Cannabis is illegal in India, but many Himalayan villages rely on cannabis cultivation for survival. This post from National Geographic gives a peek into the humble and tough life in these villages. In the Himalayas of India, small villages thrive by growing cannabis. This is one of them. The village, perched on a mountain at 9,000 feet (2,700 meters), is only reachable ... Continue Reading
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What You Should Know About Marijuana and Your Health
What does marijuana actually do to our body and brain? This post from Lifehacker sheds light on the world’s most popular illegal drug, its health effects, and potential concerns about using it. Marijuana. Pot. Weed. Whatever you call it, it's the most popular illegal drug in the world, gaining support for legalization for both medicinal and recreational purposes. But what ... Continue Reading
The Biggest International Drug Policy Stories of 2015
Here are some of the biggest international drug policy stories that show drug reforms are on most countries’ agendas; the pace varies, though. This post from The Weed Blog filters out the ten most attention-grabbing international drug policy stories of 2015. Last century’s international prohibitionist consensus on drug policy continued to crumble this year, with moves to ... Continue Reading