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Smoke the Vote: NORML’s Voting Guide to Cannabis Legislation in YOUR State – HeyHelloHigh
November 3rd is coming up quick, babes! By now you’re probably well-versed by about who’s running for President. Whether you lean Red or Blue, the reason you’re on this blog is because you love Green! Voters in five states: Arizona, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, and South Dakota will decide this Election Day on statewide ballot initiatives to legalize cannabis for either…
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DMT Can Promote Neurogenesis, Improve Memory, and Spatial Learning, Study Finds
Image via DMT can improve memory and spatial learning by promoting the growth of new neurons in the brain, according to a new study published in the Translational Psychiatry journal. As the field of research into therapeutic psychedelics grows, a number of studies have reported that ayahuasca, a plant-based brew used for ritual purposes in South America, can effectively treat…
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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Donates $500K to Oregon Drug Decriminalization Campaign
Image via Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg regularly has criticism hurled at him for various societal ills connected to the social network (and rightly so). But, his most recent public stunt involves donating to the campaign to decriminalize all drugs. I guess Zuck gets a “like” today (for this one issue — only). The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, a nonprofit foundation run…
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Pennsylvania Judge Just Ruled That Weed Odor No Longer Justifies Police Searches
Image via A Pennsylvania appeals court has just ruled that the smell of cannabis can no longer be used as the sole justification for a vehicle search, a decision that mirrors similar rulings in other US states. On November 7, 2018, Pennsylvania state troopers pulled over Timothy Barr and his wife for failing to make a proper stop at a…
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Dave Chappelle Hosts Weed and Shroom Parties, and Local Sheriff Isn’t Mad About It
During an appearance on Ellen DeGeneres’s TV talk show, Chris Rock revealed that his recent trips to Dave Chapelle’s Ohio farm have been exactly that — trips, of the psychedelic variety. Rock described Chapelle’s get-togethers with other comics as wild weed and mushroom revelries of the highest order (okay, we’ll leave the jokes to the professionals now). Fortunately, local law…
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People Who Use Cannabis Are Healthier and Less Likely to Get Cancer, Study Suggests
Image via Cannabis users are healthier and less likely to develop cancer than non-users, according to a research meta-review recently published in the Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research journal. The meta-review was conducted by Dr. Thomas M. Clark, Departmental Chair & Professor of Biology at Indiana University South Bend. Clark identified 34 different clinical research studies on cannabis and cancer and…
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Vermont Officially Legalizes Adult-Use Dispensaries and Full-Blown Regulated Market
On Wednesday, Vermont officially became the 11 U.S. state to legalize the sale of adult-use recreational cannabis, bringing a dope new dimension to its nickname, “The Green Mountain State.” The new law will go into effect without the signature of Gov. Phil Scott, a Republican, who expressed concern that the bill’s language did not sufficiently address racial inequities and restorative…
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Pot’s Blue Ribbon? Pabst Brewing Company Just Released Weed-Infused Seltzer
The famous blue ribbon logo from one of America’s oldest beer brands is now making its way onto cannabis-infused drinks. Licensed adult-use dispensaries across California have started selling Pabst Blue Ribbon Cannabis-Infused Seltzer, a new non-alcoholic lemon seltzer infused with 5mg of THC per can. These drinks, which cost $24 for a four-pack, are currently available at a dozen dispensaries,…
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Majority of Arizona Voters Are in Favor of Legalizing Adult-Use Weed, Poll Shows
Image via The Grand Canyon State is likely to go green next month, according to a new poll that indicates Arizona voters will pass Proposition 207, a ballot measure that will legalize the use of recreational marijuana. The survey, conducted by Suffolk University and the USA TODAY Network, found support for the proposition at 45.6 percent, with 34.2 percent opposed,…
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American Medical Association Wants to Stop Mississippi From Legalizing Medical Cannabis
Mississippi voters will have a chance to legalize medical cannabis during this year’s election, but the American Medical Association (AMA) has made it clear that they want voters to say no to medical pot. On November 3, Magnolia State voters will be presented with a confusing choice between two competing medical marijuana ballot measures. The first of these, Initiative 65,…
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