Million-dollar cannabis grow discovered despite being partially buried

Two suspects in the U.K. went the extra mile to ensure illegal cannabis grows spread across two houses were truly well-hidden by burying them. Unfortunately for them, approximately 600 plants were discovered across two neighbouring...

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Three teens sent to hospital after consuming suspected weed edibles

Chicago police are reporting that three 13-year-olds are in good condition after being taken to hospital after consuming suspected cannabis edibles. According to NBC 5 Chicago, the female teens were hospitalized on Dec. 21....

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Iowa man receives probation after found with cannabis he intended to distribute

A 33-year-old man from Waterloo, Iowa was sentenced to probation for five years and ordered to pay $1,290 after being found with cannabis and multiple firearms. The sentence follows a jury verdict this past March in which...

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New York governor unveils licensed cannabis dispensary verification tool

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the state is releasing a new tool that helps cannabis consumers confirm they are attending regulated businesses in advance of pot shops opening their doors. The New York State...

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Alfa Romeo provides sweet ride for 45 kilograms of cannabis

A 30-year-old woman driving a 2019 Alfa Romeo now faces a felony cannabis possession charge after several traffic violations attracted the attention of Texas officers who subsequently found 45 kilograms in the luxury vehicle. The...

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Oregon governor green lights pardons for 45,000 cannabis convictions

Less than two months after U.S. President Joe Biden proclaimed thousands of people could be pardoned for federal cannabis-related offences — and urged state governors to do the same — Oregon has responded. This week,...

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An essential guide for those getting back to using cannabis

As cannabis becomes legal in a growing number of U.S. states, its use is becoming increasingly popular, if not a point of interest. And while many nug newbies are giving it a shot, there are also plenty of people who are...

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He thought hiding 13 grams of weed in his backside was a good idea

It’s not exactly clear why a U.K. man packing illegal pot thought the best hiding spot for the illicit drugs was his backside. Indeed, the now-22-year-old was discovered with 13 grams of cannabis — contained in conveniently,...

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Small study suggests no reason to deny cannabis users liver transplants

Despite many people in the U.S. being cannabis users, these people are often excluded from receiving liver transplants, a potentially life-saving procedure. Scientists and experts have historically had concerns regarding...

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Man obstructing traffic on scooter tries to wolf down cannabis and cocaine after spotted by police

A 47-year-old man in Mississippi whose master plan was to gobble down illegal cannabis and cocaine before police could get their hands on the evidence failed to avoid getting nabbed or undergoing tests to show drugs were...

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Smoking cannabis versus edibles: Is one better for the brain?

Everyone who enjoys cannabis has their preferred method of consumption, from vaping to eating, drinking and even good old-fashioned smoking. Each way of consumption has a high that kicks in a little differently and comes...

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Over half a billion dollars in cocaine, cannabis seized

The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Legare recently offloaded about 11,204 kilograms of cocaine and 1,765 kg of cannabis estimated to be worth US$475 million (about $632 million) at Base Miami Beach. The drugs were interdicted...

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Man reports having no intention of paying cannabis conviction fines

A 54-year-old man in Northern Ireland was recently convicted of possessing cannabis but made clear to the court that he has no plans of paying any associated fines. According to The Impartial Reporter, the man, who had four...

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Buddhist temple emptied of its holy men after monks test positive for meth

A Buddhist temple in central Thailand has been emptied of its holy men after the residing monks tested positive for methamphetamine, resulting in all of them being defrocked and shown the door. “Stimulants are drugs that...

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Use of psychedelics to treat PTSD, OCD, depression and chronic pain

New research is exploring whether psychedelic drugs, taken under strict medical supervision, might help in treating post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic pain, depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder. SciLine interviewed Dr....

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Catholic high school teacher accused of smoking cannabis with students

A now-former high school teacher in Minnesota has reportedly been charged for allegedly smoking illegal cannabis with a number of students. According to FOX 9, the 32-year-old man who used to teach at Cathedral High School...

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Something to sniff at: Cannabis sticker ink matches terpenes of weed product

Ever wanted to know how a weed strain smells before buying and opening the product? Eureka, Calif.-headquartered Humboldt Seed Company is hoping to answer that question with its recently released scratch-and-sniff sticker...

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Illegal cannabis factory discovered after growers leave door open

Nothing quite says “come on in and find our illegal cannabis grow” than a wide-open door during the early morning hours. That’s the lesson two people in the U.K. learned, a hard truth that carries a maximum of 14 years...

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Man knocking on doors to find a lighter discovered with cannabis

Plenty of people have asked for “a light” over the years, but it’s likely not such a great idea for someone who’s on probation and packing cannabis to do so. An arrest report from the Roseburg Police in Oregon came...

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Rate of cannabis-related emergency visits among older adults up 1,800%

There has been much concern raised about cannabis edibles-related emergency department (ED) visits among young people of late. Now, researchers out of the University of California San Diego are sounding the alarm about the...

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Almost-octogenarian Michael Douglas apparently still enjoys a bit of bud

There was likely no age-gating required for two-time Academy Award winner Michael Douglas, who was spotted this week coming out of a pot shop in Santa Barbara, Calif. The 78-year-old star of iconic films like The China Syndrome,...

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Lizzo dons hemp-derived eyelashes from Toronto company for that glamorous look

Rapper Lizzo is facing down false eyelashes made with animal products and is, instead, sporting biodegradable lashes made from hemp-derived fibre. According to High Times, the body positivity icon is looking to spread some...

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Teen detained after Irish police seize $150,000 in illegal cannabis

A male still in his teens was arrested after a joint police/revenue operation targeting an organized crime group found just shy of $150,000 worth of cannabis. The find occurred on Nov. 9 as part of an ongoing investigation...

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Cannabis tourism: How a new travel trend is taking off

Legal cannabis consumption rose in the U.S. and Europe during the COVID pandemic, with some people turning to marijuana to help them cope with lockdowns and broken routines. Meanwhile, fewer people today view the...

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Dozen cannabis plants discovered after van leaves road, driver falls into ditch

It was hardly a celebratory Christmas eve for a man in the U.K. whose vehicle went off the road and ended up in a ditch, revealing the gift of 12 illegal cannabis plants for pursuing officers. According to the West Bridgford...

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Michael Phelps has lungs like Aquaman when smoking weed: Wiz Khalifa

Olympian Michael Phelps not only has the seemingly supernatural lung power to launch him to a record 23 gold medals in the pool, but he’s also able to inhale a big enough cannabis toke that Wiz Khalifa calls the athlete...

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Man trying to evade police caught after ditching backpack full of cannabis

A 29-year-old man spotted by Nashville, Tenn. police left a short trail of evidence as he dropped a gun and a backpack full of cannabis while fleeing the scene. Detectives were monitoring another person standing near the...

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69-year-old terminal cancer patient had pot products seized by Kansas police

Police in Kansas came under public fire after issuing a cannabis summons to a terminally ill patient who was using THC in his hospital room to ease his cancer-related pain. According to The Dawg, the 69-year-old patient was...

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71-year-old arrested after police found crack cocaine and cannabis in his home

A 71-year-old man from Topeka, Kansas faces several drug offences after local police served a search warrant and discovered cannabis, crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia in his home. On June 29, members of the Topeka Police...

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U.K. parish council prunes pot plants from garden display near church

Some may equate a cannabis high to a religious experience, but any such feeling likely crashed back to earth after a U.K. parish council learned a green-guided gardener paid homage to weed as part of a communal floral display...

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Man could face 15 years in prison for growing 700 pot plants at church

A man in Zimbabwe could face up to 15 years in prison if found guilty in connection with the 700 illegal marijuana plants he was allegedly growing on church property. According to New Zimbabwe, the man was busted for unlawful...

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Person calling 911 gets busted for five trash bags of weed

A man who was none-too-thrilled that two others in his car were packing pot called 911 and later hung up, resulting in police responding to the location and finding 38 kilograms of illegal cannabis. According to WTAJ, state...

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Police find nearly 17 kilograms of cannabis in trunk after man busted for shoplifting at Walmart

A suspected shoplifter in Georgia likely learned it’s best not to double up on offences after he was arrested not only for apparent sticky-fingered shopping at Walmart, but also for the almost 17 kilograms of cannabis in...

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