Tuesday, June 30, 2020

Colorado to Start Pardons for Cannabis Convictions

On Monday, Governor Jared Polis signed a bill to begin the pardoning process for those with cannabis convictions.

source https://hightimes.com/news/colorado-to-start-pardons-for-cannabis-convictions/

Blake Anderson Is Disciplined About Being Funny

The “Workaholics” star discusses creating a hit tv show, enjoying homegrown, and weed as a creative release.

source https://hightimes.com/entertainment/blake-anderson-disciplined-about-being-funny/

Monday, June 29, 2020

The High Priestess: Magical AF Black-Owned Businesses To Support

Trying to make a difference with your wallet? Here are some starting off points, courtesy of our very own High Priestess.

source https://hightimes.com/culture/high-priestess-magical-af-black-owned-businesses-support/

UK Reschedules CBD Drug Epidyolex

United Kingdom officials are making the CBD-based drug Epidyolex available for those suffering from severe forms of epilepsy.

source https://hightimes.com/news/uk-reschedules-cbd-drug-epidyolex/

Banksy Art Becomes Permanent Collection at Canadian Dispensary

Banksy’s collection will adorn the walls of Tokyo Smoke’s new flagship location in Toronto as consumers browse through cannabis products.

source https://hightimes.com/culture/banksy-art-becomes-permanent-collection-canadian-dispensary/

REVIEW: XVAPE – Vista Mini 2

Dying to try out a new e-rig? Here's what we think about the XVAPE Vista Mini 2.

source https://hightimes.com/products/review-xvape-vista-mini-2/

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

HBO’s ‘Real Sports’ Explores Racial Injustice In The Time Of COVID-19

In the latest episode of "Real Sports", Killer Mike, along with other activists, lays down some harsh truths about racism in America.

source https://hightimes.com/activism/hbos-real-sports-explores-racial-injustice-time-covid-19/

Ecuador: Lo Que Necesitas Saber Sobre La Despenalización Del Cannabis

Ecuador despenalizó el uso de marihuana no psicoactiva, y cáñamo industrial con contenido de THC inferior al 1% para fines terapéuticos e industriales. El ministro Iván Ontaneda Berrú comparte los detalles vía ElPlanteo.com

source https://hightimes.com/espanol/ecuador-despenaliza-cannabis/

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

What Pregnant Cannabis Users Need To Know About Toxicology Screenings

Pregnant cannabis users deal with stigma and  stress over the possibility of losing custody, all because they medicate with a plant that is still illegal on a federal level. Despite the legal statuses of cannabis in each state, the Federal classification supersedes in a situation involving the local child protective service agency. Even before a […]

source https://hightimes.com/health/what-pregnant-cannabis-users-need-know-about-toxicology-screenings/

Monday, June 22, 2020

Cannabis, Medicina Herbal y El Mundo Occidental

Expertos nos ayudan a entender la relación entre la medicina herbal y la marihuana medicinal.

source https://hightimes.com/espanol/cannabis-medicina-herbal/

Melissa Etheridge Speaks True

The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter reflects on her career, a heroic dose of cannabis and the healing power of music.

source https://hightimes.com/culture/music/melissa-etheridge-speaks-true/

Friday, June 19, 2020

Waka Flocka and DRO Wants Us To Find Solidarity Beyond Our Labels

Waka Flocka and DRO’s ‘Just People’ campaign is a very real reminder that none of us are free until we are all free.

source https://hightimes.com/activism/waka-flocka-dro-wants-us-find-solidarity-beyond-our-labels/

Flashback Friday: Kirlian Photography

We're all clothed in a bioplasmic bodysuit that gives off energy all the time. Enterprising experimenters have toiled to preserve this emission of energy on film, and thus was created the canon of Kirlian photography.

source https://hightimes.com/culture/flashback-friday-kirlian-photography/

Thursday, June 18, 2020

Judd Apatow on Creativity, Cannabis, And His Latest Film

Acclaimed filmmaker Judd Apatow talks about working with Pete Davidson on the film "The King of Staten Island" and cannabis impacting creativity.

source https://hightimes.com/entertainment/judd-apatow-creativity-cannabis-his-latest-film/

The Increased Use of CBD Products in Italy

A study under review explores an association of increased CBD use and decreased prescription drug use in Italy.

source https://hightimes.com/culture/increased-use-cbd-products-italy/

The Hopes of Illinois’ Social Equity Applicants

In this op-ed, Taneeshia Thomas discusses the challenges of getting a license for a legal cannabis business while still dealing with the repercussions of the War On Drugs.

source https://hightimes.com/news/politics/hopes-illinois-social-equity-applicants/

Study Finds No Association Between Cannabis Use And Risk Of Stroke

The results do not prove that cannabis use does not increase the risk of stroke, only that researchers found no association.

source https://hightimes.com/news/study-finds-no-association-between-cannabis-use-risk-stroke/

Los Hijos de Bob Marley Tienen Un Proyecto para Liberar Presos por Marihuana

Más de 40,000 personas están en la cárcel por delitos relacionados con el cannabis en EEUU. El Last Prisoner Project se propone a ayudarlas.

source https://hightimes.com/espanol/los-hijos-de-bob-marley-tienen-un-proyecto-para-liberar-presos-por-marihuana/

Sunday, June 14, 2020

Las Kardashian y el CBD, un Idilio en Ascenso

En los últimos dos años, tanto Kim como Kourtney Kardashian han empezado, no sólo a festejar el CBD y sus efectos, sino a formar parte de la industria.

source https://hightimes.com/espanol/las-kardashian-y-el-cbd/

Entrevista A Leather Storrs, Chef del Show Gastronómico de Netflix ‘Cooked with Cannabis’

Una entrevista con Leather Storrs, cocinero y anfitrión de 'Cooked with Cannabis', el nuevo show gastronómico de Netflix, por El Planteo.

source https://hightimes.com/espanol/cooked-with-cannabis/

Zach Holmes: Pain Is Temporary, Videos Are Forever

The star of MTV’s “Too Stupid To Die” discusses making videos, running into a cacti, and going to jail for weed.

source https://hightimes.com/entertainment/zach-holmes-pain-temporary-videos-forever/

High Folks: The Self-Revolution of Ace Hood

Ace Hood's Timely New Album, “Mr. Hood” Reminds Us That Revolution Begins With The Individual Self.

source https://hightimes.com/culture/music/high-folks-self-revolution-ace-hood/

Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Denver, Colorado Releases Cannabis Business Equity Study

“This study sadly confirmed what was widely suspected,” said Ashley Kilroy, Denver Excise and Licenses executive director. "Denver does not have a diverse marijuana industry.

source https://hightimes.com/news/denver-colorado-releases-cannabis-business-equity-study/

For Caleb Landry Jones, Writing Songs Is Survival

The “Get Out” and “Three Billboards” star reflects on acting, music and responsible cannabis use.

source https://hightimes.com/entertainment/caleb-landry-jones-writing-songs-survival/

California Removes Public Information for Cannabis Businesses

In light of the recent protests over the murders of George Floyd, Breyonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, two out of the three different regulatory agencies in California temporarily removed their online databases so that dispensaries will be less easy to find for looters during protests.  A Call To Action According to a letter addressed to […]

source https://hightimes.com/news/california-removes-public-information-cannabis-businesses/

High Times Greats: Dr. Andrew Weil, Scholar of the Natural Mystic

One of the foremost ethnobotanists in the world, Dr. Andrew Weil, former High Times contributor and author, talks about medicine, the use of natural substances in the healing process, coca leaves, marijuana and toad venom.

source https://hightimes.com/culture/high-times-greats-dr-andrew-weil/

La Guía de High Times Para Combatir la Injusticia Racial

Nos duele la memoria no sólo de George Floyd, Breonna Taylor y Ahmaud Aubrey, sino de todas las demás personas de color asesinadas y brutalizadas sin sentido por agentes de policía. Este es un problema sistémico de injusticia y racismo. Tiene que terminar.

source https://hightimes.com/espanol/la-guia-de-high-times-para-combatir-la-injusticia-racial/

High Times Greats: Spalding Gray

They call it “The Lust Ring.” Spalding Gray almost got caught up in it. Sex and drugs in Bangkok.

source https://hightimes.com/culture/high-times-greats-spalding-gray/

Flashback Friday: Memoirs of an Old Weedhead

Chicago. The Thirties. Skid row. And marijuana was there. Relive those days with us now as we seek out reefer’s roots.

source https://hightimes.com/culture/flashback-friday-memoirs-of-an-old-weedhead/

DEA Granted Broad Power To Police Demonstrations Over Death Of George Floyd

Attorney General William Barr issued a statement on Saturday that the DEA would be “deployed to support local efforts to enforce federal law.”

source https://hightimes.com/news/dea-granted-broad-power-police-demonstrations-over-death-george-floyd/

List Of Cannabis Dispensaries Affected By Civil Unrest Grows

Multiple cannabis retailers across the country have reported break-ins and vandalism during this period of nationwide civil unrest.

source https://hightimes.com/news/list-cannabis-dispensaries-affected-civil-unrest-grows/

Fountain Of Youth

Visual artist Gregory Siff on art in quarantine, his Topps baseball card collaboration and getting high with Ty Dolla $ign.

source https://hightimes.com/culture/fountain-youth/

Qué Dice el Estudio Latinoamericano Sobre CBD y Epilepsia

La evidencia a favor de la eficacia del CBD al tratar epilepsia refractaria en niñxs es abrumadora, dice el el Hospital de Niños Garrahan, en Argentina.

source https://hightimes.com/espanol/que-dice-el-estudio-latinoamericano-sobre-cbd-y-epilepsia/

Angry At Injustice? Here’s How You Can Help Make A Difference

We ache for the memories of not only George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmuad Aubrey, but for every other person of color senselessly murdered and brutalized by police officers. This is a systemic issue. It has to end.

source https://hightimes.com/activism/angry-injustice-heres-how-you-can-help-make-difference/