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College-age kids are drinking less alcohol — but smoking more marijuana
By Ty Schepis published
Young adults aren’t drinking as much as they used to.

How does cannabis get you high?
By Grant Currin published
It apparently comes down to THC and endocannabinoid receptors in the brain.

Getting high on cannabis makes people vulnerable to 'false memories'
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Can you trust an eyewitness while they're high, or should you wait until they sober up?

Marijuana cookie lands elderly woman in ER for a 'stroke'
By Rachael Rettner published
The cookie was brought to the woman's senior center by a person of "questionable character," according to a new report of the case.

Newfound Cannabis Compound May Be 30 Times More Potent Than THC
By Nicoletta Lanese published
But we still don't know if it causes a high or has medical benefits.

Marijuana Vaping Rates Nearly Doubled Among High-School Seniors in 2019
By Rachael Rettner published
This year saw an alarming rise in the percentage of U.S. teens who vape marijuana, according to new findings from a government-backed survey.

Heavy Marijuana Use Could Double Stroke Risk for Young People, Study Suggests
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
The findings add to a growing body of research linking marijuana use to an increased risk of cardiovascular problems.

This Man Hid Weed in His Nose. It Got Stuck for 18 Years.
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A balloon full of weed sat unnoticed in a man's nose for 18 years before it was finally removed.
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