New York Dispensaries Beat the State in Court and Get to Stay Open (for Now)
A New York Supreme Court judge has granted a preliminary injunction that protects more than 150 licensed cannabis dispensaries from being forced to relocate or shut down after the state’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) abruptly changed how it measures distance from schools. The decision is the first major victory for a coalition of operators, […]
A Specter Haunting Asia: What Is Etomidate, or ‘Zombie Juice,’ and Why It’s Alarming Authorities
As prohibitionist policies tighten, drug users find loopholes to keep using, often at the expense of their own health. There even seems to be a direct relationship: the stricter the state control, the more dangerous the alternative substances developed to circumvent the law. Because there’s no shortage of opportunists who, in the absence of efficient […]
Grow Better Weed With Living Soil and Microbes
Every grower wants bigger buds. Healthy plants. The kind of trichomes that glisten, with terpene and cannabinoid content that deliver the perfect full-spectrum high. That’s the goal, whether your setup is in the backyard, a basement, or squeezed into a spare closet—you want your plants to reach their full potential. But somewhere along the way, […]
Past the Quick Hit: Tips for Storing Cannabis
In the outlaw days of California cannabis, Nat Pennington used to store his weed in pickle barrels buried in the ground. Back then, Pennington needed a way to stockpile his crop in a way that would make it last until next year’s harvest. And, with the active threat of federal law enforcement, he also needed […]
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy: Inside a Growing Field and Its Quest for Deeper Healing
In the last decade, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) has reshaped how clinicians and researchers think about treatment-resistant depression and trauma. This combination of rapid-acting pharmacotherapy and structured therapy offers new possibilities in mental health care, and it’s gaining momentum fast. Rapid Relief Meets Deeper Change Ketamine is notable for its ability to deliver antidepressant effects within […]
Michigan’s Market Isn’t Broken: It’s Built to Break
By Mike Khemmoro People keep saying Michigan’s cannabis market is “broken.” Prices are collapsing, shelves are overflowing with flower, and operators are getting squeezed. But let’s be real: this isn’t just Michigan. Every state ends up here. Too much supply, too many rules, and not enough demand diversity. The problem isn’t simply oversupply; it’s monoculture. […]
From VOLCANOs to VEAZY: How Storz & Bickel Shaped the Science of Vapor
If you’ve ever passed a living room with a giant bag of vapor being passed around, you already know the legend of Storz & Bickel. The German engineering duo didn’t just build a better way to consume cannabis; they helped redefine the ritual. From the Volcano to today’s newest release, the VEAZY, S&B’s story blends […]
This Recovery Month, Here’s How to Support Accessible Paths to Healing
Every September, National Recovery Month shines a light on the millions of people facing addiction and searching for ways forward. In Denver, a small nonprofit called HoliHub is showing that recovery can be something more than meetings in a basement or a strict one-size-fits-all program. It can be community, compassion, and even creativity. A Different […]
The Toking Traveler: Why Amsterdam Weed Is Mostly Boof
You know those tequila shops in Mexico? The tourist traps in every major resort town that try to pass off random blends of grain spirits as the real-deal Holyfield blue agave tequila? Yes, this may come as a shock to our audience, but if you have even the slightest sense of what defines a quality […]
Eric Zink Went To The Edge And Found A Way Back: His Take On Sobriety, Survival And Self-Awareness
Eric Zink doesn’t flinch when he talks about his rock bottom. He’s lived it more than once. “I tried getting sober at 23. I didn’t get sober until I was 36,” he told High Times. “My life has been destroying it, rebuilding it, having an amazing life for like a year or two, then self-sabotaging […]