Innehållsförteckning för May 2016 från High Times

• The Best Joint Rollers in the World Over the past few years, the National Joint League has brought together some of the best rollers in the world to duke it out head-to-head in friendly competition. With five seasons of matches under its belt, the NJL considers itself the “only TRUE creative rolling competition,” and one glance at the league’s incredible creations will leave you in disbelief at the level of ingenuity and precision that goes into each joint. Want more of this eye candy in your life? Check out our gallery of work from the National Joint League at hightimes.com ! And follow the NJL on Instagram (@the_nationaljoint_league)! • Big Bud Basics Proper planning and planting in the spring will help yield bigger plants come fall,…

I worry that the agencies responsible for ensuring the safety of legal cannabis will be providing us with nothing more than a false sense of protection and increased prices. Great Lakes Debate I think you erroneously reported on the status of legalization in Michigan [“Michigan’s March to Legalization,” Mar. ’16]. I know Rick Thompson and Jamie Lowell are big dispensary owners, but the people don’t like their MI Legalize initiative. We Michiganders would appreciate your accurate coverage of the true politics as we try to repeal cannabis prohibition. No, we aren’t millionaires. Watch us at americansforcannabis.com. Jenine Kamp MI Legalize has gained over 200,000 signatures and will most likely be on the 2016 ballot. So, obviously, the initiative is much more popular than you believe. Also, for the record, Rick…

According to a new study, cannabis can decrease how often migraines occur. The study, published in the medical journal Pharmacotherapy, found a connection between marijuana and significantly reduced migraine frequency. Researchers from the University of Colorado’s Skaggs School of Pharmacy studied 121 adults who’d treated their migraines with medical marijuana between January 2010 and September 2014. They found an average decrease from 10.4 to 4.6 migraines suffered per month. Of the 121 people studied, 103 reported fewer migraines. Investigators hypothesize that certain cannabinoids act upon serotonin receptors in the central nervous system. Previous studies have linked low serotonin levels to an increased frequency of migraines.…

Earlier this year, Texas border agents thwarted a highly creative smuggling attempt at the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge. A tractor-trailer ostensibly hauling thousands of pounds of carrots raised suspicion after being inspected through non-intrusive imaging. A canine team was called in, and a closer examination revealed 2,493 pounds of pot disguised as carrots. The cannabis was wrapped in 2,817 carrot-like packages, created to blend in with the shipment of fresh vegetables. According to officials, the illicit cargo has an estimated street value of $499,000. Even port director Efrain Solis Jr. had to acknowledge the resourcefulness shown by the faux-carrot craftsmen: “Once again, drug-smuggling organizations have demonstrated their creativity in attempting to smuggle large quantities of narcotics across the US/Mexico border.” As an interesting side note, the scientific term for carrots is…

Marijuana makes you skinny now? C’mon… it’s king of the munchies! Slim Jim Hello Slim, Correlational studies show that cannabis users have lower body mass, and new data indicate that obesity is less likely after a state passes a medical cannabis law. Older adults who turn to the plant for pain relief end up exercising more, while younger adults appear less likely to drink alcohol, which contains a lot of empty calories. Obviously, using cannabis is no substitute for a healthy diet and exercise—just a potential aid to better behavior. My friend with ADHD is amazing on the job when he smokes. But I use the same strain and can’t seem to get any better. What gives? Whoopie Theresa Shinything Hi Whoopie, Data from my lab suggest that folks with…

Good branding and design have quickly become an important part of the cannabis industry. Weed is no longer solely the province of “heads,” though it’s not yet fully embraced by the mainstream market—so discreet, well-designed branding, sleek packaging and a low-key logo are necessary elements when appealing to tokers who don’t want to advertise their love of the leaf. Box of Jane, from the new Bay Area dispensary The Guild CA, is a pretty package that takes all of those elements into account. Emily Thrope and Ronald Falcioni Jr., the brains behind the outfit, met several years ago on the East Coast and bonded over their love of the healing herb. Thrope comes from a competitive-skiing background: She spent most winters as a kid training in Vermont, and smoked her…

It’s almost never the case that a president leaps out ahead of Congress and state leadership on a controversial, hot-button social issue like this. SINCE THE INCEPTION OF US MEDICAL MARIJUANA LAWS, STARTING WITH CALIFORNIA’S PROPOSITION 215 IN 1996, THERE HAS BEEN A STEADY ACCELERATION IN THE MOMENTUM TO END CANNABIS PROHIBITION IN AMERICA. TODAY, 23 STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HAVE ENACTED MEDICAL MARIJUANA LEGISLATION, AND FOUR HAVE LEGALIZED RECREATIONAL USE FOR ADULTS. NATIONAL POLLS SHOW THAT A MAJORITY OF AMERICANS NOW SUPPORT THE FULL LEGALIZATION OF CANNABIS. THE WAR ON DRUGS HAS BEEN A FAILURE, AN ILL-CONCEIVED POLICY THAT DEMANDS RETHINKING AND REPEAL. DRUG-ABUSE TREATMENT, HARM REDUCTION, DECRIMINALIZATION AND MARIJUANA-LAW REFORM ARE NOW ON THE AGENDA DURING THIS YEAR’S PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN. DRUG EDUCATION HAS REPLACED PROPAGANDA IN…

Ancient Incans in Peru and Ecuador made ceviche—fresh fish or shellfish marinated in citrus juice—as a way to prepare and preserve their catch without heat as soon as they brought it in. Most seafood-dependent cultures, especially in Latin America, have some version of fish “cooked” in juice from acidic fruits, which turns it firm and opaque, with supporting ingredients and spices varying from culture to culture. For his version, Herb Seidel combines a quarter of a cup of cannabis-infused olive oil with lemon and lime juice, onions, tomatoes, and chunks of fresh snapper fillet (whatever firm white fish is best in your area will do) and lets the lemon juice cook the fish, which soaks up cannabis oil as the mixture sits in the refrigerator overnight. To accompany this light,…

A forthcoming book from legendary “cocktail whisperer” Warren Bobrow will change the way you think about mixing cannabis with alcohol. Aiming for healing combinations, Bobrow will detail how to create successful tonics, syrups, shrubs, and bitters, along with cooling lemonades and sparking herbal infusions to “soothe the fevered brow.” Drinks for all occasions are presented, including coffee, tea, and milk-based cannabis beverages for morning healing, plus post-dinner herbal-based cannabis drinks for relaxation at the end of a good meal. Featuring a collection of 75 recipes of cannabis influenced cocktails and drinks, Cannabis Cocktails, Mocktails, and Tonics: The Art of Spirited Drinks and Buzz-Worthy Libations is sure to become an instant classic for the newly emerging movement of cannabis chefs. cocktailwhisperer.com…

Corey Mendes’s activist spirit is making an impact across the Lone Star State. A grassroots activist and patient advocate for nearly two decades, Corey works with various NORML chapters and affiliates in the US. A native of Beaumont, TX, he founded Southeast Texas NORML and serves as the organization’s deputy director and director of operations. Since its formation, Corey and his team have recruited more than 100 new members. This past year, Corey organized various events aimed at spreading the conversation about marijuana-law reform across the Lone Star State. He spoke at Houston’s very first Marijuana March and organized a “Talk to Your Politicians” forum. He also partnered with hemphistoryweek.com hemphistoryweek.com to host a weeklong celebration highlighting hemp’s many benefits. In addition to his local efforts, Corey organized a group of…

CLOSE-UP OF THE MONTH DEEP PURPLE Strain Name: Sirius Black. Creator: Oregon Breeders Group. Grown at Milwaukie Organic Farms. Milwaukie Organic GROW OF THE MONTH FIELD OF GREENS Hello! This photo was taken within 60 miles of NYC, grown outdoors organically in full sun. I’m hoping it will help me into New York’s medical field. I’m looking to donate 2 lbs of the ACDC cut with high CBD to local hospice patients. Check out #tuffysfight. Brian J. Farrell NUGS OF THE MONTH HAND GUM This is the Bubblegum strain! Amazing smell and taste! thedmv FLOWER OF THE MONTH THE POT THICKENS This crazy mutant is flowering from one of our strains known as Golden Child. We named her FrankenBud and thought it was pretty unique. We’re a family-owned, handcrafted grow…

A measure in California’s new medical marijuana regulations calls for cannabis appellation, which means certain strains would be labeled based on where the pot was cultivated. Similar to the way sparkling wine can only be labeled “champagne” if it was produced in the Champagne region of France, appellation would ensure that consumers knew exactly where certain strains were grown. There are many reasons why growers are excited by this idea, but we wondered whether it would make a difference to the general pot-smoking public. And apparently it does! With over 600 votes, a whopping 59 percent said that labels would change their bud-buying habits. Cast your vote in our latest poll online!…

Just after Christmas, an Australian family had their vacation disrupted when armed police kicked in the front door of their Airbnb rental on Queensland’s Gold Coast. The cops were looking for pot, and the raid uncovered a modest cannabis grow op consisting of eight plants in a hydro system. However, not realizing that the family was only renting the residence for an 11-day vacation, the officers held the parents and their five children for hours of questioning. At some point during the ridiculously long grilling, the family informed police that the homeowners had placed a bookshelf in front of the growroom door, which the renters had been instructed not to open because of “electrical issues.” Airbnb reimbursed the family in full and paid for alternate accommodations.…

New England Patriots star defensive end Chandler Jones was admitted to the hospital in January after a bad reaction to synthetic pot. Shirtless and disoriented, Jones dropped to his knees in front of a Foxborough police station and bowed to the ground. While it reportedly looked like he may have been praying, he was actually asking the cops for help. Synthetic marijuana is a nasty substance. Although it’s meant to mimic the effects of cannabis, it contains no natural cannabinoids and has been linked to psychosis and other types of extreme, often bizarre, behavior. However, despite its dangers, synthetic pot remains popular for its availability and because, unlike cannabis, it’s not detected by standard drug tests. Oddly, synthetic pot hasn’t yet been banned by the NFL. Even so, Jones—who later…

Denver’s Fourth Corner Credit Union hopes to be the first out-and-proud cannabank in the country. Its efforts have so far been stymied by court rulings. NOW THAT LEGAL cannabis is a multimillion-dollar industry—soon to be measured in the billions—one would think that banks would be clamoring to get their hands on some of that cash. Not so. Because dealing in weed is still technically a federal offense, almost all cannabusinesses are run as cash-only affairs. Banks are reluctant to take on pot clients largely because they fear losing FDIC insurance. And yet, without much fanfare and via baby steps, that situation is starting to change. In Oregon, for example, Maps Credit Union has been quietly accepting marijuana accounts. The bank keeps it on the down-low by not advertising this particular…

The minds behind iRollie have engineered a phone case that allows you to roll one anywhere you find yourself—no more scrambling for a flat surface to lay out your spliff, or trying to pick up all the weed you dropped in your lap. Enjoy the perks of a rolling tray right on the back of your phone! Twenty-one-year-old entrepreneur Joe Khory and a couple of college friends dreamed up the recessed phone tray with its patented funnel just a few months ago. The iRollie is now available for iPhone models 5 to 6s, with the 6 Plus version coming soon. $19.99 and up, irollie.co…

As the black market in cannabis evolved, people figured out a way to grow their stuff one way or another. Maybe it was in a basement under lights, in a guerrilla patch in the middle of a national park, or in pots hanging from trees—because ganja seems to grow anywhere prying eyes won’t find it. But now that the fight for legalization appears to be on its way to victory, cannabis cultivators of the future—and some from the present—can revisit the question: “Should I go indoor or outdoor?”…

We’ve all likely been harmed by some kind of substance, in one way or another. You may have watched a friend get into heroin or meth or even seen yourself spiral out of control during a night of booze and blow. The simple truth is that not all psychoactive substances are as beneficial as our cannabis plant. Harm reduction is a strategy that acknowledges that people use drugs and works to decrease the dangers and damage caused by their use. One common example is the syringe-exchange programs so that users have clean needles to help them stay safe from HIV, hepatitis and the other health risks that result from sharing syringes. Another is to substitute a less harmful substance for a more dangerous one, like setting up methadone clinics to…

Low-Stress Training Instead of topping, pruning or clipping shoots, which can slow growth and requires significant recovery time, try a technique called Low-Stress Training (LST for short), which involves using string, wire or weights to bend and pull down the top branches. As a result, the lower branches get more light and air circulation and, as a result, the plant fills out better. Not only does LST result in bigger yields, but the technique allows you to control the height and shape of your plants. This is a godsend for those with small spaces doing micro-grows. Manipulating your branches into the desired shape can also help you maintain a level canopy, which results in a bigger harvest of nicely sized buds. The key to LST is to minimize stress on…

Peanut Butter & Jelly Cup The PB&J Cup is a Sweet Grass Kitchen original that combines the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors. The shortbread crust is infused with 10 mg of active THC and topped with a healthy bead of fine strawberry jam. The PB&J won the Colorado Cannaward for ‘Best New Product 2015.’ sweetgrasskitchen.com Chocolate Banana Nut Muffin A High Times Cannabis Cup winner, Bliss Edibles creates cookies, truffles, macaroons, cupcakes and more! This Banana Nut Muffin is stuffed with walnuts and chocolate chips, comes complete with a chocolate drizzle on top. blissedibles.com Vanilla Birthday Buttercream Cheba Bakery specializes in custom-baked THC-infused cakes for birthdays or other special occasions. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu, owner Genesis also creates muffins, eclairs, churros, blueberry cinnamon muffins and Mexican…

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“The reason that I’m interested in defending people charged with dope is because I want to undercut the government’s political base and their use of dope as a phony enemy. The enemy’s not dope. The enemy’s the goddamn police force.” In 1974, Michael Kennedy was handpicked by this magazine’s founder, Tom Forçade, to be its first line of defense against the dark forces that were certain to line up against a publication whose stated mission was to confront popular misconceptions regarding illegal drugs. For 42 years, Michael Kennedy provided High Times an impenetrable legal shield that has allowed us the freedom to expose the lies behind the War on Drugs, and to recover the truth about the cannabis plant that generations of opportunistic politicians, morally-bankrupt enforcement agencies, and fact-challenged scientists…

Rickie Lee Jones is an American treasure, the daughter of traveling players, a self-identified troubadour. Her latest album finds her in New Orleans, where her father landed years ago during troubled times. The songs on The Other Side of Desire (possibly a reference to the city’s famous streetcar?) include lots of slow waltzes, bayou-flavored French lyrics and not a little blues. Meticulously produced and with great musicians backing her, the album shows that Jones’s voice remains as appealing as ever—a slightly choked-up young woman singing from the back of an older woman’s throat. More poet than anything else, even when she’s only flirting with the pitch, she delivers an album more musical than the work of many of today’s contemporary powerhouse popsters. Jones is immersed in melancholy, but so sure-footed…

Figure out what your pet ingested. Did he scarf down a joint? He’ll probably be okay. Did he snarf your 180 mg Bhang Bar? Chocolate can be fatally toxic to dogs, so Bowser may be doubly afflicted if he gobbled a cocoa-licious edible. Either way, play it safe: Don’t wait for symptoms to start. Treat him yourself right away, or get him to a veterinarian. If you choose to treat your precious pooch or kitty at home, give him activated charcoal orally. It’s a good idea to always have some on hand; you can buy it at most drug stores. The activated charcoal traps toxins as they move through the digestive system. Keep your sweetie warm and in a dark, quiet place, and have fluids at the ready if he’s…

It’s true that marijuana grown indoors is typically more desirable—and it’s certainly more expensive, both for consumers and the environment. And it’s true that sun-grown outdoor pot tends to suffer from the elements but is much cheaper and more environmentally sustainable to produce. So how about striking a happy medium between the two—a technique that utilizes the advantages of both while minimizing their drawbacks? In an enclosed greenhouse, the detrimental environmental factors of outdoor growing like wind, dust and rain aren’t a problem. You can also avoid issues with deer, gophers and other pests that can decimate an outdoor crop quickly. A greenhouse gives growers some control over their environment and keeps them from being at the mercy of the elements. Greenhouses can also absorb and retain heat, allowing growers…

SUBJECT: Less Light FROM: Scott C. I look forward to your column and have my own question to throw into the mix. I’ve only been growing for about a year now, and I do so in a very small hydro system strictly for my personal use. Light-wise, I’ve been vegging my plants at 18/6 hours and flowering them at 12/12. I recently heard (on an episode of Doomsday Preppers, of all places) that if I gave them only six to eight hours of light during flowering, my plants would mature even faster. True? Dear Scott, The lighting schedule you’ve been using is perfect for growing cannabis. Lowering the amount of light your plants receive during the flowering stage will only lead to smaller yields and diminished harvests. Don’t believe the…

(Querkle) “The new digital ballasts are saving on electricity!” –El Dorado, AR MARKET ANALYSIS  Prices by the ounce All indices, with the exception of the US Price Index, finished the month below their April average. While the US Price Index hit a six-month high of $322 in May, the Mids Index dropped $15 to reach its lowest average price in six years (May 2010). The top five submitted strains remained the same for the third consecutive month. (Kush) “$350 an ounce for the shittiest weed in the country.” –Jackson, MS TRANS HIGH MARKET QUOTATIONS (Lowryder) “This is my new favorite strain.” –Columbus, OH (Three Kings) “Hard to beat the combo of Headband, Sour D & OG Kush!” -Brooklyn, NY…

With the Illinois medical marijuana program just starting, new providers are jumping into the pot business, including acclaimed pastry chef Mindy Segal. Owner of Chicago’s Mindy’s HotChocolate Restaurant, Segal won the illustrious James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Pastry Chef in 2012, and her new partners, Cresco Labs, tout the product launch as “first high profile, award-winning celebrity chef to attach her personal brand to products in the cannabis industry.” The largest cannabis cultivator in the newly medical state, Cresco will refine a concentrate that Segal will use as an ingredient to craft edibles that will “be consistent every time and absolutely enjoyable to eat.” Product lines will include “chocolate brittle bars, infused granola bites, an infused chocolate drink, and a ready-made mix with do-it-yourself instructions.” crescolabs.com…

TWO OF AMERICA’S most populous states are currently struggling with cannabis policy in ways that are seemingly counterintuitive. In Democrat-controlled California, many cities and counties are banning or severely hindering cannabis-related commerce, even as, in Republican-led Florida, numerous cities are decriminalizing cannabis possession. To be fair, California decriminalized possession in 1975, so the restrictions being sought in the state these days are directed at influencing medical cannabis commerce and personal cultivation. Florida, on the other hand, has been a “law and order” state for decades, rigorously enforcing pot-prohibition laws—which makes its recent foray into decrim so notable. In California, which is likely to have a legalization initiative on the ballot in 2016, the legislature and governor—pressured by law enforcement—passed legislation in 2015 seeking to “clarify” regulations and controls on the…

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