You may want to pass on that joint. A new scientific paper describes cannabis as a “genotoxic” substance that damages genetic information within cells, potentially leading to DNA mutations, accelerated biological aging and cancer. The authors of the analysis say this genotoxicity can be transmitted to the weed smoker’s offspring via a damaged egg and … Read more
No more wake and bake! State regulators have banned the distribution of cannabis pills that are also infused with caffeine — a combo that’s been a popular pick-me-up for fitness buffs and office professionals, The Post has learned. The New York Office of Cannabis Management issued a stop order to Hudson Cannabis, an upstate marijuana/hemp … Read more
Puff, puff surpass. A new study reveals that for the first time in history, regular cannabis use among US citizens is more commonplace than drinking alcohol. Based upon decades of data, and conducted by researchers at Carnegie Mellon, the study found that more than one-third of people who used cannabis in the past month reported … Read more
It’s the highest of holidays, folks. On April 20, the stone prone among us celebrate cannabis Christmas. As of this year, 24 states and the District of Columbia have legalized small amounts of marijuana for medical and recreational use, recognizing getting high as an acceptable pursuit of happiness. According to PBS, the origins of 4/20 … Read more
Local weed shops are punchy over these new gummies. New York weed shops are stocking their shelves with Mike Tyson-branded edibles shaped like an ear with a bite mark – a callback to Iron Mike’s heavyweight showdown with Evander Holyfield. The 57-year-old Brooklyn native — who’s planning a comeback fight against Jake Paul in July … Read more
Teens are stooping to a new low to get high. New medical research in the Journal of the American Medical Association has found that 11% of high school seniors admit to using a prevalent and easily accessible synthetic marijuana, known as delta-8 THC. That number translates to “at least one or two students in every … Read more
It can really stink to live here. New Yorkers are being smoked out of their own apartments by the stench of marijuana. Since cannabis was legalized in the city in 2021, its pungent odor has become increasingly common on NYC streets, and now Gothamites say they can’t even escape it in their own homes. “The … Read more
There’s new evidence to help clear the air on cannabis. A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association and funded by the National Institutes of Health found that those who smoke weed daily are at a significantly higher risk of suffering heart attack and stroke than those who don’t. “We know that toxins are … Read more
Does cannabis legalization mean a safer product? Not necessarily. Anne Hassel, a 56-year-old physical therapist in Chicopee, Massachusetts, said she developed twitching muscles, numbness in her feet, nausea and cramps after using marijuana, only for doctors to find high levels of nickel, lead and cadmium. “People consider that if it’s legal, it’s safe. It’s a … Read more
Puff, puff, maybe you should pass. New research from the University of Calgary shows that people addicted to marijuana are more likely to suffer heart attacks, strokes or other cardiovascular episodes compared to those without cannabis use disorder. The study, published Wednesday in Addiction, a peer-reviewed scientific journal, found that adults who misuse cannabis have a … Read more
They’re making a real racket. The US Open has always been a good time, but fervent tennis fans say people at this year’s tournament are way past the line. The Honey Deuce cocktails are flowing too freely, spectators are being escorted out of the stadium by security and the smell of weed greets attendees as … Read more
Mommy, I have the munchies! A soaring number of New York youngsters is accidentally getting stoned and in some cases severely sickened by mistakenly ingesting cannabis-laced candies left around by careless adults, after the state expanded its legalization of marijuana. Stony Brook University Hospital on Long Island reports that the number of children it has … Read more
During the COVID-19 pandemic, emergency rooms saw a spike in cannabis-related events in adolescents, according to new data released on Thursday. Findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed the number of adolescents visiting the ER was higher during the pandemic years than in 2019. Most of the incidents reported by the CDC … Read more
Marijuana, New York’s hottest seller, is moving from mellow to amorous on its path to becoming a go-to love drug. Cannabis products are being infused with aphrodisiacs that could be a boon in bed — and even on the competitive sports field, New York state regulators analyzing the legal market and product development say. “There’s … Read more
Reefer Madness turned to Reefer Gladness in the Big Apple on Thursday, as thousands of stoners turned out in parks and performance spaces to celebrate the unofficial 4/20 holiday — the first annual fête since pot was legalized in New York. But the weed-wonderland gathering under sunny skies in Washington Square Park, the past site … Read more
There are “likely tens of thousands of illicit cannabis businesses” currently operating out of bodegas, smoke shops and other storefronts in New York City — with many of the pop-up shops selling bad or dangerously tainted weed, a new study reveals. The survey, conducted by the New York Medical Cannabis Industry Association — in concert … Read more
Today’s youth have become Generation Wrecked. The number of young adults smoking marijuana has skyrocketed as cannabis usage has been legalized across much of the United States — including now in New York, a new survey released Monday reveals. Twenty six percent of people ages 18 to 29 — a group that includes older members … Read more
Weed her lips. Caroline Hirsch, the owner of the famed comedy club Caroline’s on Broadway says marijuana — legal or not — is contributing to the growing sense of lawlessness in Times Square. “I have to tell you that it’s not only here, but the smell of pot is on every goddamn corner,” said Hirsch, who … Read more
Meg and Scott knew something was going on with their son Kyle when, during the pandemic, he began refusing to get out of bed to attend class online. Up until then, Kyle had been like a dream son: tall, good-looking, strong, athletic, with a great sense of humor. He was such a good baseball player … Read more