420: The Myths and Origin of a Stoner Holiday
Those initiated into the weed world doubtlessly recognize 420 (April 20th) as weed culture's holiday. But how did 420 come to represent our favorite herb and become a stoner holiday?
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10 Diseases Where Medical Marijuana Could Have Impact
Dr. Sanjay Gupta puts medical marijuana under the microscope again with "WEED 3: The Marijuana Revolution" at 9 p.m. ET Sunday on CNN. If scientists can begin studying the drug in earnest, there are several diseases they may target in addition to PTSD namely ...
Medical Marijuana: The Myths and Realities
Marijuana, also known as cannabis, has been used for more than 3,000 years for the treatment and management of pain, digestive issues and psychological disorders. Despite the fact that marijuana is thought to be useful for treating several medical conditions and symptoms, there is great debate about its safety and efficacy.
U.S. Government Finally Admits Cannabis Can Kill Cancer Cells
Many are screaming "hypocrisy," and with good reason. How can the U.S. government continue to classify cannabis as a Schedule I drug while simultaneously admitting, at last, to its medicinal benefits?
Close the Fist, Open the Heart: Cannabis in Schools
Researchers studied the cannabis use rates at schools that had a suspension policy for illicit drugs versus schools that instead referred kids to counseling for drug infractions.
Here's the Number of Cannabis Psychosis Cases in the UK
The question Walker posited was, "How many young people under 18 years of age have been treated in NHS-funded mental health units for cannabis-induced psychosis in each of the last 5 years?"
My Favorite Strains: Pleasure Island
After consuming Pleasure Island, I felt like I was there. Euphoria, heightened mood and a feeling of being carefree led to feeling as though nothing could bring me down.
Cannabis Causes Psychosis? The Answer Is in the Hash
Researchers" relied on self reporting, which is historically not reliable and the study only looks at two forms of cannabis, skunk and hash.
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Marijuana Study: Suspending Kids for Pot Smoking May Encourage Further Use
Suspending children from school for drug use could actually encourage their classmates to smoke pot, rather than deter them. Suspensions have also been shown to increase disengagement from school, delinquency or anti-social behaviour such as smoking and alcohol use, but ...
My Favorite Strains: Flo
Flo is one of my absolute favorites, and was also one of the first strains of cannabis I grew myself. Her beauty shows throughout her entire life cycle, from seedling to jar, and it makes her forever a queen, inside-and-out, to me and many weedists alike.
Propaganda Tries to Link Cannabis to Magnesium Deficiency
Narconon's claim is that using cannabis depletes the body's natural magnesium levels, which can lead people to be "on-edge" when coming down from being high. The author then goes on to list a bunch of problems associated with magnesium deficiency.
My Favorite Strains: Colombian Gold
The smell that comes from Colombian Gold makes me want to visit the area and enjoy the tropical scenery it naturally grows in. With citrus aromas, mainly lime and fresh lemon zest or peel, my mind and taste buds are pleased.
My Favorite Strains: Grapefruit
Grapefruit grows fast and yields a very plentiful harvest — and as she grows,she emits an intoxicating tropical aroma. Her flower buds are some of the most dense I've ever experienced and have little to no give when you squish and poke the nugs.
My Favorite Strains: Dark Shadow Haze
Dark Shadow Haze got my attention from first glance, but once I figured out her genetics, I couldn't rush to my pipe fast enough to taste and feel her too.
My Favorite Strains: 818 Headband
818 Headband's effects are what give her name power, the swift kick to the forehead — aka the "headband effect," with an uplifting cerebral high, paired nicely with a mellow body stone.
My Favorite Strains: Shaman
As a plant geek, Shaman is a strain that peaks my interest based on a few quirky facts, including that these plants have a 50/50 chance of creating purple flowers during the flowering cycle.
New Study Supports What We All Knew: Cannabis Is the Safest Drug
A study recently came out backing up what pro-cannabis advocates have known (and been screaming at naysayers) for decades: cannabis is safer than booze, tobacco and other drugs.
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Nip It in the Bud: How Skunk DOES NOT Cause Psychosis
A new study was released last week showing that smoking skunk-type cannabis can increase the risk of psychotic episodes. Unfortunately for the researcher, and the legion of journalists who wrote about it without fact-checking the study, the study’s methodology and definitions are entirely hogwash.