A little green might not be a cure for the blues. New research suggests medical marijuana isn’t the mental health miracle many hope for, finding little evidence that it can effectively treat conditions like anxiety, depression or PTSD. “In the absence of robust medical or counselling support, the use of medicinal cannabis in these cases … Read more
Not even a month in the hospital on a feeding tube was enough to make Sydni Collins quit pot. Collins reached for her weed pen most days in high school since she turned 16, even as waves of extreme nausea and vomiting overtook her. One particularly brutal episode left her vomiting nonstop during her spring … Read more
When Tatiana Sanchez became pregnant with her son in 2020, she dealt with severe nausea and constant vomiting, but no treatment seemed to work. The 30-year-old was desperate to find a solution for her hyperemesis gravidarum, the most severe form of nausea and vomiting that’s worse than the usual morning sickness. After exhausting all her … Read more
That’s one pricey salad dressing. Last February at New York Fashion Week, MELKE designer Emma Gage debuted a capsule collection riffing on an unlikely source — a supposed childhood favorite that inspired her to create her latest couture. No, not Chanel, not Marilyn Monroe — but rather, Hidden Valley Ranch. Emma Gage’s MELKE x Hidden Valley Ranch … Read more
Talk about chronic relief. Cancer patients tend to use cannabis to manage side effects of their treatment and ease symptoms such as nausea, pain, insomnia and anxiety. “Research has shown that there is a high rate of cannabis use among cancer patients — more than 50% in some studies, and up to 80% among those … Read more
High hopes for headache relief. A landmark new study suggests that inhaling a precise blend of CBD and THC can provide fast, meaningful relief from migraines. The research — presented at the American Headache Society (AHS) Annual Meeting 2025 — is the first of its kind. The research — presented at the American Headache Society (AHS) Annual … Read more
They’re high on life. America’s most cheerful hourly employees aren’t sitting behind a computer, it seems — they’re at the counter selling vapes, weed and smokes, according to a new report from workplace management platform Deputy. Over 1.51 million end-of-shift survey responses paint a less-than-ideal picture of the state of the union for wage workers. … Read more
Don Johnson pulled the curtain back on some wild visits to the White House. Johnson, 75, claimed he once smoked a joint at the White House, and got former President George H.W. Bush to gamble on a game of golf. During an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” host Jimmy Kimmel showed the actor a photo … Read more
Your best bud might be breaking your heart. Though many Americans believe daily marijuana use is safer than tobacco, a new study suggests it could increase your risk for some serious cardiovascular issues. Worse yet, gummies, teas and tinctures appear to offer no advantage over lighting up when it comes to one critical factor for … Read more
What a buzzkill. Smoking weed can certainly have an impact on your brain — and not just the potential for some serious paranoia. Research published last week found that ER visits for cannabis use over age 65 has skyrocketed, and those seniors who need acute care for partaking up to 72% more likely to develop … Read more
It has pot-tential to ease your mind, but cannabis could put strain on your heart. Two major studies suggest that active cannabis users face a staggering six times higher risk of heart attack compared to those who stay away from the drug, even among young and otherwise healthy adults. “Asking about cannabis use should be … Read more
Jennifer Grey is reflecting on how a sex scene with Patrick Swayze in their 1984 film “Red Dawn” was derailed. According to the actress, 64, Swayze was drunk, and she was “smoking a lot of weed” at the time they filmed the scene that ultimately got cut. “We were in this, you know, sleeping bag, and he … Read more
It’s a joint effort. Recreational marijuana may now be the norm in New York and licensed dispensaries are finally cropping up all over town, but New Yorkers are finding themselves nostalgic for one aspect of the pre-legalization era — their weed guy. Brooklynite Adrian H. is one of those avid cannabis users — and he told The … Read more
A woman called Marijuana Pepsi from birth says she’ll never change her name – even though she doesn’t smoke weed, or drink fizzy drinks or alcohol. Marijuana Pepsi Vandyck, 52, was given her name by her mom – who said the name would ‘take her around the world’ due to its originality. Growing up, Marijuana … Read more
A dog owner has issued a warning after his dog accidentally ate cannabis during a beach walk — and ended up ‘stoned’. Stephen Davidson, 59, said pooch Oscar started acting strangely after their usual outing in Sheerness, Kent on Saturday (July 27). The West Highland terrier, who is typically “loveable and clingy”, had become lethargic … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have a daughter, “Liz,” who is our life. She’s 28 and a nurse. Her boyfriend, “Owen,” used to be a heavy cannabis user. My wife suspects he still uses it when he gets “stressed.” He is also a gambler. We have tried to give Owen a chance. He had … Read more
For Henry Winkler, it was no laughing matter when the FBI showed up at his home. The “Barry” actor, who starred as the “Fonz” on “Happy Days,” spoke on the “SmartLess” podcast in an episode released Monday. In it, the 78-year-old recalled how he once received an unexpected visit from law enforcement. “So, I’m sitting … Read more
I worked for a cannabis shop that apparently was not licensed. It was promptly shut down without any notice, and my employer owes me for two weeks of pay. What can I do? Can I collect unemployment? Good luck! Your chances of collecting back pay from an illegal proprietor is about as likely as New … Read more
By now you would’ve heard all about the theory that Chilli and Bandit are members of an underground crime ring thanks to their occupations – believe it or not. Now, die-hard fans of the cartoon are further convinced Bluey’s mom Chilli isn’t as innocent as we all think she is – and it’s all thanks to a throwaway line heard in … Read more
It was too high a price. Former “Jackass” star Steve-O claims he turned down an appearance on Bill Maher‘s “Club Random” podcast after Maher allegedly refused not to smoke pot during the interview. “I’m a clean and sober guy. It’s very important that I maintain my sobriety, it’s approaching 16 years,” Steve-O, born Stephen Gilchrist … 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
What a Dogg! Rapper Snoop Dogg revealed that he hasn’t given up smoking weed — He’s just collaborating with a smokeless fire pit. “I have an announcement, I’m giving up smoke,” the rapper, born Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., said somberly in a brand new advertisement on Instagram. “I know what you’re thinking, ‘Snoop smoke is kinda … Read more
Snoop Dogg shocked fans on Thursday with the ultimate revelation: He is giving up weed. The “Gin and Juice” rapper, 52, announced on social media that he has decided to stop smoking. The longtime cannabis lover wrote on Instagram alongside a picture of himself praying: ‘“After much consideration & conversation with my family, I’ve decided … Read more
If you thought Woodstock legend Carlos Santana was the O.G. hippie in the ’60s, think again. In fact, the 76-year-old guitar hero was once an anti-weed warrior as his namesake band was huffing — and puffing — to succeed in the San Francisco scene alongside groups such as the Grateful Dead. “I’d been around marijuana … 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
Puff, puff, pass those sneakers. 8000Kicks, a Portuguese American company that specializes in producing hemp-based goods, has released a limited-edition shoe created with real cannabis. CEO Bernardo Carreira and his grandmother, Otilia Santarém, who also serves as a co-founder of the company, developed the green shoe as a stunt in honor of 420, using the … Read more
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He’s caught up in a bad romance. Lady Gaga’s restauranteur father, Joe Germanotta, didn’t hold back in giving his two cents on what “filthy” New York City has become following a spike in crime rates that he claims saw his business lose revenue. “I think the city is a mess,” the 65-year-old said Thursday on Fox … Read more
The ubiquitous reek of pot smoke is making NYC’s streets stink to high heaven. And with NYC’s first legal dispensary for recreational marijuana open since late last month — and more to follow — the haze is no longer limited to neighborhoods popular with nightcrawlers. Now it’s pervasive on Midtown sidewalks during the morning commute … Read more
He was paid a high price. John Larroquette revealed Thursday that he and the director of the 1974 slasher film “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” made a deal that Larroquette would narrate the prologue of the film in exchange for marijuana, reports Parade. “Totally true,” confirmed Larroquette, 75, “He gave me some marijuana or a matchbox or … Read more
Afroman is ready for a higher power. The 48-year-old rapper, known for his 2001 tunes “Because I Got High” and “Crazy Rap,” announced on Instagram this week he is running for president in 2024. Born Joseph Foreman in Los Angeles, the Grammy-nominated musician said he’s campaigning as an independent candidate and pledged to be “Our … Read more
Key & Peele – Let Me Hit That If it’s your first time getting high or you’ve been out of the game for a while, take it easy. Tolerance is real, and you probably don’t have much, so don’t try to match your stoner friend Gary’s lungs. Despite how casually many stoners take the drug, … Read more