Cannabis drinks are booming even as Americans consume less alcohol
Consumer demand for cannabis-infused beverages is growing even as Americans drink less booze, with major brands testing the waters.
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Consumer demand for cannabis-infused beverages is growing even as Americans drink less booze, with major brands testing the waters.
Between 2021 and 2023, cannabis use among Americans 65 and older went up 46%, according to a recent study.
Due to the study's results on cannabis use health risks, an editorial note published alongside the research called for the drug to "be treated like tobacco: not criminalized but discouraged."
The Justice Department officially proposed a new rule on Thursday that would reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug.
An American living in Colombia distributed flyers and advertised on social media for tourists to attend a "cannabis tour."
The CDC report states that allergic diseases such as asthma are a growing concern in the U.S. cannabis industry.
Most Asian nations have strict drug laws with harsh penalties, so Thailand's de facto legalization of pot has brought a wave of tourists from the region.
The federal agency that regulates the firearms industry sent an advisory on Tuesday warning that Minnesotans who use marijuana cannot legally own firearms, despite a new state law legalizing recreational use.
The 73-year-old Australian woman is said to be "extremely remorseful" for her apparent sleepy-eyed misstep.
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
The college track and field star was sentenced this week for allegedly defrauding cannabis industry investors out of over $45 million.
CBD production and packaging workers in Longmont are part of the First National Cannabis Workers Union.
There are now four pot vending machines operating at one location in Pueblo -- and there are plans to install one at a dispensary in Aurora.
Several cannabis beermakers, including Two Roots Brewing and Ceria Brewing, say it's a no-brainer to craft no-cannabis, no-alcohol beers. For one, they already make non-alcoholic beers as bases for their infused brews because laws prohibit them from combining alcohol and psychoactive cannabis.
Cannabidiol, the non-psychoactive ingredient in hemp and marijuana, could treat opioid addiction, a new study says.
The FDA commissioner warned that "open questions remain regarding the safety" of widespread use of CBD products, including CBD concentration and the possible impacts of long-term exposure.
Cannabis use in Colorado has been on the rise since medical cannabis was liberalized in 2009 and recreational cannabis went on sale in 2014, and it has led to an increase in emergency department visits, according to a new study.
The City of Boulder is following Denver's lead in helping people with minor pot convictions clear their records.
People convicted of lesser pot-related offenses in Boulder County can apply next year to have those marks erased from their records.
Epidiolex, the first cannabis-based medication approved by the US Food and Drug Administration, is now available by prescription in all 50 states.
Two studies indicate the rate of marijuana usage by Colorado young people is relatively unchanged since 2015, and in fact mirrors the national average. But a youth marijuana prevention agency warned the increase in potency of marijuana and cannabis products since the drug's legalization in 2014 poses equally increasing danger to its young users.
The Federal and Drug Administration has approved the country's first drug derived from marijuana, a medication to treat two rare and devastating forms of epilepsy.
U.S. health regulators have approved the first prescription drug made from marijuana.
The government is getting closer to a decision on approval of a prescription drug derived from marijuana, but some Colorado parents are concerned.
A proposal in Congress to ease the U.S. ban on marijuana could encourage more banks to do business with cannabis companies, but it appears to fall short of a cure-all for an industry that must operate mainly as a cash business in a credit card world.
State and local health officials in Colorado say they have not received the information or access necessary to investigate a reported tuberculosis case and other health concerns, including extreme heat, at the GEO ICE Processing Center in Aurora.
As part of the Summer Concert Series, the Arvada Center is bringing Dogs In A Pile to its Outdoor Amphitheater.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that he will replace the commander-in-chief of the armed forces as a government shakeup continues.
Commerce City police say a suspect connected with an attempted murder case was a passenger in a vehicle that fled into Denver before it crashed into an RTD bus.
Roger Rogoff was fired from his role as U.S. attorney in Seattle shortly after judges on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington appointed him to the job.
State and local health officials in Colorado say they have not received the information or access necessary to investigate a reported tuberculosis case and other health concerns, including extreme heat, at the GEO ICE Processing Center in Aurora.
As part of the Summer Concert Series, the Arvada Center is bringing Dogs In A Pile to its Outdoor Amphitheater.
Commerce City police say a suspect connected with an attempted murder case was a passenger in a vehicle that fled into Denver before it crashed into an RTD bus.
A road rage incident in Northern Colorado ended with a teenager hospitalized and a 19-year-old in custody on Monday night.
Free transit services are coming to the Town of Castle Rock starting July 31.
The National Weather Service shared video of tests in the Aspen Acres Fire burn area that will help project how bad flooding issues might be in the burn scar.
The funding for the solar panels is from a bond passed by Denver voters in 2022.
The owners of a 90-acre family farm in Colorado are scrambling to rebuild.
Commerce City police say a suspect connected with an attempted murder case was a passenger in a vehicle that fled into Denver before it crashed into an RTD bus.
On Monday, firefighters in Aurora quickly extinguished a vehicle fire after a pickup truck and an electric vehicle were involved in a crash.
Colorado general manager Josh Byrnes helped orchestrate a trade with his former team Monday as the Rockies sent right-hander Seth Halvorsen to the Los Angeles Dodgers for two minor league players.
When Brady Russell helped douse his coach Mike McDonald with Gatorade after winning the Super Bowl, he wasn't only celebrating a championship but a long, hard journey to football's mountain top.
As Spain's World Cup champs took to the stage with their trophy, President Trump joined them in their moment of glory.
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.
It was the highest-scoring World Cup game since Hungary beat El Salvador 10-1 in 1982.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that he will replace the commander-in-chief of the armed forces as a government shakeup continues.
Roger Rogoff was fired from his role as U.S. attorney in Seattle shortly after judges on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington appointed him to the job.
The 130th annual Cheyenne Frontier Days is underway, bringing rodeo action, concerts and carnival rides. For many visitors, though, food is just as much a tradition as the events inside.
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Some 1,700 pounds of cocaine was concealed in a refrigerated container from Ecuador among dozens of pallets of bananas, police said.
State and local health officials in Colorado say they have not received the information or access necessary to investigate a reported tuberculosis case and other health concerns, including extreme heat, at the GEO ICE Processing Center in Aurora.
Roger Rogoff was fired from his role as U.S. attorney in Seattle shortly after judges on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington appointed him to the job.
From Flock cameras to facial recognition, mass surveillance is advancing; at the same time, privacy protections are eroding.
The new Air Force One "has a lot of capability, but as I understand it, in about a month or so, they're going to send it to have it be maxed out," President Trump said Sunday.
A coalition of victims impacted by terrorism is demanding Iran pay restitution before any funds are returned or unfrozen as part of a peace deal.
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The FDA said that as of Sunday, it had not found any "confirmed positive sample results for product testing" in the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Donor Alliance is hosting its annual Donor Dash 5K to honor, celebrate and recognize the impact of organ and tissue donation.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
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Three in four American households lack the wealth to weather financial setbacks and achieve major life milestones.
The lawsuit alleges that Eli Lilly misled consumers by using outdated clinical trial data to make its drugs appear more effective than Novo's.
About four in 10 workers aren't even aware they pay fees on their 401(k)s, research has found. Here's what to know.
As an ongoing outbreak of cyclosporiasis continues to make national headlines, many shoppers are turning to local sources, like Denver's City Park Farmers Market, for their leafy greens.
A man who stopped to help victims of a devastating motorcycle crash instead found himself handcuffed, jailed and accused of driving under the influence -- despite repeatedly asking officers to administer a breath test that he believed would prove his innocence.
For Billy Hailey, his release was a day he had been waiting for and working toward for 20 years. Now, he is unexpectedly back in custody after the state says it miscalculated the date.
A second family in Colorado says a little-known insurance rule has left them fighting two companies to get medical bills paid.
Memorials are being held in the hometowns of three wildland firefighters who died while battling a fire on the Colorado-Utah border. Meanwhile, the circumstances surrounding their deaths are still under investigation.
Concerns are emerging about a company formerly known as COE Bikes, which continues advertising free e-bikes and is now drawing scrutiny from state agencies.