In Precedent-Setting Case, U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer Rules Justice Department in Violation of Federal Law and Lifts Injunction Against Medical Marijuana Dispensary Judge Cites Recent Congressional Reforms, as Support for Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Continues to Grow in Congress Yesterday, a federal judge lifted an injunction against one of California’s oldest medical marijuana dispensaries. […]
Month: October 2015
US Cuts Off Some of Mexico’s Drug War Aid Due to Human Rights Abuses
Since 2008, the U.S. Congress has appropriated $ 2.3 billion dollars to help Mexico in its battle against the drug cartels. Now—following years of abuses committed by Mexico’s security forces—the U.S. State Department has announced that Mexico has not mad… Read article here: High Times
Australia: Government Announces Medical Marijuana Legalization Plan
Health Minister Sussan Ley said the Government wants to give people suffering from debilitating illnesses access to the most effective medical treatments. She said she had been moved by stories of people who got some relief from medicinal cannabis, sometimes legally imported but not always. “I have heard stories of patients who have resorted to […]
Burma: Will Cease-Fire Wind Down Opium War?
Last week, Burma's President Thein Sein signed a cease-fire with eight armed rebel groups in a bid to bring the country's multiple ethnic insurgencies to an end before next month's general elections—the first since a nominally civilian government took ov… Read article here: High Times
Research Says Marijuana Is Not A Gateway Drug
Contradicting the common belief that weed is a gateway drug, a researcher has claimed that smoking pot does not necessarily cause addiction to other drugs. While interacting with the people on Reddit, Psychiatrist Kevin Hill of the Harvard University said that early use of any of these substances (marijuana, alcohol, nicotine) increased the likelihood of […]
Richard Branson Leaks UN Document Calling for Decriminalization of All Drugs
British entrepreneur and outspoken billionaire, Richard Branson claims that the United Nations is on the verge of calling for decriminalization of all drugs. Read article here: High Times
Australia to lift ban on medical cannabis
Australia is about to legalize medical marijuana. Hilary Whiteman via CNN: The Australian government has announced plans to allow cannabis to be legally grown for medical and scientific purposes. Under current laws, marijuana is classified as an illegal drug, and while penalties vary from state to state, people who grow, use, possess or sell it […]
Croatia Legalizes Marijuana For Medical Use
Marijuana became legally available in Croatia for medical purposes Thursday. The decision to legalize followed a high-profile case in which a multiple sclerosis patient was jailed last year for growing the plant to ease his pain. Huanito Luksetic, 37, was detained for growing cannabis plants in his garden in a village near Rijeka. Police seized […]
The Top 10 Strains of 2015
HIGH TIMES senior cultivation editor DannyDankoreveals his choices for the most fragrant, flavorful and potent pot varieties of the year. See which strains made our celebrated, annual list. Read article here: High Times
Oregon: City To Keep Ban On Recreational Stores But Votes To Approve MMJ Dispensaries
In a 7 to 1 vote, the Medford City Council votes to allow medical marijuana dispensaries in Medford to open but there are restrictions. The sale of recreational marijuana will remained banned within the city and even though it has been approved, the plan could still be thrown out later this month. Starting December 1st […]