The post Peru Passes Bill to Legalize Medical Marijuana appeared first on High Times. The voices of Peruvian protestors are finally being heard. The country’s conservative Congress passed a bill to legalize medical marijuana on Thursday. The vote won in a landslide with a 68-5 vote in favor of allowing oil from the plant to…
There’s no better time than the present to discuss marijuana legalization according to Michael Steele, who helped shape national policy during his tenure as Chairman of the Republican National Committee. Steele recently told Civilized that the America is finally ready to take a critical look at its outdated drug policies. “Broadly speaking, the opportunity’s there…
The post Smoking Scorpions: Has The Trend Resurfaced? appeared first on High Times. The war on weed continues to rage—not only in the United States but throughout the entirety of the world. While countries like Uraguay and Canada have decided to embrace the miraculous plant, others have chosen to remain staunch opposers of a so-called…
The National Marijuana NewsTue, May 29, 2018 4:56pmURL: Embed: Richard Lowe talks with Michelle Rutter, Government Relations Manager at NCIA about cannabis reform and NCIA Lobby Days. Michelle develops and leverages relationships to advance the policy objectives of the cannabis industry. Drafts policy documents and research for circulation on Capitol Hill, in addition to attending…
Northern California is no stranger to wildfires, but this year has been one of the worst ever. The Mendocino Complex Fire has ravaged much of the region, quickly becoming the largest wildfire in California state history. Now, as fire crews begin making significant headway, relief efforts are underway to help those affected by the fires….
One highly cited argument against the legalization of recreational marijuana is that this would spike use among teens. According to the latest figures released by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), only 6.5 percent of individuals aged 12-17 use marijuana on a monthly basis, the lowest point since 1994. An estimated 24…
The post Are Blunts Bad For Your Health? appeared first on High Times. Blunts are one of the most popular ways to smoke weed. They provide a slower burn that is ideal for smoke circles. But are blunts bad for your health? If you only smoke them occasionally, your health should remain unharmed. However, due…
Canada’s had a bumpy start to legalization. From large-scale data breaches to finding bugs and mold in bud, Canada’s legalization effort proves that a lack of legislative preparation can impact the wellbeing of the public. As of Nov. 8, however, Health Canada released mandatory cannabis testing requirements to monitor and limit pesticide-use among licensed producers (cultivators)….
Published: Nov 27, 2017, 11:38 am • Updated: Nov 27, 2017, 11:38 am By The Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — University of New Mexico researchers say the legal availability of medical marijuana has the potential to reduce opioid use among chronic pain patients. The work of associate psychology professor Jacob Miguel Vigil and assistant economics…
Published: Aug 16, 2017, 9:36 am • Updated: Aug 16, 2017, 9:36 am By The Cannabist Network Should Snowmass welcome pot shops in the village? The town’s next step in answering this question is to learn what people — especially full-time Snowmass residents — think of this hot-button issue. At a work session Monday, Town…