Innholdsfortegnelse for September 2024 i High Times

Cannabis business owners often need to be creative in order to stand out and achieve success, in addition to other necessary qualities such as passion and dedication. This can be done in a variety of ways, such as seeking out and cultivating an ever-evolving library of strains as evident with California-based brand THC Design. Others establish ways to become leaders in markets such as South Africa, which is expanding at a rapid pace. Some business owners think out of the box by growing vertically, as seen in the cultivation operation at Oakland, California-based Flora & Flame. Our annual Arts & Culture issue focuses on the creativity that leads to success in this industry, and the ingenuity required to pave the path forward.…

Comedian and actor Marlon Wayans spoke with Forbes in June about his recent collaboration with CEO Maximillian White and his company, Dr. Green NFT, which claims to be the “world’s first legal blockchain on-demand botanical delivery” service. Wayans told Forbes in the interview that getting older means he’s consuming cannabis “with purpose” now more than ever. “When you’re younger, you just smoke because you like smoking; you want to get high and be with your friends,” Wayans said. “When you get older, it’s like, okay, I’m gonna do this strain because I want to just relax right now. I want this kind of weed because I just want to chill right now and have some fun.” Wayans shared many reasons why he’s decided to enter the cannabis industry through his…

Recent data published by the Polish Public Opinion Research Center (CBOS) showcases the significant growth of the country’s medical cannabis program. As of 2019, 2,909 medical cannabis prescriptions were recorded for Polish patients, but in 2022 that number increased to 108,847, followed by 276,807 in 2023. This significant increase in prescriptions was also seen in the amount of cannabis (in weight) that pharmacies have issued, starting with 33.2 kg (approximately 73 pounds) in 2019 and eventually rising to 4,659 kg (10,271 pounds) in 2023. The poll also showed that 73.4% of Polish residents said that they support cannabis decriminalization. Medical cannabis was legalized in Poland on July 20, 2017. Medical cannabis clinics, called Konopna Klinika (which translates to “Hemp Clinic” in English), are managed by doctors who specialize in medical…

NOT TOO LONG AGO, I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT with one of my favorite cannabis farmers, Tina Gordon of Moon Made Farms. Driving up the steep hillside in Garberville, California to Gordon’s farm and homestead feels like ascending into a different realm. The cannabis farms in Southern Humboldt County are off-the-grid, and the rural lifestyle there is very different from my own in a dense urban city. With space and time the sacred ritual of smoking cannabis takes on more weight. Gordon believes that every bud tells a story; each is their own work of art. In this annual Arts & Culture issue, we’re highlighting several different cultivators who are creating art through the lens of the flower. We’re also looking back on two decades of one of the most…

This strain is devilishly white. Grown by @absolute.chronic.farms this White Devil is yet another example of how resinous plants can get with the right genetics and inputs. It’s from a cut by @clonefamofficial under lights by @fohse.inc and pumped with nutrients by @vegbloom. The high amount of resinous trichome development is mostly due to the expertise and wizardry of lead cultivator @the_maine_hippy. Not everyone can grow like this; it takes years of experience to master cannabis cultivation in this way.…

South Africa, home of legendary landrace Durban Poison, is about to transform amid sweeping legislation to decriminalize cannabis. Cape Town, South Africa-based Bored Farms is perfecting local and imported cultivars while the nation is on the cusp of fully embracing the right to cultivate and consume cannabis at home. However, growing pot in Cape Town means adapting to high winds and electricity issues. The country is poised to be the first nation in Africa to legalize cannabis, but the law is limited in scope. On May 27, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act (CfPPA), making South Africa the first African nation to legalize cannabis. South Africa’s latest move removed cannabis from the country’s list of outlawed narcotics—the equivalent of descheduling cannabis in the U.S.…

Daz Dillinger and Kurupt—collectively known as Tha Dogg Pound—were posted up in a hotel somewhere in Montreal, Canada. The weed smoke was thick, and Daz wasn’t shy about puffing on a blunt as the camera rolled. Mid-tour with Death Row Records CEO/West Coast gangsta rap legend Snoop Dogg, Daz, and Kurupt were riding high in more ways than one. The duo’s ninth studio album, W.A.W.G. (We All We Got), arrived on May 31 and marked their first release on Death Row since their 1995 debut, Dogg Food. While it didn’t chart on the Billboard 200 or collect millions of streams in its opening week, the feedback from the hip-hop community has been nothing short of outstanding, which is more valuable to them these days. At this point, Daz and Kurupt—now…

1 ANDY WARHOL Andy Warhol, one of the most important American artists of the 20th century, was interviewed by writer Glenn O’Brien for the August 1977 issue of High Times. “Do you think the art world is dead?” O’Brien asked him. “Oh, yeah,” Warhol replied. “Being a wallpainter or a house painter is better. You make more money as a house painter. Ten dollars an hour.” Warhol also wrote a short op-ed in the May 1978 issue of High Times about living fast and dying young. He proved an artist could make millions of dollars, using a screen printer, acrylics, and mass-produced pop art imagery—usually depicting objects like Campbell’s Soup cans and Marilyn Monroe. He passed away in 1987 after completely turning the modern art world upside-down by redefining what is…

On June 4, the Manitoba government in Canada enacted more than 20 bills that received official approval, including one bill, Bill 34, which lifted the ban on cultivation of adult-use cannabis at home. According to the bill text, any resident over 19 years of age may now grow up to four cannabis plants at home. This change aligns Manitoba law with nearly all other provinces in Canada, with the exception of Quebec, which currently doesn’t permit cultivation for personal use. Jesse Lavoie, a Manitoba cannabis advocate and founder of TobaGrown, previously sued the province of Manitoba for its ban on cultivation but has since suspended the challenge in light of the new bill becoming law. “TobaGrown is pleased to observe the progress of this bill and values the ongoing positive…

The Republic of Slovenia in central Europe held an election in June which featured two cannabis-related referendum questions asking voters if they are “for” or “against” medical cannabis cultivation or cannabis for personal use. The first question asked voters if the country should “allow the cultivation and processing of cannabis for medical purposes on its territory,” with 66.6% of voters said they supported it. For the question regarding “cultivation and possession of cannabis for limited personal use on its territory,” 51.55% of voters said that they approved of adult-use cannabis. The purpose of these referendums was to gauge public desire for new cannabis policies, and made no changes to current state law. Currently, cannabis is illegal in the Republic of Slovenia, but specific medical cannabis-based medicine such as Sativex and…

In a survey published June 5 in JAMA Network Open, one out of six primary care patients said they used cannabis, and many said the reasons for using it were primarily for medical purposes. The findings suggest that many cannabis consumers use it with medical intentions, despite characterizing their use as recreational. About 176,000 patients completed the survey, including almost 30,000 (17%) who said they were cannabis consumers. Among those who self-reported cannabis use, 35% were flagged for a moderate or high risk of cannabis use disorder. Among cannabis users, 40% had consumed cannabis once or twice during the previous three months, 17% used cannabis monthly, a quarter (25%) used cannabis every week, and nearly a fifth (19%) used cannabis on a daily or near-daily basis. Nearly half (47%) of…

ORIGINALLY FOUNDED IN 2015, THC DESIGN HAS SPENT NEARLY a decade cultivating high-quality cannabis. “At the end of the day I think we know what it costs to grow good weed, and I think we can play our role by continuing to make it accessible so everyone can enjoy it,” THC Design President and CEO Marlon Coburn said. The brand is known for growing a variety of indoor flowers that are sought after for their excellence. After nearly 10 years of operation, THC Design has expanded its flower selection to include dozens of unique cultivars that have enticed fans, with more than 30 active strains. Among those dozens of strains, Coburn said that without a doubt, Crescendo is the most popular in their current lineup. As one of THC Design’s signatures…

FOR AGES, I’VE BEEN FOLLOWING THE NOMAD COOK on Instagram and drooling over all of the high-end infused recipes he creates. He’s made Peking duck, smoked pork jowl, “sticky icky” wings, watermelon brûlée, and even a homemade Crunchwrap Supreme (with far better ingredients), all infused with rational doses of THC so even the lightest stepper is free to partake. Since I came across his page, I’ve been fiending to attend one of his private dinners, so imagine my surprise when we got connected a while back when he was looking for some infusion supplies during his adventures abroad. After helping him find a plug, we became fast friends, and I awaited the day he’d come to Los Angeles, and I could indulge myself on one of his feasts. Attending Nomadic…

Rapper Nicki Minaj was due to perform in Manchester, England on May 25, but was forced to cancel the show because she was detained in the Netherlands for allegedly having pre-rolls in her bags. Dutch military police stated that they followed protocol to arrest Minaj while conducting a search of the luggage, but she claimed that the search was an attempt to sabotage her Manchester performance. “Now they said they found weed & that another group of ppl have to come here to weigh the pre-rolls,” Minaj explained on social media while the incident was ongoing. “Keep in mind they took my bags without consent. My security [guard] has already advised them those pre-rolls belong to him. Oh yea & the pilot wants me to take my IG post down.”…

A recent study conducted by Rutgers University and the University of California, San Diego confirmed that cannabis use is more beneficial than disruptive when it comes to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatments. “Some providers believe cannabis use impedes PTSD treatment, and that cannabis use while in PTSD therapy could increase drop-out rates and exacerbate symptoms,” said study coauthor and Rutgers Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology assistant professor, Tanya C. Saraiya. “Our findings challenge this assumption.” Researchers analyzed data from four main studies to gain new insight, allowing Saraiya and other fellow researchers to measure PTSD severity before and after therapy treatment. The results revealed evidence that patients who used cannabis at the beginning of their therapy saw significant improvements. Saraiya added that this evidence also addresses current prejudices…

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