Cookies Expands to Caribbean, Opening 1st Retail Store in Jamaica The cannabis lifestyle brand’s new store in Montego Bay follows international growth in Europe and Asia.

Village Farms International Announces Expansion of Cultivation Capacity in Delta, British Columbia The Canadian cannabis company will convert 550,000 square feet of its remaining greenhouse space to production.

15 Plant-Centric Tips for Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Four commercial cultivators share their tips to grow more efficiently and effectively.

Glass House Brands Provides Updates to Recent ICE Raids at 2 Cannabis Cultivation Sites Among roughly 360 people arrested or detained, only nine were Glass House employees, and none were minors, according to the company.

US Hemp Roundtable Applauds Senate for Passing Bill Without Harmful Hemp Ban Sen. Rand Paul championed the removal of language threatening American farmers.

Lawyer Alerted New York Regulators of Noncompliant Dispensary Location in March 2024 At least 47 cannabis dispensaries opened too close to schools after the attorney questioned regulators’ buffer zone measurement methods.

AYR Wellness’ Massachusetts Exit Includes 4 Dispensaries, 157 Layoffs The company is closing its cannabis retail facilities in the commonwealth as it winds down its operations nationwide.

Today Marks 88 Years of Federal Marijuana Prohibition — It’s Time to End It Needs no explanation. Prohibition doesn't work. It's time to try a different approach. The post Today Marks 88 Years of Federal Marijuana Prohibition — It’s Time to End It first appeared on High Times.

Japanese Study Busts the ‘Gateway Drug’ Myth, With Gov’t Support One of the most compelling findings of this Japanese study is that cannabis is not actually the gateway drug to substance use. In fact, in most cases, it was the third substance used, after alcohol and tobacco. The post Japanese Study Busts the ‘Gateway Drug’ Myth, With Gov’t Support first appeared on High Times.

Michigan Signs Tribal Cannabis Compact With Bay Mills Indian Community Michigan’s first tribal-state cannabis compact allows the Upper Peninsula-based tribal nation to participate in the adult-use cannabis market.

Is Cannabis Really Legal If You Can’t Grow Your Own Weed? Many states have legalized weed, but still ban home grows. Experts argue that without the right to grow, legalization is just corporate cannabis by another name. The post Is Cannabis Really Legal If You Can’t Grow Your Own Weed? first appeared on High Times.

Curaleaf Opens 68th Florida Dispensary in St. Augustine The company’s newest medical cannabis facility in Northeast Florida brings its store count to 154 nationwide.

The Cannabist Co. Celebrates Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Launch in Delaware The company’s three dispensaries and cultivation facility are ready to serve Delaware’s expanded marketplace.

From The Vault: MORE POT ON THE WAY FOR ’87 (1986) Whew! The summer marijuana drought is over! The law of supply and demand drove the summertime marijuana price sky high. This scarcity created a run on last year’s harvest of quality outdoor buds. As soon as the pot surfaced on the street, it was sold and smoked. The post From The Vault: MORE POT ON THE WAY FOR ’87 (1986) first appeared on High Times.

Delaware Governor Tours Cannabis Cultivation Facility Ahead of Adult-Use Launch Gov. Matt Meyer toured MariMed’s First State Compassion site and met with college students ahead of the state’s Aug. 1 adult-use sales launch.

Fake Cannabis Licenses Sold to Roughly 70 Businesses in Connecticut The state’s attorney general is seeking a $2.5-million prejudgment remedy from two men being sued in connection with the licensing scheme.

‘Patients Die’: Critics Slam Australia’s Medical Cannabis Crackdown as Misleading Australia’s cannabis crackdown sparks backlash over unproven claims of death and psychosis. Critics say the system—not the plant—is broken. The post ‘Patients Die’: Critics Slam Australia’s Medical Cannabis Crackdown as Misleading first appeared on High Times.

Ohio Cannabis Retailer The Botanist Opens Solon’s 1st Dispensary The Northeast Ohio retail facility will serve medical cannabis patients and adult-use customers as the company’s sixth location in the state.

Klutch Cannabis Opening Flagship Cleveland Dispensary Aug. 1 The Ohio company’s latest retail facility is located downtown in the ‘Cradle of Rock ’n’ Roll.’

MariMed’s Products to Enter Pennsylvania Cannabis Market Through Agreement With TILT Holdings The management services and licensing agreement will allow MariMed to expand the distribution of its medical cannabis products to the commonwealth.

ICE Raids, Texas Hemp THC Ban, Federal Bills Lead CBT Top Stories in July The raids at Glass House and Texas’ pursuit to prohibit intoxicating hemp products remain ongoing storylines, as US lawmakers try to block rescheduling.

Not All Terpenes Are Created Equal The cannabis flower’s complex aromas can’t be easily replicated with additives once buds are overdried, meaning terpene preservation is key.

Psychedelics & Placebos: Rethinking Science’s Gold Standard Can placebos truly work in psychedelic therapy? Researchers share new concerns and fresh ideas for how future trials could be designed. The post Psychedelics & Placebos: Rethinking Science’s Gold Standard first appeared on High Times.

US Senate Pulls Hemp THC Ban Provision From Ag Spending Bill The language to prohibit hemp products with THC was removed after Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., vowed to hold up the underlying legislation.

Coming Out of the Weed Closet: How Did You Tell Your Parents You Smoked? The High Times Community Speaks Out We asked the High Times community: What happened when you told your parents you smoke weed? From edible-induced car rides to quarter pounds on the kitchen table, the answers ranged from hilarious to heartfelt. Here are some of the best stories: awkward, iconic, and very, very high. The post Coming Out of the Weed Closet: How Did You Tell Your Parents You Smoked? The High Times Community Speaks Out first appeared…

Fluence Next-Generation VYPR 4 Top Light Now Shipping to Global Cannabis Cultivators Fluence’s latest lighting solution delivers higher wattages and greater efficiencies for cannabis growers.

Canopy Growth Agrees to Make 3 Prepayments to Reduce Term Loan by $50 Million The Canadian cannabis company’s prepayments are expected to reduce its annual cash interest expense by $6.5 million.

From The Vault: Tim Leary’s Cannabis Spirituality Or, Know Your Guru Over Time (1999) Recently I had dinner with Keith Stroup, executive director of NORML. He has been in the struggle to decriminalize marijuana for a long time, so I felt encouraged to see him in such an optimistic mood. Although medical marijuana is still in heavy battle mode, Stroup is now girding his legal loins to fight for recreational use. The post From The Vault: Tim Leary’s Cannabis Spirituality Or, Know Your Guru Over Time (1999) first appeared on High…

Inside Morocco’s Cannabis Culture and Legal Industry Shift: From Kif to Clinics Discover the rich history of Moroccan cannabis, from ancient kif traditions to the rise of a legal medical cannabis market in the Rif Mountains. The post Inside Morocco’s Cannabis Culture and Legal Industry Shift: From Kif to Clinics first appeared on High Times.

Richard Lee, Who Made Cannabis Legalization Inevitable, Has Died. His Mission Lives On Richard Lee, the founder of Oaksterdam University and a pioneer of modern cannabis reform, passed away at 62. His legacy lives on through every law changed, every student taught, and every joint smoked in freedom. The post Richard Lee, Who Made Cannabis Legalization Inevitable, Has Died. His Mission Lives On first appeared on High Times.

New York Cannabis Regulators Messed Up Dispensary Location Guidance; 152 Stores Impacted The Office of Cannabis Management notified retail licensees and applicants that its 2022 guidance for proximity from schools does not comply with state law.

Ozzy Osbourne, Parkinson’s and the Promise of Magic Mushrooms: Could They Have Helped? From a wave backstage to a wave goodbye: remembering the Prince of Darkness through the healing lens of mushrooms. The post Ozzy Osbourne, Parkinson’s and the Promise of Magic Mushrooms: Could They Have Helped? first appeared on High Times.

RollPros Launches Blackbird XXL: The First-Ever Automated Blunt Rolling Machine Expanding on its flagship TruRoll technology, RollPros introduces a scalable solution for rolling full-size blunts with the quality and consistency of hand-crafted production.

Goldflower Cannabis Opening 9th Florida Dispensary in Bonita Springs The company’s newest medical cannabis retail facility follows recent store openings in Miami and Orlando.

Texans Deserve Choice, Not a Monopoly: Texas Hemp Business Council Urges Lawmakers to Defeat SB 5 The industry organization released a statement on Senate Bill 5, legislation to ban consumable hemp products with detectable amounts of THC.

From The Vault: BREEDING FOR BIG BUDS (1986) “Look at the size of that thing, I must be hallucinating,” said Tim as he stared in awe at the huge six-inch diameter flower top. “What did you put in this joint to make me see things twice as big as life? I mean, that is the biggest bud I’ve ever seen!” “We call her Big Bud." The post From The Vault: BREEDING FOR BIG BUDS (1986) first appeared on High Times.

RiverBank, Green Check Launch Strategic Cannabis Banking Partnership Through DCI's Direct-to-Bank Integration The partnership opens the door for more service providers to work with the cannabis industry efficiently and compliantly.

Cannabis Workers Report Illness After Paint Fumes at TerrAscend Dispensary Employees at one of the company’s Apothecarium stores in Maryland filed health and safety complaints with multiple agencies.

Is the Wait Over for Colombian Patients? Government May Allow Sale of Medical Cannabis Flowers The Colombian government has reportedly drafted a decree that would allow the domestic trade of medicinal cannabis flowers under prescription. The post Is the Wait Over for Colombian Patients? Government May Allow Sale of Medical Cannabis Flowers first appeared on High Times.

Rolling Legends: High Times, RAW and hhemp.co Forge New Era of Pre‑Rolls, Vapes & Hemp Products An iconic media voice, the world’s most beloved rolling‑paper brand, and the hemp industry’s scientific manufacturing powerhouse have joined forces, proving that when authenticity, ritual, and rigorous formulation meet, the whole scene levels up. The post Rolling Legends: High Times, RAW and hhemp.co Forge New Era of Pre‑Rolls, Vapes & Hemp Products first appeared on High Times.

Chicagoland Cookies Dispensary Opens in Illinois The national cannabis brand opened its first store in Bolingbrook, Ill., a destination-worthy facility with entertainment and lifestyle.

All About The World Cannabis Photo Cup (And How To Participate) The World Cannabis Photo Cup debuts in 2025, spotlighting global cannabis culture through photography — and High Times is in the frame. The post All About The World Cannabis Photo Cup (And How To Participate) first appeared on High Times.

Grön Acquires New York Cannabis License The edibles brand is now a licensed New York processor, supercharging its innovation capabilities to continue its expansion across the state.

Trump’s New DEA Administrator Omits Cannabis Rescheduling From Top Priorities Terrance Cole did not include rescheduling among his eight strategic priorities upon being sworn in, a U-turn from his confirmation hearing.

AYR Wellness Further Extends Limited Waiver Agreement With Senior Noteholders The waiver temporarily restrains the majority holders from exercising their default-related rights.

PackworldUSA Highlights Versatile, Precision-Driven 3400 Series Heat Sealer for Cannabis Applications The precision heat sealer offers unmatched cleanroom compatibility and versatile sealing solutions designed to meet demanding standards.

Weed Jobs Are the Happiest Jobs in America, Says New Report A new report on 1.5M U.S. shift workers found cannabis staff are the happiest in the country, beating out gyms, cafés, and even dentists’ offices. The post Weed Jobs Are the Happiest Jobs in America, Says New Report first appeared on High Times.

California Moves to Ban Hemp Wellness Products — And the Weed Nuns Are Fighting Back California’s Department of Public Health is pushing a new rule — and the timing couldn’t be worse. A… The post California Moves to Ban Hemp Wellness Products — And the Weed Nuns Are Fighting Back first appeared on High Times.

Matthew Perry Ketamine Case: Doctor Who Allegedly Said ‘I Wonder How Much This Moron Will Pay’ Pleads Guilty In a grim turn of events, the doctor who allegedly administered Ketamine to Matthew Perry has pleaded guilty. Dr. Salvador Plasencia is accused along with four others of exploiting his history of addiction for financial gain. The post Matthew Perry Ketamine Case: Doctor Who Allegedly Said ‘I Wonder How Much This Moron Will Pay’ Pleads Guilty first appeared on High Times.

Lo Más Reciente de High Times en Español Nuestro contenido en español vive en El Planteo. Pronto, más novedades. The post Lo Más Reciente de High Times en Español first appeared on High Times.

The Race to Nowhere: How Chasing Potency Undermines Cannabis Quality (Opinion) The current THC labeling system is misleading, and consumers deserve more accurate, meaningful information.

Weed & Psychedelics Are Doing for Eating Disorders What Big Pharma Couldn’t, Survey Says An international survey revealed that cannabis and psychedelics such as psilocybin and LSD were perceived as more effective in relieving symptoms of eating disorders than traditional prescription medications. The post Weed & Psychedelics Are Doing for Eating Disorders What Big Pharma Couldn’t, Survey Says first appeared on High Times.

The DEA’s New Boss Holds the Keys to Weed Reform: Will He Take Action? Rescheduling won’t legalize weed. But it could hand big wins to corporate players while leaving small operators behind. Jeremy Berke unpacks the power plays, policy twists, and political angles driving the DEA’s next move. The post The DEA’s New Boss Holds the Keys to Weed Reform: Will He Take Action? first appeared on High Times.

New Survey: 9 in 10 Americans Want Decontaminated Cannabis Despite the survey’s findings, most individuals don’t understand decontamination methods and the various technologies behind them.

Turkish Parliament Legalizes Low-THC Product Sales in Pharmacies he Mediterranean country will permit only licensed pharmacies—regulated by the Ministry of Health—to sell medical products derived from hemp.

Dream Of Working In Weed? This Scholarship Could Make It Happen The Higher Potential Scholarship offers tuition, mentorship & event access to help the next generation thrive in cannabis. The post Dream Of Working In Weed? This Scholarship Could Make It Happen first appeared on High Times.

Cypress Hill Honored for 30 Years of Cannabis Advocacy at California State Fair Cypress Hill was honored at the California State Fair for 30 years of cannabis culture, advocacy, and criminal justice reform. The post Cypress Hill Honored for 30 Years of Cannabis Advocacy at California State Fair first appeared on High Times.

LEEF Brands Announces CAD $1 Million Private Placement The net proceeds from the offering are anticipated to be used for general working capital purposes.

One Dose. Two Years. Psilocybin Can Ease Depression In Cancer Patients, New Research Shows A new study shows one dose of psilocybin can ease depression in cancer patients for up to two years. Here's how the science stacks up. The post One Dose. Two Years. Psilocybin Can Ease Depression In Cancer Patients, New Research Shows first appeared on High Times.

From The Vault: HARVEST HIGHS (1986) The plants have ripened in the late autumn sun. Starting with the first stage of pubescence, a few brave hairs grew at the nodes. Ten days later the pistils had grown enough to outline the future bud. Still white and fresh, with a tinge of red or purple, the flowers stood in a vain search for pollen. The post From The Vault: HARVEST HIGHS (1986) first appeared on High Times.