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.
All Things Considered Highly Potent Weed Has Swept The Market, Raising Concerns About Health Risks Most of the marijuana for sale in the U.S. has a far higher THC content than it did a few decades ago. Some scientists and doctors are concerned that the trend is making pot less safe.
38 Attorneys General Ask Congress To Bring Marijuana Money Into Banking System Most states have legalized marijuana in some form. But federal law still considers it an illegal drug, which exposes banks to legal risk if they handle weed-related money or transactions.
14 percent of Washington drivers with kids in the car test positive for marijuana Kids act as a kind of deterrent to drunk driving, but not for marijuana use.
Beyond 'Reefer Madness': Box Brown's Graphic History Tells Story Of A Maligned Plant Box Brown has a knack for using comics to illuminate tricky subjects. Now, with Cannabis: The Illegalization of Weed in America, he's turned his attention to one of the touchiest topics today.
Daily Marijuana Use And Highly Potent Weed Linked To Psychosis As more places in the U.S. and Europe legalize marijuana, weed consumption is growing ever more popular. But researchers are studying a troubling health risk associated with the drug.
San Francisco To Expunge Thousands Of Marijuana Convictions The city announced that more than 9,000 marijuana-related convictions will be cleared. California voters legalized recreational marijuana in 2016.
