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 […]
Croatia Legalizes Use of Medical Marijuana
Croatia has legalized the use of marijuana for medical purposes for patients with illnesses such as cancer, multiple sclerosis or AIDS. Read article here: High Times
Customs Officials Discover Pot Being Mailed to US Air Base in Japan
Smugglers havebeen usingYokotaAir Base, the headquarters of U.S. troops in western Tokyo,to mail pot into Japan. Read article here: High Times
Psychedelicatessen: THC Taffy
Kushie Kandy founder shares the terrific THC taffy recipe that got his company started. Read article here: High Times