Recreational cannabis use linked to increase in adult alcohol consumption, study finds
The increase is primarily among younger adults and men.
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The increase is primarily among younger adults and men.
Stephanie Stahl reports.
Griner has been sentenced for drug possession after vape canisters containing cannabis oil were found in her luggage.
The coalition said they're hopeful this will be a step toward Pennsylvania legalizing adult-use cannabis.
President Biden said "no one should be in jail just for using or possessing marijuana."
Biden is asking governors to issue similar pardons.
It doesn't matter how long ago the conviction happened.
There are new developments in the battle over legalizing recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvanians with minor, nonviolent marijuana criminal convictions could be pardoned beginning Thursday.
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission says recorded more than $4.6 million in tax revenue.
It's not only a historic day in New Jersey, but it's also a historical day for many of these dispensaries such as Curaleaf as they are now selling recreational marijuana.
New research from the National Institute on Drug Abuse says young adults who use marijuana appear to have an increased risk of suicidal behavior.
Sens. Daniel Laughlin, R-Erie, and Sharif Street, D-Philadelphia, outlined the proposal in a memo distributed to fellow senators.
Gov. Phil Murphy's deadline to act on legislation setting up New Jersey's recreational marijuana market has been extended a second time.
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf wants to see the commonwealth begin the process to legalize adult-use of marijuana in 2021.
The proposed bill would allow possession up to six ounces and the distribution of one ounce of marijuana.
Advocates say it addresses social injustice issues and helps the economy, however.
New Jersey would become the 12th state, along with the District of Columbia, to legalize recreational marijuana, if the question succeeds.
Recreational marijuana is on the ballot in four states this year, including New Jersey.
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf is urging legislators to legalize the adult-use of marijuana.
The appeals court sent the case back to Lehigh County Court for review.
A new study published Monday found people who took just one hit of weed doubled their number of "false memories" in a virtual reality scenario compared to those who puffed on a placebo, said study author Johannes Ramaekers, a professor of psychopharmacology at Maastricht University in The Netherlands.
The question asks voters if they'll approve recreational cannabis for people 21 and older.
Democrat-led Assembly and Senate committees set hearings on the proposed referendum.
If the proposal to amend the state constitution is approved in 2020, New Jersey would join the District of Columbia and 11 other states that have legalized recreational pot.
