Burgess Powell
133 posts
Burgess Powell is a writer for High Times based in New York. She writes about marijuana news, culture, and health.
New Study Suggests Link Between Cannabis Use and Cigarette Smoking
Researchers just found a link between cannabis use and cigarette smoking. If you partake in both, here's what you need to know.
March 29, 2018
Six People Suffer Severe Bleeding After Consuming Synthetic Weed
Did you know that severe bleeding after consuming synthetic weed is something that can happen? Maybe stay away from Spice and K2.
March 28, 2018
Woman Accused of Running A Cannabis Empire Sues California City
A woman accused of running a cannabis empire sues California city on the heels of marijuana legalization.
March 28, 2018
Marijuana Arrests in New Orleans Plummet After Policy Change
Because of a policy change calling for fines over jail time, marijuana arrests in New Orleans have dropped considerably.
March 28, 2018
Canadian Province Doubling Down on Public Smoking Restrictions
Adult-use cannabis legalization is the cause of this Canadian province doubling down on public smoking restrictions.
March 27, 2018
Canadian Advocacy Group Criticizes Marijuana Packaging Restrictions
In Canada, marijuana packaging restrictions are ruffling feathers and garnering a lot of negative attention.
March 27, 2018
Most of Massachusetts’ Municipalities Have Banned Marijuana Retail
Despite the state gearing up for legalization, most of Massachusetts' municipalities have banned marijuana retail.
March 27, 2018
This Canadian City May Get Cannabis Dispensaries Near Metro Stations
Montreal is gearing up for cannabis dispensaries near metro stations. That's one way to brighten up a boring commute!
March 26, 2018
Canada Is All Set To Legalize Marijuana By The End of The Summer
In spite of Conservative resistance, Canada is all set to legalize marijuana by the end of the summer.
March 26, 2018
Nine Filmmakers Who Smoked Weed
Do filmmakers who smoked weed outnumber the ones who never have? Probably. Here are nine filmmakers who get down with the ganj.
March 24, 2018