Oregon became the first state to decriminalize marijuana in 1973, by 1980 there were over ten other states who had decriminalized the substance. In 1996 California Proposition 215 became law and made the golden state the first to legalize medical marijuana. Over two decades later 29 states and Washington D.C have followed the trend in…
The endocannabinoid system (ECS) was named after the plant which led to its discovery, cannabis. As we learn more about it some have begun to think that the endocannabinoid system is very important in establishing and maintaining health. The ECS is essentially a collection of cannabinoid receptors that can be found all over the body….
The Rohrabacher–Farr amendment was introduced in 2003. The amendment essentially stated that the Justice Department would no longer be able to spend money interfering with the implementation of state medical marijuana laws. After six failed attempts, it passed the House in May 2014 and became law in December 2014. This was the first time in…
Hemp is an extremely versatile crop and was once one of the most widely grown industrial plants in America. It is one of the earliest plants known to be domesticated by man, with some evidence dating as far back as the Neolithic Age in China. Despite being grown for the past 12,000 years by mankind,…
Florida currently has the most restrictive medical marijuana laws out of any state in the country. In 2014 a measure was passed that reduced the ability for law enforcement to prosecute those in possession of low THC/high CBD cannabis. While the bill took effect on July 1st of 2014, it wasn’t until 2016 when Florida…
Arthritis is often thought of to be a single disorder or disease. However, arthritis is simply a term that refers to joint pain or joint disease. There are over 100 different types of arthritis. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, but other symptoms such as redness, swelling, and decreased range of…
Anxiety is an emotion typically characterized by a state of inner turmoil. People experiencing anxiety typically describe it as a feeling of unease or worry usually about an upcoming event or situation. Those experiencing anxiety can also have side effects such as pacing back and forth, somatic complaints (physical symptoms of anxiety such as butterflies…
Cannabis has been a known aphrodisiac for thousands of years, but even today we are still uncovering the workings behinds its ability to increase sexual desire. Marijuana and sexual function are still somewhat of a mystery, very few studies have been conducted on the su bject. Cannabis has not only shown to increase sexual desire…
Unfortunately, despite the fact, the cannabis has numerous medical benefits and has literally no recorded deaths it is still widely illegal. In America, it is currently listed as a Schedule 1 controlled substance. Under federal marijuana law, possession of any amount of cannabis can land you up to a year in jail and a $1000…
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental mental disorder. There is some confusion surrounding this disorder with attention deficit disorder, or ADD. They are in fact the same thing, but ADD is a more outdated way of saying ADHD. It has a variety of symptoms with the most notable being, trouble paying attention, excessive…
