Corruption. Bribery. Death. All three are examined in various news reports on a little known “specialty pharmaceutical company” called Insys Theraputics. They are currently under legal fire for Subsys, a controversial sublingual spray that disperses fentanyl, a very fast acting opioid that is “80 times more potent than morphine.”  The under the tongue delivery allows the fentanyl to bypass the gastrointestinal system and deliver the opioid directly into […]

Shortly after losing a controversial majority decision to Conor McGregor at UFC 202, welterweight MMA fighter Nate Diaz began his recovery process by smoking out of a vape pen that was filled with CBD oil — in front of a group of reporters at his post-fight press conference. For Nate Diaz, a man who takes […]

Rastafarians are associated with reggae music, dreadlocks, Bob Marley and of course marijuana. Rastas often refer to weed as “The Holy Herb” and consider it to be sacred. Do Rastas smoke marijuana just to get high, or does it have some other meaning in their culture and religion? The Rastafari religion is stereotyped as having […]

Hemp is one of the most versatile crops on the planet. From health foods to paper to clothing and everything in between, hemp has thousands upon thousands of uses. But what could likely end up being hemp’s most valuable tool is its ability to work as a biofuel. Considering how dangerously quickly the planet is running out of its […]

At the start of 2016, we examined the six HIGH TIMES Cannabis Cups from the previous year and the thousands of entries they tallied. The goal? To ascertain exactly which of the entries deserve to be called the strongest strains on planet Earth. (Article by Nico Escondido) In years past, we’ve built our “Strongest Strains on Earth” […]

Although marijuana has been researched for medical use, not nearly enough research has been undertaken, because the marijuana plant is considered a dangerous drug with no medical benefits at all. Until this is changed, more research cannot be done into the medical benefits of the plant. So far, studies have shown that marijuana has the […]

Just because it can be sold over the counter without a prescription doesn’t mean it’s safe! Ibuprofen, often sold under the name brand Advil, is a popular drug that is used to treat pain and inflammation with relative convenience. Ibuprofen and other NSAID-type drugs help to quickly reduce the amount of pain you’re feeling and […]

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has acknowledged that chronic diseases are by far the leading cause of mortality in the world. The best way to address the health risks of chronic disease is to reduce chronic inflammation. How does cannabis help? Both THC and CBD in marijuana have demonstrated success at reducing inflammation related to […]

A Harvard University study as far back as 2011 showed that after only 8 weeks of meditation, we can actually alter our brains for the better. Marijuana has been shown to be an effective cancer treatment. Combining the two can give cancer patients a much better prognosis. The area in the brain responsible for processing […]

Hemp has been banned in the USA for over 75 years but thanks to the efforts of cannabis reform activists, it is making a huge comeback. Despite being banned, a hemp industry does exist in the US, through the importing of hemp from other countries but also through hemp cultivation. In the UK, hemp cultivation […]

The first reported death in Colorado linked to marijuana edibles happened when an exchange student from the Democratic Republic of Congo jumped off a building some hours after consuming a marijuana cookie. Levy Thamba Pongi was not known to have any history of mental illness or depression and he apparently had not used alcohol, drugs, […]

Expecting the government to stay out of the business of United States citizens is like expecting a fish to survive on dry land. You may really, really, really want it to happen, but there’s virtually zero chance that it actually will. Look no further than Colorado for recent proof of this, as the government is […]

Many a cannabis consumer testify that after ingesting or smoking cannabis, they experience the dry sensation in the mouth that makes it feel like they have no saliva left at all in the mouth. Swallowing becomes a challenge and even talking can be difficult. The clinical word for dry mouth is xerostomia and it is […]

Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness or unease about something with an uncertain outcome. This disorder affects how someone feels and behaves. Mild anxiety is a vague and unsettling feeling, but severe anxiety can be debilitating, having a severe impact on a person’s quality of life. Does medical marijuana really help? Anxiety is not […]

As an ancient, highly revered food, hemp seed contains all the essential amino acids your body needs, and hemp protein powder is considered to be a complete protein source. The trouble is, not all hemp seed and hemp protein powder products are equal. Hemp is a commonly used term for high-growing varieties of the cannabis […]