Ohio’s medical cannabis law went into effect in September 2016. But the program’s implementation has faced a number of delays and setbacks. As a result, the state only began issuing licenses in September of this year. So far, Ohio has approved 300 doctors to recommend medical cannabis program. Regulators process and approve more applications every […]
In the past week, Canadians in every province across the country have celebrated the historic change in law and culture. They’ve waited patiently for their dank deliveries. Then, they unwrapped layers of excessive, mandatory packaging. The old and the young—as long as they were of legal drinking age in some of the provinces, age 18—could join […]
The post Corona Invests In The Marijuana Green Rush appeared first on High Times. Talk about getting ‘twisted.’ For the first time ever, a major player in the wine, beer and spirits industry is set to link up with the rapidly expanding cannabis market, as the company that brews the popular Mexican brand beer Corona […]
Former Chief of Police Shelley Zimmerman presented misleading data to the San Diego City Council last year in an effort to sway them against approving cannabis businesses, an investigation has revealed. Zimmerman retired from the San Diego Police Department in March of this year. At a meeting in September 2017, the council was considering proposals […]
A Florida political candidate has said that Wells Fargo has closed her campaign accounts because of her pro-cannabis stance. Nikki Fried, a Democratic candidate for state agricultural commissioner, said during a press conference on Monday that the move by the financial institution is “unprecedented” and “emblematic of what is wrong with our government and politics today,” […]
The post Reefer Madness’ Greatest Hits: Drugs Are Very, Very Bad appeared first on High Times. Hi, I’m “Radical” Russ Belville, and if you’re a child of the ’80s like me, you grew up with the most rad anti-drug propaganda ads of all-time! Remember D.A.R.E, McGruff the Crime Dog and Mr. T threatening to kick your […]
People who survive an opioid overdose are often prescribed the same dangerous drugs that had them one foot in the grave, a new study has found. Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh say they have found significant evidence to suggest that opioid addiction is a vicious beast that is kept alive almost immediately after a […]
Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf of Pennsylvania has indicated a willingness to consider the legalization of recreational marijuana. In a question and answer session with voters on Twitter on Wednesday, Wolf said that the experience with cannabis legalization in other states could serve as a guide. “More and more states are successfully implementing marijuana legalization, and Pennsylvania […]
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — The government announced Wednesday that it is changing its retail system for legalized marijuana because banks were making it difficult for pharmacies to sell pot as had been planned. The sale of marijuana by pharmacies has been hindered because banks are refusing to deal with companies linked to pot in order […]
Bhang is one of the oldest pot-infused edible recipes of all time. It is milk-based cannabis beverage that has been used for thousands of years. There are even old mythological stories praising the drink. Bhang still plays a role in modern Hindu culture. Some people drink it during religious holidays like Holi. Today, you can find […]