Marijuana Legalization at Home and Abroad
The legalization of marijuana is a hotly contested debate in many corners of the globe, especially as with each passing election cycle more and more states are taking the steps towards full legalization. But what happens when the law permits residents to consume marijuana, but outlaws the cultivation and sale of it? Case Study: […]
What to Expect Inside a Marijuana Dispensary
In states where cannabis has been legalized, marijuana dispensaries are cropping up all over. If you haven’t had the chance up until this point to visit one of these mythical establishments, you’ve probably got a lot of questions. Making the trip to a marijuana dispensary for the first time can be both an exciting and […]
Cultivating and Distributing Marijuana in the Decades to Come
Marijuana cultivation has changed dramatically over the past few decades. From illicit grow operations in remote counties in California, to mainstream pot farms that are subject to strict distribution and testing regimens from state to state, the industry is experiencing a boom in popularity – and with it, the associated hurdles of any growing industry. […]
What Do I Tell My Friend Who Is Considering Marijuana?
Close to 55 million American adults currently use marijuana. If your friend is about to join the millions of users, you might wonder if you should give some advice. You can educate your friend on marijuana use to ensure it is done as safely as possible. How to Consume Marijuana First-time users are often overwhelmed […]
Weed Update: Marijuana Legalization Across the US
Which States will Legalize Marijuana Next? Analysts predicted that 2019 would be a banner year for marijuana legalization at the state level – but change sometimes comes more slowly than predicted. As summer approaches, and many state legislatures begin to wrap up their sessions, two states, Illinois and Vermont, seem poised to legalize the sale […]
Is Marijuana a Gateway Drug?
Opponents of marijuana legalization argue that marijuana leads to the abuse of other illicit substances. There is plenty of information out there to suggest that this is true, but you can also find research that suggests the opposite. We’re going to take a look at both sides of the argument in an unbiased way. Marijuana […]
Comparing Marijuana to Alcohol and Tobacco
How do marijuana, alcohol and tobacco compare regarding negative health impacts? You might be surprised—many argue that of the three, marijuana has the least negative health effects. Let’s explore. Governmental Classification of Marijuana vs. Other Drugs Much of the stigma comes from the fact that marijuana is still an illegal substance both at the […]
The Story with CBD Oil
The cannabis plant is one of the oldest crops in history, with an esteemed record of serving mankind in a variety of forms, including medicinal ones. The subspecies of cannabis are Cannabis Indica (commonly known as “marijuana”) and Cannabis Sativa, or hemp. In its hemp variation, the flowering cannabis herb has been used for 10,000 […]
Is Marijuana a Gateway Drug?
Marijuana has held a reputation as a “gateway drug” for decades. A gateway drug is one that is so addictive that people who use it need to continue to chase a high, and the initial drug soon becomes inadequate. To achieve the high he or she wants, the user moves on to harder drugs in […]
Is Marijuana Addictive?
What is Addiction? To understand whether marijuana is physically addictive, one must first define addiction. Physical addiction occurs when “the body adapts to the presence of a drug so that drug no longer has the same effect (when ingested), otherwise known as a tolerance.” Once the drug is removed from the body, the body goes […]