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Louisiana Legislative Committee Unanimously Passes Adult-Use Cannabis Framework Bill
If signed into law, the Louisiana bill would establish a regulatory framework for recreational cannabis, including home cultivation. The post Louisiana Legislative Committee Unanimously Passes…
DEA Challenges Bid To Use Psilocybin Under ‘Right To Try’ Legislation
The DEA is challenging an attempt by a Seattle physician to give psilocybin to terminally ill patients struggling with anxiety. The post DEA Challenges Bid…
Arizona Church Reaches Settlement with DEA To Allow Sacramental Use of Ayahuasca
The Church of the Eagle and the Condor has affirmed its members’ right to use ayahuasca for religious ceremonial purposes. The post Arizona Church Reaches…
Sweden Authorities Seize 1.4 Tons of Cocaine, ‘One of the Biggest’ Seizures Ever
Sweden likely made history earlier this month with one of the country’s largest-ever cocaine seizures. The post Sweden Authorities Seize 1.4 Tons of Cocaine, ‘One…
Cannabis Industry Has 440,000 Full-Time Workers
The growth of the past year was driven largely by young Midwestern states. The post Cannabis Industry Has 440,000 Full-Time Workers appeared first on High…
The Cannabis Market Is Booming in Japan
The market in Japan expanded from $26.3 million in 2019 to $173.8 million in 2023. The post The Cannabis Market Is Booming in Japan appeared…
Stoners Still Gathered at Hippie Hill for 4/20 Celebration Despite Event Cancellation
The city-sanctioned event wasn’t held this year, but consumers still went to Hippie Hill and smoked in unison on April 20. The post Stoners Still…
States With Legal Weed See Increase in College Applications
Study high, take the test high, get high scores. The post States With Legal Weed See Increase in College Applications appeared first on High Times.
Colorado Senate Approves Legislation Banning Social Media Praise of Drugs
This bill (SB24-158) regarding social media and drugs, including legal psychedelics, infringes on both the First and Fourth Amendment. The post Colorado Senate Approves Legislation…
Study: CBD for Crack Use Disorder Comparable to Traditional Treatments, Less Side Effects
A new study looks into CBD’s ability to help treat those with crack use disorder, and while the cannabinoid may have similar efficacy for treatment,…
California County Mulls Reduction To Cannabis Cultivation Tax
Good news for Sonoma County growers. The post California County Mulls Reduction To Cannabis Cultivation Tax appeared first on High Times.
North Dakota Committee Files Ballot Measure To Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis
Advocates in North Dakota are taking another stab at recreational cannabis legalization. The post North Dakota Committee Files Ballot Measure To Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis appeared…
Chemical found naturally in cannabis may reduce anxiety-inducing effects of THC, researchers show
New research adds to evidence that a chemical found naturally in cannabis can — in the right amounts — lessen the anxiety-inducing effects of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive sister chemical found in cannabis.
Killer Pharmacist Who Diluted Life-Saving Drugs To Be Freed From Prison
Robert Ray Courtney, a former pharmacist who was caught diluting life-saving drugs, will soon walk free. The post Killer Pharmacist Who Diluted Life-Saving Drugs To…
New York Cannabis Control Board Approves 101 New Adult-Use Licenses
With this new batch of licenses, the New York CCB has approved a total of 403 licenses in 2024 so far. The post New York…
Doctors Join Call To Regulate Intoxicating Hemp Cannabinoids
A group of doctors advocating for drug policy reform is calling for the regulation of hemp-derived intoxicating cannabinoids. The post Doctors Join Call To Regulate…
Majority of Florida Voters Support Cannabis Legalization, Not Enough To Pass Measure
The most recent poll of Florida voters shows that recreational cannabis legalization still has majority support, but it may not be enough to exceed the…
Illinois Lawmakers Seek Ban on Intoxicating Hemp Products
Two Illinois bills to regulate hemp products have been introduced, including one that would ban delta-8 THC. The post Illinois Lawmakers Seek Ban on Intoxicating…
March Marks New High for Cannabis Sales in Michigan
Michigan collected a combined total of $289 million in sales in March, split between $286.8 in adult-use cannabis and $2.1 million in medical cannabis. The…
Is Your Tesla Self-Driving Car Narcing You Out?
A viral video from The Ramcharitar Law Firm claims that Tesla could be sharing camera data with the NYPD and other police departments across the…
California Task Force Seized $53 Million in Illegal Cannabis in Q1 2024
The Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce revealed the most recent statistics of its ongoing mission to eliminate illegal cannabis activity throughout California. The post California Task…
Worker Fired After Hanging His Own Painting Next to Warhols at Modern Art Museum in Germany
An employee of Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich hung his own art next to Andy Warhol paintings; people are calling it a “reverse art heist.”…
American Senior Arrested in Colombia for ‘Cannabis Tours’
Cannabis Jimmy distributed flyers advertising cannabis farm tours in Colombia. The post American Senior Arrested in Colombia for ‘Cannabis Tours’ appeared first on High Times.
Xzibit Opens Bel Air’s Only Cannabis Retail Store with Support for Students
Xzibit’s West Coast Cannabis plans a grand opening ceremony with a handful of events. The post Xzibit Opens Bel Air’s Only Cannabis Retail Store with…
U.K. Researchers Report Finding Xylazine in Illicit Weed Vapes
The powerful sedative xylazine is turning up in THC vapes and counterfeit pills, according to researchers in the U.K. The post U.K. Researchers Report Finding…
Alabama Bill Would Reboot Medical Cannabis Licensing Process
The goal of Senate Bill 306 is to “start from scratch” regarding cannabis licensing, which would mean invalidating any previous license approvals and starting over.…
RAW Rolling Papers Manufacturer Reigns Triumphant in Trademark Dispute
The appeals implications surrounding trademark infringement in the cannabis industry, and the legal definitions of rolling papers, are seismic. The post RAW Rolling Papers Manufacturer…
Senate Bill Calls for Action To Free Americans Detained in Russia
Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin and 20 cosponsors speak out in defense of Americans who are still imprisoned because of “arbitrary” arrests. The post Senate…
Con Artist Invented Fictional Pot Businesses, Hemp Farm To Scam Over $18M
Con artist Mark Roy Anderson, 69, pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud involving several fake cannabis and CBD companies. The post Con Artist Invented…
German Officials Consider Cannabis Ban at Oktoberfest
Long live the crossfade! The post German Officials Consider Cannabis Ban at Oktoberfest appeared first on High Times.
New Report Shows Data on Positive Truck Driver Drug Tests
In 2023, there were fewer truck driver drug screenings, but also a higher number of drivers who refused to take the test. The post New…
75-Year-Old New Zealand Man Arrested for Growing 250 Illegal Weed Plants
News reports state that the individual once held a license to cultivate hemp in New Zealand, but it expired in 2021. The post 75-Year-Old New…
Street Renovation Begins in Denmark’s Christiania To Deter Illegal Cannabis Sales, Violence
Volunteers were invited to remove cobblestones from the famous street to make room for government-funded renovations and a fresh start. The post Street Renovation Begins…
Drone Drug Delivery Prison Operation in Georgia Leads to 150 Arrests of Inmates, Dirty Correctional Officers
Georgia Gov. Brian P. Kemp announced that a drone drug delivery operation serving prison inmates was shut down. The post Drone Drug Delivery Prison Operation…
Democrats Sense Opportunities in Florida With Weed, Abortion on the Ballot
Voters in Florida will see ballot measures to legalize adult-use cannabis and protect abortion rights in the general election, giving Democratic strategists hopes of winning…
Cognitive Decline Not Associated With Occasional Adolescent Cannabis Use
While heavy cannabis use may be a different story, new research finds that occasional cannabis use in adolescence does not result in cognitive differences compared…
Announcing the High Times Cannabis Cup Michigan 2024
Get revved up for the High Times Cannabis Cup Michigan—back this year, better than ever. The post Announcing the High Times Cannabis Cup Michigan 2024…
New York Judge Strikes Down Cannabis Marketing Rules
State Supreme Court Justice Kevin Bryant struck down New York’s ban on third-party cannabis advertising, but the ruling only applies to marketing rules. The post…
New York Bill Would Revoke Illicit Pot Shops Liquor, Tobacco Licenses
A New York lawmaker’s proposal would deny the right to sell cigarettes, booze and lottery tickets to businesses that sell weed without a license. The…
Hawaii House Committee Declines Hearing for Rec Weed Measure, Killing Effort for 2024
There’s always next year, Hawaii. The post Hawaii House Committee Declines Hearing for Rec Weed Measure, Killing Effort for 2024 appeared first on High Times.