'Fast Times' at 40: The Making of Spicoli
It's 40 years since "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" was released in theaters on Aug. 13, 1982. We pay special tribute to the film's famous stoner character, Jeff Spicioli, played by Sean Penn.
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Busted in January, Rapper Vic Mensa Launches Cannabis Brand in August
Vic Mensa has gone from drug bust to cannabis brand in a few short months. In January, the Chicago rapper was arrested for possessing LSD and magic mushrooms. In June, Mensa pleaded guilty. In August, he announced the launch of 93 Boyz in Illinois.
Tyson 2.0 Continues to Grow, Despite Former Champ's Troubled Past
Mike Tyson is moving full-speed ahead with his cannabis company. The former boxer and Tyson 2.0 president Chad Bronstein answer questions about their hot celebrity brand.
Allison Margolin's 'Just Dope': A Life in California and Cannabis
Allison Margolin’s tell-all "Just Dope: A Leading Attorney's Personal Journey Inside the War on Drugs" follows in the considerable footsteps of Dr. Carl Hart’s memoir-style drug policy books. It's a terrific read.
CBD Advocate Olivia Newton-John Passes from Cancer
Shortly after Olivia Newton-John was diagnosed with breast cancer for the third time in 2017, the singer/actress also revealed she'd been treating her condition with cannabis. Newton-John died on August 8. She was 73.
Aaron Rogers' Altered States: NFL MVP Details Trippy Experiences on South American Hallucinogen, Ayahuasca
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has more MVP awards than any other current NFL player. He also leads the league in ayahuasca trips taken in Peru and Costa Rica. "I really feel that experience paved the way for me to have the best season of my career," the QB says.
Russian Court Convicts Brittney Griner of Cannabis Possession, Stuns Her with Outrageous Nine-Year Sentence
WNBA star Brittney Griner was found guilty of cannabis possession by a Russian court on August 4. She received a nine-year sentence. Her attorneys said the case will be appealed.
NBA's Iman Shumpert Caught with 'Green Leafy Substance' at Dallas-Ft. Worth Airport
NBA guard Iman Shumpert was arrested and charged with felony possession of marijuana at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport on July 30. He won the NBA championship with the Cavs in 2016.