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High Times is one of the most recognizable cannabis publications in the United States. Founded in 1974, it grew out of the counterculture era and became a long-running voice for cannabis normalization, advocacy, and consumer education.

Its coverage spans legalization and policy, industry news, and the cultural side of cannabis—from strains and products to events, personalities, and lifestyle reporting. Over decades, High Times has helped mainstream cannabis journalism and popularized the idea of cannabis as both a political issue and a consumer category.

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Jul 14, 2026
Mary Jane Berlin Rekindles Cannabis Community Spirit Amid Germany’s Legalization Momentum

Mary Jane Berlin Rekindles Cannabis Community Spirit Amid Germany’s Legalization Momentum

Mary Jane Berlin drew 80,000 attendees and reignited a sense of community and excitement in Germany’s cannabis industry, blending cultural celebration with pharmaceutical innovation and attracting global attention

  • •Mary Jane Berlin drew an estimated 80,000 attendees, highlighting renewed excitement in the cannabis community
  • •Event participants ranged from breeders and doctors to artists and major brands, reflecting global industry diversity

by ‘It Feels Like 2016 Again’: A Week in Germany Reminded the Weed Industry (and Berner) How to Have Fun

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High Times
Jul 13, 2026
Cannabis Community Leaders Call for Greater Collaboration to Sustain Culture

Cannabis Community Leaders Call for Greater Collaboration to Sustain Culture

Cannabis industry leaders are urging greater collaboration across events, publications, and education to prevent fragmentation and sustain the culture that has long

  • •Cannabis culture was historically built on decentralized human connection and trust
  • •Industry insiders warn that parallel, uncoordinated efforts are leading to fragmentation
  • •Organizers stress the importance of intention over budget or promotion in successful events
  • •Silos among legacy operators, educators, and new entrants risk duplicating efforts and causing friction

by Cannabis Culture Needs Collaboration, Not Fragmentation

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High Times
Jun 30, 2026
Cannabis Enhances Divergent Thinking but Does Not Create Talent, Expert Explains

Cannabis Enhances Divergent Thinking but Does Not Create Talent, Expert Explains

Medical experts clarify that cannabis does not create artistic talent but can help reduce mental barriers, enhancing creativity only in those who already possess creative abilities

  • •Dr. María Celeste Romero states cannabis amplifies existing talent but does not create new abilities
  • •THC lowers inhibitory control in the brain, enabling divergent thinking and cognitive flexibility
  • •Excessive cannabis use can inhibit creativity and lead to paranoia, especially for inexperienced users
  • •Regular tolerance breaks and a healthy lifestyle are recommended to maintain creative benefits

by Weed Doesn’t Make You Creative. It Just Gets Out of the Way

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Jun 25, 2026
Kicking Back Series Launches, Blending Soccer and Cannabis Culture Across the U.S

Kicking Back Series Launches, Blending Soccer and Cannabis Culture Across the U.S

The new docuseries 'Kicking Back' follows Ethan Zohn as he explores how soccer culture and cannabis intersect in U.S. cities hosting World Cup matches, starting in Boston

  • •'Kicking Back' is an eight-episode docuseries hosted by Ethan Zohn, exploring soccer and cannabis culture during the World Cup
  • •The first episode is set in Boston, where Zohn reconnects with local figures and landmarks from his past

by Watch: A Survivor Winner Takes the World Cup on a Cannabis Road Trip in Our New Docuseries

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High Times
Jun 23, 2026
Logan Grendel Fosters Community Healing Through Cannabis and Urban Gardening in Harlem

Logan Grendel Fosters Community Healing Through Cannabis and Urban Gardening in Harlem

Logan Grendel’s Infinity Garden in Harlem transforms cannabis from a commodity into a catalyst for community, healing, and grassroots empowerment through sharing and urban gardening

  • •Logan Grendel maintains the Infinity Garden in Harlem, focusing on community and empowerment through urban gardening
  • •Grendel shares homegrown cannabis with neighbors to foster connections and goodwill
  • •The Infinity Garden concept encourages others to replicate gardens and green urban environments

by Resistance Is Fertile: A Conversation With Logan Grendel of Focused on Infinity

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High Times
Jun 21, 2026
Jason Silva Explores Cannabis as a Tool for Consciousness Design in New Book

Jason Silva Explores Cannabis as a Tool for Consciousness Design in New Book

Jason Silva’s new book frames cannabis as a tool for intentional consciousness design, emphasizing its ability to empower users to curate their internal experience rather than simply alter perception

  • •Jason Silva's book 'Sacred Derangement' explores cannabis as a tool for self-directed consciousness
  • •David Lenson's philosophy highlights cannabis users' ability to curate their internal experience
  • •Silva compares cannabis-influenced perception to editing a film or curating a gallery

by Cannabis Doesn’t Distort Reality. It Shows You the Director’s Cut.

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High Times
Jun 12, 2026
Zac Efron Builds Off-Grid Hemp Home in Australia with Designer Joost Bakker

Zac Efron Builds Off-Grid Hemp Home in Australia with Designer Joost Bakker

Zac Efron is constructing an off-grid, hemp-based home in Australia with designer Joost Bakker, aiming to set new standards for sustainable architecture and draw attention to industrial hemp's potential

  • •Zac Efron is building an off-grid home in Australia using industrial hemp for walls, insulation, and interiors
  • •Joost Bakker, known for regenerative design, is leading the architectural project called FutureCave
  • •The home will include six bedroom pods, rooftop gardens, and a green roof holding 100 tons of soil

by From High School Musical to High Design: Zac Efron is Building a Hemp Home

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High Times
Jun 10, 2026
Chefs Revolutionize Cannabis Cuisine With Gourmet Infusions and Thoughtful Dosing

Chefs Revolutionize Cannabis Cuisine With Gourmet Infusions and Thoughtful Dosing

Chefs across the cannabis industry are redefining edible cuisine by focusing on gourmet preparation, mindful dosing, and respect for the plant, signaling a new era for infused dining experiences

  • •Chefs are elevating cannabis cuisine beyond traditional edibles like brownies
  • •Jerry Chu emphasizes ritual, respect, and careful dosing in cannabis cooking
  • •Vanessa Lavorato promotes a guilt-free, experimental approach to cannabis as an herb
  • •Danielle Russell warns against infusing processed foods, advocating for organic ingredients and live rosin

by Cooking With Weed Just Got Higher. And It’s Not Just Brownies.

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High Times
May 28, 2026
Cannabis Pre-Roll Quality Improves With Advanced Manufacturing, Says PreRoll-Er

Cannabis Pre-Roll Quality Improves With Advanced Manufacturing, Says PreRoll-Er

PreRoll-Er has introduced new manufacturing technologies to address common quality issues in cannabis pre-rolls, aiming to deliver a smoother and more reliable smoking experience for consumers

  • •Pre-roll quality issues are often due to outdated knock-box production methods
  • •PreRoll-Er developed the Spin-Er and PR200 to improve packing consistency using centrifugal force and layered compaction
  • •Patrick Grenier of PreRoll-Er emphasized the need to respect the plant by engineering better pre-rolls

by Pre-Rolls Don’t Suck. Bad Manufacturing Does.

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High Times
May 22, 2026
Industry Leaders Assert Cannabis Faces a Conversion, Not Marketing, Challenge

Industry Leaders Assert Cannabis Faces a Conversion, Not Marketing, Challenge

Industry leaders argue that cannabis businesses must focus on converting existing consumers to the legal market, not on expensive marketing campaigns aimed at creating

  • •Industry experts contend the cannabis sector misdiagnosed its core challenge as a demand problem
  • •Federal data shows 22.3% of Americans aged 12 and older used cannabis in the past year
  • •Legal cannabis supply is projected to surpass illicit supply only by 2026 or 2027

by Cannabis Doesn’t Have a Marketing Problem: The Pitch Has Been Amiss From The Start

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High Times
May 16, 2026
Cannabis Users Share Proven Strategies for Concealing Their High in Social Settings

Cannabis Users Share Proven Strategies for Concealing Their High in Social Settings

Experienced cannabis users reveal their best techniques for hiding signs of being high in public, reflecting ongoing stigma and creative adaptation in social situations

  • •Lindsay MaHarry advises that extreme highs are difficult to conceal and recommends tactical calmness for moderate situations
  • •Galileo stresses minimizing eye contact and keeping conversations brief to avoid detection

by How to Hide Your High, According to People Who Have It Down to a Science

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High Times
May 15, 2026
Neuralink Brain Implants Raise Questions About Replacing Cannabis Rituals and Sensory Experience

Neuralink Brain Implants Raise Questions About Replacing Cannabis Rituals and Sensory Experience

Neuralink's brain implant technology is advancing rapidly, but questions remain about whether digital stimulation can truly replace the unique sensory and ritual experience of cannabis

  • •Neuralink brain implants are showing results in decoding neural signals and restoring senses, with industrial production promised by 2026
  • •The chip can simulate euphoria by stimulating the brain's reward system, but cannabis offers a broader, organic alteration of perception

by How to Hack the ‘God Button’: Could Neuralink Replace the Cannabis Ritual?

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May 13, 2026
Black Market THC Cocktail Base Gains Popularity as Hangover-Free Alcohol Alternative

Black Market THC Cocktail Base Gains Popularity as Hangover-Free Alcohol Alternative

Black Market, a hemp-derived THC cocktail base, is gaining traction as a hangover-free alternative to alcohol at cannabis events and social gatherings in New York

  • •Black Market is a hemp-derived Delta-9 THC spirit designed as an alternative to alcohol
  • •Each 1.5-ounce pour contains 5mg THC and 10mg THCV with a ten to fifteen minute onset

by Alcohol Is Fun. Hangovers Suck. Here’s What I Drink Instead.

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High Times
May 11, 2026
Chess Instructor Sam Adler Fuses Cannabis Culture With Educational Events in New York

Chess Instructor Sam Adler Fuses Cannabis Culture With Educational Events in New York

Sam Adler, a New York chess teacher, has launched unique cannabis-infused educational events that blend chess instruction with community engagement and entrepreneurship

  • •Sam Adler combines chess instruction with cannabis-themed events in New York
  • •His startup, The School of Fine Herb, focuses on communities affected by the drug war
  • •Adler’s Puff and Chess gatherings aim to make learning chess more approachable through cannabis consumption
  • •He continues to teach at a Brooklyn charter school while organizing cannabis events

by The Chess Teacher Who Gets You High First

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May 10, 2026
Kodak Black Pleads Not Guilty to Florida MDMA Trafficking Charge After Orlando Arrest

Kodak Black Pleads Not Guilty to Florida MDMA Trafficking Charge After Orlando Arrest

Kodak Black has pleaded not guilty to a felony MDMA trafficking charge in Florida after his arrest linked to a 2025 Orlando investigation, with his attorney disputing the evidence and a jury trial requested

  • •Kodak Black was arrested in Florida on a felony MDMA trafficking charge related to a November 2025 incident
  • •Police allege MDMA, $37,000 in cash, and items linked to Kodak were found in a searched vehicle
  • •Florida trafficking laws base charges on drug quantity, not necessarily intent to distribute

by Kodak Black Arrested in Florida on MDMA Trafficking Charge, Pleads Not Guilty

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May 10, 2026
Mothers in the Cannabis Industry Share How the Plant Supports Parenting and Entrepreneurship

Mothers in the Cannabis Industry Share How the Plant Supports Parenting and Entrepreneurship

Mothers working in cannabis are openly sharing how the plant helps them manage stress, stay present, and build businesses while raising families, according to firsthand accounts collected by High Times

  • •Mothers in the cannabis industry describe the plant as a tool for stress relief and mindfulness
  • •Entrepreneurs and founders use cannabis to balance professional and parenting responsibilities

by Moms Who Toke, Build, Hustle And Hold It Down

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May 8, 2026
Laganja Estranja Launches Cannabis Line with Chicago’s First Queer, Black-Owned Dispensary

Laganja Estranja Launches Cannabis Line with Chicago’s First Queer, Black-Owned Dispensary

Laganja Estranja has launched her first cannabis line in partnership with Chicago’s SWAY Dispensary, marking a milestone for queer and Black-owned businesses ahead of Pride Month

  • •Laganja Estranja’s cannabis line debuts May 16 at SWAY Dispensary in Chicago
  • •SWAY is Illinois’ first queer and Black-owned recreational cannabis dispensary, opened in April 2024
  • •The product, Laganja: Her Bold Sativa Blend, expands statewide on June 1
  • •The launch includes branded merchandise and community events for Pride Month

by Pride Month Cannabis Collabs Disappear Every July. Laganja Estranja Built One That Won’t.

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May 7, 2026
Harvard Physician Releases Guide on Cannabis Use for Seniors to Address Polypharmacy Risks

Harvard Physician Releases Guide on Cannabis Use for Seniors to Address Polypharmacy Risks

Harvard physician Dr. Peter Grinspoon has released a comprehensive book guiding seniors on cannabis use to reduce reliance on multiple prescription drugs, addressing a critical need for credible

  • •Dr. Peter Grinspoon's new book targets seniors interested in cannabis as an alternative to prescription medications
  • •The guide addresses polypharmacy risks and provides practical advice on dosage, interactions, and product selection

by Harvard Doctor’s New Book Reframes Cannabis As A Senior’s Way Out Of Pharmaceutical Overload

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May 6, 2026
Mary Jane Berlin Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Record Attendance and Industry Leaders

Mary Jane Berlin Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Record Attendance and Industry Leaders

Mary Jane Berlin will celebrate its 10th anniversary from June 11-14, 2026, expecting over 75,000 attendees and 500 exhibitors as Germany’s cannabis industry continues to expand following legalization

  • •Mary Jane Berlin’s 10th anniversary will take place June 11-14, 2026, at Messe Berlin
  • •More than 75,000 attendees and 500+ exhibitors are expected to participate
  • •The event features a dedicated B2B day with a live podcast by RAW founder Josh Kesselman and Mary Jane Berlin co-founder Duc Anh Dang

by Mary Jane Berlin Hits 10. Here’s What’s Going Down At One Of The World’s Biggest Cannabis Events.

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May 6, 2026
Kimberly Ward Redefines Cannabis Advocacy for Mothers and Older Generations

Kimberly Ward Redefines Cannabis Advocacy for Mothers and Older Generations

Kimberly Ward, a 55-year-old Michigan entrepreneur and mother, is challenging cannabis stereotypes by sharing her experiences online and advocating for responsible use among parents and older adults

  • •Kimberly Ward, 55, is a mother and cannabis entrepreneur with Harbor Farmz in Michigan
  • •Ward uses humor and authenticity on social media to challenge outdated cannabis stereotypes, especially for mothers

by Kimberly Ward Is The Cannabis Mom The Algorithm Didn’t See Coming

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May 6, 2026
Pre-Rolls Transform Global Cannabis Markets from Craft Ritual to Industrial Standard

Pre-Rolls Transform Global Cannabis Markets from Craft Ritual to Industrial Standard

The global cannabis market is witnessing a shift as pre-roll joints move from hand-rolled tradition to industrialized product, reflecting evolving consumer expectations and regulatory approaches in regions like North America and Europe

  • •Pre-roll joints have shifted from hand-rolled craft items to industrialized products in major markets
  • •Cultural habits, economic realities, and legal frameworks continue to shape joint preferences in regions like Israel, Spain, and the Netherlands
  • •North American brands have elevated pre-roll quality and consistency, changing consumer perceptions and expectations
  • •Spain’s cannabis clubs maintain a tradition of hand-rolled joints as a communal ritual, while the Netherlands is experimenting with a regulated supply chain

by The Industrial Revolution of the Joint

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