Research should be done to maintain THC (Tetra Hydro Cannabinol) element in hemp as per the international norms in Uttarakhand, said Chief Minister Harish Rawat while chairing a meeting in Derhadun on Saturday. “Farmers should be given licence to cultivate hemp and its fibre and seed should be procured by the Bamboo and Fibre Board,” […]
High Horoscopes | Oct. 13, 2015
The HIGH TIMES weekly astrological forecast by celebrated astrologerNickDaganBest, complete with strain recommendations! Read article here: High Times
California: Governor Approves Medical Marijuana Bills
A trio of bills aimed at bringing order and oversight to California’s medical marijuana industry nearly 20 years after the state led the nation in legalizing pot for medical use won Gov. Jerry Brown’s signature, his office said Friday. The first statewide licensing and operating rules for pot growers, manufacturers of cannabis-infused products and retail […]
Riders of the Stoned: Senate Considers Illusionary Repeal of Prohibition
A series of federal spending bills were introduced last week by the chairman of the Appropriations Committee, Senator Thad Cochran, which include riders aimed at preventing the government from paying U.S. drug enforcers to unleash their wrath against states that have lega… Read article here: High Times
Oregon’s Recreational Marijuana Sales Haul In $11 Million In First Week
Retailers sold more than $ 11 million of marijuana during Oregon’s first week of legal recreational sales, outpacing the early business done in other states that have legalized pot, according to the Oregon Retailers of Cannabis Association. Oregon retailers had sales of $ 3.5 million by the end of opening day, Casey Houlihan, executive director […]
The Runner’s High: It’s Like Smoking Weed
Research on mice has confirmed that a “runner’s high” arises from a release of anandamide, a neurotransmitter that stimulates the same cannabinoid receptors that cannabis does. If you have ever run, biked, lifted weights, or performed any kind of physica… Read article here: High Times
HIGH TIMES Issue Preview: December 2015
It's finally here! HIGH TIMES magazine's Top 10 Strains of 2015! Senior cultivation editor DannyDankounveils the very best pot varieties of the year, including Cannabis Cup winners and other superstar strains. Read article here: High Times
Australia: Turnbull ‘Foolish’ To Stand In The Way Of Medical Marijuana
Richard Di Natale is forging ahead with his bid to legalise medical marijuana and warns the Turnbull government would be foolish to stand in the way. The Greens leader will ask the Senate to vote on his bill – co-sponsored by Liberal, Labor and crossbench senators – next month and he’s calling on Prime Minister […]
Washington State Health Care Provider Survey: Who’s Got the Dank?
A recent survey amongst doctors, pharmacists and other health care providers in Washington State found that three-fourths are in favor of rescheduling cannabis and say that educational institutions need to start teaching more about medical cannabis. While most are in favo… Read article here: High Times
Uncle Sam to Release 6,000 Federal Drug Offenders
In an effort to deal with prison overcrowding, as well as liberate some of those people serving unjust sentences for non-violent drug crimes, the Department of Justice announced earlier this week that it plans to spring around 6,000 prisoners from the joint. Read article here: High Times