Monday, 2 March 2015

D.C. police chief: ‘Marijuana smokers are not going to attack and kill a cop’

Of the two American localities to recently implement the full-on legalization of recreational marijuana -- Washington D.C. and Alaska -- the nation's capital has had the bumpier road. And now the police chief of the District of Columbia is boldly coming out saying that "alcohol is a much bigger problem" than marijuana.

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Utah: DEA warns of stoned rabbits if state passes medical marijuana bill

Utah is considering a bill that would allow patients with certain debilitating conditions to be treated with edible forms of marijuana. If the bill passes, the state's wildlife may "cultivate a taste" for the plant, lose their fear of humans, and basically be high all the time. That's according to testimony presented to a Utah Senate panel (time stamp 58:00) last week by an agent of the Drug Enforcement Administration who specifically mentioned stoned rabbits.

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Young Girl's Story May Lead Idaho to Approve Marijuana Oil

Despite Idaho's stringent cannabis laws, state lawmakers are warming to the idea of decriminalizing marijuana oil after hearing one young girl's story. However, the bill, which unanimously passed the Senate committee during its introduction hearing, still faces an...

Grow Q&A: Should I Use Miracle-Gro?

Have questions about growing cannabis? Our own cultivation expert, DannyDanko, is here to help with all of your marijuana grow concerns. Today's question is about growing pot using Miracle-Gro.

Millennials, Generation X Most Likey to Favor Marijuana Legalization

Coming as a surprise to absolutely nobody, Millennials are the age group most likely to support legalizing marijuana — and by wide margins, according to analysis of polls conducted last year by the Pew Research Center. National support for legalizing marijuana is around 52% across all age groups, at least as of October 2014, but when breaking down […]

Stoner Sex: Finding Your Partner, Stash Theft & Staying Power

Hyapatia Lee answers all of your questions regarding cannabis and sexuality.

Sunday, 1 March 2015

HIGH TIMES Legislative Roundup: March 2

Last week, the United States made a great deal of progress in the realm of marijuana reform. The biggest news came from Alaska and the District of Columbia.