High Times

Investors disillusioned with High Times initiated a class action lawsuit at the end of June, targeting the magazine known for its storied legacy in cannabis culture but now in receivership. Amid ongoing financial hurdles, the claimants, led by Mark C. Donius and Jill L. Donius, seek restitution for...

By Lucía Tedesco via El Planteo, adapted for Benzinga The use of CBD-infused tampons to treat menstrual pain has been the subject of study in a recent research paper. The project, which has already been published, and will also be in the March 2024 edition of the Journal of Endometriosis and...

Malcolm MacKinnon, High Times Magazine’s celebrated photographer for 25 years, has published a historic visual memoir of the pivotal era in U.S. history when cannabis moved from being illegal in every state to the societal acceptance of recent years....

A new study based on medical data from Alberta, Canada, has revealed a connection between cannabis use disorder and an increased risk of cardiovascular issues. Published in Addiction, this research analyzed data from nearly 60,000 adults from 2012 to 2019. Published in Addiction...

The human body's ability to adapt and respond to stress is a subject of ongoing fascination and study. Recent research by Northwestern Medicine, published in the journal Cell Reports, has revealed a captivating facet of the endocannabinoid system (ECS), a crucial regulatory network in the...

As the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference returns to Chicago this Sept 27-28 for its 17th edition, gathering top CEOs, investors and leaders in the cannabis industry, let's scroll through the top leadership changes over the past few weeks. Three Cannabis Firms Strengthen Their Boards...

Canadian drug development company Lucy Scientific Discovery Inc. (NASDAQ: LSDI) is set to acquire e-commerce platform and plant-based wellness brands company BlueSky Wellness Inc. toward further entering the global wellness market with novel psychotropic products.  Last week, Lucy...

High Times Holding Corp., a touchstone in the cannabis culture for nearly five decades, announced a landmark transaction with Lucy Scientific Discovery Inc. (NASDAQ: LSDI) that would finally make the iconic brand publicly traded. The deal involves a divestment of core High Times assets, including...

The iconic cannabis media brand has undergone yet another leadership change, reported  Green Market Report’s Debra Borchardt, a leading authoritative voice in the marijuana investment space who will speak at the upcoming Benzinga event in Chicago. As the Sept. 30 deadline for High...

As marijuana legalization spreads across the country, more and more people are freely enjoying smoking the plant in the comfort of their homes. Some are using it recreationally, others for medical purposes. Either way, secondhand smoke is affecting others. Josefa Ippolito-Shepherd is one...

By Franca Quarneti via El Planteo Gaize, a US company based in Montana, has developed a device that can scan users' eyes to detect if they are under the influence of cannabis. As reported by High Times, this invention could be used to detect intoxicated drivers, and the US police forces are...

Medical marijuana patients who are also senior citizens with low incomes in Pennsylvania will receive financial assistance for medical cannabis via a new pilot program. The state’s Department of Health recently launched a program offering $50 a month in financial assistance to help nearly...

Hightimes Holding Corp., the owner of the High Times brand and High Times Magazine, has signed definitive agreements to acquire the California operations of Moxie, Benzinga has learned exclusively. The acquisition of these assets from Moxie, the first licensed cannabis company in California and a...

Over the past two months many groups, members of law enforcement, government officials and community leaders in South Dakota have been campaigning against Initiated Measure 27, which would legalize recreational marijuana for adults over 21. Some groups, like ...

The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference has something new for its upcoming Chicago conference, September 13-14, after the overwhelming success of our 4/20 Miami event. As part of celebrating individuals, entrepreneurs and organizations doing amazing things in the cannabis industry, Benzinga...