Archive: Holy Smoke

CBS News RAW: Two Chicago police dogs sniffed out a stash of more than 6 tons of marijuana. Authorities on Tuesday reported that the drugs were seized during a bust on Chicago's West Side.

CBS News RAW: A new shop in Santa Cruz, Calif. is selling ice cream infused with marijuana extract for medical marijuana patients that prefer to eat rather than smoke.

A study from the University of Bath in the U.K. surveyed 300 students on their Marijuana use and concluded that long-term heightens the chances of hallucinations and delusions which they concluded increase the risk of serious mental illness. KOVR-TV's Laura Cole Reports.

Shira Lazar spoke with L.A. Assistant City Attorney David Berger about Calif. laws against medical marijuana dispensaries.

Shira Lazar spoke with Normal L.A.'s Bruce Margolin who is fighting against raids of L.A. medical marijuana dispensaries.

Marijuana is a huge cash crop in the U.S. although it can send its farmers to jail. The "Fast Draw" team, Mitch Butler and Josh Landis, report.

10.28.79: In 1979, Dan Rather reported on an Ethiopian Zion Coptic Church in Star Island, Florida. They believe that marijuana was given to them by God and that smoking it is a holy ritual they should practice.

09.30.79: High school students in New Jersey are interviewed about their use of marijuana. They claim it boosts their athletic and academic performance. Harry Reasoner reports.

06.17.83: People were rushed to the hospital with complaints of nausea and dry throats after eating marijuana-laced brownies served at a birthday brunch in a Miami courthouse.

Highlights of Presidents and Presidential Candidates addressing the marijuana question.

Recognize this image? Cali Carlin takes you on a walk down memory lane with a look at anti-drug PSAs through the years.

In 1968, Mike Wallace's report on the controversy surrounding marijuana looked at the significant increase in use and drug-related arrests.