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 […]
WHY MUAY THAI KICKBOXING IS AN EXCELLENT FORM OF ADDICTION THERAPY
For the most part, a majority of you might not be aware of Muay Thai, one of the oldest and most revered martial arts on the planet. Originating in Thailand, this parent of modern kickboxing is one of the deadliest combat sports known today but is also (ironically) one of the most spiritually invigorating activities […]
LOOKING BACK AT THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
Since it was founded in 1973, the United States Drug Enforcement Agency has striven to defend and enforce all controlled substances laws established by the United States of America. Ultimately, throughout these years, the agency has also striven to uphold the criminal and civil justice systems by apprehending any individuals or groups that are involved […]
CANADIAN SCIENTISTS SUCCESSFULLY MAP THE MARIJUANA GENOME
Do we really know that much about marijuana? For thousands of years, this little green plant has been at the heart of healing and agricultural practices across various countries including China, Greece, and Arabia before making its way to the shores of North America. Now, in a shocking twist of fate, this fragrant, mind-altering herb […]
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ROBOT COUPE AND THE HEMP INDUSTRY
Obviously, when a celebrity plant like marijuana suddenly gains a huge following from lawmakers and producers across the globe, it is going to attract the attention of some real-time big-name players. Besides a long string of cannabis billionaires, however, one particularly interesting company has taken a major interest in our little green plant: Robot Coupe. […]
PREPARING FOR THE HEMP REVOLUTION
Given the fact that the little green plant has been farmed for over 8,000 years, you may begin to wonder why the non-psychoactive hemp plant (a variety of marijuana called Cannabis sativa L) has not been permitted during modern times. After all, some products including robe, paper, and fabric are constructed using hemp, amongst other […]
GREECE HANDS OUT FIRST TWO LICENSES FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA CULTIVATION
Back in 2017, not long after Catalonia officially legalized marijuana, Greece officially legalized medical-grade cannabis. During a conference on June 30, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and Health Minister Andreas Xanthos revealed the big change to Greece’s Law on Control of Drugs and described this change as a promising new front for their country. Now, over […]
WHY AMERICAN ROCK BAND MODEST MOUSE IS SUPPORTING MARIJUANA
As the marijuana debate continues to rage across our country, we have seen our fair share of celebrities voice their love for the little green plant (sometimes going a bit over the top). From actors to comedians and even athletes, men and women from both sides of the board have joined forces to promote this […]
NASA INVESTIGATES ELON MUSK FOR A POT SMOKING VIDEO
Needless to say, world-famous entrepreneur Elon Musk has not been able to catch a break in recent months. After several week-smoking incidents sparked a media firestorm this summer, the Space X and Tesla founder is swatting away problems speeding in from the left and the right, including sanctions from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, […]
WHY TED NUGENT DOES NOT APPROVE OF MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION IN MICHIGAN
Needless to say, in the wake of the massive marijuana debate that’s been plowing through our country, many celebrities have come forward to show their support for the little green plant. From Snoop Dogg to Willie Nelson and from Kristen Bell to Eugene Monroe, many men and women from both sides of the playing field […]