A CLOSER LOOK AT THE REALITY OF DRUG ABUSE ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES
Did you know that, when pitted against the population of our country, college students constitute one of the biggest groups of drug abusers in the United States? In fact, people ages 18 to 24 and students enrolled in full-time programs are at an exceptionally high risk for subsequently falling victim to severe cases of drug […]
SOME HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES ON THE USE OF MARIJUANA
Everyone seems to have an opinion about the drug called marijuana. For nearly 100 decades, the drug has been popular for medicinal and recreational purposes, and historical figures have been more than happy to shed light on the positive or negative effects of the drug. Many people in the cannabis community and members of esteemed […]
RESEARCHERS COMPARE AND CONTRAST MARIJUANA AND BEER
Intentionally (or perhaps unintentionally to some degree), marijuana has become a symbol of for “zoning out” and relaxation. People often turn to this potentially addictive drug to find an escape from a hectic work week or to tune out the problems with the world. On the other hand, you have a group of people who […]
GIVING CANNABIS TO FURRY FRIENDS
Based on the recent turn of events across the nation, it is apparent that people love to experiment with the recently-legalized and ultimately popularized marijuana. Honey butter and hash oil are constructed to achieve an unusually strong “high” due to strong THC content. Meanwhile, Arizona is playing host to the first restaurant with weed-based foods […]
MARIJUANA PLANTS WITH THE HIGHEST TERPENE CONCENTRATIONS
After consuming marijuana, people will feel a sensation of relaxation and drastic mood changes. These side effects are brought on by multiple chemicals (called cannabinoids) that naturally occur in the marijuana plant. Once inside, these substances stimulate an advanced neural network called the endocannabinoid system, which is essential to higher brain function and growth. Some […]
UNITED STATES LIGHTENS BORDER POLICIES FOR CANADIANS WORKING IN THE LEGAL MARIJUANA INDUSTRY
Overall, the United States maintains a shaky, divided perspective on the drug marijuana. Since March 2018, thirty states have officially legalized the drug (while only 8 allow both recreational and medical use). Opinions drift back and forth as to whether or not cannabis is harmful or helpful, with organizations like the Mormon Church getting involved […]
CALIFORNIA DELIVERY DRIVERS TARGETED FOR TRANSPORTING MARIJUANA
In the national debate on marijuana, California serves as one of the frontrunners, fully legalizing recreational and medical uses for the drug. As of March 2018, the Golden State has been joined by seven other states including its Pacific Coast neighbors Washington and Oregon. Recently, California has also announced plans to grow artisan marijuana in […]
INDUSTRIES THAT HAVE BEEN NEGATIVELY IMPACTED BY THE LEGALIZATION OF MARIJUANA
Consider that researchers have projected the international marijuana industry will soon be worth an estimated $31.4 billion by 2021. This statistic alone reveals just how much of an impact this drug has made not on the entire world. As of March 2018, thirty U.S. states have legalized the drug, while Canada is preparing to legalize […]
A COMPANY PLANS TO LAUNCH WEED INTO SPACE
When you look back on recent events, you may begin to notice that the marijuana debate has started to take a very bizarre turn. Since its legalization in several states as of March 2018, cannabis plants have become the spotlight of some very unique, bizarre, and dangerous stories. Several teens and a child overdosed on […]
THE HISTORY OF A LITTLE POPPY AND A VERY BIG PROBLEM
Morphine, heroin, OxyContin, codeine – what do all of these names have in common? These are only a few labels and generic names for some drugs that a part of a growing problem in our world: the Opioid Crisis. Since the early 2000s, the United States has been a battlefield littered with 117,000 opioid-related deaths […]