More than a year after legalizing recreational marijuana, Massachusetts begins cannabis retail licensing process today. The state Cannabis Control Commission will be accepting applications for cannabis business licenses in anticipation of legal retail sales later this year. Massachusetts voters legalized recreational pot in 2016. Activists and regulators alike are enthusiastic about the opening of the […]
The post This State Could Allow Smokable Forms of Medical Marijuana appeared first on High Times. Thanks to a decision this week by the West Virginia board that regulates medicinal cannabis in the state, this state could allow smokable forms of medical marijuana, according to reports in local media. The West Virginia legislature legalized medical marijuana […]
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has added more than 300 prosecutors to fight crimes including drug distribution and use related to the opioid crisis. Sessions announced a renewed commitment to fighting crime in a release on Monday. “Under President Trump’s strong leadership, the Department of Justice is going on offense against violent crime, illegal immigration, […]
Photo by Javier Hasse. This article was originally published on Benzinga, and adapted exclusively for HIGH TIMES. Back in May, while chatting with Andy Williams, co-star of MSNBC’s The Pot Barons of Colorado and founder and CEO of Medicine Man Denver, Medicine Man Technologies and several other companies, Benzinga asked which were the largest challenges entrepreneurs […]
The post Winners of the 2017 Cannabis Cup New England appeared first on High Times. Everyone brought their best to the 2017 High Times Cannabis Cup New England! The competition was fierce across all of the categories represented, but ultimately the judges voted for these fine entries. Best Medical Concentrates 1st Place: Agent Orange by […]
Surgeon General Jerome Adams said today that he is skeptical that medical marijuana is an acceptable alternative to opioids. Adams was a guest at the Examining Opioids forum hosted by The Washington Examiner in Washington, D.C. During an interview, he said that researchers have found that smoking marijuana can be harmful to young people. “We know that exposing […]
The post 4 Hot Pot Products: November 2017 appeared first on High Times. Here’s a look at what’s new on the market for cannabis cultivators and connoisseurs. 1. Let It Rock Prices varygrowstone.com The medium in which you choose to grow helps determine the outcome and output of your garden. The new GS-1 Hydroponic Substrate […]
One of our favorite bands ever, White Mystery is launching an online TV channel about video games, weed smoking, and rock’n’roll. Starting Tuesday August 1, 2017 at 7pm CST, the video-game fusion live-stream show will air on Twitch, combining gameplay, musical performances, and interviews. Guest artists will include Mario Cuomo from the Orwells, Jack Dolan […]
For years, “$20 billion by 2020” was an oft-heard refrain from market analysts who saw a bright and prosperous future for the legal cannabis industry. Now, with that horizon fast-approaching, analysts are setting their sights on what the next decade has in store. And one analyst, RBC Capital Markets’ Nik Modi, is seeing green. Analyst […]
The post How Long Does THC Stay In Your Urine? appeared first on High Times. Weed is the most popular federally illicit drug in the United States. And employers know it. Indeed, cannabis is the most commonly detected drug in workplace urine drug tests. Setting aside for a moment the totally legitimate criticisms of workplace […]