Innholdsfortegnelse for March 2022 i High Times

NOW THAT WE’RE WELL INTO 2022 AND STILL DEALING with the seemingly never-ending novel coronavirus variants, many of us are desperate to travel. While safe travel still may not be possible in many corners of the world, that doesn’t mean that we can’t start planning those trips now, even if it’s just to satisfy the itch of experiencing fascinating foreign cannabis destinations. Whether or not you’re ready to pack your bags, we’re here to invite you to join us on a journey of the mind. Embark on this expedition as we take you across the world to some of the most incredible destinations for cannabis culture and newweed-themed experiences. In North America, we’re visiting the crown jewel of cannabis cultivation. The place where hippies and agriculture formed together to create an…

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Time flies—it’s already the end of the first quarter for the 2022 THMQ! Pot prices in the Southern and Western markets both dropped $14, knocking the South down to $305 and the West to $257 per average ounce. Unfortunately, for a fourth straight month, the same cannot be reported out of the Eastern market, where weed skyrocketed sixteen more dollars to drive up an ounce to $359. Overall, the cost of cannais nationwide dropped four bucks to $307 per zip. The sometimes maligned Purple Punch strain not only appears in the March Top 5, it conquered the field with ease. TOP 5 STRAINS 1 Purple Punch 5 @$343 2 OG Kush 3 @$347 3 Wedding Cake 2 @$290 4 Blue Dream 2 @$288 5 Girl Scout Cookies 2 @$218 WINNERS…

Name-dropping the Emerald Triangle—a tri-county Northern California region producing the most cannabis in the country—often incites sentiments surrounding its unique microclimates, acres of sungrown flower and a rich, agricultural history. A closer look at the region’s legacy growers shows the community’s grit and decades of resilience are a testament to the region’s success, especially relevant as recreational legalization takes California cannabis into the future. The Emerald Triangle encompasses three counties: Humboldt, Mendocino and Trinity. The region is sparsely populated in comparison to the rest of California, and its modern-day cannabis history dates back to the 1960s. The hippie movement was in full force, alongside protests against the Vietnam War. The 1967 Summer of Love famously attracted around 100,000 hippies converging in San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, drawn to an allure of…

As the 2022 travel season approaches, Americans are faced with the new question: Does anyone still care if we’re caught with weed? The short answer is yes. Legal advisors typically say do not fly with weed, simply because airports cannot guarantee a safe passage 100 percent. Many airports receive federal grant funding for maintenance and improvement, even if airport employees are instructed to ignore cannabis. When in doubt—federal law trumps state laws. That said, flying with a bag of weed is safer than driving with a bag of weed in the car. Why? Because highway patrolmen routinely check out-of-state license plates for any type of contraband. You’re basically a sitting duck. Anecdotally speaking, people flying from legal state to legal state say that they are carrying weed, but not completely…

COMEDIAN ARI SHAFFIR IS READY to be back on the road. After a long COVID hibernation, the host of the popular podcast Skeptic Tank is happy to be back to touring and performing mainstream, dark stand-up. “Getting laughs where there shouldn’t be—that’s the fun stuff.” When we connected by phone, the star of Netflix’s comedy special Ari Shaffir: Double Negative was eager to share his path through comedy, providing a thorough overview of his journey from Orthodox Jew to world-touring comedian. It’s a unique timeline from one of the more unique voices in the stand-up, and over the course of our conversation, Shaffir provided an intriguing perspective on everything from mushroom trips to negative weed spirals to the joys of giving compliments and everything in-between. We understand you grew up going…

As of the end of December 2021, the state of Missouri had accumulated 158,169 qualified patients and 3,283 caregivers. As a result of this patient number continuing to rise, the Missourian medical cannabis industry announced that it has collected over $200 million in sales since the program went live in October 2020. According to Section for Medical Marijuana Regulation Director Lyndall Fraker, the medical cannabis program is running smoothly. “Nearly every facility who was part of the initial round of licensing is now up-and-running and providing beneficial products and service to the patients of Missouri,” said Fraker, according to the Courier Tribune. “We are proud of the tenacity shown by both our regulatory team and all of the facility operators who were able to clear so many hurdles that COVID-19…

IN A COUNTRY KNOWN FOR ITS CULTURAL EMBRACE of entertainment options, and a collective wanderlust be it for road trips or business travel, the United States is both one of the world’s most popular travel destinations and home to some of its busiest travelers. According to Statista, in 2019 the number of international tourists visiting the US reached nearly 80 million, continuing a rising trend which lasted for more than a decade. Travel and tourism spending by domestic and international visitors combined accounted for over $1.1 trillion of the nation’s GDP in 2019, supporting millions of jobs. Then came COVID-19. Following the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, the US travel industry’s employment rates and economic output were severely impacted, with global travel and tourism markets worldwide suffering unforeseen…

THOSE WHO HAVE VENTURED TO AMSTERDAM’S cannabis scene at any point in the last half century have probably encountered one of the most emblematic companies in the 50-year-old, strange, half-legal industry in Holland that is now on its way to revolutionizing the entire conversation, globally. Namely, theBulldog “coffeeshop.” The Bulldog has almost certainly been a stop on that tour for many of those visitors. The world’s first cannabis coffeeshop and further one of the few that remains with its original owners, is an institution. Named after the founder’s beloved four-legged friend Joris, the dogged determination to not only survive, but thrive in a world that is still being defined and regulated is also part of the brand, if not the concept beyond it. Being able to consume cannabis publicly, with…

We’ve all been cooped up, trying to accept “staycations” as the norm, forawhile now—all to put aside our desperate desires of traveling abroad. Well dust off those suitcases and travel gear my friends, the time for traveling is now. It’s your chance to fully embrace that inner wanderlust with High Times’ international cannabis travel guide. Get out of North America and be a tourist, enjoy the sights, smells and sounds of a new place—and experience international cannabis scenes like never before. But first, there are a few important notes to consider before we list off these amazing destinations abroad. When traveling, always familiarize yourself with a country’s cannabis rules and regulations, be fully aware of the risks, and keep in mind that proof of vaccination is currently required for traveling…

THE WORLD’S OPINION OF CANNABIS IS RAPIDLY changing, and studies on cannabis and evidence regarding its complex compounds and effects are being published frequently these days. Partly due to federal restrictions that continue to hamper medical cannabis research in the United States, some might consider that much of the world’s most historic discoveries have originated from Israelbased researchers. Israel has undeniably become one of the top world leaders in medical cannabis research. Let’s dive into the most recent discoveries led by Israeli researchers, including one researcher in particular, who is coined as “The Father of THC”—Raphael Mechoulam. High Times chatted with Mechoulam about his most recent discovery around the healing properties of cannabidiolic acids. The discovery of the endogenous cannabinoids as they have been found to be involved in a…

In November 2021, a pizza restaurant called The Pizza Company, located in Bangkok, Thailand, was promoting a pizza-related advertisement called “Happy Pizza Month.” One particular pie, referred to as the “Crazy Happy Pizza,” is topped with the country’s Tom Yum Gai soup flavors as well as a deep-fried cannabis leaf as a garnish, cannabis infused into the cheesy crust and chopped cannabis in a dipping sauce as well—but those seeking to get high will have to look elsewhere. “Of course, they cannot get high,” said The Pizza Company’s General Manager Panusak Suensatboon, according to the Associated Press. “It’s just a marketing campaign. and you can taste the cannabis and then if you have enough, you maybe get a bit sleepy.” The Pizza Company has been known to use unusual toppings…

The illegal cannabis industry continues to cause problems for the legal industry, but coincidentally provides tales of interesting situations. A 35-year-old Australian woman was found stranded in a small boat near Port Stephens (northeast of Sydney in New South Wales). Enduring heavy rain and wind, local police showed up to rescue her only to find that among her belongings was also methylamphetamine and cannabis, which led to her arrest in addition to her rescue. “Water Police attended, navigating heavy rain and 25 knots south-westerly winds, and located a three-metre [approximately nine feet] tinny with a 35-year-old woman on board. The woman was given a life jacket by police, before being towed to the Shoal Bay Boat Ramp. In a subsequent search of the vessel and woman’s belongings, officers seized methylamphetamine…

DEMOCRATS CALL ON CONGRESS TO TACKLE CANNABIS REFORM IN 2022 Top Democrats are urging Congress to take action to pass legal cannabis on the federal level in 2022 and finally end the War on Drugs. In a memo sent on December 16, 2021, Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Barbara Lee (D-CA), the co-chairs of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, urged colleagues to build on the successes of 2021 hailed as a “a transformative year for cannabis reform, in which five new states—New Jersey, New Mexico, NewYork, Virginia, Connecticut—legalized adult-use cannabis, and Alabama became the 37th state to legalize medical cannabis.” Specifically, the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act is one of several cannabis proposals offered up by Democrats that has yet to gain passage on Capitol Hill. Blumenauer and Lee…

When you think of your ideal traveling destination, you might imagine yourself in a typical tropical setting, sipping a margarita somewhere near the equator. Although there are many benefits to this particular locale, most countries near the equator don’t have a well-established system for cannabis when it comes to tourists. Out of all the countries in the world, Canada is one of only a few that has legalized adult-use cannabis. However, even those few other countries are restricted by allowing consumption but prohibiting sales. Canada, however, has fully embraced its cannabis industry. The country was the second to fully legalize recreational cannabis (the first was Uruguay in 2013). Since October 2018, Canada’s recreational cannabis sales have gradually risen to successful heights, providing a thriving industry that appeals to consumers. According…

Nimbin, located in New South Wales (NSW), Australia is a magnet for serious cannabis consumers—comparable to other stoner meccas such as Haight-Ashbury in San Francisco, California; Amsterdam in The Netherlands or Freetown Christiania in Denmark. Nearly 50 years ago, the sleepy town of Nimbin, once a thriving dairy community, was reinvented as a counterculture hippie paradise. On May 12-23, 1973, the Aquarius Festival, a large gathering of university students—mostly hippies—was held in Nimbin, organized by the Australian Union of Students. It was self-described as Australia’s version of Woodstock, and it included not only rock n’ roll, but tightrope walkers, Indian street performers and other colorful performances. It was the last of four events organized by students. Tightrope walker Philippe Petit, who walked the tightrope across the World Trade Center Towers…

The season sports aficionados wait all year long for is finally here—March Madness, baby! What better way to convince your not-so-sporty friends to sit through hours and hours of college basketball playoffs than by offering them a delicious, cannabis-infused experience they can’t find anywhere else. After all, when it comes to any big sports-related event, what everyone is really looking forward to is the comfort food and tailgating parties. Trade in your light beer for cannabis this year, and don’t stop at smoking a joint. This rich recipe for March Madness Tailgate Weed Wings will have everyone at your tailgate party coming back for more. With the perfect balance of savory and spicy, you’ll have a hard time wanting to share these scrumptious creations, but don’t worry—this recipe ensures there…

The state of Montana has largely stayed out of the cannabis limelight in recent years, but as of January 1, 2022, has joined numerous other states with its adult-use cannabis program. With a population of only 1.1 million (one of the least populated states in the entire country), 58 percent of residents voted for legalization in 2020, and Governor Greg Gianforte signed House Bill 701 in May 2021. Following the first successful weekend of legal sales, the Montana Cannabis Industry Association posted on Twitter on January 3 about the new program starting without any issues. “A successful launch this weekend of adult use sales! Glitch-free. Bustling, but drama-free. Congrats to the #montana #cannabisindustry, #mtleg, & @MTRevenue.” Now as Montana’s budding program begins, HB-701 states that those who owned medical cannabis…

Do folks in legalized areas have a lot more products to choose from?-Envy Green Hi Envy, The International Cannabis Policy Study team confirms that folks in legal states and Canada use more concentrates, oils, edibles and drinks. And the Canadians are more likely to put tobacco in their weed. I’m sure that variety will improve as prohibitions fall. Can CBD kill microbes? That’s just crazy!-Mike O’phobe Hi Mike, Yes! A big team in Australia confirms that cannabidiol really can kill microbes. They’re still working out the details, but I would not be surprised if CBD-based antimicrobials hit the market soon. I keep hearing that “older adult” cannabis use is on the rise. How come I never meet these folks? -Jerry Atric Stoner Hi Jerry, Research in JAMA (The Journal of…