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Traffic Accidents Rising in States With Legalized Recreational Marijuana

A new study finds traffic accidents are increasing in states that have legalized recreational marijuana, Bloomberg reports.

Sales of Recreational Marijuana Begin in Canada

Sales of recreational marijuana began this week in Canada, NPR reports. Anyone over the age of 18 is allowed to possess less than 30 grams (just over an ounce) of the drug.

More Than One in Five Tenth Graders Have Consumed Edible Marijuana: Study

A new study finds more than one in five tenth graders have consumed edible marijuana, and more than one in 10 have vaped it.

Number of People Starting Heroin Use Dropped By More Than 50 Percent Last Year

The number of Americans who started using heroin decreased by more than 50 percent in 2017 compared with the previous year, according to the latest National Survey on Drug Use and Health.

More Than 2 Million Teens Have Used Marijuana in an E-Cigarette: Study

One of every 11 U.S. high school students says they have used marijuana in an e-cigarette, according to a nationwide survey. That equals more than 2 million teens, HealthDay reports.

Vaping in 9th Grade Linked to Increased Marijuana Use Two Years Later

Ninth graders who use e-cigarettes and hookah are up to four times more likely to use marijuana in 11th grade, CNN reports.

Poll Finds Strong Support for Medical Marijuana

A new poll finds 85 percent of American adults believe marijuana should be legalized for medical use, HealthDay reports.

Marijuana Edibles and Vaporizer Cartridges Growing in Popularity

Marijuana retailers are reporting a trend away from smokable cannabis to other forms, including edibles and vaporizer cartridges, according to USA Today.

Featured Commentary: More, Better Research Needed on Marijuana’s Effects on Teens and Young Adults

A recent retrospective review published in JAMA Psychiatry demonstrates how little we know about the effects of marijuana use, particularly on teenagers and young adults.

More Teens Say They Would Try Marijuana Or Use It More Often If It Were Legal

One-fourth of high school seniors in the United States said they would try marijuana or use it more often if the drug were legalized, according to the nationwide Monitoring The Future survey.

Among Parents, Cigarette Smoking Declines as Marijuana Use Grows

Marijuana use among parents with children in the home is increasing, while rates of cigarette smoking among this group of parents are declining, a new study finds.

Drug Use by U.S. Workforce Remains at Highest Rate in More Than a Decade

Drug use by the U.S. workforce remains at its highest rate in more than a decade, driven by increases in cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana, according to a new study.

Teens Who Vape, Use E-Cigarettes More Likely to Try Marijuana

Teens who use e-cigarettes may be more likely to try marijuana in the future, especially if they start vaping at a younger age, according to new study of more than 10,000 teens, HealthDay reports.

One-Third of Young Adults Have Ridden With Driver Impaired by Alcohol or Drugs

One-third of young adults who recently graduated from high school say they have ridden with a driver impaired by alcohol or drugs in the past year, according to a new study.

As More U.S. States Legalize Marijuana, Mexico’s Drug Cartels Turn to Heroin

Mexican drug cartels are turning to heroin as more U.S. states legalize marijuana, according to USA Today.

Sessions Allows More Aggressive Enforcement of Federal Laws Against Marijuana

Attorney General Jeff Sessions has rescinded a policy that discouraged prosecutors from enforcing federal laws against marijuana in states that have decriminalized the drug, The New York Times reports.

Recreational Marijuana Sales Begin in California

Recreational marijuana sales began on January 1 in California, CNN reports.

Almost One-Third of High School Seniors Used Vaping Device in Past Year

Almost one-third of high school seniors report using some kind of vaping device in the past year, according to the latest Monitoring the Future survey.

Some Experts Question Opioid Commission’s Marijuana Warning

The chair of President Trump’s Opioid Commission warned about the dangers of marijuana, in a letter accompanying the release of the commission’s final report. Some experts are questioning the commission’s view that marijuana could further fuel the opioid crisis.

Teens Dependent on Marijuana and Alcohol Struggle with Success Later in Life

Teens who are dependent on marijuana and alcohol struggle to achieve hallmarks of adult success, such as graduating from college, getting married, having a full-time job and earning a good salary, a new study finds.

Legislators From States With Legalized Marijuana Push Back on Federal Crackdown

Legislators from states that have legalized marijuana are pushing back against a federal crackdown on the drug, led by U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

Attorney General Asks Congress to Roll Back Federal Medical Marijuana Protections

Attorney General Jeff Sessions has asked congressional leaders to roll back federal protections for medical marijuana.

Teen Marijuana-Related Visits to Colorado ER Rose Rapidly After Legalization

A Colorado children’s hospital reports visits by teens to its emergency department and satellite urgent care centers more than quadrupled after the state legalized marijuana, a new study finds.

First-Time Marijuana Use Among College Students is at Highest Level in Three Decades

First-time marijuana use among college students is at the highest level in three decades, a new study finds.

Pediatrics Group Issues New Guidelines for Talking to Teens About Marijuana

The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued new guidelines for doctors and parents to talk to teens about the risks of using marijuana, CNN reports.
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