THE DAMAGE ALCOHOL INFLICTS ON ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE
When you consider the difficulties of a marathon or a gymnastics event, you may understand that athletes (to some degree) are nerve-wracked about the possibility of performing in such a rigorous manner. While some people might resort to a good night’s sleep or a cup of tea, however, some may consider the glass of red […]
HOW MARIJUANA CAN HELP RUNNERS KEEP THEIR PACE
Marijuana in the athletic industry is nothing new, as we have seen through the countless testaments of men and women who push their bodies to extremes as a career requirement. In fact, some researchers have made a strong argument that pot might be a safer alternative to opioids for managing pain and inflammation, two problems […]
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ALCOHOL INTOLERANCE
While we all understand how genetics can determine if a person can potentially suffer from alcoholism or alcohol abuse, did you know that some people actually suffer from a sensitivity to alcohol? In the same way that some people cannot consume too much caffeine or sugar, some human beings are chemically built to have an […]
A CLOSER LOOK AT THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF ALCOHOL ABUSE
How do you define an “alcoholic problem”? For more conservative people, drinking one bottle of beer might be considered too much. On a different note, other people may consider a full round of drinking to be the perfect poster of alcoholic problems. No matter what your beliefs on the subject matter may be, we can […]
LAWMAKERS IN QUEBEC HAVE CONSIDERED RAISING THE LEGAL DRINKING AGE
During the 2018 provincial election, the Coalition Avenir Québec party (right-wing) skyrocketed to a particularly incredible political victory and, as one of its first acts, the CAQ has promised to follow through on its proposition to increase the legal age for marijuana consumption, purchase, and possession. In fact, on December 6, 2018, the CAQ put […]
TRADITIONAL ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION ON MEXICO’S DAY OF THE DEAD
For the people of Mexico, one day of the year commemorates a time when the living and the deceased can congregate in peace and harmony (and it is not Halloween). Every November 2, Mexican families and friends gather in cemeteries or cluster before altars (ofrendas) to celebrate the lives of dead loved ones on Dia […]
HOW TO TELL IF YOU HAVE A MARIJUANA PROBLEM
Based on the official entry in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), cannabis use disorder is described as a form of problematic marijuana consumption, although the previous edition separated this problem as “cannabis abuse” and “cannabis dependence.” So, what does this mean exactly? Does a person suffer from a simple problem with […]
AMAZON IS PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION
One thing is certain. The marijuana debate has not only transformed communities across the United States but has also spawned a social phenomenon. As more and more states continue to vote in favor of the legalization of the little green plant, the marijuana market has started to skyrocket into a multi-billion dollar industry, producing some […]
CANADIAN MAN IS FIRED FROM HIS JOB AFTER ANNOUNCING MEDICAL MARIJUANA USE
While marijuana might not be welcomed with open arms (for good reasons), you have to admit that the research on the plant is quite fascinating. Through the efforts of innovative Australian doctors, the first clinical trials exploring the benefits of the little green plant’s effect on brain tumors have started. Furthermore, Pennsylvania researchers are looking […]
DENVER GROUP CREATES EDUCATIONAL MARIJUANA GAME SHOW FOR TEENAGERS
As the great marijuana debate continues to rage across our country and more states start to legalize the drug, one question remains in the minds of parents: how do I properly educate my children about the little green plant? After all, the familiar leaf is riddling shop windows in stores across Washington, California, Vermont, and […]