The HIGH TIMES astrological forecast, complete with strain recommendations! Ask Aelie anything! Find her on Facebook and Twitter. ARIES The sexy and brilliant comedian Tig Notaro once said she was the “luckiest unlucky person”, which of course reminded me of you. Life’s been a crapshoot for a while, and even now after crossing that invisible Rubicon, you continue to suffer […]
Not all weed will be legal in Canada by the end of this summer. As the federal government gives provinces the green light to implement local marijuana regulation, this Canadian province lays out harsh penalties for illegal weed sales, impaired driving, selling to the underaged, and where you can smoke. Following legalization, Nova Scotia will be cracking […]
The post Jazz Great Denied Entry to U.S. on 50-Year-Old Drug Charge appeared first on High Times. Both the absurdity of the War on Drugs and the depravity of the current administration in Washington are illustrated by the maddening case of Alvin Queen, an internationally acclaimed jazz drummer who was denied entry to the U.S. due […]
Yield Signs Take two pot growers and give them both similar equipment and the same strains. Check back after harvest time, and you’ll often see dramatically different results in the final quality of their buds and how they smoke. While some of the differences may occur due to growing practices and management, much has to […]
The post Who’s Currently in Charge of Federal Cannabis Policy? appeared first on High Times. As Donald Trump took office in January, cannabis advocates across the country braced for what seemed like a looming and inevitable federal crackdown on marijuana. While the president’s views on cannabis were as erratic as his stance on many other […]
When Nevada voters legalized cannabis for adult use in 2016, they did so not just with an eye toward the social and civic gains of legal weed, but also toward generating revenue through state taxes. Prior to the legalization vote, advocates made the case that a regulated cannabis industry would generate millions of dollars in […]
In states that have legalized medical marijuana, cannabis has proven to be an effective painkiller and opioid alternative. Not only can cannabis treat opioid addiction, but new research shows how medical marijuana can fight opioid crisis by curbing the number of opioid prescriptions. Here are the findings from two separate studies that reach the same […]
Massachusetts’ Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) agreed to expedite the application process for the 20 Massachusetts weed businesses in running for recreational licenses. Details about the identities of the businesses that received prioritized review status were disclosed Tuesday night in a document available on the CCC website. No conflicts of interest were reported in the spreadsheet. Several of […]
On Monday, Albuquerque City Councilors met to discuss marijuana legislation. 5 of 9 Councilors voted that marijuana possession should result in a citation, not criminal charges. That’s right: this city just voted to decriminalize marijuana. A Closer Look At The Legislation Possession of under 1 ounce of marijuana would elicit a citation and a $25 fee. […]
In light of the opioid crisis and the Attorney General’s intense opposition to marijuana, renown Dr. Sanjay Gupta writes open letter to Jeff Sessions about cannabis. In his letter, Dr. Gupta outlines the three main benefits of cannabis: It reduces pain, opioid withdrawal symptoms and addicts’ craving. Here is what Dr. Gupta says in his […]