On June 26, Oklahoma voters said yes to State Question 788, a ballot initiative legalizing medical cannabis. Unlike measures in other states, Oklahoma’s medical marijuana measure does not set a list of qualifying conditions. Patients simply need a recommendation from their physician. Pro-cannabis advocacy groups praised Oklahoma’s more accessible approach as a victory for patients. […]
The post New Sentencing Reform Initiative Before Senate appeared first on High Times. A bipartisan group of senators introduced legislation this week that would reduce prison terms for non-violent drug offenders, Reuters reports. Under the proposed reform, mandatory minimum sentences would be reserved strictly for those convicted of violent crimes. The bill’s lead sponsors are Senate Judiciary […]
The post What Is THCV (Tetrahydrocannabivarin) And What Does It Do? appeared first on High Times. Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) is a psychoactive cannabinoid that acts differently from THC. As of now, consumers only encounter tetrahydrocannabivarin in small amounts. You can find decent levels of tetrahydrocannabivarin in the popular African landrace strain: Durban Poison. Studies stumbled upon […]
The post The Urban Growroom appeared first on High Times. Stealth, noise reduction and odor control are always important for cannabis cultivators, but they become critical in crowded areas. Get street smart about growing weed in the city. City Lights Marijuana cultivation can prove difficult under the best of circumstances, but add in the unique […]
The post Disabled Marijuana Growers Face Eviction appeared first on High Times. A family in Lewiston, Maine might be ousted from their home over cannabis plants they keep on the property. Despite the fact that it is legally permissible to use pot for medicinal purposes in the state, these marijuana growers face eviction from their federally subsidized $700-a-month […]
The post 10 Best Topicals Of 2017 appeared first on High Times. Topicals have come a long way since they first gained popularity years ago. You can find them in the form of lotions, bath bombs, sprays and more. Anyone looking to relieve aches and pains on their body without getting high will benefit from […]
New Yorkers tend to pride themselves on having seen it all. But seeing strangers pass around a joint on the New York City subway is something even life-long city slickers can’t say they’ve seen. More than once, anyway. We all have our differences. It’s human nature. Whether it’s politics, sports or just a standard code […]
New York State is making more changes to its medical marijuana program. The only products previously available were vape pens, tinctures, cannabis-extract oil and capsules filled with oil. However, health officials have announced new regulations that will permit additional forms of treatment, including chewable and effervescent tablets, lozenges, topical lotions, ointments and patches. The state […]
The post New Acting DEA Chief Appointed by Justice Department appeared first on High Times. The Justice Department announced that it had tapped Robert Patterson, a career investigator, to temporarily lead the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), replacing the now-resigned, previous acting chief, Chuck Rosenberg. Patterson, considered the highest-ranking special career agent at the DEA, has served […]
The post Trump’s Anti-Pot Policies Irk His Supporters appeared first on High Times. While President Trump was on the campaign trail, he told supporters that he was in favor of medical marijuana. He also said that anything pertaining to the legalization of cannabis was something that should be left up to the individual states. But […]