In recent decades, around 50 countries have permitted the use of cannabis for medical reasons, following claims of its apparent effectiveness against pain, depression and inflammatory bowel conditions, despite concerns about the drug's much-discussed links to psychological disorders such as psychosis. But according to researchers led by Winfried Häuser of Germany's Technical University of Munich,...

In recent decades, around 50 countries have permitted the use of cannabis for medical reasons, following claims of its apparent effectiveness against pain, depression and inflammatory bowel conditions, despite concerns about the drug's much-discussed links to psychological disorders such as psychosis. But according to researchers led by Winfried Häuser of Germany's Technical University of Munich,...

State Treasurer Larry Pack has still not found a way to spend $34 million collected from the state’s medical marijuana program for substance abuse treatment, law enforcement training or research. This story first appeared in Statehouse Spotlight, a newsletter about what's happening at the West Virginia Legislature. Sign up to get it delivered to your...