WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RITALIN ABUSE
When the facts are laid out on the table, you have to consider that Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a very confusing illness. Overall, this problem is defined by a low attention span (hence the name), hyperactivity, impulsive behavior, and recklessness, and certain individuals may have an especially hard time sitting still for long […]
WHY THE ARIZONA ATTORNEY GENERAL WANTS TO BAN HASHISH
When you lay the facts on the table, you may begin to realize that the marijuana debate has taken some pretty crazy turns in the past six months. What started as a petition to legalize this drug has somehow transformed into a debate of epic proportions, featuring leaders from the medical community, entertainment industry, and […]
SOME FACTS ABOUT LEGAL CANNABIS IN ARIZONA
Over thirty years ago, some people would have doubted that marijuana would have ever been legalized in the United States, much less allowed for recreational use. However, over the past several years, the little green plant has received widespread support from over thirty states, and it looks like more are about to follow in that […]
KOREANS TRAVELLING OVERSEAS WILL FACE CRIMINAL CHARGES IF THEY USE MARIJUANA
Over the course of several years, the global marijuana debate has taken some interesting turns, particularly in the Asian-Pacific region of the world. Recently, Australia fully legalized medical cannabis and is preparing to conduct the first study of the drug’s effectiveness on brain tumors. Likewise, the Pacific Island Nation of Vanuatu has also permitted medical […]
SOME FACTS ABOUT CANNABIS LAWS IN UTAH
Since the start of the marijuana debate, we Americans have witnessed some significant changes in the mainframe of our country. As of now, more than thirty states have allowed medicinal uses for the little green plant, while eight states (including California, Colorado, and Washington) have fully legalized recreational use of cannabis. As more states begin […]
EXPLORING THE FIRST CANNABIS BOOMTOWN IN CANADA
Over the course of several years, we have witnessed some spectacular changes in the world, all because of a bizarre little plant called marijuana. While regarded as a source of crime and laziness at one point in history, cannabis has somehow climbed the proverbial ladder to become the center of a budding multi-billion dollar industry. […]
HOW OHIO GOVERNOR-ELECT MIKE DEWINE TACKLED THE OPIOID CRISIS
Over the course of several decades, the Opioid Crisis has continued to spread through the streets, alleyways, hospitals, and residential homes in the United States. Consider that, in 2015 alone, an estimated 2 million Americans suffered from addiction to prescription painkillers, while an additional 117,000 people died from opioid-related overdoses. Needless to say, lawmakers and […]
TAKING A CLOSER LOOK AT THE CANADIAN COMPANY AURORA CANNABIS
Since October 17, 2018, Canadians from Alberta and Saskatchewan to Newfoundland and the Northwest Territories celebrated the official legalization of recreational marijuana in their beautiful country. Needless to say, while the United States has fought hard to legalize the little green plant, our neighbor to the north has managed to transform the little green plant […]
UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK HIRES FIRST RESEARCH CHAIR OF CANNABIS HEALTH RESEARCH
Recently, the University of New Brunswick (Canada) announced that it will be hiring its first chair of cannabis health research to look into the possible health benefits of the marijuana plant. During his time at the university, Yang Qu will work as an assistant professor and the cannabis chair, a position that is funded by […]
THE COMPLICATIONS WITH MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN AUSTRALIA
Back in 2016, people from Hobart, Tasmania to the beautiful Gold Coast celebrated the legalization of medical-grade marijuana in Australia. For many members of the cannabis community, this was definitely a day to rejoice and move forward fair. Now, thousands of Australians suffering from debilitating illnesses like AIDS/HIV or undergoing cancer treatment can have access […]