Consuming Marijuana

Advocates of marijuana often make the claim that marijuana use is less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco use – and according to the latest research, that’s probably true. However, that doesn’t mean that marijuana doesn’t have any risks at all, or that every method of consuming it is as safe as any other. It’s also […]

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 […]

My Marijuana Experience Several years ago, I took a semester off from college and hiked the Appalachian Trail. It was one of the most educational experiences of my life. Among countless life lessons, I learned that the stigma surrounding marijuana is outdated and rather silly. I’d decided to hike south, so I headed up to […]

My first marijuana experience Moving to the Netherlands for my studies, I was prepared to experience an increased exposure to drugs in general but especially to marijuana. Amsterdam is known for its coffee shops where tourists and locals accumulate to smoke marijuana. However, growing up in a small village in Germany, I only ever knew […]

My decision to smoke weed for the first time was both a long time coming and a spur of the moment decision. I had thought about it for a long time, but between my strict Bible Belt upbringing (the first 18 years), my involvement with the military (the next 11 years), and then my employment […]

My decision to smoke weed for the first time was both a long time coming and a spur of the moment decision. I had thought about it for a long time, but between my strict Bible Belt upbringing (the first 18 years), my involvement with the military (the next 11 years), and then my employment […]

It’s a brave new world of weed, and cannabis users are high on life these days. Most states in the union still have yet to adopt legalization policies, but in that handful which have, pot consumers are living in an era many never thought would arrive. Citizens of Oregon, Colorado, Washington, Maine, California, Massachusetts, Nevada, […]

Technically I’m not even a neophyte of pot. I’m not a true user, I’m just used to it. Growing up in Oklahoma, marijuana was big underground business (and I mean BIG). It was one of the in the state. And of course it was (and is) totally illegal! I remember telling on my ‘cool’ big […]

Not a day goes by that a social media post touts the numerous medical benefits of Marijuana. As more states legalize Marijuana for medicinal and recreational reasons, scientists have conducted studies to confirm or refute the claimed beneficial aspects of Marijuana and Cannabis-related products. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine have published “The […]

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 […]