COMPANIES BATTLE TO CREATE MARIJUANA-INFUSED SALVE FOR PTSD TREATMENT
Consider that 7 or 8 out of every 100 people will, at some point in their lives, tragically fall victim to a form of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a dangerous behavioral condition characterized by a mixed fight/flight reflex resulting from a traumatic or disturbing incident. Men and women, children and adults – anyone can develop […]
A CLOSER LOOK AT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RECREATIONAL AND MEDICAL MARIJUANA
Back in 2012, Colorado officially became the 1st U.S. state to legalize recreational marijuana, but, long before this time, the little green plant was permitted for medical use by individuals who met the criteria for specific medical conditions and problems. However, as more states follows in the metaphorical footsteps of Colorado and its companion Washington, […]
CANADIAN OFFICIALS REPORT THAT IMPAIRED DRIVING HAS NOT BOOSTED AFTER THE LEGALIZATION OF MARIJUANA
Up to the historic date that marijuana was officially legalized on October 17, 2018, heated public and legal debates about the integration of the little green plant mostly focused on whether this action would be in the best interest or the worst interest of the country. However, one very good point was brought up in […]
IRS FLOODED WITH CASH PAYMENTS FROM BUSINESSES IN THE MARIJUANA INDUSTRY
While all businesses based in the good old United States of America pay federal taxes through electronic portals nowadays, all state-legal marijuana businesses take a more old-fashioned approach when it comes to paying Uncle Sam. Instead of conducting electronic transactions, these pot businesses meet in-person with IRS offices. After arriving at a site, a company […]
A closer look at operation prevention
For decades, the Opioid Crisis has continued to plague the streets, alleyways, residential homes, and hospitals of our beautiful country, but, thanks to the efforts of a government organization and a renowned children’s education company, we might be one step closer to bringing this epidemic to a close. To fight the ever-growing collection of opioid […]
THE HORRORS OF CHAIN SMOKING AS PRESENTED BY DC’S JOHN CONSTANTINE
Since his debut The Saga of the Swamp Thing (1984), John Constantine has risen to become one of DC Comics’ most popular heroes (or antiheroes, as it were). For decades, this street magician and occultist has battled demons, ghosts, and all a manner of creepy crawlies to save his life and others, but, at one […]
AMERICAN COLLEGE STUDENT JAILED FOR FALSE CHARGES OF MARIJUANA SALES IN CHINA
While all of us are aware of the great marijuana debate in our country, the global-scale cannabis discussion is a touchier issue, particularly for people traveling in and out of countries for recreational or professional purposes. After all, just because recreational pot smoking is 100% legal in Las Vegas, Nevada doesn’t mean it will be […]
WHY AMERICA IS BUZZING ABOUT MARIJUANA FOR WELLNESS
As the great marijuana debate continues to plow across our country, many people are left questioning: what is next for the little green plant? Since its integration in the mid-2000s, pot has pretty much become the go-to product for a multitude of people seeking medical assistance or (on a riskier move) just trying to kick […]
MOST SOUGHT-AFTER STRAINS IN POST-LEGALIZATION CANADA
Since October 17, 2018, Canadians from Alberta and Saskatchewan to Newfoundland and the Northwest Territories celebrated the official legalization of recreational weed in their beautiful country. Needless to say, since that time, our neighbor to the north has been in an uproar as the public swarmed dispensaries, shops, and online stores to purchase their coveted […]
WHY MORE STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS SHOULD FUND TREATMENT PLANS
For the hundreds of thousands of people who suffer from drug abuse, alcohol abuse, or full-blown addiction on a daily basis, some of them may find that necessary and invaluable treatment programs are not as cheap as they may have initially thought. In fact, some programs are (simply put) cost-prohibitive. According to the National Institute […]