Maryland launches dashboard to track cannabis use a year after legalization
The Maryland Department of Health launched a dashboard to track the impacts of cannabis use on public health more than one year after recreational usage was legalized.
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The Maryland Department of Health launched a dashboard to track the impacts of cannabis use on public health more than one year after recreational usage was legalized.
The Medical and Adult-Use Cannabis Data Dashboard allows users to see the volume of marijuana sold, the number of plants that have been harvested, and what type of product people are purchasing the most.
Social equity applicants for the upcoming Fall 2023 Cannabis License Application Period need to meet certain criteria in order to obtain a cannabis license, according to state officials.
The number of general employees testing positive for marijuana following an on-the-job accident has hit a 25-year high.
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Curio Wellness, a Maryland-based medical cannabis company, is giving away $40,000 in Royal Farms gift cards to help patients save a little green at the pump.
The House voted 96-34 for the constitutional amendment, sending it to the Senate.
House Bill 1 would establish the ballot referendum to legalize recreational marijuana for adult use, effective July 1, 2023. Currently, medicinal marijuana use is legal in Maryland.
Researchers have found a link between marijuana use by expectant mothers and autism and childhood psychosis. Now, a small study has shown how cannabis use can affect the placenta and may be linked to higher levels of anxiety, aggression and hyperactivity in children.
None of the passengers was criminally charged, but the agency is reminding travelers that possession of marijuana is still a federal crime, even if Maryland has decriminalized it.
Adults under 45 years old who consumed cannabis within the last 30 days, suffered from nearly double the number of heart attacks than adults who didn't use the drug, according to research published Tuesday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
The proportion of schizophrenia cases linked with problematic use of marijuana has increased over the past 25 years, according to a new study from Denmark.
Two-thirds of Marylanders support legalizing the recreational use of marijuana, according to the latest Goucher College poll released Tuesday.
A bill essentially legalizing recreational use of cannabis in Maryland would be an important step toward addressing social equity and racial injustices, advocates said.
The associations between vaping cannabis and respiratory health symptoms haven't been fully known before — but one new study has revealed a key discovery.
The U.S. House of Representatives voted Friday in favor of a bill that would decriminalize marijuana nationwide, a move Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby called a "critical step toward a more fair, just and trustworthy legal system."
There is evidence "that chronic use of cannabis can produce persisting decline of cognitive [or] memory function, even after prolonged abstinence and no THC in blood," Ramaekers said.
A new bill in Maryland is being backed by a teenager who said if it wasn't for medical marijuana, he wouldn't be able to have a life outside of a hospital.
CBD or cannabidiol can be found all around Maryland. Sometimes it's infused candy, oil, bath salts or in products marketed as dietary supplements.
Younger people with cannabis use disorder are at an increased risk of heart rhythm problems, according to a new presentation at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions.
Tucked away in the quiet English countryside on more than 47 acres, GW Pharmaceuticals is doing something no other drug company can do: produce the only cannabis-based medication ever approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
For the investigation, a reporter in Towson purchased three vape pods that were advertised as delivering inhalable CBD. Lab testing showed one contained synthetic marijuana.
"If anyone wants to claim it and let us know why they planted it, we are happy to listen," the police department said.
The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy is launching the nation's first master's program to train students about the science and policies of medical cannabis.
State regulators are giving medical cannabis companies until the end of September to open their doors or have their licenses to operate revoked.
Hours before a looming government shutdown on Friday, Congress passed a new federal spending package bill that includes the full cost of rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
WJZ First Alert Weather Days from tonight through Monday as temperatures stay below freezing.
Baltimore City Health Department has declared its first code blue extreme cold alert of the winter season.
Party City informed employees in an email on Friday that it was conducting an immediate "mass layoff" at its headquarters.
As the holiday season is in full swing, safety should be at the forefront of our celebrations.
Hours before a looming government shutdown on Friday, Congress passed a new federal spending package bill that includes the full cost of rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
As the holiday season is in full swing, safety should be at the forefront of our celebrations.
The coldest air of the season will arrive this weekend with WJZ First Alert Weather Days from Sat. - Mon.
Baltimore City Health Department has declared its first code blue extreme cold alert of the winter season.
Party City informed employees in an email on Friday that it was conducting an immediate "mass layoff" at its headquarters.
Mayor Scott and the city of Baltimore have reached a $45 million litigation settlement against CVS for their role in driving what the city called the worst opioid epidemic in the nation, the mayor's office announced Friday.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.
The mother of a Baltimore man who died in police custody after being sedated by medics wants to know whether the actions of first responders caused his death.
Martin’s Tree Farm is a family-owned and operated business in Carroll County. During the holiday season, it attracts dozens of visitors on the weekends looking for the centerpiece for their Christmas decorations.
Officials with the Maryland Zoo introduced WJZ to an African Savannah Pouched Rat, also called a hero rat.
Marty Bass is live at B&O Railroad Museum to get an inside look at the Christmas display.
WJZ is live from Cindy Lou's as Chef Matt Audette demonstrates how to make festive cocktails.
Santa chats with us about how busy he has been this season, and what toys are the most requested on Christmas lists across Maryland.
Twice in the past three seasons, Mike Tomlin and his Pittsburgh Steelers came to Baltimore in the final week, beat the Ravens and sneaked into the playoffs.
Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein reflected on his first year leading the franchise in a recent CBS interview. Rubenstein discussed the team's strong start, a playoff disappointment, and his plans for the future.
Lamar Jackson's struggles against Pittsburgh have been well documented.
Lamar Jackson's five touchdown passes were the big story, but he also ran for 65 yards on six carries.
The Baltimore Orioles agreed to a one-year contract with Japanese star Tomoyuki Sugano, a right-hander coming off an MVP season in Nippon Professional Baseball's Central League.
The stopgap measure will fund the government and provide tens of billions in disaster relief.
Democrats elect a new party chair on Feb. 1, following the loss of the presidency and the Senate and the narrow failure to win the House in 2024.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a revolt from fellow Republicans over a last-minute measure to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.
The 1,500-page measure would have done much more than prevent a government shutdown.
President-elect Donald Trump huddled with allies while attending one of college football's biggest rivalries.
Baltimore County Police brought joy to youth with their 23rd annual Shop With a Cop event, uniting the community this holiday season.
More than 80 trauma professionals and first responders received a huge honor from the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center Saturday night.
One of the Baltimore Ravens' biggest fans is gaining recognition for her handmade outfits filled with purple passion. So much so, that what she wears is going viral!
Anne Arundel County's Luke Borchelt is making waves with his new song, Every Rain, which has over 800,000 streams on Spotify.
Beau Brade, a Howard County native, is trying to make the Ravens' 53-man roster as an undrafted rookie.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
A TreeHouse Foods recall of over 600 types of waffles has been expanded to include pancakes and Belgian waffles.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
Beyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
WJZ First Alert Weather Days from tonight through Monday as temperatures stay below freezing.
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Rain showers and snow flurries that impacted the area throughout the late morning and afternoon on Friday will gradually end by this evening. Skies are expected to clear overnight, with low temperatures dipping into the upper 20s to near 30 degrees.
Passing rain and snow showers are expected Friday. Artic blast for the next three days will result in frigid cold temperatures. WJZ has issued an Alert Day through Monday and recommend limiting time outside.
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