Marijuana Stays Legal if We Follow Some Basic Rules

As we picked up weed from a recreational pot shop in Spokane, we saw a group of people waiting outside in a red car. Another customer walked in an alerted the budtender that they were under 21 and had propositioned him to buy weed for them since they were underage. He immediately reported them to the owner. Continue reading Marijuana Stays Legal if We Follow Some Basic Rules

Cannabis Treatment Allows 9-Year-Old Boy to Speak

A recent a controversial cannabis treatment gave a 9-year-old boy the power to speak his first words ever, just last week.  Kalel suffers from autism and was unable to speak following a rough cancer treatment before the age of 3. Continue reading Cannabis Treatment Allows 9-Year-Old Boy to Speak

Audition for ‘The Marijuana Show’ at Hempapalooza

Want to be famous-for weed? Do you have a great new hemp-related product you want to be a reality? After a successful first season, The Marijuana Show is announced Season Two auditions for the show during Hemp History Week. The first ever reality program about our favorite sticky-icky cannabis, ‘ganjapreneur’ hopefuls can audition online. Continue reading Audition for ‘The Marijuana Show’ at Hempapalooza

Marijuana Industry: Where Millennials Can Succeed

Since many generations are retiring later and later, it’s hard for millennials and recent college grads to break into traditional industries and move up the corporate ladder at a pace that they are satisfied with. Since job openings are scarce, employees are sitting in entry-level positions for longer and longer, unable to move up or stay on a solid career track like their parents and grandparents before them.

In what traditional industry can a 23 year-old become a successful managing editor, a CEO, or a published writer in a few months with few barriers and little opposition from superiors? Marijuana has allowed productive and driven young professionals to prove themselves as big fish in small ponds; it’s much easier to get noticed when you’re the first horse out of the gate. Continue reading Marijuana Industry: Where Millennials Can Succeed

Give Me that Real Sticky-icky [Dangers of Synthetic Marijuana]

Synthetic marijuana use is on the rise in the Unites States. People believe that synthetic marijuana is safe, legal, and will get you high like the real stuff. This is not true. Synthetic marijuana comes loaded with a plethora of effects including: increased heart rate, kidney failure, paranoia, and severe headaches. Continue reading Give Me that Real Sticky-icky [Dangers of Synthetic Marijuana]

Are Washington’s Weed Testing Procedures Comprehensive?

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Recreational weed seems like a dream come true in states that have legalized, but some critics in Washington are finding possible inaccuracies in current testing procedures. From mold infestations to inflated THC content, even pesticides have been accused of making it into your bag of bud. Continue reading Are Washington’s Weed Testing Procedures Comprehensive?

Rolling Hemp Hills in Tennessee’s Future?

Tennessee, a state which recently wrote a bill allowing the tentative growth and cultivation of hemp, has received at least 53 applications so far from farmers who want to cash in on the green rush. This sure-to be hot new commodity is different than traditional marijuana; hemp does not produce active THC to get you high. Instead, hemp’s uses range from industrial to medicinal, hemp can create clothing and rope and you name it! Continue reading Rolling Hemp Hills in Tennessee’s Future?

Marijuana and Pet Safety: Are You Prepared?

We love legalization, but some of our household pets may not enjoy it so much. While edibles and other awesome ways of ingesting marijuana become increasingly easy in states that have legalized bud, it’s also becoming simpler for dogs and cats to get their paws on the green. It’s important you’re aware of these dangers if you plan on lighting up or whipping together a batch of pot brownies so you can keep your furry friends safe. Here are some tips to be aware of. Continue reading Marijuana and Pet Safety: Are You Prepared?

3 Tips for Investing in Cannabis

Are you thinking of jumping on board the “green rush” bandwagon? It’s estimated at $10 billion-with big names like Snoop Dogg and Willie Nelson, the world of legalized cannabis appears wide open and vast. We wanted to share 3 tips if you’re thinking of “kashing in” on the green revolution. Continue reading 3 Tips for Investing in Cannabis

Petition to Free Non-Violent Prisoners on Marijuana Charges

On 4/20, HIGH TIMES magazine launched a petition on Change.org to convince United States Attorney General Eric Holder, United States Attorney General Designate Loretta Lynch and California Attorney General Kamala Harris to release all non-violent marijuana prisoners. According to the petition, more than 10,000 U.S. citizens are incarcerated even though more than 4 states have legalized recreational marijuana and more have laws allowing medicinal use. Since its founding over 40 years ago, HIGH TIMES has back this cause, using it as one of its most precious values, in addition to advocating a level playing field for the cannabis industry.  Continue reading Petition to Free Non-Violent Prisoners on Marijuana Charges