Published: Feb 24, 2017, 3:28 pm • Updated: Feb 27, 2017, 10:47 am By Jennifer Kaplan and Polly Mosendz, Bloomberg News The cannabis industry was rattled Thursday after White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said he expects the Department of Justice to increase enforcement of federal laws prohibiting recreational pot, even in states where it’s…
In today’s age of scientific and technological advancement, it’s easy to forget the hardships humans used to regularly endure. It’s also easy to take for granted all the modern luxuries afforded to us by such advancements. Pain management, for instance, is one of those luxuries. Its necessity has led to a wide variety of potential treatments and a…
The post Former Mexican President Vicente Fox On Why Prohibition Is A Failure appeared first on High Times. High Times recently had the fortune, privilege and honor of interviewing Mexico’s former President Vicente Fox, a man whose ideas stand close to libertarianism. The state, the government, should not intervene in people’s lives unless their decisions…
The post Can Technology Beat Pot Plant Mold? appeared first on High Times. Advances being made in commercial agriculture are finding their way into commercial cannabis production. This includes technology to combat pot plant mold, yeasts and other issues normally treated with harsh and poisonous herbicides. The issue of mold and cannabis seem to be…
The post Docs Say They’ll Help Sick Kids Get Medical Pot—But There’s A Catch appeared first on High Times. While the use of medical marijuana has greatly increased over the last several years, doctors have always been hesitant to prescribe it to young children. It’s proven to be effective for a number of common disorders…
Francis Ford Coppola, the legendary Academy Award-winning director of films like “The Godfather” saga, “Apocalypse Now,” and many other major films over his storied career is also known for his popular lifestyle brand named “Francis Ford Coppola Presents.” The lifestyle brand which consists of restaurants and resorts also includes a line of fine wines bottled…
Medical cannabis advocates in Australia are calling for easier access to medicinal marijuana products, citing reports that deaths from sleeping and anxiety pills have become a “hidden epidemic.” Reports Show Opioid Deaths in Australia Are On the Rise A recent report released by the Penington Institute showed that deaths from sleeping and anxiety pills, opioids,…
Former President of Mexico Vicente Fox, a longtime champion of cannabis legalization, has joined the board of High Times. Fox’s addition to the High Times board brings a prominent global leader to the company at a time when acceptance of cannabis is rapidly growing worldwide—with countries such as Uruguay and Canada having fully legalized marijuana…
Published: Nov 10, 2017, 1:28 pm • Updated: Nov 10, 2017, 1:28 pm By Randy Wyrick, Vail Daily EAGLE — The day after Election Day, Chris Lindley was smiling as he picked up campaign signs. It’ll be his easiest task for the foreseeable future, after helping pass Eagle County’s new marijuana tax. Ballot Measure 1A…
The post Pot Smokers Prefer McDonald’s Over Taco Bell appeared first on High Times. For those whose go-to munchie comes straight off of the McDonald’s menu, it looks like you aren’t alone. According to a recent study, pot smokers prefer McDonald’s over any other fast food chain. As reported by Forbes, a survey conducted by…