High Times

HIGH TIMES stands as the ultimate guide to everything related to cannabis. Covering topics from growing techniques and legalization efforts to cultural insights and the latest news on the War on Drugs, HIGH TIMES has been a leading source of cannabis knowledge since 1974. Throughout its history, the publication has showcased original pieces from legendary figures in counterculture and literature, such as Truman Capote, Hunter S. Thompson, Charles Bukowski, and William Burroughs, among others. This tradition of excellence continues today, emphasizing the importance of uncovering the truth, sharing the most recent information and research, and championing a safe and legal cannabis industry.

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Portland Pickles First Sports Team To Sell THC Products at Games

Jun 25, 2024 | hightimes.com | Benjamin M. Adams

The Portland Pickles—a collegiate summer baseball wooden bat team based in Portland, Oregon—will become the first sports team in the U.S. to legally sell THC products at live sports events. The baseball team announced Tuesday an exclusive partnership with Cycling Frog, makers of hemp-derived THC-based seltzer drinks. The team began selling the infused drinks at Walker Stadium in Portland on June 18.
Connecticut Man Busted with $8.5M Worth of Shrooms

Jun 25, 2024 | hightimes.com | Benjamin M. Adams

A Burlington, Connecticut man was busted for allegedly growing psilocybin mushrooms in a large, commercial-style factory with an estimated $8.5 million in street value. Weston Soule, 21, is accused of allegedly growing millions’ worth of psilocybin mushrooms. He was charged with possession with intent to sell narcotics and the operating of a drug factory. An unidentified person snitched out Soule, police said.
Sha’Carri Richardson Qualifies for Paris Olympics

Jun 25, 2024 | hightimes.com | A.J. Herrington

Track and field phenomenon Sha’Carri Richardson on Saturday qualified for the 2024 Olympics, three years after the star sprinter was disqualified from the U.S. team because of a positive drug test for THC metabolites. Richardson’s win in a qualifying event sets the stage for her to run in this year’s Summer Olympic Games, which kick off in Paris on July 26.
Cannabis Conviction Pardons Praised in Maryland

Jun 24, 2024 | hightimes.com | Nicole Potter

Advocates and organizations praise the recent wave of 175,000 pardons by Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, showing the importance of helping those with current cannabis convictions on their records. Baltimore, Maryland-native Shiloh Jordan was originally pulled over by law enforcement for not wearing a seatbelt, according to an interview conducted by The Associated Press. The officer said that she smelled cannabis in his vehicle and used a piece of tape to discover “cannabis crumbs” on the floor.
Arizona Governor Approves Bill To Allow Workers’ Compensation for MDMA Treatment

Jun 24, 2024 | hightimes.com | Nicole Potter

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs recently signed Senate Bill 1677, which will permit both firefighters and certified peace officers to receive workers’ compensation to cover the price of MDMA therapy if they suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. The bill only takes effect if or when midomafetamine (MDMA) becomes federally legalized though.
Rise in Amanita Muscaria Shroom Use Worries Researchers

Jun 24, 2024 | hightimes.com | Benjamin M. Adams

Step aside, psilocybin: A new shroom is in town. According to a new study by researchers at the University of California (UC) San Diego’s Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, the use of Amanita muscaria mushrooms has surged in the U.S. based upon Google searches. The research indicates Google searches increased by 114 percent from 2022 to 2023, according to a study published June 10 in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
THC Metabolite 11-OH-THC Equal or Greater in Strength as THC, Study Suggests

Jun 24, 2024 | hightimes.com | Benjamin M. Adams

The primary THC metabolite that lingers in urine and blood is likely still active and as potent as THC, if not more, new data suggests. The new findings present more questions than answers. According to data from a study published June 10 in The Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, the cannabis metabolite 11-hydroxy-THC (11-OH-THC) has psychoactive properties that are equal to or greater than those of THC (delta-9 THC).
Poll Results Show New Hampshire Support for Adult-Use Legalization

Jun 23, 2024 | hightimes.com | Nicole Potter

On June 20, the University of New Hampshire published the poll results of its numerous state topics such as Gov. Chris Sununu’s job performance, housing as the most important problem statewide, and cannabis legalization. Recently, a cannabis legalization bill (House Bill 1633) which was rejected by legislators in a 178-173 vote on June 13. To date, it was the only bill to have made such progress in New Hampshire.
New Report Showcases Potential of Pennsylvania Adult-Use Industry Following Legalization

Jun 23, 2024 | hightimes.com | Nicole Potter

Responsible PA, a Pennsylvania-based advocacy group, recently partnered with FTI Consulting to determine important data about the state’s cannabis industry potential. FTI Consulting analyzed trends exhibited in other states surrounding reform and legalization and came to the conclusion that adult-use cannabis sales in Pennsylvania could reach anywhere between $1.7 billion to $2.8 billion within its first year of operation.
Brand Spotlight: Tonic

Jun 23, 2024 | hightimes.com | Lauren Yoshiko

As someone who started in the medical cannabis space, I was completely freaked out when the hemp CBD craze emerged. To this day, there’s no head of the hemp world. That’s why, for many years, when someone asked for a reliable CBD topical for sore muscles or a tincture for mental calm, I recommended TONIC.