuana after a customer blew smoke into the face of an underage server.
LifestyleKerry JustichThis 'beer' will get you high, not drunk
Keith Villa is now establishing himself as one of the first to create a marijuana-infused beverage that actually contains THC, the cannabis chemical that produces a buzz.
- Pop CultureAbby Haglage
Marijuana could reduce drug and alcohol relapses for addicts
A new study finds evidence that medical marijuana could be used to reduce the chances of relapse among those struggling with alcoholism and drug addiction.
LifestyleRachel Grumman BenderOpioids or cannabis for pain management? Montel Williams has strong opinions
After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis around 1999 and struggling with opioid addiction to manage the pain, Montel Williams says that finding cannabis was a game-changer.
- LifestyleAbby Haglage
New bill would allow school nurses to administer medical marijuana
A new bill in Colorado would allow school nurses to administer medical marijuana to students. Is it safe?
- WellnessErin Donnelly
Paris Jackson defends smoking pot on social media: 'It's an incredible medical tool'
Michael Jackson's 19-year-old daughter lit up on Instagram, prompting some fans to speak out and accuse her of setting a bad example.
- LifestyleAbby Haglage
Marijuana could treat chronic pain better than opioids
A new study found opioids are ineffective at treating certain types of chronic pain. Marijuana might be the answer, to judge from some recent research.
- Pop CulturePeople
Charlize Theron Reveals Her Mom Supplies Her with Marijuana: 'You Can't Have Her, She's All Mine'
Charlize Theron Reveals Her Marijuana Supplier Is Her Mom
- WellnessElise Solé
11-year-old student is suspended after unknowingly eating a pot-laced cookie
After eating a cookie given to her by a female classmate, 11-year-old Diamond Brooks, a student at Columbia Middle School in Decatur, Ga., felt disoriented and had weakened vision.
BeautyAssociated PressColorado: No edible pot shaped as people, animals or fruit
DENVER (AP) — A ban on gummy bears and other edible marijuana products shaped like animals, people and fruit takes effect this month in Colorado - a change aimed at decreasing the likelihood small children will mistake them for a favorite treat.
- BeautyBusiness Insider
A new study claims marijuana is tied to a threefold risk of dying from high blood pressure — but there's a catch
A new study claims that marijuana users face a threefold risk of dying from hypertension than...
- BeautyElena Sheppard
New York State Is Trying to Make Marijuana Legal to Treat Period Cramps
Marijuana can help ease period-related cramps. When it comes to treatment, the options are fairly limited: oral contraceptives, over-the-counter pain relievers, dietary changes, and hot baths. “Perhaps unsurprisingly, modern medicine has not advanced much beyond the creation of Midol in the early 1900s,” New York State Assemblywoman Linda B. Rosenthal, who drew attention by helping pass anti-tampon-tax legislation, tells Yahoo Beauty.
