Understanding how marijuana affects your mind and body is important to tailoring how you consume it. This post from Lift News demystifies the science behind the physical effects of marijuana. The effects of marijuana For the better part of the last three decades, marijuana has become increasingly mainstream. It was legalized first for its well-known medical properties, and ... Continue Reading
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Prison Sentences Commuted for More Non-Violent Drug Offenders
President Obama has commuted the prison sentences of several more non-violent drug offenders as part of his effort to reform the criminal justice system. This post from The 420 Times reports the release of more drug offenders just before Christmas. https://youtu.be/1OnYCSVMHbI Just days before Santa Claus is slated to make his rounds, President Obama commuted sentences ... 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
6 Tips for Coming Out of the Cannabis Closet to Your Parents
There comes a time when you can no longer resist coming out of the cannabis closet to those you love. The six steps here can help make it a lot smoother. This post from Leafly discusses how to make coming out of cannabis closet easier and the momentum that can generate for changing the public opinion on marijuana legalization. The holidays are upon us once again. When ... Continue Reading
Portland Considers Consolidating Pot Shops in a Green Light District
Portland Commissioner Dan Saltzman wants to consolidate pot shops in a downtown Green Light District to cater to ‘green’ tourism. This post from The Weed Blog discusses the impact this step is likely to have on marijuana businesses and consumers. Portland, Oregon is home to one of the best marijuana scenes on the planet, and it’s getting better everyday. There are so many ... Continue Reading