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HAIR-RAISING POLICY A proposed rule change to add hair-follicle drug testing to government workplace screening was recently posted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and published in the Federal Register on September 10. The new rule change would affect workers who are screened before or during employment by federal agencies and federally regulated industries. The problem with hair-follicle drug tests, though, is that they can detect THC in strands of hair months after use, which makes them an unreliable indicator of impairment. The proposed rule can also be viewed as a racist policy, as darker hair absorbs more cannabis metabolites than lighter-colored hair does, and the results of the tests can be unfairly biased against members of the Black and Latinx communities. SAMHSA even admitted in…

OH, CANADA! Canada is looking like a good place to live permanently as a new resident. What would it be like for a cannabis consumer? -Juan Snow RESPONSE: Maple syrup, friendliness and ample amounts of weed? Count us in! The citizens of Canada enjoy a lot of benefits, to say the least. Not only does this country have a younger, more progressive prime minister at the helm than its neighbor to the south, but the country’s recent dive all-in with cannabis legalization is a powerful statement to its people. If your main draw to living in Canada (and becoming a resident one day) is its cannabis industry, then it depends on where you live. Each province has a slightly different but still thriving industry. Some provinces have more dispensaries than…

OAKSTERDAM UNIVERSITY Since 2007, Oaksterdam University has been a cornerstone of Oakland “Oaksterdam,” California, and it’s one of the most respected cannabis-specific schools. The university now boasts over 40,000 alumni worldwide who have blessed the industry with their skills. If you don’t live in the Bay Area, Oaksterdam University offers remote-learning programs and self-paced courses. And don’t forget the school’s “California Regulatory Agencies” webinar series. You can study cultivation, business and policy, with an emphasis on the history of cannabis reform. Oaksterdam University certifications will give you clout and a step ahead in the cannabis job field. oaksterdamuniversity.com THC UNIVERSITY A full range of certification courses can be found online at THC University. Unique to this school is its exclusive business-training program based on the number of team members you…

Rhymesayers artist Sa-Roc was on track to become a veterinarian—at least that’s what she thought. While studying biology at Howard University, the Washington, DC, native changed course and wound up pursuing a career in hip-hop—not exactly what her parents had in mind for her. “I love animals,” Sa-Roc says. “We always had a bunch of them around the house, so I wanted to be a veterinarian and that evolved into studying zoology. Then my parents were like, ‘You should be a doctor,’ because I did really good in school. I was like, ‘Okay, well, let me do that.’ But then once I had the opportunity to work with cadavers, I realized that wasn’t going to happen. “That whole journey was just dead in the water at that point, no pun…

NOVEMBER 2020 PRICE INDEX High Times wants to know what you’re smoking. Submit your strain information including location and price by the ounce to thmq@hightimes.com, or tweet us (#THMQ). TRANS HIGH MARKET QUOTATIONS CANNABIS COMPANY STOCKS Reported on 9/28/2020…

Science explains the natural world. If it weren't for scientists such as Israeli researcher Raphael Mechoulam, we wouldn't understand the mechanisms behind the properties of cannabinoids, and their applications. This issue—we delve into the mysteries that lurk in the compounds, trichomes and terpenes found in marijuana. The scientific endeavor is never finite, as there are many discoveries to be unfolded as research on marijuana continues to march forward. Turn the pages to be enlightened from the scientists, researchers and experts on the scientific side of marijuana.…

“MARIHUANA RECONSIDERED IS LIKE AN AIRTIGHT CASE THAT NOBODY’S BEEN ABLE TO OVERTURN IN THE LAST 50 YEARS. IT’S AN ARGUMENT THAT STILL STANDS.”–DR. PETER GRINSPOON TOWARDS THE END of his life, so goes a joke in the family of famed scientist Lester Grinspoon, you could drive the last couple of miles to his nursing home blindfolded, following the scent of cannabis. Grinspoon devoted much of his life to fighting the stigma around the plant, and as his storied life neared its end, he relied heavily on cannabis to ease his pain. He even had a strain named after him. Grinspoon died in June at the age of 92. He lived long enough to see cannabis evolve from a forbidden fruit to a medical alternative to a legal recreational substance…

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E-mail your hi-res digital photographs to mailbag@hightimes.com FLOWER OF THE MONTH HEALING POWER Sent in from Chris on behalf of Fitzy from their grow in New England. Fitzy just received the all-clear after his CT scan, treating his cancer naturally through his homemade RSO made from Platinum OG. - Chris from New England GROW OF THE MONTH SKY HIGH Check out my Malawi Gold as it reaches for the sky with its long finger-like tops. Unlike many others, I prefer the effects of sativa over the effects of indica. I like to hustle and get things done! - Beth T. STASH OF THE MONTH CRACKED OUT Gotta love the green crack when I’m not trying to get couchlock! Its sweet herbal flavor is loaded with myrcene, yet it carries that…

ACROSS 5 Popular cannabinoid that’s unlikely to get you high9 Heats plant material without igniting it11 Classic water pipe slang12 Jeremy Piven’s crew or the effect of multiple cannabinoids together13 Cannabis in a solvent14 A rare side effect of too much CBD DOWN 1 Stimulating species of the cannabis genus2 Method Man’s longtime partner3 A safe way to drive4 Sedating species of the cannabis genus6 Cannabis is reported to lower this pulsing force in your circulatory system (two words)7 One of Steve Miller Band’s most popular songs (or Batman’s nemesis)8 Evergreen-smelling terpene10 The connection of the knee, elbow or shoulder (or rolled-up cannabis)14 Number of fingers on your hand Across 5. Cannabidiol9. Vaporizer11. Bong12. Entourage13. Tincture14. Fatigue Down 1. Sativa2. Redman3. Slowly4. Indica6. Blood Pressure7. Joker8. Pinene10. Joint14. Five…

@gregoshop @HIGH_TIMES_Mag Repression and coercive actions against pot smokers have never been so numerous [in France] since maybe the ’80s. Every day the first “cop” of France is publishing his poor and ridiculous results to French twitter on his account @GDarmanin. Dogs, horses, dozen cops for 2g of weed per region. @Spitdog @tomangell and @HIGH_ TIMES_Mag There needs to be a guaranteed certification from the city, county or state that [New York’s expungement process] in fact has taken place. We cannot believe our government to do what they say regardless of how small the task, they are impotent in following directions, guidelines or procedures. They’re pathetic. @Dave22198987 @HIGH_TIMES_Mag When is the FED going to do something right? Are they still against Our Father in Heaven and his creations? Oh that’s…

As a part of a two-year expansion, the high-quality cannabis company Cookies announced on September 22 that it will officially be expanding into Florida in 2021. Berner, the rapper and also the founder and CEO of Cookies, expressed his excitement in bringing his brand to the Florida cannabis community. “Our team is excited and extremely humbled to be able to own one of the few licenses in Florida,” he said in a press release. “This is a major milestone for the expansion of COOKIES, and we look forward to the challenge of growing some of the best cannabis in the world, in one of the toughest climates. We are building out a massive cultivation and breeding facility to feed our stores all throughout the state and keep the menu exciting.…

Medical cannabis is useful in treating so many different medical conditions, it’s nearly impossible to find something that cannabis doesn’t help with in some way or another. Migraines, for example, plague approximately 39 million people in the United States every year. Fortunately, a new study has revealed that 30 percent of migraine sufferers in the country have sought out cannabis as a treatment. “Cannabis is becoming a prominent treatment option for chronic pain patients, especially for migraineurs,” said Healint CEO and co-founder Francois Cadiou in a press release. “With more and more states across the United States legalizing medical marijuana, migraine patients are becoming acquainted with cannabis as a natural remedy that can help alleviate migraines and even prevent them. Research about the benefits of cannabis use among migraine patients…

Renee Gagnon carved out a name for herself in the cannabis industry early on, starting successful business after successful business and thriving as a young CEO. Considering herself a “serial entrepreneur,” she has gained considerable knowledge over the years about cannabis as well as business. Her work with Thunderbird Biomedical Inc. put her among the ranks of the best of the best. That was all before Gagnon’s life changed for good, however, when she came out as a trans woman and started being open about who she really was. All of a sudden, she realized how much work needed to be done in the cannabis industry to make things more equitable for everyone. “When I transitioned, I was viewed as a liability,” she explains. “Cannabis funding is incredibly conservative, even…

DRUG-OVERDOSE DEATHS in the United States rose to record numbers in 2019 and are still climbing. Last year saw nearly 72,000 Americans die from overdoses, and 2020 has shown a 13 percent increase, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The opioid crisis reached nightmarish proportions long ago—but the most chilling aspect of these statistics isn’t just the number of deaths; it’s also the way this epidemic started and has continued to thrive for nearly three decades. There have been many contributing factors to the opioid crisis that we see today, including how many physicians blindly prescribed opioids for pain, how opioid addiction led to an increase in black-market sales, and how political and corporate pharmaceutical greed extended the crisis for decades. While methadone eventually began…

There’s not a whole lot more satisfying in the world than crispy chips, or fries, or chips but “not those kind,” as they say in other places. Regardless of what place you might be in, you have the option to make these thicker or thinner to oblige the craving. INGREDIENTS ROSEMARY CHIPS Baking spray3 russet potatoes3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 ½ tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped1 ½ teaspoons salt1 teaspoon coarse black pepper INFUSED ONION DIP 2 tablespoons unsalted butter2 tablespoons canna-butter¼ cup canola oil2 large yellow onions, peeled and sliced ⅛ inch thick½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper Pinch of cayenne4 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup sour cream, room temperature Yield: About 4 cups dip, with homemade chips | Servings: 12 (⅓ cup dip per serving) THC: 5 milligrams…

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New Zealand actor and marijuana advocate Lucy Lawless stars in the new film Toke, which premiered in that country on September 14. The film tells the dramatic story of three kiwifruit-orchard workers who grow a strain of cannabis (which they call Black Monk) that is highly potent—and highly desired by powerful corporate cannabis players. “They are hapless, lovable stoners who inadvertently become drug kingpins and have to deal with all the trouble that brings,” Lawless told Stuff in an interview. Lawless plays Duke, calling her character a “local villain” who is putting the pressure on the trio. To her, the film is a throwback to the 1980s New Zealand action-adventure genre, and the movie’s main characters are highly relatable. “You get to go inside a Māori community and it’s charming…

Not only is Canada looking like a good option for those who dream of seeking citizenship away from the United States, it’s also experiencing record highs in its budding cannabis industry. According to Statistics Canada, the month of July led to approximately CA$231 million in cannabis sales, the most monumental gain in sales since legalization began in October 2018. This figure includes sales from all 10 of the country’s provinces, as well as its three territories, all of which reported overall increases in sales in July as well. The provinces with the most sales were Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia, with CA$60.3 million, CA$51.8 million and CA$43.9 million, respectively. BNN Bloomberg cites Stifel analyst Andrew Carter, who said that based on the presented sales data, Canada could experience growth of…

Throughout this year, the ongoing pandemic has put things on hold for concerts as we know it, but Dirty Heads adapted and managed to get by. They embarked on a “Concert With Your Car” tour of the East Coast, to a limited number of cities where they performed at drive-in concerts due to strict social-distancing rules and safety. “They were fun,” Dirty J admits. “I like the tailgate aspect of it. Definitely a cool experience we can look back on—but not something I want to last.” The event industry is put on hold until further notice, but entertainers remain hopeful that things will return to normal. Dirty J founded Dirty Heads in 2006 with Duddy B, who he had known since high school. Since then, they’ve collaborated with melodies and…

“THERE’S STILL NO LEGAL SUPPLY OF CANNABIS FOR FDA PHASE-THREE TRIALS TO ENABLE CANNABIS TO BE MADE INTO A PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE, WHICH COULD SOMEDAY BE COVERED BY HEALTH INSURANCE.”—DR. SUE SISLEY THE NEGATIVE CONNOTATION that accompanies the word “drugs” has been a hindrance to the study of psychedelic substances for decades. Research once bloomed in the mid-century era, loosely between the end of World War II through the late 1960s, when scientists explored the effects of psychedelic substances and evaluated how they could be used as a form of therapy and medical treatment. Of course, on October 27, 1970, then-President Richard Nixon signed the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) into law, essentially creating a barrier to research for the next several decades. Although many of those restrictions still exist today, research…

DURING THE PERIOD of cannabis prohibition, and even during the early years of legalization, cannabis had a pretty confusing reputation—and it still suffers from it. People believe all kinds of falsehoods about the plant. Outsiders think it’s a “gateway” drug, and new smokers assume that everything can be broken down into an indica-versus-sativa dichotomy. There are even seasoned veterans in the industry who describe terps and flavors incorrectly. Below, we list just a few of the most common misconceptions about everyone’s favorite recreational herb and the truth, which—we hope—will set you free. “CANNABIS IS ENJOYABLE, SURE ENOUGH, BUT TO CALL IT A GATEWAY TO OTHER DRUGS IS AS SILLY AS CLAIMING COFFEE IS A GATEWAY TO METH.”—CHARLES MCELROY MYTH: CANNABIS IS A GATEWAY DRUG For the most part, people who…