Under current U.S. drug policy, all cannabis varieties, including hemp, are considered Schedule I controlled substances and are regulated by the Drug Enforcement Administration. Despite its domestic illegality, the U.S. imports hemp, grown as a legal agricultural commodity in countries around the world, to the tune of $ 500 million a year. Hemp is a […]
Tag: History
The Real Story of ‘Marijuana Truth Serum’ and the CIA’s Sordid History of Drug Use
The story about the marijuana truth serum and its use by America’s spy agency in the1940shas been around for a while. It’s important history, though, and worth re-telling. Read article here: High Times
Radical Rant: The History of DEA’s Opinion on Medical Marijuana
Here is the history of the DEA with Medical Marijuana, as presented by Radical Russ Belville. Read article here: High Times
Hemp History Week Sparks Movement In Kentucky
Marijuana’s misunderstood cousin is making a comeback in Kentucky and on a local level. In 2013, the Bluegrass State became the first to legalize hemp production. Riding on the support of U.S. Sens. Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul, along with Agriculture Commissioner James Comer, the legislation expanded a market for thousands of products produced using […]
New Mexico Ban the Box Bill To Help People With Felony Drug History Find Work
New Mexico residents with a drug felony on their record soon may not be required to divulge this information to potential employers. A piece of bi-partisan legislation was unanimously approved earlier this week by the Senate Public Affairs Committee that would eliminate t… Read article here: High Times
Legal Marijuana In Oregon: A Look At The State’s Pot History
Oregon voted Nov. 4 to legalize marijuana, the latest and most significant milestone in the state’s long history with pot. Here’s a look at key dates: 1973: Oregon becomes the first state to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana, making it a ticket more akin to a traffic offense. 1998: Oregon voters approve marijuana […]
History of US Hemp
Our friends at HempHelps.org forwarded us this nifty video about the history of hemp in the US. Enjoy, then share and spread the good word! High Times
10 Most Depressing Weed Moments in Video Game History
There’s nothing more depressing than using bud and videogames to escape your problems only to realize that you’ve unlocked a new set of weed-related issues in the digital universe you veered into. It’s an increasing problem in the gaming industry — mari… High Times
PolicyMic Presents: The History of Marijuana From China to Cannabis Cup
PolicyMicdropped a great piece entitledFrom China to Cannabis Cup: The Complete History of Marijuana, in 11 Photosdetailing the debated history of marijuana from usage of the hemp plant in China all the way through to ourmost recent Cannabis Cup in… High Times
Cannabis Business Tours takes its first tour of business executives to the opening of the first licensed cannabis shops in history.
Cannabis Business Tours takes chief business executives on a historical tour of the opening of the first retail pot shops in American history. DENVER, Colo. — Clover Leaf Consulting a Denver based cannabis business firm launches their executive tour division “Cannabis Business Tours.” The exclusive and executive cannabis business tour service will offer elite tours for business […]