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Despite Concerns, Utah Medical Pot Legislation Changes Approved

Lawmakers in conservative Utah passed sweeping changes Monday to a new voter-approved medical marijuana ballot measure under a planned compromise that secured the support of the influential Mormon church but sparked a backlash from advocates. Supporters of the compromise cheered …

New Jersey Parents Warned to Watch for Marijuana-Laced Halloween Candy

New Jersey is warning parents to look out for people slipping their kids marijuana-laced candy while trick-or-treating. But with no apparent evidence that’s ever happened, advocates for legalizing the drug say it’s nothing more than a Halloween scare tactic. The …

Medical Marijuana Edibles Debut in Illinois

Edible medical marijuana made its Illinois debut Saturday, ending a wait for patients who prefer eating to inhaling. To some, cannabis-infused foods seem milder than smoke or vapor, but the products carry their own risks. It takes longer to feel …

Many Edible Medical Marijuana Products Inaccurately Dosed

An analysis of edible medical marijuana products from three major metropolitan areas found that many had lower amounts of key substances than labeled, which may not produce the desired medical benefit, while others contained significantly more of a certain substance …

Oregon Lawmaker Says Marijuana Overdose Shows Need to Go Slow

A key lawmaker says a marijuana overdose in an Oregon resort town shows the need to go slowly on making pot-infused candies and cookies available to the public. Sen. Ginny Burdick is co-chair of a legislative committee working on implementing …