Former running back Ricky Williams says he went through "at least 500" drug tests during his 11-year NFL career. Read article here: High Times
Month: July 2016
Hemp Is Eco-Friendly – So Why Won’t The Government Let Farmers Grow It?
Rob Jungmann wants to see everyone in a hemp t-shirt by 2020. That’s the tagline for his hemp-loving company Jungmaven. The conservationist and entrepreneur wants to convince Americans that hemp should be in their wardrobes as much as cotton. And his campaign comes at the right time. In July, Congress will consider a bill to […]
Democrats Upgrade Marijuana Platform to Include “Pathway to Future Legalization”
While the initial draft of the Democratic Party’s campaign platform for 2016 called for modest marijuana reforms, including decriminalization for minor possession and a push for research, the party recently upgraded its position on the issue by endorsing policies th… Read article here: High Times
The Pot Law That Could Be A ‘Deal-Breaker For The Drug War’
Last week California’s pot legalization initiative, the Adult Use of Marijuana Act, qualified for the ballot in November, setting the stage for a vote that will have ramifications far beyond California’s borders. There are several reasons why if the AUMA passes, it will make California the heaviest domino to fall in the nationwide effort to […]
Police Mistake Pokémon GO Players for Drug Dealers
Last week's release of Pokémon GO, the augmented reality mobile game that allows players to capture virtual Pokémon in the real world, has led to a slew of bizarre incidents, from a Wyoming teen stumbling upon a dead body to armed robbers using the game … Read article here: High Times
Scientists Prove THC Can Eradicate Toxic Proteins Associated With Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most terrifying and debilitating illnesses imaginable, so combating it is especially important. Scientists at Salk Institute have found new evidence that supports the theory that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and many other compounds found in cannabis can help with the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease. Science Daily reports , “The researchers found […]
Pot Matters: Regulatory Capture and Marijuana Legalization
Cannabis consumers need a regulated industry, and, frankly, are not in such a position of strength that they have the luxury of voting down legalization proposals in states with potentially harsh penalties for possession and sales because they think they can get a better … Read article here: High Times
Task Force Offers Hints Of What Legal Pot Will Look Like In Canada
Delivering on a campaign promise, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau plans to introduce legislation next spring that will legalize the production, distribution, and possession of marijuana for recreational purposes. In the meantime, a government-appointed Task Force on Marijuana Legalization and Regulation is supposed to hammer out the details, addressing the questions posed by a discussion […]
Colombia: First Medical Marijuana License Granted — Amid Dissent
PharmaCieloColombia Holdings, local subsidiary of Canada-basedPharmaCieloLtd, announced June 28 that it has won a manufacturing license from Colombia'sMinistry of Healthto process cannabis plants for medical and scientific purposes Read article here: High Times
2016 NorCal Medical Cannabis Cup: Top 10 Sativa Concentrates
We had lots of gorgeousentries in the Sativa Concentrate Categoryat the 2016NorCalMedical Cannabis Cup. Here's which ones made it into our Top 10. Read article here: High Times