The debate is heating up over whether or not marijuana should be legalized, decriminalized or left classified as a Schedule 1 drug and many states are rethinking the law.

Jul 29, 2009 - Robin Lewis

Marijuana possession (under one ounce) will no longer be a crime in Massachusetts as soon as late December. This is due to a "yes" vote on Question 2 on November 4, 2008.

Nov 4, 2008 - Mia Carter

Abnormal swelling of the scrotum can produce significant concern in males and can be attributed to a variety of different causes that men should be aware of.

Feb 8, 2010 - Robert Maietta

Portugal is the only country in Europe to have removed drug possession from its criminal code; how has the policy worked out?

Jan 9, 2012 - Rupert Taylor

Cane Ridge came to symbolize not only the camp meeting but also revivalism in the West. And the legacy of these dramatic events is still felt today.

Feb 26, 2010 - Stephen Gorham

The classification of Marijuana as a Schedule 1 narcotic has been in debate since 1970 when the classification was put into effect. The issue heats up in today's society.

Jul 29, 2009 - Robin Lewis

What are drug policies in the Netherlands like, what is the idea behind them, and does marijuana serve as a "gateway" to harder drugs?

Jan 14, 2011 - Marianne Stenger

An overview of the reasons for edema (swelling) during pregnancy, and tips for prevention and alleviation.

Jan 23, 2011 - Faye Davison

Are marijuana smokers afflicted with Amotivational Syndrome?The scientific jury is still out however, those in relationships with long term pot smokers the verdict is in.

Aug 15, 2008 - Karen Stephenson

Everyone makes mistakes. But for Michael Phelps, Olympic gold medalist, role model, and hero to youth worldwide, mistakes are not an option. Can he make a comeback?

Feb 15, 2009 - Suzanne Pitner

Medical marijuana is a good idea. Thousands of patients have found pain-relief through smoking cannabis. There's concern that some dispensaries are selling illegally.

Nov 30, 2009 - Karen Stephenson

The DEA decides the difference between a medicine and a drug. Many doctors' associations challenge the DEA's classification of marijuana as Schedule I substance.

Nov 23, 2009 - Alison Lyke

Marijuana is legal to a select few. How were those few selected? By the federal government.

Sep 22, 2010 - Tobi Luft

Is marijuana good or bad? Many myths float around about this drug, and not all of them are true.

Sep 21, 2009 - Adela Chang

How the effects of a substance don't necessarily correspond to its legal classification and why: an impartial look at the status of marijuana and alcohol.

Sep 3, 2010 - Emma Jones

The Dept. of Veterans Affairs announced that it will allow patients treated at its hospitals to use medical marijuana in states where it is legal

Jul 26, 2010 - Clayton Browne

Marijuana use is a great concern for both parents and health professionals. Now a major study of teenagers in 31 countries shows that marijuana use is on the decline.

Feb 12, 2009 - Nelson Acquilano

The marijuana movement has predominantly been a male group, but that has changed. The Women's Marijuana Movement was officially launched on May 6, 2010.

May 7, 2010 - Karen Stephenson

On November 4, 2008, voters in Massachusetts, Hawaii, and Michigan called for a shift in state policy regarding the possession of marijuana.

Nov 21, 2008 - Sandra Phaneuf

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed SB 1449 into law, a bill that reduces the charge of possession of marijuana from a misdemeanor to an infraction

Oct 1, 2010 - Kevin Dillon