Medical marijuana reclassified as less dangerous drug under new order
The Trump administration is reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug, and also giving licensed operators a major tax break in a historic policy shift.
The Trump administration is reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug, and also giving licensed operators a major tax break in a historic policy shift.
Chicago man arrested on Red Line with nearly 80 grams of weed on 4/20, sheriff says
A Chicago man was arrested on 4/20 after sheriff’s police say he had nearly 80 grams of weed on a CTA train. It's also his second arrest on the Red line this month.
A Chicago man was arrested on 4/20 after sheriff’s police say he had nearly 80 grams of weed on a CTA train. It's also his second arrest on the Red line this month.
As marijuana use widens, vets are treating more pets for cannabis poisoning
As marijuana use increases in the U.S. and more states legalize the drug, veterinary clinics are seeing a big uptick in pets with cannabis toxicity.
As marijuana use increases in the U.S. and more states legalize the drug, veterinary clinics are seeing a big uptick in pets with cannabis toxicity.
Suburban Chicago man busted with gun, marijuana during home search: police
An Aurora man was charged after a search warrant uncovered a gun and 2 kilograms of illegal marijuana from his home on Monday.
An Aurora man was charged after a search warrant uncovered a gun and 2 kilograms of illegal marijuana from his home on Monday.
Cops to cannabis drivers? | ChicagoNOW
Talaria is giving retired Illinois police officers and veterans an unexpected new mission: protecting and transporting cash from medical and recreational cannabis proceeds. Based in Joliet, the company is building a workforce around former law enforcement and military professionals trained to handle high-risk, high-security assignments.
Talaria is giving retired Illinois police officers and veterans an unexpected new mission: protecting and transporting cash from medical and recreational cannabis proceeds. Based in Joliet, the company is building a workforce around former law enforcement and military professionals trained to handle high-risk, high-security assignments.
Cannabis compounds could reverse disease affecting one-third of adults
Compounds found in cannabis could provide a new roadmap for treating the world’s most common chronic liver disorder, according to a study released by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Compounds found in cannabis could provide a new roadmap for treating the world’s most common chronic liver disorder, according to a study released by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Chicago hemp business owners push back on city’s Delta-8 sales ban
Illinois Hemp Coalition Vice President Dipesh Sharma and hemp brand CEO Eric Harb discuss a planned town hall, concerns about the city’s hemp-derived product ban, what consumers should know about THC labeling, and how federal rules could reshape the industry later this year.
Illinois Hemp Coalition Vice President Dipesh Sharma and hemp brand CEO Eric Harb discuss a planned town hall, concerns about the city’s hemp-derived product ban, what consumers should know about THC labeling, and how federal rules could reshape the industry later this year.
Chicago-area man sold nearly 2,000 fentanyl pills to undercover detectives: officials
A North Chicago man has been sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing fentanyl following an undercover investigation by the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
A North Chicago man has been sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing fentanyl following an undercover investigation by the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Marijuana "scromiting" cases on the rise as ERs see painful new trend
Dr. Mike explains why some chronic marijuana users are landing in the emergency room with severe stomach episodes — and weighs in on new research suggesting adolescence may stretch into our early 30s
Dr. Mike explains why some chronic marijuana users are landing in the emergency room with severe stomach episodes — and weighs in on new research suggesting adolescence may stretch into our early 30s
Severe vomiting from heavy cannabis use? Doctor explains alarming rise in 'scromiting' | ChicagoLIVE
A Chicago emergency doctor tells ChicagoLIVE why more young adults — especially ages 18 to 30 — are showing up with “scromiting,” the slang term for cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, where chronic cannabis use triggers uncontrollable vomiting. She explains why typical nausea meds often don’t work, common misconceptions about marijuana’s benefits, and why stopping cannabis for months is usually the only real solution.
A Chicago emergency doctor tells ChicagoLIVE why more young adults — especially ages 18 to 30 — are showing up with “scromiting,” the slang term for cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, where chronic cannabis use triggers uncontrollable vomiting. She explains why typical nausea meds often don’t work, common misconceptions about marijuana’s benefits, and why stopping cannabis for months is usually the only real solution.
Cook County police seize weed, mushrooms in Chicago drug bust; Indiana man charged
Cook County sheriff's police say an Indiana man was dealing drugs out of a Streeterville apartment. Nearly 200 pounds were seized.
Cook County sheriff's police say an Indiana man was dealing drugs out of a Streeterville apartment. Nearly 200 pounds were seized.
Cannabis advocate warns hemp ban could flood Illinois with unregulated products | ChicagoLIVE
Tiffany Ingram from the Cannabis Business Association of Illinois tells ChicagoLIVE that the state’s new hemp ban could hurt licensed cannabis businesses — especially small and social equity owners — while opening the door to more untested, unregulated products on store shelves.
Tiffany Ingram from the Cannabis Business Association of Illinois tells ChicagoLIVE that the state’s new hemp ban could hurt licensed cannabis businesses — especially small and social equity owners — while opening the door to more untested, unregulated products on store shelves.
Many young adults turn to cannabis for sleep—but it may backfire
More than one in five young adults in the U.S. say they use cannabis or alcohol to help them fall asleep, according to new research from the University of Michigan.
More than one in five young adults in the U.S. say they use cannabis or alcohol to help them fall asleep, according to new research from the University of Michigan.
Driving high is killing more people than you think
A new study from Ohio finds over 40% of drivers killed in crashes had high THC levels, raising urgent concerns as marijuana use ? and its potency ? continues to rise nationwide.
A new study from Ohio finds over 40% of drivers killed in crashes had high THC levels, raising urgent concerns as marijuana use ? and its potency ? continues to rise nationwide.
Chicago-area man charged after traffic stop uncovers cocaine, meth
An Elgin man has been charged after police found methamphetamine, cocaine and marijuana in his car during a traffic stop last week.
An Elgin man has been charged after police found methamphetamine, cocaine and marijuana in his car during a traffic stop last week.
Marijuana-based drug eases chronic back pain in major study
A new study from German drugmaker Vertanical found that an experimental marijuana-based medication significantly reduced chronic back pain in 800 patients.
A new study from German drugmaker Vertanical found that an experimental marijuana-based medication significantly reduced chronic back pain in 800 patients.
Trump considers reclassifying marijuana as less dangerous drug: report
Trump is weighing whether to remove marijuana from the list of Schedule I controlled substances and make it a Schedule III drug.
Trump is weighing whether to remove marijuana from the list of Schedule I controlled substances and make it a Schedule III drug.
Frequent marijuana use could lead to health risks, new study finds
New research shows frequent use of marijuana could lead to reduced vascular function.
New research shows frequent use of marijuana could lead to reduced vascular function.
Cannabis edibles just as dangerous to heart health as smoking marijuana, study finds
In a new study, researchers at UC San Francisco determined that eating edible cannabis, such as gummies, has the same impact on cardiovascular risk as smoking marijuana.
In a new study, researchers at UC San Francisco determined that eating edible cannabis, such as gummies, has the same impact on cardiovascular risk as smoking marijuana.
Haribo recalls candy after cannabis found in gummies, family gets sick
Haribo has recalled bags of candy in the Netherlands after a family reported getting sick and sampling revealed cannabis in the gummies.
Haribo has recalled bags of candy in the Netherlands after a family reported getting sick and sampling revealed cannabis in the gummies.