America tops the global charts in three out of four drug-use categories, according to the World Health Organization. The U.S. leads in marijuana, tobacco and cocaine, but placed sixth in alcohol consumption. The second biggest consumer of cannabis? New Zealand.
CelebStoner favorite Shia LaBeouf was charged with DUI after flipping his pickup in Hollywood. While making a left turn, another car slammed into LaBeouf's truck.The actor required surgery on his left hand and suffered head and knee injuries. He remains in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Crash pic enlarged • Shia's 2007 mug shot
Slightly Stoopid frontman Miles Doughty has issued a statement exclusively to CelebStoner about the recent incident during which the band had a half ounce of pot and some bongs confiscated by border officials and were fined $3,000 en route to Fargo, North Dakota. "This is just another example of glorified security guards using their power the wrong way," Doughty declares. "We're musicians and we smoke marijuana. I don't understand how they could mix that up with drug dealers. I guess they're not fans of music." Inside: Smokin' Stoopid Photo Gallery
Digging through the FAQ in the Mass.gov website, we found some pertinent points about Question 2 - the pot-decriminalization law that went into effect yesterday in Massachusetts. While marijuana possession will now be a civil offense punishable by a $100 fine, the law expands the definition of possession to include "having metabolized products of marijuana or THC in one’s bloodstream" and allows for "forfeiture of the contraband." However, if cited, you won't lose your driver's license and can still purchase a firearm. Inside: Question 2 FAQ
The selection of CNN's Sanjay Gupta as Surgeon General by President-elect Obama does not bode well for recreational marijuana smokers. In 2006, the well-known surgeon wrote a column in Time, "Why I Would Vote No on Pot." At the time, Nevada and Alaska had tax-and-regulate initiatives on the ballot. "I'm here to tell you, as a doctor," Gupta warned, "that despite all the talk about the medical benefits of marijuana, smoking the stuff is not going to do your health any good." Inside: Read Gupta's column
Like clockwork comes the fall harvest and a new Kottonmouth Kings joint. The Green Album is loaded with ganja worship, solid beats,
clever lyrics and party appropriate tunes perfect for the KMKs' stoner
fan base. It's also a ecological call to "plant a seed for the next
generation." Part of the proceeds from the album will be donated to
environmental causes. Inside: Listen to "Pack Your Bowls"
In Hawaii, the customary thing to do is to load up some Maui Wowie or Kona Gold into one of Celebration Pipes' lavastone creations. The pipes have been lovingly handmade by DaPiper since 1973. They come in six varieties - with bowls made of gold, platinum, and local gemstones such as opal and Hanalei Blue. The lavastone cools down the heat, while connecting you to Hawaii's exotic culture.
The Green House's Super Lemon Haze and Barney's Utopia Haze placed one-two at the 21st Cannabis Cup in Amsterdam. Perennial winners the Green House won the overall Cannabis Cup (plus two other second-place prizes) and Barney's took home four Cups and one second-place medal. Inside: Full list of Cannabis Cup winners
Ballsy and often out of control, High Society: A Potboiler is the kind of offbeat comedy Seth Rogen wishes he could make. Currently on the festival circuit, Kristian Davies' audacious directorial debut features five stoners (three men, two women) who basically sit around and smoke pot for 90 minutes. The highlight scene comes when they all spark up tulip joints (right). “I’m a marijuana hero," brags Trajan (Davies’ brother Erik). "Someone should make an action figure of me - you know, a figure that comes with a bong.” Inside: Watch the trailer
Our friends at the New York Daily News give CelebStoner a sweet end-of-the-year shout-out in today's column."Oscars, Golden Globes, Nobel Peace Prize - whatever. The ultimate honor is bestowed by CelebStoner.com with its Top CelebStoners of 2008..." Thanks to Sean Evans, who co-writes the column! Inside: Read the Gatecrasher on CelebStoner
Straight outta New York's Purple City crew and distributed by Cinematic Music Group comes Smoke Dza and his sizzlin' new joint, "Marley & Me," inspired by the hit movie starring Top CelebStoner Owen Wilson. Inside: Listen to "Marley & Me"
