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
Some of the Most Draconian Marijuana Laws of America
Even though four states in America have legalized marijuana, several others are home to some of the most draconian marijuana laws. This post from Cannabis Culture rounds up the toughest marijuana laws in the United States. Now that Canada is poised to legalize cannabis for all adults, you may grow complacent about how much trouble marijuana can get you into in the United ... Continue Reading
Italy Puts an “All-Party” Effort to Legalize Marijuana
Phillip Smith reports that an "all-party" effort to legalize marijuana is now underway in the Italian parliament, and the Italian public seems to be ready to relax the pot laws. An effort to legalize marijuana is getting underway in the Italian parliament, with some 60 lawmakers having signed onto a motion to do just that by the time it was rolled-out three weeks ago. Now, ... Continue Reading