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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
MARIJUANA STRAINS WITH THE HIGHEST CONCENTRATIONS OF THC
Needless to say, the marijuana industry has started to take drastically different turns and is virtually unrecognizable from the underground network that existed before legalization. As scientists and growers learn more about the little green plant, individuals and groups have started to have fun with the herb and grow unique strains that have unique fragrances, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
