Women tend to feel the same psychoactive effects of cannabis as men with a lower dose of THC, according to a study by Canadian researchers. A report on the study, “Sex differences in the acute effects of smoked cannabis: evidence from a human laboratory study of young adults,“ was... Read more
The enigma known only as Banksy officially re-entered the world of cannabis with a new permanent installation in a Toronto, Ontario-based dispensary. The unofficial king of guerrilla art—in the form of graffiti—left a breadcrumb trail of mystery throughout Europe and across the world through stark political messages and epigrams.... Read more
Nota por Hernán Panessi publicada originalmente en El Planteo. Más artículos por El Planteo en High Times en Español. Síguenos en Instagram: @El.Planteo Esta semana, Ecuador dio un paso hacia la legalización del cannabis, permitiendo el uso no punible del cannabis con fines médicos, terapéuticos e industriales. El uso... Read more
HBO’s long-running program Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel takes a hard look at racial injustice in the time of COVID-19 in this week’s episode, exploring how both the ongoing protests and the pandemic are influencing the world of sports. Real Sports latest installment, described by HBO as one of... Read more
There are around 600 patients in Missouri who obtained a certification for a medical marijuana license with a fraudulent signature from a physician, according to the state’s department of health. The agency made the announcement on Friday, saying that at this time “there is no evidence to indicate the... Read more
A Department of Justice whistleblower has said that U.S. Attorney General William Barr directed the agency’s Antitrust Division to investigate proposed mergers of cannabis companies because of his “personal dislike of the industry.” In written testimony released on Tuesday before a planned congressional appearance, Justice Department attorney John Elias... Read more
After a lot of community blowback about not being inclusive enough and a failed attempt at social equity last year, The Los Angeles City Council may adopt new cannabis licensing and social equity plans that would overhaul the existing licensing system. This new proposal comes from the Department of... Read more
The results of a recent study show that patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who have a history of cannabis use spent less time in the hospital and had lower inpatient health care utilization and associated costs. A report on the research, “Association between cannabis use and healthcare utilization... Read more
Pregnant cannabis users deal with stigma and stress over the possibility of losing custody, all because they medicate with a plant that is still illegal on a federal level. Despite the legal statuses of cannabis in each state, the Federal classification supersedes in a situation involving the local child... Read more
