The business of pot is about to take another step toward legitmacy

The business of pot is about to take another step toward legitmacy. Norah O'Donnell reports.

• May 8, 2014
• 0:25

Doctors Jon LaPook and Holly Phillips join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the week’s top medical stories

Doctors Jon LaPook and Holly Phillips join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the week’s top medical stories including a new report on medical marijuana and exciting news about a way to regenerate muscle tissue in patients with traumatic injuries.

• May 3, 2014
• 7:37

Michael Correia is the cannabis industry's voice in Washington

The growing cannabis industry wants a voice in Washington. Nancy Cordes speaks with Michael Correia, the industry's first full-time lobbyist.

• May 2, 2014
• 2:38

Colorado's marijuana enforcement division meets Wednesday with lawmakers and edible pot producers to discuss how much THC should be in a serving size

Colorado's marijuana enforcement division meets Wednesday with lawmakers and edible pot producers to discuss how much THC should be in a serving size. CBS News' Don Dahler reports.

• Apr 30, 2014
• 2:33

For the first time, the American Academy of Neurology said medical marijuana is an effective treatment for some symptoms of multiple sclerosis when given as an oral spray or a pill

For the first time, the American Academy of Neurology said medical marijuana is an effective treatment for some symptoms of multiple sclerosis when given as an oral spray or a pill. However, there’s not enough evidence to determine if smoking the drug is equally effective. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.

• Apr 28, 2014
• 2:06

A study from the Academy of Neurology indicates marijuana pills or spray could help some Multiple Sclerosis patients. But the findings suggest the drug is not effective in treating Parkinson’s disease or epilepsy seizures

A study from the Academy of Neurology indicates marijuana pills or spray could help some Multiple Sclerosis patients. But the findings suggest the drug is not effective in treating Parkinson’s disease or epilepsy seizures. Now that marijuana is legal in many places, researchers hope it will be easier to conduct more studies. Teri Okita reports.

• Apr 28, 2014
• 1:27

An American Heart Association study suggests young adults who smoke pot could be putting themselves at risk for heart-related complications, even death

An American Heart Association study suggests young adults who smoke pot could be putting themselves at risk for heart-related complications, even death. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Tara Narula, a cardiologist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, discusses with the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts.

• Apr 24, 2014
• 2:38

A new study on marijuana is raising concerns just as more states are legalizing the drug

A new study on marijuana is raising concerns just as more states are legalizing the drug. Young and middle-aged adults who use marijuana could be putting themselves at risk for heart-related complications, even death. Bigad Shaban reports.

• Apr 23, 2014
• 1:22

Two former students of a prestigious prep school outside Philadelphia are accused of masterminding an elaborate drug ring

Two former students of Haverford School, a prestigious prep school outside Philadelphia, are accused of masterminding an elaborate drug ring catering to affluent students. CBS News' Vinita Nair reports.

• Apr 22, 2014
• 2:19

Investigators say a drug ring was operated by two prep school grads in Haverford, Pa.

Investigators say the ring, in Haverford, Pa., was selling marijuana, ecstasy and cocaine to local high school and college students

• Apr 22, 2014
• 1:26

Miss the second half of the show? The latest on politics, religion, and more on an Easter Sunday edition of "Face the Nation"

Miss the second half of the show? The latest on politics, religion, and more on an Easter Sunday edition of "Face the Nation."

• Apr 20, 2014
• 22:51

Barry Petersen reports on the festivities and the award for the best marijuana in the U.S.

In Denver, more than 60,000 people gathered to listen to music and party for 420 Day -- the day to celebrate all things pot. Barry Petersen reports on the festivities and the award for the best marijuana in the U.S.

• Apr 21, 2014
• 3:09

Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the Archbishop of New York, says he's troubled by the prospect of legalized marijuana because it could encourage the use of harder drugs

Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the Archbishop of New York, says he's troubled by the prospect of legalized marijuana because it could encourage the use of harder drugs.

• Apr 20, 2014
• 0:48

Denver police are investigating the murder of a woman killed while on the phone with a 911 operator

Denver police are investigating the murder of a woman killed while on the phone with a 911 operator. The woman's husband, now accused of killing her, bought edible marijuana just hours before her death, the police said.

• Apr 18, 2014
• 1:27

Daily health headlines: New research focuses on two major health concerns for expectant mothers, plus more health headlines

Daily health headlines: New research focuses on two major health concerns for expectant mothers, plus a look at what smoking marijuana does to the brain.

• Apr 16, 2014
• 1:12

One big marketing tool for entrepreneurs in Colorado is a marijuana vending machine

With the legalization of recreational marijuana in Colorado, entrepreneurs are finding new ways to market the multitude of products being developed. One big marketing tool is a marijuana vending machine.

• Apr 16, 2014
• 1:32

CBS News analyst Frank Luntz talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about the dramatic shift in the nation's thinking

A new survey finds a majority of Americans support the legalization of marijuana. CBS News analyst Frank Luntz talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about the dramatic shift in the nation's thinking.

• Apr 3, 2014
• 4:56

When a young boy’s father disappears without explanation, there has to be a reason, but seeking out that reason sometimes leads to unwelcome surprises

When a young boy’s father disappears without explanation, there has to be a reason, but seeking out that reason sometimes leads to unwelcome surprises. Tracy Smith shares the story of journalist Tony Dokoupil, who tracked down his dad years later and learned the surprising truth.

• Mar 30, 2014
• 7:25

Barry Petersen reports on the lightning-fast growth of the industry

The economy in Denver, Colorado, is experiencing a big boom since sales of recreational marijuana were first allowed in January. CBS News' Barry Petersen reports on the lightning-fast growth of the industry.

• Mar 14, 2014
• 2:38

The USPS claims that marijuana dealers are increasingly using the postal service to send packages of pot

The USPS claims that marijuana dealers are increasingly using the postal service to send packages of pot. As one Sacramento, Calif., man found out, the sellers are using false identities for the return address. KOVR's Steve Large reports.

• Mar 13, 2014
• 1:23

Twenty states and Washington D.C. allow medical marijuana, but is legislation ahead of the science?

Twenty states and Washington D.C. allow medical marijuana, and parents are flocking to Colorado in hopes of strain that can cure children's seizures. But as CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and NYU psychiatrist Dr. Stephen Ross point out, much remains unknown about how the drug affects health.

• Mar 11, 2014
• 5:56

In January, Colorado collected more than $2 million in taxes from recreational pot and another $1.5 million from medical marijuana

In January, Colorado collected more than $2 million in taxes from recreational pot and another $1.5 million from medical marijuana. Charlie Rose reports.

• Mar 11, 2014
• 0:20

A barber shop in Greeley, Colorado, is refusing to serve people who smell of marijuana

A barber shop in Greeley, Colorado, is refusing to serve people who smell of marijuana. KCNC's Karen Morfitt reports.

• Mar 10, 2014
• 1:14

Legislators in 13 states are considering proposals to allow a version of Charlotte's Web to be produced or sold legally, but there have been no studies to prove the effectiveness and safety of the drug

Some parents of children with severe epilepsy believe a liquid marijuana extract known as Charlotte's Web controls their seizures. Legislators in 13 states are considering proposals to allow a version of Charlotte's Web to be produced or sold legally, but there have been no studies to prove the effectiveness and safety of the drug. Barry Petersen reports.

• Mar 6, 2014
• 2:36

Commercials for medical marijuana, and related businesses could be coming to cable providers in the Chicago area very soon. One ad that aims to get people cleared for marijuana prescriptions has been getting mixed reviews from industry experts

Commercials for medical marijuana, and related businesses could be coming to cable providers in the Chicago area very soon. One ad that aims to get people cleared for marijuana prescriptions has been getting mixed reviews from industry experts. WBBM-TV's Dorothy Tucker reports.

• Mar 4, 2014
• 1:30

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