This project was produced by News21, a national investigative reporting project involving top college journalism students across the country and headquartered at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Advocacy groups have poured millions of dollars into legalizing both recreational and medical marijuana in states across the country. […]
Should Weed Be Used to Treat Eating Disorders?
Anna Demarco was 21 the first time she smoked weed. She was having an anxiety attack in the car with her friend Patrick, who had a habit of burning while cruising, and he passed her the bowl to try to help calm her down. Anna didn’t know what else to do, so she took a […]
Teen Marijuana Use Not Harmful?
Using marijuana during adolescence does not appear to increase the risk for later physical or mental health issues such as depression, psychotic symptoms or asthma, according to a new study, which flies in the face of some prior research. “What we found was a little surprising,” lead researcher Jordan Bechtold, PhD, a psychology research fellow […]
Gov. Jerry Brown signs law targeting illegal marijuana grows
Gov. Jerry Brown on Friday signed into law a measure allowing steep civil fines against marijuana farms that damage the environment by dumping wastewater and chemicals, removing trees and killing wild animals. The measure, one of 16 bills signed by the governor Friday, is meant to expand the powers of the state Department of Fish and […]