Innehållsförteckning för March 2016 från High Times

High on the Street The great thing about High Times being based in New York City is that the entire world seems to come here at one time or another. So we’ve made it our task to talk to everybody! (Well, not everybody—but almost.) The High Times video crew now hits the street regularly to conduct “man on the street” interviews. Of course, our man on the street is actually a woman—the vivacious Allie Peck, who you can find in Times Square or Columbus Circle or Central Park posing questions about pot to anyone and everyone. Join Allie as she traverses the Big Apple in “High on the Street.” • Glass Artist of the Month In August 2000, PB Torcher began shaping glass in a small community shop, where several…

In 2015, a record-tying percentage of Americans were in favor of legalizing marijuana—and more US residents are using pot than ever before. A recent study published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry found that cannabis consumption among US adults doubled from 2001 to 2013, with nearly 10 percent toking nationwide—more than 22 million users. The study analyzed the health surveys of nearly 80,000 adults conducted from 2001 to ’02 and from 2012 to ’13. Marijuana use increased among all age groups, but was most prevalent among the millennials, ages 18 to 29. Americans now support legalizing cannabis in record numbers, with the most recent Gallup poll finding a remarkable 58 percent in favor of legalization. That ties the record set in 2013, before support dipped to 51 percent in 2014. The…

Illinois has implemented its long-delayed medical pot program in earnest, with the first legal sales taking place on November 9, 2015—more than two years after lawmakers approved the plant for medicinal use. Despite the lengthy wait, patients in Illinois are thrilled to finally have legal access to cannabis medicine. Nineteen-year-old Chris Favela, who suffers from multiple sclerosis, was one of the first to purchase state-sanctioned marijuana in Illinois. Although the prices are high—nine grams run $180 at the EarthMed dispensary in Addison—Favela is happy for the relief. “[Cannabis] soothes the muscle stiffness and makes you feel a lot better,” he explained. Only six of the 60 dispensaries planned for the state were open for the first day of legal sales, and there are no pot shops operating in Chicago, where…

The cultural and societal benefits of legal cannabis are profound. And now, thanks to voters in Pueblo, Colorado, legal pot is contributing to higher education. The residents of Pueblo approved a historically unprecedented ballot measure that would provide a college scholarship to all high-school graduates from the city or county of Pueblo beginning in 2017. The initiative passed resoundingly, with 60 percent of the vote, and proposes a 5 percent excise tax on commercial cannabis cultivation in Pueblo County. At least 50 percent of that revenue would then be placed in a cash fund for scholarships, which would allow new high-school graduates to attend any public college or university in the county. The remaining excise money is earmarked for a number of exciting projects, including an innovative Medical Marijuana Academic…

Air takes the freshness out of your buds—so EVAK takes out the air. The world’s only glass storage container that also automatically removes air, EVAK containers feature a twin-valve airflow system that’s received four international design awards. Only high-quality borosilicate glass and stainless steel ever touch your buds, with no switches, levers, clips or straps to complicate things. EVAK containers offer the ultimate in cannabis storage: You’ll love the way your buds look when they’re vac-sealed in the glass cylinders—as well as the way they stay divinely fresh. A beautiful addition to any cannabis lover’s cabinet. Available in 6, 16, 24 or 46 oz, $9.99 to $24.99, at vapeworld.com.…

Unlike the major cannabinoids, terpenes don’t require a hefty level in cannabis to make their presence known. Additionally, terps are common to all subspecies of cannabis, meaning that they don’t play favorites between sativas and indicas. Here’s a brief overview of the terpenes that play a major role in the scent and flavor of our favorite strains: LIMONENE Perhaps the most desirable terp present in cannabis, limonene is also found in a wide range of tropical fruits, particularly those of the citrus genus. Limonene is most common in lemons, oranges and limes, as well as in cannabis resin. This terpene explodes in the air when a fruit is peeled or buds are ground. Ironically, plants use limonene to repulse predators. Limonene is the first-, second- or third-most-prevalent terpene in cannabis…

“I haven’t taken any fight as a loss in the UFC—it’s hard to come back from losses. Defeat is only a state of mind, and I’ve never come to that state of mind.” EARLY IN HIS CAREER AS A MIXED-MARTIAL-ARTS FIGHTER, NICK DIAZ WAS TAGGED AS SOMEONE WHO HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE MEDIA. DIAZ ROLLS HIS EYES AND SCOFFS AT THE ASSERTION. “I DON’T LIKE PEOPLE IN MY FACE WHEN I’M GETTING READY FOR A FIGHT—CONSTANTLY TRYING TO GET A STORY, ASKING HOW I FEEL, TRYING TO GET A QUOTE,” HE SAYS. HE ALSO ISN’T TOO FOND OF FANS WHO PULL OUT CELL PHONES TO TAKE A SELFIE WHEN THEY MEET HIM. “I JUST NEED MY SPACE,” HE EXPLAINS. AND YET, AT HIS STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA HOME, DIAZ IS SELF-POSSESSED, RELAXED…

Wake up to the incredible health benefits of non-psychoactive cannabis in its raw form. Juicing raw cannabis leaves and fresh buds along with other fruits and vegetables will add balance to your lifestyle, protect against diseases and supplement your diet with essential cannabinoid acids. You won’t feel mood-altering effects, making it appropriate for daytime use, or for patients who don’t desire inebriation. In order to have a psychedelic effect from eating cannabis-infused foods, you must first decarboxylate the cannabinoids by heating or drying the plant material. Fresh, live cannabis plants won’t get you high, because the THC is still in its acidic form. Known as THCa, this cannabinoid has anti-spasmodic and anti-inflammatory benefits, and is best used much like a vitamin. Frequent ingestion can be useful in treating conditions such…

We hope that every High Times reader has a long and happy life dabbing on all of your favorite concentrates without ever experiencing the searing bite of a red-hot nail or torch. However, the unfortunate reality is that you’re getting super-baked and playing around with a blowtorch. In other words: Burns happen. And many of us daily dabbers have the scars to prove it. So what should you do when you reach across the table to grab the Xbox controller and accidentally rest your elbow on a glowing hot nail? The first thing is to keep calm and attempt to determine the severity of your new torch tattoo. Burns come in three types or degrees. First-degree burns are the least serious: They’re marked by redness and extend only to the…

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Ireland will decriminalize small amounts of marijuana, heroin and cocaine for personal use as part of what Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, the country’s minister of national drugs strategy, described as a “radical cultural shift.” The goal of the decriminalization effort isn’t to bring the spring-break crowd to Ireland. Instead, Ó Ríordáin seeks to change attitudes about drugs and addiction by focusing on treatment rather than punishment and by removing users from the criminal-justice system. He also announced that drug users will be able to use medically supervised injecting rooms in cities like Dublin starting next year. Even so, the manufacture, sale and distribution of drugs will remain illegal in Ireland, and the quantities of illicit substances permitted for personal use under this progressive new policy have yet to be specified.…

A new study published in the American Journal of Medicine suggests that current consumers of cannabis are 54 percent less likely to suffer metabolic syndrome—a cluster of conditions that increase the risk of deadly heart disease, stroke and diabetes—compared to those who have never used pot. Researchers at the University of Miami School of Medicine, analyzing the responses of people ages 20 to 59 in the 2005 to 2010 National Health and Nutritional Examination Surveys, discovered that less than 14 percent of current pot smokers met the criteria for metabolic syndrome, while nearly 20 percent of those who never used weed were candidates for it. Pot smokers also had lower fasting glucose levels and smaller waist circumferences compared to non-tokers. So light up and live longer!…

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“I look at a plant and I almost know how it’s feeling. I have an affinity for this kind of thing.” “The quality of seeds is getting worse and worse,” insists a guy who would know: the one and only Dr. Greenthumb. His family business, Dr. Greenthumb Seeds, has been producing some of the world’s finest cannabis seeds for decades. Today, the doctor is somewhat distressed at the state of seed production. The problem, as he sees it, is that so many of the neophyte breeders jumping into the game aren’t taking the time and effort required to produce the good, authentic stuff. “Jesus, Mary and Joseph,” he groans, “they’re putting junk out there and reducing the quality of seeds worldwide with bogus genetics.” Known only by his nom de…

FRUIT LEATHER Dosed with 100 milligrams of THC, these dried fruit leathers were created by Roxanne Dennant, a vegan concerned about health. Dismayed by the options on display at her local dispensary, Roxanne designed a product meant for people like her. Fruit Slabs are all-natural, cannabis-infused fruit leather, perfect for people with active lifestyles who need to medicate discreetly while on the go. fruitslabs.com CANNABIS KOMBUCHA Kombucha is a “living tea” created by allowing a kombucha culture to ferment brewed tea. Enthusiasts claim that the probiotic drink aids digestion, combats arthritis and prevents cancer, and it has a rich history of use in China. The Kannabucha created by Tahoe Herbal Co. is fizzy and great tasting, the delicate flavor of jasmine tea blended with a full cannabis extract for maximum…

In a previous NORMLizer column, I spotlighted the mainstream media’s increasingly positive coverage of cannabis, with nearly 60 percent of Americans supporting an end to marijuana prohibition, according to Gallup’s recent polls. These days, there are dozens of glossy magazines focusing on ganja, and they’re seeing increased ad sales and the need to boost the number of pages per issue—not, as is the case with so much of the print media, to reduce them. Online, there are hundreds, if not thousands, of websites, blogs and Facebook pages devoted to pot, on which you can find political discussion, cultivation tips, or advice for investing in marijuana-related companies and stocks. Scores of podcasts are available covering the entire realm of marijuana-related news, culture, business, law and politics, as well as cannabis-themed TV…

Outdoor Advice It’s curious that outdoor growing doesn’t seem to have evolved simultaneously with the cutting-edge indoor production techniques that can also apply outdoors. A predominance of outdoor growers shoot for—and boast about—multipound yields from gigantic 10-foot-tall bushes. Yet this old-school notion is very inefficient when you consider the square footage of the growing area. Moreover, only the upper canopy yields massively dense, high-quality nugs; the rest of the yield is typically mediocre—lots of impressive-looking plants that yield only marginally in terms of quality. The ancients in Pakistan, Lebanon and along the Hindu Kush trail learned long ago about high-yield, high-quality production outdoors, and today’s growers shouldn’t change anything in that regard. Those fields looked like massive Sea of Green–style operations, and for good reason: The main cola is the…

Packaging With legal ganja heavily regulated by state governments to avoid accidents like unintended consumption by kids, proper packaging and labeling are imperative. Kush Bottles, for example, manufactures child-resistant plastic pot containers, and Stink Sack makes odor-free opaque bags with childproof slide locks. Real Estate CBRE, the world’s largest commercial real-estate-services firm, reports that legal cannabis “kick-started the recovery of the industrial market in Denver,” resulting in record-high rents and record-low vacancies. From 2009 to 2014, a third of all industrial space leased in Denver was for cultivation purposes. Industrial Agriculture Companies are producing cutting-edge agricultural technology, as in Washington. Innovative firms like Ambient Water have developed a process to capture moisture in the air and convert it into water for plants, while companies like Black Dog LED create products…

In Brazil, even rodents get roped into the drug trade. Officials at the Barra da Grota prison in the northern city of Araguaina busted a mouse used to transport small packets of weed and coke from cell to cell, with the help of a hook attached to its tail. One clever prisoner trained the mouse to tote the packets to the cell doors of his fellow inmates, who’d then snatch them up—until, that is, a guard noticed the tiny courier scurrying down a corridor trailing a baggie of buds. The subsequent investigation turned up 29 packets of cannabis and 23 packets of cocaine. Prison officials are now reviewing security-camera footage to determine which ingenious inmate was behind the smuggling scheme. The mouse was eventually released outside the prison.…

Colombia, the South American nation long associated with cocaine trafficking and high-quality outdoor weed, has announced plans to legalize cannabis for medical and scientific purposes. President Juan Manuel Santos confirmed that he would sign an executive decree authorizing a regulated medical marijuana program in the country—everything from cultivation, licensing, and sales to the eventual export of medi-pot products to other nations where their use is legal, such as Canada. The scientific-research provision is a key component of the decree, since it will expand the understanding and utilization of cannabinoids in treating disease; meanwhile, allowing medicinal use will benefit, among others, the estimated 400,000 Colombians suffering from epilepsy. Under current law, Colombians are allowed to possess small amounts of any narcotic for personal use, but those court rulings have never been…

If you’ve ever lived in or visited New York City, you probably can’t imagine that a major city could be as neat and orderly as Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark. No one jaywalks or jumps a subway turnstile; every road has a bike lane running next to it; and homelessness is only for those who refuse to give up alcohol and seek treatment. But in this seemingly law-abiding city, a completely illegal open-air market still sells hash blocks and pre-rolls as if they were tourist postcards and souvenir T-shirts. It’s called the Green Light District, and although it’s existed as a “social experiment” since 1971, the government has been trying harder than ever to shut it down. But the fearless dealers of the district—or “Pusher Street,” as it’s known on…

SUBJECT: Purple Reign FROM: The Kid How can I get my pot to turn purple like some of the buds I see in High Times? My friend says it happens naturally, but another buddy says there are products you can add to the soil or water that make it turn purple. Dear Kid, Marijuana turns purple for two different reasons. Some strains, such as Grape Ape and Granddaddy Purps, turn purple naturally due to their genetics, while others turn purple when the temperature gets cold during the flowering stage. Purple stems can also be a sign of magnesium deficiency in plants that don’t have a genetic tendency to turn that color. So, if you want your plants to turn purple, you should either purchase seeds of a strain that tends…

Why aren’t all schizophrenics getting cannabidiol? Is Big Pharma keeping us down? Conrad Spiracy Hi Con, CBD shows promise for lowering psychotic symptoms, and it has markedly fewer side effects than most drugs. But no single antipsychotic works for everyone: The disorder varies from person to person, and we all differ in our response to various chemicals. I’m not saying that Big Pharma doesn’t have its own agenda; I’m just asking people to keep in mind that, while it’s great to have CBD in the toolkit, it simply can’t be an effective treatment for everything. First, I hear that marijuana shrinks brains; then I hear that it doesn’t. What’s the word? Hermano Cerebro Hola Hermano, In studies, cannabis users and non-users often differ in other important variables, especially alcohol use.…

Before becoming a activist, Jenn Michelle Pedini spent much of her time blogging her way through two bouts with lymphoma, chemotherapy and, finally, a life-saving stem-cell transplant. During her ordeal, Pedini developed a deep personal connection to cannabis. She also helped raise thousands of dollars for nonprofit organizations like Stand Up To Cancer and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Pedini met NORML founder Keith Stroup, one of America’s best-known drug-policy reformers, while attending the organization’s annual Aspen Legal Seminar in 2012. She was inspired to share her story—and change her life. Pedini had to carefully consider the repercussions that often accompany becoming an outspoken cannabis advocate. But she took the plunge and has since become a force for change in Virginia. Her first goal was to reduce the stigma that…

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• Jammin’ in Jamaica! Earlier this year, the Jamaican government finally amended the country’s Dangerous Drugs Act to recognize the religious rights of Rastafarians to use ganja, and also decriminalized the possession of up to two ounces of marijuana by adults, including tourists. Naturally, High Times wanted to celebrate this historic occasion, so in November we sponsored the first-ever World Cannabis Cup, hosted by the Rastafari Rootzfest in Negril, where industry leaders from both countries came together to get Jamaica’s new cannabis economy off the ground. • The Future of Breeding European cannabis correspondent Green Born Identity (GBI) reports on the latest advances in selective marijuana breeding, which allows cultivators to develop pot plants with optimized traits for medical and recreational use. • The Discovery of Pot How did the…