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Switzerland Continues to Expand Cannabis Research Trials

Two more Switzerland cannabis studies greenlit by the Federal Office of Public Health. The post Switzerland Continues to Expand Cannabis Research Trials appeared first on…

Amsterdam Bans Outdoor Pot Smoking in Red Light District, AK Drug Sentencing Bill Advances, More… (5/15/23)

The House passes a bill to fund research into the veterinary-drug-turned-fentanyl-supplement Xylazine, a former Filipina president introduces a medical marijuana bill, and more.Drug…

University Unveils Free Narcan Vending Machine

Santa Clara University’s free Narcan vending machine could save lives. The post University Unveils Free Narcan Vending Machine appeared first on High Times.

New Hampshire Senate Votes Down Cannabis Legalization Bill

The New Hampshire Senate has rejected a recreational marijuana legalization bill that was passed by the state House of Representatives last month. The post New…

Cannabinoids Found in Non-Cannabis Plant Woolly Umbrella

Cannabinoids: They’re not just for cannabis anymore. The post Cannabinoids Found in Non-Cannabis Plant Woolly Umbrella appeared first on High Times.

Oklahoma Moratorium on New Cannabis Businesses Extended to 2026

The new bill renews a moratorium on cannabis business licenses and cracks down on illegal cannabis activity in Oklahoma. The post Oklahoma Moratorium on New…

Nashville Jams With THC Seltzer

Bars in Nashville recently began offering Crescent 9 THC Seltzer. Learn more about legal cannabis in Nashville and how THC seltzer is elevating its party…

Weed Legalization in Canada Not Linked to Increase in Car Crashes

But let’s talk about drunk driving. The post Weed Legalization in Canada Not Linked to Increase in Car Crashes appeared first on High Times.

NH Senate Kills Legal Pot Bill, Philippines Drug War Critic Acquitted on Drug Charge, More… (5/12/23)

New Hampshire's governor changes his tune on marijuana legalization, the Connecticut House approves psilocybin decriminalization, and more.Marijuana PolicyNew Hampshire Senate Again Kills Marijuana…

Psilocybin Research Approved in Arizona Appropriations Act Budget

The recently approved appropriations bill contains grant funds for psilocybin research. The post Psilocybin Research Approved in Arizona Appropriations Act Budget appeared first on High…

Ohio State University Gets DEA License To Grow Psilocybin

Ohio State University and research partner Inner State have received the DEA’s first license to cultivate whole psilocybin mushrooms. The post Ohio State University Gets…

Nate Diaz Denied Pot Exemption for Drug Test Ahead of Jake Paul Fight

A Texas commission denied a request for Nate Diaz to avoid drug testing for pot ahead of the Jake Paul fight. The post Nate Diaz…

Connecticut Takes in $21 Million in Legal Weed Sales for April

Sales in Connecticut were split nearly 50-50 between medical and adult-use pot. The post Connecticut Takes in $21 Million in Legal Weed Sales for April…

SAFE Banking Act Gets Senate Hearing, Iran Hangs Three Cocaine Traffickers, More… (5/11/23)

Kansas becomes the latest state to legalize fentanyl test strips, the Arizona Senate folds psilocybin research funds into a budget bill, and more.Marijuana…

Chronicle Book Review: Bizarro

Bizarro: The Surreal Saga of America's Secret War on Synthetic Drugs and the Florida Kingpins It Captured by Jordan S. Rubin (2023, University of California…

New Jersey Governor Signs Bill Extending Tax Deductions to Cannabis Companies

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation to separate state tax law from federal regulations that deny standard tax deductions for cannabis businesses. The…

Colombia Chamber of Representatives Passes Cannabis Legalization Bill

Cannabis legalization could become a reality for Colombia as it moves to the Senate. The post Colombia Chamber of Representatives Passes Cannabis Legalization Bill appeared…

Cannabis Industry Paid $1.8 Billion in Excess Taxes in 2022

Excess taxes are expected to increase in 2023. The post Cannabis Industry Paid $1.8 Billion in Excess Taxes in 2022 appeared first on High Times.

Doctors Warn Seniors About Consuming Too Much THC

More seniors are consuming cannabis, presenting new issues and the need for education. The post Doctors Warn Seniors About Consuming Too Much THC appeared first…

DEA Extends Telehealth for Buprenorphine, Colombia Legal Pot Bill Advances to Senate, More… (5/10/23)

Washington State bans discrimination against potential new hires over off-the-job marijuana use, Senate drug warriors file a bill aimed at counterfeit pills, and more.[image:1 align:left…

Denmark’s Open Hash Trade Under Threat on ‘Pusher Street’

Pusher Street’s run of open cannabis and hash trade in Copenhagen, Denmark could come to an end. The post Denmark’s Open Hash Trade Under Threat…

Missouri Cannabis Sales Top $1 Billion

Adult-use sales in Missouri began in February. The post Missouri Cannabis Sales Top $1 Billion appeared first on High Times.

Riverside County Law Enforcement Seizes $1 Million in Illegal Cannabis, Mushroom Products

A recent search warrant in Riverside County yielded $1 million in illegal cannabis and psilocybin mushrooms. The post Riverside County Law Enforcement Seizes $1 Million…

California Task Force Recommends Apology, Drug War Reparations for Black Americans

A California task force voted on Saturday to officially recommend a series of proposals to compensate and apologize to Black residents for generations of harm…

OH Marijuana Legalization Signature Gathering Push, CA Drug War Reparations for Blacks, More… (5/9/23) Blacks

Marijuana legalization hits a bump in New Hampshire, Jordan kills a Syrian drug trafficker in a cross-border air strike, and more.Marijuana PolicyNew Hampshire…

Oregon Awards License for First Psilocybin Service Center

The first center will be in Eugene, Oregon. The post Oregon Awards License for First Psilocybin Service Center appeared first on High Times.

Florida Lawmakers Pass Cannabis Telehealth Bill

House Bill 387 also opens new medical marijuana cultivation opportunities for Black farmers. The post Florida Lawmakers Pass Cannabis Telehealth Bill appeared first on High…

North Carolina Cherokee Chief Rejects $64 Million Proposal for State’s First Dispensary

The so-called marijuana superstore is scheduled to open later this year in North Carolina. The post North Carolina Cherokee Chief Rejects $64 Million Proposal for…

NIDA Issues $5 Million Grant to Study Safe Injection Sites, Massive Honduras Coca Plantation, More… (5/8/23)

A New York bill increasing civil penalties for illicit pot shops is signed into law, Oregon regulators approve the nation's first licensee for therapeutic psilocybin…

Ohio Group Starts Push To Get Legalization Measure On Ballot

A group in Ohio is set to renew its effort to get a recreational cannabis proposal on this year’s ballot following the deadline for state…

Minnesota Lawmakers Push To Make Narcan Available in Schools

Lawmakers in Minnesota are trying to pass a bill that would require schools in the state to have the opioid overdose reversal drug Narcan available…

New York Governor Signs Legislation To Reign In Illicit Weed Market

New York’s governor has signed legislation to address the state’s illicit cannabis industry, giving regulators new powers to assess civil penalties. The post New York…

Forty-Two Percent of American Adults Use Cannabis

A new report dives into the trends and facts about today’s cannabis consumer. The post Forty-Two Percent of American Adults Use Cannabis appeared first on…

Grandma Who Supplied Cannabutter in Australia Sentenced

A great-grandmother in Australia was sentenced to a two-year bond, based on good behavior, avoiding a 3.5-year sentence for supplying cannabutter to a minor. The…

SAFE Banking Act Hearing Looms, FL Lawmakers Approve Fentanyl Test Strip Bill, More… (5/5/23)

A Vancouver man's experiment with "safe supply" drug sales is quickly ended by police, a Pennsylvania marijuana legalization bill is filed, and more.Marijuana…

Maryland Governor Signs Legal Marijuana Commerce Bill Into Law [FEATURE]

Last November, Maryland voters made it abundantly clear that they wanted marijuana legalization by approving a referendum to that effect. On Wednesday, with the signing…

Maryland Governor Approves Bills on Cannabis Reform, Abortion Protection, Gender-Affirming Treatment

The six bills form a cohesive wellness package meant to make Maryland a healthier place. The post Maryland Governor Approves Bills on Cannabis Reform, Abortion…

Washington Governor Signs Bill Expanding Social Equity Licenses

The measure allows for 52 more cannabis retailers between 2024 and 2032 in Washington. The post Washington Governor Signs Bill Expanding Social Equity Licenses appeared…

Maine Officials Report ‘Mass Exodus’ of Caregivers Amid Rec Sales

Over 1,300 caregivers left the state’s medical cannabis program, citing oversupply and overregulation. The post Maine Officials Report ‘Mass Exodus’ of Caregivers Amid Rec Sales…

Luxembourg Unveils Marijuana Legalization Plan, WA Governor Calls Special Session on Drug Charging, More… (5/3/23)

A Maryland bill implementing legal marijuana commerce is signed into law, an Oklahoma bill cracking down on illicit medical marijuana grows is signed into law,…