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The University of Calgary is launching a new clinical trial examining how different oral doses of THC affect anxiety, stress and other responses in healthy adults. While medical marijuana has shown promise in treating a wide array of conditions, many potential candidates are waiting on more conclusive evidence and guidance. Sarah Offin reports.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an order recommending the loosening of federal regulations on marijuana, a move that could further reverse decades of tough-on-weed policy. Such a decision would represent one of the most significant federal changes to marijuana policy in decades. It could reshape the cannabis industry, ease criminal penalties, unlock billions...

U.S. President Donald Trump said his administration is considering signing an executive order to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. “We are looking at that very strongly,” Trump said, adding that it leads to a “tremendous amount of research that can’t be done unless you reclassify.”

Those fighting to legalize psychedelics say the recent rash of violence is reminiscent of marijuana dispensaries pre-legalization. Catherine McDonald reports.

Drug cat? “Meow-cos”? This troublesome feline is mostly being referred to as “Narco Kitten” across social media. After being caught trying to enter a Costa Rican prison with packages of cocaine and marijuana taped to its body earlier in the month, this black and white cat has been handed over to the National Animal Health...

Dr. Iris Gorfinkel joins us to break down the week’s biggest health headlines, from Canada’s measles outbreak to marijuana’s impact on heart health. Plus, could AI doctors soon prescribe meds without human oversight? She shares her take—quack attack or the future of medicine?

A new fentanyl warning from police has sounded the alarm for addictions support services. This, as opioids continue to lead to more calls for service than cocaine, meth, and marijuana combined. Vasilios Bellos has more.

American schoolteacher Marc Fogel was welcomed home by U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday, after being held in Russia for 3.5 years. Footage released by authorities shows Trump greeting Fogel outside the White House before the pair address a small crowd inside the White House.

Illinois Governor J B Pritzker kept a campaign promise today and signed a bill legalizing adult use, possession and sale of small amounts of marijuana.

The recent legalization of marijuana has raised more questions than answers in the minds of many Quebecers. Dr. Mitch Shulman joins Global’s Laura Casella to weed out the truth in all the conflicting information about the health risks of cannabis.

It’s called CBD, the part of the cannabis plant that doesn’t make you high. Manufacturers of this “extract” say they can’t keep up with the demand.

There are concerns about the accuracy of the roadside drug testing device police are using to detect marijuana and cocaine.

The Calgary Cannabis Club joins Global News Calgary to discuss the changes seen since recreational marijuana was legalized and the causes the organization is still fighting for.

An Oklahoma woman was arrested Tuesday after she was caught on camera driving her car through a medical marijuana dispensary.

PM Justin Trudeau says they have a “summer” timeline on marijuana legalization.

Marijuana legalization is around the corner. Here’s how it will affect the black market.

The legalization of recreational pot is fast approaching and on Monday, Alberta unveiled more proposed rules for how cannabis can be sold and consumed. Albert Delitala reports.

Construction on the Crosstown LRT has come to a halt after at least one worker was caught smoking marijuana on his breaks. Mark Carcasole gets insight on the future legalization of pot and how it could affect workers.

Leaders from some of Canada’s largest cannabis companies are in Edmonton this weekend, as Alberta’s business community hopes to see many of them set up shop right here. Tom Vernon reports.

Mon, Apr 16: A Halifax business had some unexpected visitors Monday when police officers began knocking on their door following up on complaints that marijuana was being illegally sold there. Alexa MacLean has more on the growing number of illegal cannabis dispensaries in the province.