SENATE MAJORITY LEADER MITCH MCCONNELL ANNOUNCES THAT FARM BILL COULD LEGALIZE HEMP
Originally cultivated nearly 9,000 years ago (approximately), hemp might possibly hold the record as the longest domesticated crop in history. For centuries, this product has been used in the production of paper, textiles, and cordage, and, several years ago, the Columbia History of the World listed a piece of hemp fabric as the oldest artifact […]
HOW MARIJUANA IS APPLIED TO COMBAT SPORTS RECOVERY
In the world of athletics, one of the most grueling and (inarguably) the most exciting events fall into the category of combat sports. From high-flying kicks to intense grappling, a variety of martial arts and striking sports continue to take the United States and the world by storm. However, on one October night in an […]
A CLOSER LOOK AT THE TRUE MEANING OF THE WORD “MUGGLE”
This Thursday, millions of Harry Potter fans will celebrate the release of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, the second installment in the prequels to the internationally acclaimed fantasy series by J.K. Rowling. With wands, wizards, and one nasty dark lord, the latest addition to the Wizarding World will no doubt be another smash hit, […]
MEN AND WOMEN JOIN FORCES TO BOOST THE MARIJUANA INDUSTRY
Yesterday, November 16, 2018, Bloom Farms (based in the State of California) made the announcement that it would be shifting gears for gender equality in the marijuana industry. According to the group’s report from November 13, equal parts men and women will balance out the workforce and contribute wholly to cannabis markets by the end […]
THE DIFFERENT WAYS MARIJUANA EFFECTS MEN AND WOMEN
While social research and public media might want to tell us otherwise, scientists and chemists will confirm that (beneath the skin and outside our bodies) men and women are distinctive creatures that react to substances in radically different ways. In that light, the same can be said for our endocannabinoid system, the miraculous network that […]
SOME FACTS ABOUT CANNABIS LAWS IN VIRGINIA
As the great marijuana debate continues to rage across our country, many states have started to sway in favor of the little green plant. Perhaps one of the best examples of change is the 2018 midterm election, where three states officially turned the tide of the debate. While we are familiar with the powerhouses on […]
FIRST LEGAL MARIJUANA STORES HAVE OFFICIALLY OPENED IN MASSACHUSETTS
Since marijuana was re-introduced (ever so slowly) into the culture of the United States, you may have noticed that several states have been taking a stronger stand in favor of the drug than others, particularly states along the Pacific and East Coasts. Besides huge pot powerhouses like California and Colorado, however, Massachusetts has recently ascended […]
COMPARING AND CONTRASTING DRUG USE IN THE U.S. AND EUROPE
When to comes to solving numerous problems around the world, countries adopt similar or drastically different measures to combat these anomalies in our society, and the battle against drug addiction is certainly no exception. For example, although the United States has yet to legalize marijuana nationwide and at the federal level, Canada has fully legalized […]
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST ANNOUNCES THAT MARIJUANA WILL NOT BE TOLERATED ON CAMPUS
Being the first state on the East Coast to allow the setup of recreational dispensaries, Massachusetts definitely serves as a significant player in the pro-cannabis community. (Let’s not forget that it’s taken almost two years for the little state to open up dispensaries to begin with.) Needless to say, alongside its cousins Maine and Vermont, […]
WALKING DEAD STAR NORMAN REEDUS RAISES MONEY FOR YOUNG CANCER PATIENTS USING MEDICAL MARIJUANA
When it comes to the fight to cure pediatric cancer, you can guarantee the world would unite in an effort to stop this vile illness and protect innocent victims. Who better to lead a part of that fight than a gun-wielding biker who kills brain-eating zombies? Recently, Norman Reedus, best known for his role as […]
