Jezebel: Marijuana

Now You Can Buy Weed Named After Blue Ivy Carter

Cassie Murdoch — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:45:00 EST

Well, you have to hand it to drug dealers. They're nothing if not enterprising, and they're not going to miss out on making a buck off the latest pop culture obsession just because that obsession is a tiny, innocent baby. Yes, Blue Ivy Carter, the blessed child of Beyonce and Jay-Z, may be just a week old, but she already has a strain of weed named after her. It's all downhill from here, kid. But seriously, "OG Blue Ivy" is actually on sale at pot dispensaries in LA. So, if you're still looking for that perfect baby gift for Beyonce and Jay-Z, you know what to do! More »

Watch Mitt Romney Stone Cold Diss a Sick Man Who Asks Him About Medical Marijuana

Cassie Murdoch — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:00:00 EST

We've Located the World's Biggest Potheads

Margaret Hartmann — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 23:18:00 EST

While Amsterdam has a reputation for being the weed capital of the world, college students looking to do something vaguely rebellious during their junior year abroad should set their sights on a different hemisphere. It turns out that residents of the land Down Under consume more marijuana than any other people in the world. More »

Snoop Dogg Wants to Get High With President Obama and Convince Him to Legalize Weed

Cassie Murdoch — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 14:35:00 EST

As always, Snoop Dogg has an innovative approach to getting things done. He told Hot 99.5's Toby Knapp that he would convince President Obama to change the drug laws by first getting him nice and relaxed... More »

New Research Reveals Teenagers Are A Bunch of Potheads

Erin Gloria Ryan — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:15:00 EST

While the teen pregnancy rate plummets, American adolescents are occupying their spare time with a different sort of mischief: marijuana smoking. To put it in terms of terrible puns: they may be much less likely to have a bun in the oven, but that doesn't mean that they're not baked. More »

Northwestern University Students Now Free to Smoke Pot With Impunity

Erin Gloria Ryan — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:45:00 EST

The city of Evanston, Illinois, home of the Northwestern University Wildcats, is about to get decidedly more chill. Last night, the city council approved a measure that would essentially decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana; if you're caught with under 10 grams of the stuff, instead of jailed, you'll be fined a small amount, patted on the head, and sent skipping off along your merry way. More »

Smart Women Smoke More Weed — It's Science!

Anna North — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:35:00 EST

A new study supports what that kid slouching in the back of math class with the black clothes and the copy of Das Kapital always claimed: smart people are more likely to do drugs. More »

Old People Accidentally Eat Pot Brownies, Results Surprisingly Unamusing

Margaret Hartmann — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:30:00 EDT

On Friday, three elderly people from Southern California brought a hackneyed sitcom scenario to life when they unwittingly downed pot brownies at a friend's memorial. During the service someone passed around a tray of brownies, but didn't tell anyone they contained medical marijuana. Sadly, the ensuing hijinks don't sound all that hilarious: Three seniors in their 70s and 80s were admitted to the hospital with nausea, dizziness, and the inability to stand unassisted. More »

Kids Can Now Enjoy Marijuana-Shaped Candy

Margaret Hartmann — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:00:00 EDT

Parents can stop wringing their hands about Four Loko because there's a new product that's said to be encouraging kids to try illicit substances. "Pothead Ring Pots" and "Pothead Lollipops" don't actually contain marijuana, but many fear it's prepping kids to transition from an innocent sugar high to a drug high. More »

People Who Smoke Pot Are Thinner Than Those Who Don’t

Lane Moore — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 17:55:00 EDT

It may not seem like a weight-loss tool, but apparently marijuana smokers are thinner than people who don't smoke. More »

Teens Pass Out Pot Brownies At Best Band Camp Ever

Margaret Hartmann — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:30:00 EDT

Three Illinois high school students may be facing criminal charges for allegedly passing out brownies secretly laced with marijuana to 23 other kids at band camp. No one "experienced any ill-effects" from the prank, but clearly it's very disturbing because children and drugs and whatnot. Hope you guys didn't forget all of those "this one time, at band camp" jokes, because now's the time. More »

How To Pass A Drug Test

Tracie Egan Morrissey — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:50:00 EDT

Perhaps you've found yourself in a situation where you have to take a drug test. And perhaps you are a marijuana enthusiast or just sporadically partake in the pleasure. This intersection is Not Good, but we have some tips on how marijuana users can pass a urine test, and piss like you're off the pot. More »

Your Netherlands Weed Tour Has Officially Been Canceled

Margaret Hartmann — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 21:25:51 EDT

Everyone knows why the Netherlands is a popular vacation spot for young people, but if you're planning a trip you may need to remember the names of those landmarks you told your mom you were dying to see. Apparently the Dutch government isn't pleased with its druggie reputation, because it's cracking down on tourists seeking marijuana. More »

Sex With Substance(s): Ever Do It After Getting High?

Dodai Stewart — Wed, 18 May 2011 00:32:15 EDT

Welcome to Jezebel After Midnight, in which we indulge in sexy sex talk. More »

What Age Is "Too Old" To Smoke Pot?

Tracie Egan Morrissey — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:50:00 EDT

Despite an admitted love of stoner comedies — starring in one (Your Highness), and developing another (Best Buds, about "a marijuana-laced road trip") with her production company — Natalie Portman tells Entertainment Weekly, "I smoked weed in college, but I haven't smoked in years. I'm too old. I wish I was that cool, but I'm like an old lady now." She's 29. More »

Pot Brownies Shut Down Prom

Anna North — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:52:00 EDT

Junior prom at North Andover High School in Massachusetts came to an abrupt end when four kids got sick from eating pot brownies. Officials are now investigating who brought the weed-laced treats. Says one parent, "It's embarrassing. This is a nice town." More »

Study Shows Girls Become Stoners Faster Than Boys

Anna North — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:55:00 EDT

A new study finds that while teen boys are more likely to smoke pot than teen girls are, the girls are quicker to become habitual smokers after their first hit. The study also uncovered racial differences: white girls were more likely to get stoned than African-American or Asian-American girls, but African-American and Hispanic boys were more likely than white ones. And participating in extracurricular activities lowered marijuana use for all teens, but the effect was biggest in girls. More »

Marijuana Cigarettes More Popular Than Plain Ol' Cigarettes

Katie Luscombe — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 10:55:00 EST

For the first time since 1981, teenage marijuana use has surpassed that of cigarettes, with 21.4% of high school seniors saying they've smoked pot in the last 30 days. No word on salvia usage. More »

Californians Gear Up For Historic Recreational Marijuana Vote

Erin Gloria Ryan — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 17:32:00 EDT

Voters in The Golden State are reportedly deadlocked on Proposition 19, a referendum that would legalize your freshman year of college. Dude. If you're in California, on Tuesday you should totally vote. More »

Marijuana Now Available In Refreshing Soda Form

Margaret Hartmann — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 14:14:00 EDT

A Colorado company is selling Dixie Elixirs, a pot-infused soda available in seven flavors. The beverages are aimed at medical marijuana patients "seeking a refreshing but equally potent alternative to smoke and tinctures, or carb and calorie loaded edibles." More »

Mischa Barton Is Not Afraid Of Roaches, If You Know What We Mean

Dodai Stewart — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:46:00 EDT

[St.-Tropez, August 11: Barton inhales. Image via INFDaily.]

Meet JWoww's Mysterious Friend Jay 420

Tracie Egan Morrissey — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 11:00:00 EDT

On last week's Jersey Shore, JWoww said she'd heard that Angelina was talking trash on the girls in the house through one of her friends: Jay 420. Actually, it's Doctor Jay 420, and we found his MySpace and Facebook profiles. More »

Baby Takes Bong Hit, But Did He Inhale?

Margaret Hartmann — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:30:00 EDT

Determined to one-up the various smoking babies, a Florida mother posted a photo of her child taking a hit off a bong on Facebook. She says, "I would never ever ever let him get high," but police are investigating. [Sun] More »

The Pros And Cons Of Smoking Pot With Your Parents

Anna North — Tue, 11 May 2010 16:20:00 EDT

The Weed Blog's Mothers' Day post on "marijuana moms" raises the thorny issue doing drugs with your parents' knowledge — or even their participation. More »

Stoner's Courtroom Defense: "I Like To Smoke While I Defecate"

Katy Kelleher — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:40:39 EDT

"I like to smoke while I defecate in the morning," Christopher Long, 31, told a New York court on Tuesday. Long was testifying against a cop who, in his words: "managed to halt my inertia and change my vector." [NYPost] More »

Let's Roll

Anna Holmes — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:10:00 EDT

[Denver, April 20. Image via Getty]

Mile High

Anna Holmes — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:10:00 EDT

[Aspen, Colorado; April 18. Image via Getty]

A Reader's Treasury Of Cures For Your Cramps

Dodai Stewart — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 14:20:00 EDT

Recently, I complained of my monthly misery, seeking help — and thank you, seriously, for getting all up in my uterus. Thanks to all of your suggestions, we now present the ultimate guide to curing your cramps! More »

Sarah Palin Reality Show Inspires Bidding War • Man Nearly Bakes Baby

Katy Kelleher — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:40:00 EDT

• Two cable networks are fighting over the rights to a Sarah Palin reality show. More »

Tyra: Soccer Mom Potheads

Tracie Egan Morrissey — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:00:00 EST

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On today's episode, Tyra Banks interviewed mothers who admit to smoking pot as a way to unwind or deal with the anxiety of child rearing. As one mother put it, "I think life is better when you feel good." More »

Put That In Your Pipe And Smoke It

Katy Kelleher — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:40:00 EST

It's no secret that stoner guys have less active sperm, but scientists have recently figured out why their swimmers can't quite make it: they get prematurely "burned out" by the change in their internal pH. Bummer, man. [UPI] More »

Oaksterdam University: The Marijuana College

Tracie Egan Morrissey — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:00:00 EST

Last night's Taboo focused on narcotics, and naturally, explored the legalization of medical marijuana in California. In 2007, Richard Lee founded Oaksterdam University, which goes beyond horticulture, and bases its curriculum on the entire cannabis trade. More »

Marilyn Monroe: Some Like It Pot

Lindsay Robertson — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:30:00 EST

A 90-second clip from a home movie of Marilyn Monroe in the '50s, apparently smoking a large joint, has surfaced after the friend who shot the footage found it in her attic. More »

Playing Doctor: How Sexy Is Too Sexy?

Sadie Stein — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST

"Dr. Sona Patel, who worked as a model while going to medical school, is not your ordinary medical marijuana specialist. Her ads and her appearance emphasize glamour." I was bridling at this description. Then I saw her ad, at left: More »

Judge Judy: Landlords Can Not Confiscate A Tenant's Marijuana

Tracie Egan Morrissey — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:20:00 EDT

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Today's episode featured a landlord suing his tenant for assault after the tenant tackled him to the ground when the landord tried to confiscate his marijuana. JJ said that nobody has a legal right to take anything from anyone. More »

Venezuela Doesn't Think "Everything's Better With A Bag Of Weed"

Margaret Hartmann — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:20:00 EDT

Yesterday Venezuelan authorities announced cable television networks that refuse to stop airing Family Guy will be fined. Justice Minister Tareck El Aissami called for the ban because of the episode in which Brian campaigns to legalize marijuana. [AP] More »

10 Questions Whitney Houston Answered About Drugs & Bobby Brown

Tracie Egan Morrissey — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:00:00 EDT

Today, for its 24th-season premiere, The Oprah Winfrey Show aired an exclusive interview with Whitney Houston, who candidly answered questions about her drug addiction (cocaine and marijuana), and her turbulent relationship with ex-husband Bobby Brown. More »

Herbal Essences Won't Get You Off, But It Will Get You High

Margaret Hartmann — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:40:00 EDT

While Clairol used to advertise Herbal Essences as some kind of orgasm elixir, the commercial at left features the new slogan, "Someone's been doing the herbal." Clearly, if you think these products work, you must be high. [AdFreak] More »

The Urban Outfitters Ethics Survey: Unintentionally Hilarious

Dodai Stewart — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EDT

A reader recently applied for a job at Urban Outfitters, and tipped us off to a survey the company requires as part of the application process. Did we make up a fake name and take the online questionnaire? Yes. More »

Pot Psychologies

Anna Holmes — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:20:00 EDT

In celebration of 4/20 (at, of course, 4:20) may we direct readers to our archive of Pot Psychologies? Votes for your faves - and other marijuana appreciations - in the comments. [Wikipedia] More »