The candy contained a potentially lethal 3 grams (0.1 oz) of methamphetamine (Representational). Sydney: A New Zealand charity apologised on Wednesday for distributing dozens of pineapple-flavoured candies that were found to be laced with potentially lethal amounts of methamphetamine. The Auckland City Mission, that donates parcels of essentials to New Zealanders who cannot afford food, … Read more
HERCULES — Two people are suspected of leaving an infant alone inside a running vehicle with marijuana and prescription drugs while inside a home repair store, police said. Officers arrested both people on suspicion of child endangerment and suspected drug violations after being dispatched to the store in the 1600 block of Sycamore Avenue for … Read more
SAN JOSE — A successful weed dispensary plans to open a store at a high-profile downtown San Jose location, a retail outlet that could help revitalize the city’s urban core. Purple Lotus, which is the No. 1 weed dispensary in San Jose, has struck a deal to lease a prominent ground-floor space at 66 West … Read more
Over a span of 11 years, annual rates of Ontario emergency department visits for cannabis-related traffic injuries surged dramatically, according to a recent study from The Ottawa Hospital. The study, published Wednesday in JAMA Network Open, looked at cannabis involvement in emergency room visits for traffic injuries between 2010 and 2021 in Ontario. It also … Read more
By Jennifer Peltz | Associated Press NEW YORK — The news lit up the world of weed: U.S. health regulators are suggesting that the federal government loosen restrictions on marijuana. Specifically, the federal Health and Human Services Department has recommended taking marijuana out of a category of drugs deemed to have “no currently accepted medical … Read more