One hundred fifty-two years ago, the United States of America defeated the rebellion instigated by the 11 southern states that formed a confederacy in the defense of the institution of slavery. During the Civil War, President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, declaring that as of January 1, 1863, all slaves in the U.S. “shall be then, thenceforward, and […]
What’s a California Grower to Do? Editor’s note: This week (June 19, 2017), Leafly launches a four-part series on California cannabis farming by Paul Roberts, author of “The End of Food.” Roberts examines the choices California cannabis growers face as the state enters the legal era: Scale up, build a craft brand, join a cooperative, […]
The post Can You Treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Cannabis? appeared first on High Times. Laws against weed have made it difficult for researchers to fully study the medicinal properties of cannabis. Despite this, there is a large—and rapidly growing—body of data pointing to weed’s many health benefits. So far, this includes things like epilepsy, […]
Those using social media for illicit activities might want to reconsider. Police in the United Kingdon just used a photo posted on WhatsApp to bust a drug dealer. The BBC is reporting that police in the UK used a photograph from a mobile phone to secure 11 convictions. The case began with a tip that people […]
Published: Jul 31, 2017, 8:13 am • Updated: Jul 31, 2017, 8:15 am By Megan McArdle, Bloomberg View In Youngstown, Ohio, the employment problem is not a shortage of jobs. Nor is it a shortage of workers. The problem is not stingy employers who don’t want to pay enough to attract good workers. Nor is […]
3-D Printed Inhalers High Times Archive Syqe Medical, a startup company out of Tel Aviv, has developed a pocket-size inhaler that can be 3-D printed, allowing doctors to precisely prescribe the proper dose of medical marijuana to patients. This delivery method is currently in use at Rambam Hospital in Haifa. The gadget is loaded with […]
Published: Sep 6, 2017, 12:51 pm • Updated: Sep 6, 2017, 12:51 pm By Chris Kudialis, Las Vegas Sun Pot shoppers in Henderson will soon be able to legally purchase the plant for recreational use after the Henderson City Council voted Tuesday to end a moratorium that had been in place since February. The council […]
It’s a psychological phenomenon that dates back to ancient Greek writings, although it wasn’t until 1913 that Dutch psychiatrist Frederik van Eeden coined the term—”lucid dream.” A lucid dream is when the dreamer is aware of dreaming and can exert some type of control over the dream. While there is some scientific skepticism over the […]
Alzheimer’s patients in Puerto Rico may get cannabis-based treatment that would make them the first in the United States with access to a new cannabinoid medicine. The development could be a big step for Puerto Rican Alzheimer’s patients in particular and for medical marijuana more generally. Hyalolex In Puerto Rico According to a recent press release, […]
Police carried out raids on several Cannabis Culture outlets across Canada on Thursday, one day after the dispensary chain’s founders, Marc and Jodie Emery, were arrested. As of press time, five Cannabis Culture locations had been raided in Toronto, and one in Hamilton, Ont., as well as the flagship location in Vancouver, BC. Canada’s self-described “Prince of Pot” and […]
