SOME HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE MARIJUANA DEBATE IN 2018
Looking back on 2018 in a nutshell, the marijuana debate has certainly been the tipping point of insanity, not only for the United States but also for countries around the world. Although multiple people have expressed widespread acclaim for the little green plant, other members of political parties and public groups have not shown unanimous […]
ROCK STAR GENE SIMMONS REVEALS WHY DRUGS AND ALCOHOL ARE NOT WORTH IT
For alcohol abusers, drug abuser, and addicts alike, traveling across the bridge of rehabilitation to the light of recovery can be a lengthy and painful process. While a large majority of us might have the will to abstain from taking that first drink or popping that first pill, some people unintentionally (and intentionally) fall into […]
ONTARIO GOVERNMENT ESTABLISHES REGULATIONS FOR INCOMING MARIJUANA STORES
Needless to say, October 17, 2018 will go down in history for our neighbor to the north. On that day, Canada officially legalized recreational use of the little green plant called marijuana, and residents from Alberta to Newfoundland and the Northwest Territories celebrated in unadulterated joy. Nevertheless, Canada has still been in the hot seat […]
A CLOSER LOOK AT HOW PEOPLE PREPARE “WEED TEA”
Sometimes, when people drink tea, you may hear them use the word “teetotaler” to describe themselves (even though this word actually refers to abstinence from alcohol). For years, the hot beverage simply called “tea” has erupted into a modern economic firestorm. Just ask the owners of every Starbucks across the country and the globe. When […]
NORTH CAROLINA LAWMAKERS DISCUSSING OPTIONS FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF MARIJUANA
As of the 2018 midterm election, 33 states (more than half of our country) have officially approved the legalization of medical marijuana, with an additional 10 states allowing recreational use for the little green plant. Needless to say, big changes have taken place this year, and, if lawmakers continue to work effortlessly, we could be […]
MUSICIAN DEEN WEEN ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR A MARIJUANA-FRIENDLY VENUE
Recently, Deen Ween, the guitarist for the alternative rock band Ween, has announced that he is planning to open (of all places) a Denver-based live entertainment venue that is 100% friendly to cannabis consumers. According to sources, this lounge could serve as the Colorado city’s second social space that allows for public pot consumption. At […]
HOW ROCK STAR NIKKI SIX BATTLED HEROIN ADDICTION AND LIVED TO TELL THE TALE
Could you ever imagine viewing drugs as a means of escape or relief? Imagine waking up every morning with the near-instinctive urge to inject, snort, smoke, or swallow a dangerous, mind-altering substance for the simple purpose of making it through the day (like a teetotaler taking to the teapot). Believe it or not, this was […]
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 […]