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FROM GLASS TO HASH, CONCENTRATES ARE A TOUCHSTONE of cannabis culture. In this issue we’re highlighting a unique hashery where people can see the hash making process on-site. We also spoke with the glass artist behind Bluegrass Glass who makes some of the most coveted dab rigs out there. Finally, exploring hash culture around the globe took us to Barcelona, Spain, where I popped in on Mossy Giant’s art opening and writer Matt Jackson spoke to several cannabis social club owners about the police crackdown that took place when the world’s cannabis community gathered in Barcelona this past spring for Spannabis. It was a joy to purchase old-school style hash cut to order at the social clubs in Barcelona while also sampling the newest form of hash, Piattella, which adds…

The Cost of an Ounce The price of cannabis flower can vary drastically from state to state. Insider Monkey, a financing website, recently published a report which ranks the top 20 states in the U.S. with the cheapest weed. “All the diverse effects of legalizing recreational marijuana may not be clear for a number of years, but one consequence has become evident almost immediately, weed has never been so cheap in America,” Insider Monkey reported. “The retail price of a gram of cannabis dropped 13% to $9.43 in Q3 of 2022 from $10.83 in the same period the previous year, the steepest fall ever seen for marijuana in a one-year period.” The report explained that a decrease in supply and demand, increasing competition, and the growing number of states legalizing…

According to data collected by researchers from The University of Texas and Ohio University and published in Preventative Medicines Reports in April, cannabis consumers aren’t any less likely to exercise compared to non-cannabis consumers. Study authors explained that they analyzed the 2,591 adults with an average age of 37. The participant pool was split between 1,684 non-consumers and a total of 906 consumers which were split into three categories: cannabis consumers, e-cigarette consumers, or “dual users.” Additionally, they were asked to perform one of six categories of exercise patterns. The first category included bicycling, skateboarding, dancing, hiking, hunting, or doing yard work, for example, while others included an additional variety in physical activities. The sixth category was the only exception because it contained only one exercise: walking. The results showed…

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As the summer of ’24 heats up, the cost of cannabis cooled down, to the tune of $4 an ounce across America to $301. This decline was driven by the West dropping $11 to $282, while the East sank $13 to $321. Only the South provided a measure of balance, rising ten bucks to $299. There have been some role reversals in the Highest/Lowest States this month, as typically inexpensive prices in Washington were replaced by one of the more costly ounces, while typically expensive prices in Hawaii offered an affordable option. The old favorite, Blue Dream, returned to the Top 5 strains, but it, along with pricey newcomer White 99, were subordinate to Kush Mintz, which claimed victory for the second consecutive month. TOP 5 STRAINS WINNERS LOSERS HIGHEST…

Ari Rom has been producing glass you can smoke out of for nearly 20 years, but for the last eight, Bluegrass Glass’s signature lamp design has been one of the most popular in the dab scene. Rom’s skill set comes from his time working in scientific glass. After getting off probation for having some weed at a concert, he was able to get his foot in the door after college. He called probation a low point in his life. While it was stressful, many of the doors that opened after his probation allowed him to do what he wants right now. One of the major things that sparked his current art was seeing a hash distillation system made by his friend. “I remember my buddy who was from South Jersey,…

Cannabis culture icons Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong recently celebrated the release of their first documentary, Cheech & Chong’s Last Movie, which explores the comedic duo’s multi-decade partnership. The film was directed by David Bushell, who also directed Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Dallas Buyers Club, and Chong’s daughter, Robbi Chong, was one of the producers. Cheech & Chong’s Last Movie premiered at SXSW this past spring and debuted at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas. After the screening, Cheech and Chong stood up on stage to answer questions from the audience. “There’s going to be more movies, and we’re gonna tell the rest of the Cheech and Chong story, we’re gonna be telling it in biopics,” Chong told the audience. “In fact we’ve got another project coming…

A Canada National Cannabis Survey was published by Statistics Canada on March 18, and showed that two-thirds of Canadians have purchased cannabis exclusively from the legal market, as of data collected in 2023. Researchers analyzed answers from a total of 2,251 adults between 18-24 years old, and 5,185 adults ages 25 and older—and 71.7% of all participants said that they have purchased cannabis from a legal source within the past 12 months. When asked why they chose to buy from a legal store versus an illegal source, 38% said it was because of product safety, 16.9% said it was because of convenience, and 12.9% said they just wanted to follow the law. The same survey questions were asked of participants in 2023 as well, which showed that only 61% chose…

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed House Bill 1453 into law on March 14, which allowed medical cannabis patients exempt from the 37% cannabis excise tax on products. According to a public testimony summary written by legislators, taxing medical cannabis is unethical, and Washington state’s cannabis tax is the highest in the nation. “The medical cannabis system is for children and adults with rare and untreatable diseases who need to access safe cannabis products as part of their treatment plan with their healthcare professional,” the summary stated. “Veterans and seniors use the program and will benefit from this legislation.” The new law only applies to cannabis products that are compliant with the Washington State Department of Health (DOH). All legal cannabis products must be tested, but DOH-compliant products voluntarily submit products…

I’ve been all over the country working with high school students and no matter which state I’m in, with or without legalization, teens’ approach to cannabis use is generally similar. Is there any study that supports this observation? -Robert P. In a 2,186-person survey of U.S. 12-graders in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), teen marijuana use did NOT differ between cannabis policies. Across the country, about 30% of teens self-reported their cannabis consumption over the past year. Places with punitive policies and those with legal markets were the same, and for the first time in a while, women and men used at comparable rates too. Throwing folks in jail does NOT keep cannabis out of the hands of teens. Does CBD impair driving? -Santiago CBD can have…

Send your best high observations and comments our way (@HIGH_TIMES_Mag) for a chance to be featured on this page! And be sure to follow us on Facebook: (Facebook.com/HighTimesMag) and Instagram: (@hightimesmagazine) for all the latest news as it’s happening! @ADRlANJ @HIGH_TIMES_Mag I wasn’t that surprised that Germany legalized recreational marijuana. I actually thought it would’ve been a lot sooner, so if you have been to Amsterdam NL in the past like myself, you know as I do, it is usually full of Germans, who like everybody else in the ‘Dam enjoy smoking pot. @Sbarmie20 Replying to @HIGH_TIMES_Mag Man, New Zealand’s such a backwards country. While the rest of the world rightfully changes laws in cannabis we go the other way. We could have legalised it and that would have curbed…

In 2023, an artist and his patron set out to complete a seemingly impossible task: illustrate the vast history of cannabis in a single art piece. Inspired by the Tapisserie de Bayeux—an ancient chronological tapestry depicting a two-year invasion of England by the Normans—Stefan van Swieten commissioned his friend Mossy Giant to create a piece for his cannabis social club in Barcelona, Spain. Now stretching across the wall at La Creme Gracia, the artwork displays incredibly detailed and interconnected scenes. Starting with the Big Bang, the whole world of weed unfolds in images, illustrating an epic tale of turmoil, triumph, and THC. In March 2024, Mossy Giant and La Creme Gracia debuted the second iteration of their project on the opposite wall of the club, a massive artwork detailing the…

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced on March 13 that she is launching a cannabis pardon program for residents. Her decision was approved by the Governor’s Council in a unanimous vote on April 3, which allowed the program to take immediate effect. “Massachusetts made history today. I’m grateful to the Governor’s Council for their due diligence in approving my request to pardon all state misdemeanor marijuana possession convictions,” Healey said in a statement. “I hope that other states will follow our lead as we work together to make our communities more fair and equitable.” The pardons affect those who were convicted of misdemeanor charges prior to March 13 and apply to cannabis possession violations, but not charges for distribution, trafficking, or driving under the influence. “Thousands of Massachusetts residents will now…

In 2020 the Denver Psilocybin Mushroom Policy Review Panel commissioned a program to train first responders such as law enforcement, emergency healthcare, and mental health personnel to perform harm reduction services. Now four years later on March 11, the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) announced that the city of Denver, Colorado was ready to begin the training program. “We believe that this program will equip first responders with the necessary knowledge and skills to handle psilocybin and psychedelic-related crises in a safe and compassionate manner and ultimately improve the health and well-being of the community,” Sara Gael, a MAPS harm reduction officer, told Westword. “This program is also a testament to the progressive and visionary leadership of Denver, which has taken a bold step to decriminalize psilocybin and create…