SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois state health officials say a second person has died who bled severely after using synthetic marijuana. The Illinois Department of Public Health also said Monday that it has reports of 56 people in the Chicago area and central Illinois who have experienced severe bleeding after using the substance, often referred…
Published: Feb 20, 2018, 1:53 pm • Updated: Feb 20, 2018, 1:53 pm By The Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri House has given initial approval to a bill legalizing industrial hemp. Proponents said Tuesday that the bill was a development opportunity that could be a boon for farmers and businesses. Hemp, which…
Ricky Williams is one of the real figureheads of the cannabis community and now he has released his own cannabis brand in California called RW. Ricky is going through somewhat of a metamorphosis as he works to change his image from a controversial ex-football star to a person known for healing and how he has…
Published: Jan 23, 2017, 8:07 pm • Updated: Feb 27, 2017, 2:32 pm By Jorge Cervantes, The Cannabist staff Renowned grower Jorge Cervantes will answer readers’ questions and give advice on all things related to the cannabis plant. Got a question for Jorge? Email him at [email protected]. Editor’s Note: Laws for cultivating cannabis vary from…
The post Ellen Degeneres Answers: Does She Smoke Weed? appeared first on High Times. When she isn’t making people laugh, does Ellen Denegeres smoke weed? The comedian is one of America’s favorite talk show hosts, and people are wondering if she’s down with the ganja. Recently, digital media outlets attempted to answer the question using…
The post Albania Under Pressure To Catch ‘Big Fish’ Of Cannabis appeared first on High Times. Is Albania under pressure to catch ‘big fish’ of cannabis? The Balkan country is trying to live down its pariah status as Europe’s top cannabis producer. Will they be able to? Or will their efforts just go up in…
Published: Dec 14, 2017, 8:39 am • Updated: Dec 14, 2017, 8:44 pm By Alicia Wallace, The Cannabist Staff The chaotic corporate tale of marijuana tech firm MassRoots has entered a new chapter with the Denver-based company making its second executive change in as many months. Company founder Isaac Dietrich, who was ousted and subsequently…
It’s long been known that cannabis has an incredible ability to stimulate the appetite, and a good smoke session is often followed by a fast food run or a trip to the pantry for some snacks. But one does not live by junk food alone, so we decided to explore some options for healthy munchies…
Published: Jan 9, 2018, 8:19 am • Updated: Jan 9, 2018, 11:51 am By Polly Washburn, The Cannabist Staff Less than two months after similar legislation was blocked in the New Hampshire House, the body approved a bill Tuesday that would legalize possession and recreational sales of marijuana. The House voted 207-139 in favor on…
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) approved on Tuesday the use of medical marijuana as a treatment for autism. The decision is effective immediately and is “a final action of RIDOH, subject to judicial approval,” according to a report from local media. The health department’s decision places several requirements on doctors who decide to…