At least when it comes to marijuana, the war on drugs is over. Two states have passed marijuana legalization laws that fly in the face of national drug policy. Polling on the issue shows a rejection of prohibition. The opinions of law enforcement commanders has begun to shift. For some who want to cut the budget, the drug […]
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Medical Marijuana: A NY Doctor’s Perspective
Dr. Craig Blinderman, a palliative care specialist at New York Presbyterian Hospital, is one of the New York physicians intrigued by the potential medical marijuana holds for treating pain. “What we’re trying to do is restore some functioning, whether it’s physical or mental or whatever,” Blinderman said. There’s actually a lot of research that suggests that […]
New Bill Would End Conflict Between Federal and State Pot Laws
Last week, the Respect State Marijuana Laws Act (H.R. 1523) was introduced in the House of Representatives. The bill would fix the conflict between the federal prohibition of cannabis and those state laws that allow medical and/or recreational use. As its name implies, the measure seeks to ensure that state laws on pot are respected […]
Glass Artist of the Month – Saki Bomb
Every month, we profile the top artists of the glass smokeware industry. For past glass artists, visit the HIGH TIMES Glass Artist of the Month archive. Saki Bomb may be the only Japanese female pipe maker in the world! Hailing from the countryside of Japan, Saki Bomb discovered pipe making in 2006 in Southern […]
Kentucky’s Industrial Hemp Measure Passes The House And Senate
Today the Governor of Kentucky stated that he will let the state’s industrial hemp measure become law without his signature. Gov. Beshear had expressed concerns that marijuana growers may try to hide their illegal growing operations with hemp plants. But despite his concerns, he allowed the measure to become law and did not veto the […]