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Recent Report Finds Cannabis as Most Used Substance in Europe

The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction recently released a report that covers the popularity of cannabis use, treatment trends, and seizure data.…

Travis Kelce Estimates Up to 80% of NFL Players Smoke Pot, Others Say It’s Higher

Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce says most NFL players are already smoking it. The post Travis Kelce Estimates Up to 80% of NFL Players Smoke…

New Hampshire Medical Pot Dispensaries Open Business to Outsiders (Even Canadians!)

The new law took effect on Wednesday in New Hampshire. The post New Hampshire Medical Pot Dispensaries Open Business to Outsiders (Even Canadians!) appeared first…

CA Psychedelic Legalization Bill Advances, First Federal Marijuana Super PAC Formed, More… (6/28/23)

A bill in play in Guam would end the ban on SNAP benefits for drug felons, Ukraine's president calls for the legalizattion of medical marijuana,…

U.K. Minister Admits to Smoking Pot in Past, ‘Didn’t Get Very High’

Minister Michael Gove said he toked up in the ‘80s at the University of Oxford on the Times Radio podcast. The post U.K. Minister Admits…

New Podcast Documents Fallout of Adelanto, Its Move To Legalize Cannabis

When a failing prison town sought to change its fortune through marijuana cultivation, city council members took advantage of their power in jaw-dropping ways. Crooked…

Licensed Recreational Weed Sales Launch in Maryland on Saturday

Regulated sales of recreational cannabis begin in Maryland on Saturday, July 1, only seven months after voters approved a ballot measure to legalize adult-use pot.…

New Poll Shows 61% of Americans Support Legalizing Psychedelic Therapy

The poll from the University of California, Berkeley is the first of its kind. The post New Poll Shows 61% of Americans Support Legalizing Psychedelic…

Fungus Found in Batch of Nevada Weed

Aspergillus fumigatus was detected in a batch of cannabis sold at a dispensary near Reno, Nevada. The post Fungus Found in Batch of Nevada Weed…

FDA Issues Draft Guidance For Clinical Studies On Psychedelics

But will psychedelic researchers view the FDA guidelines in a positive light? The post FDA Issues Draft Guidance For Clinical Studies On Psychedelics appeared first…

Canada Border Agency Reminds Travelers that Bringing Cannabis Across an International Border Is Illegal

With Canada Day and Independence Day just a week away, Canada is making it clear that taking cannabis across the border is not permitted. The…

‘American Pot Story: Oaksterdam’ To Make Hollywood Premiere

American Pot Story: Oaksterdam premieres Thursday at the TCL Chinese Theatres on Hollywood Boulevard. The post ‘American Pot Story: Oaksterdam’ To Make Hollywood Premiere appeared…

FDA Issues First Guidance on Psychedelics, Fed Ban on DC Pot Sales Advances Again, More… (6/26/23)

A pair of senators file a bill to allow Mexican troops to be trained by the US military to fight drug cartels, the FDA issues…

Nevada Issues First Cannabis Consumption Lounge Licenses

Cannabis regulators in Nevada have issued the state’s first three conditional licenses for cannabis consumption lounges. The post Nevada Issues First Cannabis Consumption Lounge Licenses…

Mets Owner Steve Cohen Donates $5 Million In Support Of Psychedelics Research

The owner of the New York Mets is fighting the good fight by donating millions to MAPS. The post Mets Owner Steve Cohen Donates $5…

Senate Committee Approves Bill Allowing VA To Recommend Pot to Veterans in Legal States

Veterans’ demands are finally being answered with the passing of an amendment dedicated to the access of medical cannabis. The post Senate Committee Approves Bill…

United Airlines Workers Busted For Stealing Pot From Checked Luggage

Two United Airlines ramp cargo agents were charged by the FBI earlier this month. The post United Airlines Workers Busted For Stealing Pot From Checked…

Predictive Plant Analysis

Developers at Texas A&M University and Mariposa Technology tackle THC levels and plant sexing. The post Predictive Plant Analysis appeared first on High Times.

Colorado Governor Wants Pardons for Psychedelic Convictions

The remarks by Jared Polis came at the Psychedelic Science conference in Denver, Colorado. The post Colorado Governor Wants Pardons for Psychedelic Convictions appeared first…

Legal Weed Sales In Minnesota Expected To Hit $1.5 Billion By 2029

The regulated cannabis market in Minnesota is expected to grow to more than $1.5 billion per year by the end of the decade, according to…

Pot Use Lower Among Illinois Teens Who Live Near Medical Dispensaries

The findings on teenage cannabis use come from researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The post Pot Use Lower Among Illinois Teens Who Live…

Aaron Rodgers Calls for Psychedelic Legalization, PA MedMJ Bill Package Advances, More… (6/22/23)

A House committee has approved a defense spending bill with a pair of drug provisions, the Maine Senate kills a safe injection site bill but…

Colombia Senate Rejects Cannabis Legalization Bill

Although the bill was denied during its eighth and final debate, legislators announced that they will continue to push for legalization. The post Colombia Senate…

We’re Going Live for the High Times Cannabis Cup New Mexico: People’s Choice Edition 2023

High Times presents the first live People’s Choice award show in New Mexico featuring a concert by Method Man and Redman! The post We’re Going…

New Jersey Lawmakers File Bill Expanding Cannabis Data Collection for Cops

New Jersey wants to crack down on stoned driving. The post New Jersey Lawmakers File Bill Expanding Cannabis Data Collection for Cops appeared first on…

Three States in Australia Push for Adult-Use Cannabis

MPs in Victoria, NSW, and Western Australia introduced a bill that would legalize cannabis for adults. The post Three States in Australia Push for Adult-Use…

Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules Cannabis Odor Enough To Justify Search

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that the odor of cannabis is probable cause for a search, despite the legalization of hemp and CBD. The…

Psychedelic Science Conference Is On in Denver, Colombia Senate Rejects Weed Legalization, More… (6/21/23)

A marijuana legalization bill is rolled out in three Australian states, Donald Trump reiterates his call for the death penalty for drug dealers, and more.[image:1…

Alabama Pauses Medical Cannabis Licenses, Citing Problems With Application Process

Regulators in Alabama had started awarding licenses earlier this month. The post Alabama Pauses Medical Cannabis Licenses, Citing Problems With Application Process appeared first on…

Evidence Shows Ancient Egyptian Cult Tripped on Hallucinogens

A vase depicting an Ancient Egyptian cult fertility god was found by researchers, full of traces of hallucinogens. The post Evidence Shows Ancient Egyptian Cult…

White Supremacist Says MDMA Drove Him Away From Extremist Beliefs

A new book explores MDMA and its potential to dispel bigotry. The post White Supremacist Says MDMA Drove Him Away From Extremist Beliefs appeared first…

NCAA Committee Shows Support for Removing Cannabis From List of Banned Substances

The NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports notes that cannabis is not a performance-enhancing substance. The post NCAA Committee Shows Support…

NCAA Panel Recommends Ending Weed Testing, UK Policing Minister OK with Heroin for Addicts, More… (6/20/23)

The Wisconsin Supreme Court uses an outdated precedent to rule that the odor of marijuana is enough for a police search, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler…

Surf’s Up! Uruguayan Authorities Find Cocaine Smuggled Inside Surfboards

The bust: six surfboards, more than 100 lbs of cocaine. The post Surf’s Up! Uruguayan Authorities Find Cocaine Smuggled Inside Surfboards appeared first on High…

There Are Now More Cannabis Dispensaries Than Liquor Stores in Albuquerque

But cannabis businesses still have to fight like hell to succeed. The post There Are Now More Cannabis Dispensaries Than Liquor Stores in Albuquerque appeared…

Study: As Cannabis Reform Spreads, Young People Still Try Tobacco, Alcohol First

According to a new study, it would appear that alcohol and tobacco are the real gateway drugs. The post Study: As Cannabis Reform Spreads, Young…

Security Clearance Can’t Be Denied for Intelligence Agency Employees, According to Senate Committee

Those who apply for intelligence agency jobs with the FBI, CIA, or NSA can’t be denied security clearance because of past cannabis use. The post…

Government Study Finds Aboriginal Australians More Likely To Be Charged For Pot

Only 12% of aboriginals received a “caution” from police, compared with more than 40% for non-aboriginals. The post Government Study Finds Aboriginal Australians More Likely…

Researchers Find CBD-Like Compound in South American Shrub

Trema micrantha contains a cannabis compound and grows wild like a weed across Brazil and other countries. The post Researchers Find CBD-Like Compound in South…

AR Judge Voids Laws Altering MedMJ Law, EU Releases Annual Drug Report, More… (6/16/23)

There are signals that a federal marijuana rescheduling decision will be reached this year, a Senate bill to crack down on drug cartel use of…