The post $30 Billion Global Cannabis Market Foreseen appeared first on High Times. You know the times they are a-changing when Forbes magazine runs a headline predicting that the global cannabis market will hit $31.4 billion within the next four years. This projection is based on a new report from the Brightfield Group, a marijuana market research firm […]
One of the many uses of medical marijuana is its use as a treatment for glaucoma. This optic nerve condition can lead to loss of vision or blindness without medical assistance. Marijuana has long been hailed for its ability to reduce eye pressure, which causes glaucoma. Here we explore the question: How does medical marijuana […]
The post Montel Williams Sues Weed Companies appeared first on High Times. According to his public relations representative, Montel Williams sues weed companies. The lawsuit alleges that Williams’ name and likeness to make false claims that he endorsed their medical cannabis products. But why did these companies target Montel Williams? And what else are these […]
The post Zayn Malik Under Fire For Smoking Weed In Selfie appeared first on High Times. This morning finds Zayn Malik under fire for smoking what appears to be weed in a selfie. Early this morning, the 25-year-old musician did what was previously thought to be impossible. He posted a photo of himself on Instagram […]
The post ICE Deports Convicted Narco Kingpin Wanted In Colombia appeared first on High Times. Just last week, the reports rolled in: ICE deports convicted narco kingpin, Hebert Veloza Garcia. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers with ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) deported the former leader of a Colombian paramilitary drug-trafficking organization on December […]
The fight to end the federal prohibition on marijuana has gained a new, surprising ally. On Wednesday, former Republican Speaker of the House John Boehner announced he is joining the advisory board of one of the country’s largest cannabis corporations, Acreage Holdings. The move has stunned commentators, as it marks a dramatic reversal of Boehner’s […]
Across the board, Canadians are smoking more weed than ever. But who will be celebrating the most after marijuana become legal this summer? This week, Statistics Canada released new data on which provinces smoke the most weed. Not only is the disparity between the biggest pothead states and the least 420 friendly striking, but the province […]
Less than four months after voters in Oklahoma legalized the use of medical marijuana, more than 12,000 patients have been approved for licenses by state regulators. Nearly 2,000 more licenses have been issued to cannabis businesses, according to a tweet from the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA). As of November 11, OMMA had issued 12,281 licenses […]
An initiative that would legalize psilocybin mushrooms in Denver has received approval from city election officials to begin gathering signatures. Proponents of the measure hope to obtain enough signatures to qualify the measure for the May 2019 ballot. Kevin Matthews, the campaign manager for Denver for Psilocybin, said the action by the Denver Elections Division […]
The post Man Settles In Lawsuit Against Cops Who Forced Him To Eat Weed appeared first on High Times. In a lawsuit against cops who forced him to eat weed, a man accepted a generous settlement. Although the victim was vindicated, it’s a bizarre and sickening case from start to finish. Worse still, it’s just […]