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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
TEENAGERS IN WASHINGTON STATE SMOKE LESS MARIJUANA AFTER LEGALIZATION
When a formerly illegal substance is suddenly legalized, you would probably assume that people would start abusing this drug more frequently than before. However, the opposite can be said about the situation with marijuana in Washington State. According to a recent study, teenagers in the Evergreen State are using pot at a steadily declining rate […]
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 […]
SHOOTING IN L.A. KOREATOWN MARIJUANA DISPENSARY RESULTS IN THE DEATHS OF TWO PEOPLE
Over the course of several years, the little green plant called marijuana has left a huge impact on our culture, and perhaps one of the most interesting situations is currently taking place in the United States of American. Despite an overwhelming appreciation for the drug, nearly half of the country has yet to legalize the […]
MUSICIANS WHO MIRACULOUSLY SURVIVED NASTY CASES OF DRUG ADDICTION
For many people, music is the suppressant for life’s troubles, on certain levels. After all, if you are struggling to keep up with a busy schedule or just can’t get inspired to create, sometimes you just need to turn up the radio or Amazon tracklist and let the tunes flood your senses. Whether you are […]
STATE OF FLORIDA SUES CVS PHARMACY AND WALGREENS FOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE OPIOID CRISIS
Take a moment to consider that, in 2016 alone, retail pharmacies across the United States distributed an estimated 214 million (yes, million) opioid prescriptions (66 medications per 100 patients). Now you might realize why the public and the government have started to take drastic measures to combat this problem. Recently, Florida pushed its outrage to […]