A CLOSER LOOK AT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RECREATIONAL AND MEDICAL MARIJUANA
Back in 2012, Colorado officially became the 1st U.S. state to legalize recreational marijuana, but, long before this time, the little green plant was permitted for medical use by individuals who met the criteria for specific medical conditions and problems. However, as more states follows in the metaphorical footsteps of Colorado and its companion Washington, […]
PENNSYLVANIA DOCTOR WHO USES MEDICAL MARIJUANA FIGHTS FOR HIS RIGHT TO OWN A GUN
Despite the success of the marijuana debate in our country, like many things in life, victories of this nature come with a catch (or a major snag). In recent news, a Pennsylvania doctor who uses medical marijuana is currently suing lawmakers over his right to own a gun. According to the report, Matthew Roman (a […]
CANADIAN OFFICIALS REPORT THAT IMPAIRED DRIVING HAS NOT BOOSTED AFTER THE LEGALIZATION OF MARIJUANA
Up to the historic date that marijuana was officially legalized on October 17, 2018, heated public and legal debates about the integration of the little green plant mostly focused on whether this action would be in the best interest or the worst interest of the country. However, one very good point was brought up in […]
IRS FLOODED WITH CASH PAYMENTS FROM BUSINESSES IN THE MARIJUANA INDUSTRY
While all businesses based in the good old United States of America pay federal taxes through electronic portals nowadays, all state-legal marijuana businesses take a more old-fashioned approach when it comes to paying Uncle Sam. Instead of conducting electronic transactions, these pot businesses meet in-person with IRS offices. After arriving at a site, a company […]
HOW COMIC BOOK LEGEND STAN LEE BROUGHT ATTENTION TO SOME VERY REALISTIC PROBLEMS
Comic book legend Stan Lee (1922-2018) once said that Marvel has and always will be a window to the world around us, a reflection of our everyday lives. Superheroes, in essence, are supposed to be role models and teachers to children, teens, and even adults, and they are as much human as we are (even […]
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 […]
THE STORY ABOUT OPRAH WINFREY AND THE LITTLE GREEN PLANT MARIJUANA
When it comes to the great marijuana debate (or any political debate for that matter), celebrities seem to be in the top 10% of influencers don’t they? After all, we’ve seen Snoop Dogg and other hip-hop stars provide endless support for the little green plant, while surprising entries like Susan Sarandon and Kristen Bell have […]
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 […]
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 […]
