With the economic benefits of cannabis increasingly coming into focus, many countries are considering some form of legalization. Most recently, Lebanon has announced a plan to legalize the use and cultivation of medical marijuana. The move could become an important boost to the country’s struggling economy. Cannabis Could Lift Lebanon’s Economy As reported by CNN, […]
A California study has determined the presence of nearby medical marijuana dispensaries does not affect the rate of cannabis use by adolescents. Published in the July issue of the Journal of Adolescent Health, the research “aimed to examine the availability of medical marijuana dispensaries, price of medical marijuana products, and variety of medical marijuana products in […]
How can scientists study marijuana when their research weed is lousy? It doesn’t have to be this way. “We can’t get very far with the Mississippi weed. That’s just the reality,” said Nicholas Lovrich, professor emeritus at Washington State University and chair of its Cannabis Committee on Research and Outreach. Lovrich is referring University of […]
The post Psychedelicatessen: Jamaican Jerk Chicken appeared first on High Times. You’re definitely going to get invited to a lot more parties if you show up with a platter of herb-boosted jerk chicken. Is there any dish at all better for an outdoor summer gathering? I think not. The smell of spicy jerk chicken grilling […]
Michigan has a relatively strong and active medical marijuana scene. Now, patients in the state will enjoy expanded access with the 11 new qualifying conditions. Michigan’s New Qualifying Medical Conditions Prior to the new expansion, patients in Michigan could qualify for medical marijuana if they had one of several conditions. These included illnesses like PTSD, […]
Michael Jackson’s 19-year-old daughter is quickly becoming a noted activist. Last month, Paris Jackson spoke at the Los Angeles Women’s March in support of women around the world. She’s also a known marijuana user and advocate. Paparazzi photographed Paris Jackson leaving a marijuana dispensary in California last month. And now, after posting a video of what […]
There’s no cannabis-specific equivalent to the phrase “close, but no cigar.” But what unfolded in Colorado governor John Hickenlooper’s office on Monday would have been as good a time as any to coin one. Colorado, one of the first states to legalize cannabis for adult use, almost earned another “first” this week. Namely, becoming the […]
As Canada legalized the recreational use of marijuana nationwide on Wednesday, government officials announced a simplified and cost-free process to receive a pardon for past minor pot offenses. Scott Bardsley, a spokesperson for Canada’s Office of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, told ABC News that a law was being drafted to streamline pardons […]
The post Here’s Why Scientists Gave Fish Weed appeared first on High Times. Everyone knows cannabis is big business. And this prospect of economic growth and opportunity, of course, is one of the most persuasive arguments in the case for legalization. From seed to smoke, the cannabis industry stretches across multiple sectors of the economy. […]
The post Texas Officials Post Sarcastic Tweet After Removing 3,000 Pot Plants appeared first on High Times. Approximately 3,000 pot plants weighing 179 pounds were discovered and removed in a joint operation in Dallas, Texas. Shortly afterward, Major Max Geron, a 25-year veteran of the Dallas Police Department, tweeted aerial photos of the confiscated cannabis, […]