KUOW Newsroom We need to talk about the cons of marijuana A new patient came to my clinic recently for help with anxiety. She was out of work, living at home, and the lack of structure had made her anxiety worse.
Colombia Is Turning Into A Major Medical Marijuana Producer The country wants to shake its image as an illicit narco nation. Now it's already home to more than two dozen legit cannabis companies, with exports to Canada and the U.K.
Scientists Unveil Weed Breathalyzer, Launching Debate Over Next Steps Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have developed the latest tool to detect THC — the main psychoactive ingredient in marijuana — in a person's breath.
KUOW Newsroom Farewell to most CBD lattes and gummies in Washington state Store owners will start pulling CBD gummies and drinks off of their shelves in Washington.
Surgeon General Sounds Alarm On Risk Of Marijuana Addiction And Harm As more than 30 states have liberalized marijuana laws, the use and potency of the drug have increased. The surgeon general says there's no safe amount of marijuana for adolescents and pregnant women.
KUOW Newsroom Seattle pot business owners say state policies leave trail for thieves Kim Malcolm talks with Eric Scigliano about robberies and break-ins of Seattle marijuana businesses, and why some business owners believe state transparency laws may be playing a role.
Oregon State establishes hemp research center amid surge in farmer interest Oregon State University has established what it considers to be the nation's largest hemp research center. This comes amid a surge of farmer interest in...
Critics question ethics of study on marijuana during pregnancy The University of Washington is reevaluating the ethics of an upcoming study of the effects of marijuana on unborn babies.
As CBD Oils Become More Popular, The FDA Considers Whether To Set New Rules The marijuana extract is touted as a way to ease anxiety and inflammation despite limited science, and the industry has grown quickly. Now, the FDA is holding its first public hearing on CBD.
KUOW Newsroom Safe for pregnant women to smoke pot? UW study hopes to find out Kim Malcolm talks with Dr. Natalia Kleinhans about a new study that will research the effects of marijuana on the brain development of infants.
