Ever tried reducing the amount of marijuana you consume by half to see if it made a difference? This post from The Marijuana Times gives the low-down on cannabis microdosing! Cannabis differs from other “drugs” — like alcohol, sleeping tablets or painkillers — in that you do not need to perpetually increase the dosage to get the same effect. From personal experience, I’ve ... Continue Reading
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STUDY: Daily Use, Especially of High-Potency Cannabis, Drives the Earlier Onset of Psychosis in Cannabis Users
ABSTRACT: Cannabis use is associated with an earlier age of onset of psychosis (AOP). However, the reasons for this remain debated. Methods: We applied a Cox proportional hazards model to 410 first-episode psychosis patients to investigate the association between gender, patterns of cannabis use, and AOP. Results: Patients with a history of cannabis use presented with their ... Continue Reading
Michael Moore Portrays Portugal’s Innovative Drug Use Policy
Portugal is, no doubt, a pioneer in drug use policy innovation. This post from Drug Policy Alliance showcases Michael Moore's new film featuring Portugal’s groundbreaking policy of not arresting people for drug use. Filmmaker Michael Moore never shies from taking on tough issues and challenging the status quo. His latest film “Where to Invade Next” is a clever spoof of U.S. ... Continue Reading
Marijuana Use More Popular Among College Students Than Cigarettes
A recent study shows that marijuana use is more common among college students than cigarettes, heavy usage isn’t a norm though. This post from High Times discusses the findings of the study and reviews the stats. More U.S. college students are making a habit of using marijuana, which has supplanted cigarettes as the smoke-able substance of choice among undergraduates who ... Continue Reading
Smoking Pot Found To Be Many Times Safer Than Drinking Alcohol
In this post from High Times, Maureen Meehan highlights a new study that suggests that smoking pot is 114 times safer than drinking alcohol. While debate continues to boil over the legalization of marijuana, a new study suggests that smoking pot is 114 times safer than drinking alcohol. Initially published in the journal Scientific Reports (a subsidiary of Nature), a team ... Continue Reading