With marijuana legalization wave around the corner, it’s the need of the hour to clear the air around longstanding marijuana myths. Read more in this post from LIWTS. It’s probably fair to say that if the majority of cannabis critics knew the truth behind their misled assumptions, the whole legalization debate would be so much easier. But this of course is not the way ... Continue Reading
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How Marijuana Use Can Affect the Brain & Body
Marijuana is officially a Schedule 1 drug yet it has been linked with several health benefits. This post from The Independent takes a look at what marijuana use can do to your brain and body. Marijuana's official designation as a Schedule 1 drug — something with "no accepted medical use" — means it is pretty tough to study. Yet numerous anecdotal reports as well as some ... Continue Reading
Who Is at Higher Risk for Cannabis Addiction?
Scientists have identified the genes that predispose people to cannabis addiction. This post from the Daily Beast highlights that the pot dependence genes are also linked to schizophrenia and depression. According to new research, you don’t sit around in sweatpants andsmoke pot simply because you’re lazy. Such a habit could be the result of a genetic inheritance. It’s your ... Continue Reading
What Does Science Say About Cannabis Addiction?
Is cannabis addictive? The answer differs broadly depending on whom you ask. But what does science say about cannabis addiction? This post from Leafly reviews the term addiction and the relationship between cannabis legalization and addiction. If there’s a question that can’t be answered with a straightforward yes or no, it’s this: is cannabis addictive? Before joining ... Continue Reading