All articles tagged with #marijuana
An aunt catches her brother’s 12-year-old and 14-year-old nephews smoking weed at his house; he admits giving them permission, claiming it’s safer to have them do it there where he can supervise. She should first talk with him to understand his reasoning and any underlying issues, address safety and marijuana risks, and avoid informing the nephews’ mother until she has full context, since the situation could affect custody and family trust.
A Phuket-Delhi Air India flight AI-2379 experienced a sudden 300-foot altitude drop, injuring about 20 passengers and four crew. A passenger on board alleges the captain seemed visibly high before takeoff and, after the incident, warned passengers not to record anything. Reports also indicate the captain smoked marijuana and failed two dope tests. The passenger questions why an emergency landing wasn’t made and raised SOP concerns as investigators examine what happened.
A CDC analysis of emergency-department data from about 7,500 facilities finds diagnoses of cannabis hyperemesis syndrome rose 16% from October to May after a dedicated diagnosis code was introduced, with nearly 200,000 syndrome-related ER visits since January 2023. The surge is largest among people aged 15–24, teenage girls and women, and among Black Americans and American Indian/Alaska Native groups, suggesting underdiagnosis in the past and highlighting the need for greater awareness and further research into high-potency THC and hemp-derived products’ impact on younger users.
Former Trump-era Attorney General William Barr and anti-legalization advocate Kevin Sabet publish a Washington Post op-ed arguing marijuana has horrific health risks, offers no proven medical value, and should not be rescheduled; the piece comes as the DEA weighs broader rescheduling amid testimony on medical benefits, even as a 2023 HHS analysis acknowledged some medical value. Opponents warn that rescheduling could unlock tax deductions under 280E and boost industry marketing, while lawsuits continue challenging the process.
Indie publisher Nitrate Games backs Jay and Silent Bob’s Joint Venture, a raunchy, adult-friendly farming sim due on PC/Steam in 2027; players will interact with Kevin Smith’s movie characters while growing marijuana-themed crops. Chase Marotz is the creative director and Ernie Altbacker is writing, with Smith and the duo involved in development, announced at San Diego Comic-Con.
Sharon Stone revealed in a Variety interview that quitting marijuana left her feeling “pretty sick” for months after her 2001 near-fatal subarachnoid haemorrhage, and that stopping a stroke medication against medical advice contributed to her illness; she says the drive to reclaim her life led to a drug-free lifestyle and a renewed acting career.
A dog that apparently ingested cannabis was rescued from Britain’s highest mountain, with a grateful owner recounting the mountain rescue. The incident highlights the dangers of cannabis to pets and the swift response of rescuers.
An essayist recounts growing up in Upstate New York and smoking cannabis for nearly 20 years, using it as an escape from family chaos, and reflects on what she wishes she’d understood at 13 about long-term effects, addiction risks, and the broader implications as cannabis becomes more common.
Portland International Airport police say TSA flagged eight pounds of marijuana in a checked bag belonging to Jihad Ibrahim Muhammed, 25, of North Carolina, on United Flight 1820 to Newark. Investigators then recovered about 31 more pounds in a backpack, plus over $5,000 in cash. Muhammed faces charges including illegal import/export of marijuana, unlawful delivery, and unlawful possession, with arraignment set for Monday in Multnomah County.
At Portland International Airport, TSA screeners found about 30 pounds of marijuana in a checked bag labeled Primus/Zachar destined for JFK, prompting Alaska Airlines Flight AS18 to be halted and the passenger, Zachariah Hillary Primus, 38, of Carmel, NY, to be pulled off. He was arraigned on three felony charges (illegal import/export of marijuana, unlawful delivery of a marijuana item, unlawful possession of marijuana) and released on his own recognizance; prosecutors say he possessed more than 256 ounces of usable marijuana.
Opening day of a cannabis rescheduling hearing features DEA and FDA arguing that marijuana has medical benefits and lower day-to-day harms than alcohol or opioids, supporting moving it from Schedule I to Schedule III. Testimony describes real-world pain management benefits and relatively mild withdrawal, while opponents criticize the analysis and allege shifting precedent. The process continues through July 15 amid lawsuits and broader regulatory implications, including tax guidance, workplace rules, and updates to related federal forms and enforcement.
Two June 2026 Supreme Court rulings broaden gun rights: Wolford v. Lopez bars Hawaii’s approach that effectively bans concealed carry, while U.S. v. Hemani invalidates the federal ban on gun ownership by lawful drug users, reflecting a pro‑Second Amendment shift under Bruen and signaling that future gun regulations must have a solid historical pedigree and be appropriately targeted.
The DEA told SAM it will not identify Luli Akinfiresoye, a DEA pharmacologist, as a witness for SAM’s case in the upcoming hearing on moving marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, citing Touhy regulations and potential Privacy Act protections. SAM had sought to question the official about cannabis harms, but the DEA says any testimony would require a formal Touhy request and could be shielded. The hearing, overseen by Administrative Law Judge Derek Julis, runs June 29 to July 15 and has drawn complaints over access, including a push to livestream, which the judge previously barred; multiple lawsuits challenge the process as the government defends the scheduling move that could unlock federal benefits for state-legal cannabis businesses.
In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court ruled that the federal ban on gun ownership by individuals who illegally use drugs violates the Second Amendment, siding with Ali Danial Hemani, a Texas man who challenged the law; the ruling signals a broader expansion of gun rights amid evolving cannabis laws.
The Supreme Court unanimously held that regular marijuana use alone cannot justify criminal charges for gun ownership under the Gun Control Act, delivering a narrow win for marijuana users while leaving broader questions about drug use and firearm restrictions to future cases.