Morgan Says Marijuana is Safer
Claiming that medical marijuana would be a safer, non-addictive and more-effective alternative to OxyContin, Orlando attorney John Morgan condemned the prescription pain killer in a speech Friday to argue that many of its users would be far better off smoking pot. Speaking to the Tiger Bay Club of Central Florida, Morgan said that OxyContin, a commonly prescribed – and abused –…
Pro-Marijuana Ads on Portland Buses Draw Fire
Groups that fight substance abuse want to snuff out ads on Portland area buses and bus shelters that promote a ballot question seeking to legalize recreational marijuana use. The Marijuana Policy Project unveiled ads Wednesday that appear on four public transit buses and in two bus shelters. The campaign features six ads, each with a photo of an adult explaining why he or she prefers marijuana over alcohol and asking why they should be punished for making the choice. Portland…
Canada Rolls Out a ‘$1 Billion’ MMJ Industry
Marijuana was Canada’s newest mail-order product Tuesday, the inaugural day of a controlled medical marijuana industry that is expected to grow to more than $1 billion dollars within 10 years. But even as the new system privatizes distribution, critics fear regulation under the conservative-led government will make it harder for patients to get access to the drug. In Canada, medical marijuana has been legal but highly regulated for more than a decade. Patients with doctor approval could grow or have someone else grow small quantities …
Marijuana Trend Spreads as More States Weigh Votes
Voter support for legal marijuana in Washington and Colorado is spurring similar campaigns in California and three other states that together may bring pot within lawful reach of almost 1-in-5 Americans. Advocates are seeking the signatures of registered voters in California, Arizona, Oregon and Alaska, with a combined population of 49 million, to put the question on ballots in 2014. Colorado and Washington last year legalized marijuana for 12.1 million people. “Because of Colorado and Washington, it’s created a cannabis tidal wave across the country,” Mike…
Texas Voters Want To Legalize Marijuana
A majority of Texas voters support marijuana legalization, according to a recent survey. Public Policy Polling found that 58 percent of Texans “support making marijuana legal for adults and regulating it like alcohol.” Even more — 61 percent — were in favor of decriminalizing marijuana possession and instead punishing violations with a civil citation. Texas law currently views possession of marijuana, even on a minute scale…
US Policy Clouds Approvals of Medical Marijuana
Doctors at Massachusetts community health centers have been advised not to authorize any of their more than 638,000 patients to obtain marijuana for medical purposes because the centers fear they would lose their federal funding. The Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers has advised its 36 federally funded facilities to hold off on issuing patient marijuana certifications under the state’s new medical marijuana law, because use remains illegal under federal law. Health center physicians who believe marijuana might be beneficial for …
High Hopes for Legalizing Marijuana in Maine
Melissa Thomas is a 38-year-old interior designer for a local paint company. She has a 5-year-old son, and she is engaged to be married. She shows up to work on time, and belongs to a book club and mothers groups. She pays her bills and is closing on the purchase of a house in South Portland next month. And like an…
Legal or Not, Industrial Hemp Harvested in Colo.
Southeast Colorado farmer Ryan Loflin tried an illegal crop this year. He didn’t hide it from neighbors, and he never feared law enforcement would come asking about it. Loflin is among about two dozen Colorado farmers who raised industrial hemp, marijuana’s non-intoxicating cousin that can’t be grown under federal drug law, and bringing in the nation’s first acknowledged crop in more than five decades. Emboldened by voters in Colorado and …
PTSD Sufferers Qualify for Medical Marijuana
A new state law allowing veterans and others suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder to be prescribed medical marijuana will help them live a normal life, advocates and veterans say. Under the law that went into effect Wednesday, PTSD joins cancer, glaucoma, hepatitis C and others on the list of conditions patients must have to qualify for medical marijuana use in Maine. Hundreds of Maine veterans already use marijuana to treat PTSD, but…
Black Leaf Glass Bongs and Accessories
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Have you tried adding liquids to your bong besides water
So I have been getting lots of emails asking me to write an article laying out different liquids to use in a bong besides water. Normally the most common liquid to put in a water bong is well….. Water, but you can pretty much find many useful ways to use that space in your bong. I guess first…
Poll Shows Massachusetts Voters In Favor Of The Legalization Of Marijuana
A recent poll taken on the website of our local news station shows that Massachusetts residents are in favor of the legalization of marijuana for recreational use. The pole showed 64{2b4a1a3f3bbc9c5a43771f34362679a3afcf9df24c0d9f4fe2fa80a69d802033} were in favor of legalizing cannabis for recreational use and only 36{2b4a1a3f3bbc9c5a43771f34362679a3afcf9df24c0d9f4fe2fa80a69d802033} opposed legalization. During a interview on camera a local resident said “I’ve felt that way for 40 years. Kind of grew up with it being a part of popular culture when I was young. There were some people who got in trouble with it but not that …
Snoop Dogg Wins A Pound Of Weed Betting On Mayweathers Boxing Match
Famous rapper Snoop Dogg had a bet on a boxing match that won him a pound of weed. Snoop and his Mexican friend Lui had a friendly bet on the boxing mach between Floyd Mayweather and Canelo. The prize was a bag of a pound of cannabis. Just finding someone willing to bet against Mayweather is a feat of its own. Snoop went on Instagram to thank Mayweather for winning him a nice sack of marijuana. Considering Snoop smokes about 81 blunts a …
Poll Shows About Half Of Michigan Voters In Favor Of Legalizing And Taxing Marijuana
According to a poll released Friday, about half of Michigan voters said they are in favor of legalizing and regulating marijuana. Only a quarter of those who answered the poll want to keep current laws on cannabis the same. The results show a continuing shift…
Advanced Growing Equitment: Using Spinning Lights To Get The Most Out Of Your Grow.
I ran across a video from High Times that I wanted to share with my readers. There is some really interesting new grow equipment that spins the lights at a high RMP over your garden. Besides making you dizzy what other benefits does this have you may ask? There are a few important benefits with having…
On September 10th The US Senate Had Historic Meeting On Marijuana Legalization
Tuesday September 10th the US senate had a historic meeting on marijuana legalization. At the hearing Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt said Federal laws pose “significant obstacles” to regulate marijuana in states where it is legal. “We must have a smarter approach to marijuana policy,” Said …
How to Grow A Cannabis Cup Winner
Every year, HIGH TIMES sponsors five Cannabis Cup competitions. This year, we decided to take a look at over 20 different Cup winners drawn from three of the contests in a trio of cities to see if we could determine how the best herb is grown. Here’s what we found. Seed vs. Clone It’s the timeless debate: Which starting technique results in better bud, seeds or clones? Of course, we know that there are pitfalls associated with each method. With seeds, you have the issue of longer propagation times as well as the problem of…
Mafia Sons Busted For Running A Marijuana Dealing Operation.
Mafia Boss Vincent Basciano Son’s were busted by the feds in New York for running a pot dealing operation. The three son’s Josepth Bascian, 27 Vincent Jr. and Stephen pleaded not guilty before a Manhattan judge to the charge of running a marijuana ring. The three mafia sons were getting cannabis from California which was brought to New York for distribution between 2009 and…
Denver Passes Retail Marijuana Rules And Regulations.
Denver City Council passed a historic bill that sets rules and regulations for the retail of marijuana in the state’s largest city. Other cities around Colorado are stepping back from setting their own regulations to see how Denver’s system works out. “The whole world is watching, not just the country…
Harry Potter Star Could Face 14 Years In Prison For Growing Marijuana
“Harry Potter” star Jamie Waylett has been charged with growing ten cannabis plants. The 19-year-old actor will have to appear in court later this month for the charges stemming from his arrest in April. Waylett, who plays Potter bully Vincent Crabbe, was pulled over by cops in London. Allegedly the police found eight bags of marijuana. The police took him to a nearby police station before a team of officers raided his mother’s home in Camden. A Metropolitan police spokeswoman said the actor would appear in court late this month and “is charged with producing a…