Almost every stoner has had some decent BC (British Columbia) Kush at one point or another. An estimated 5,000,000 lbs of marijuana is produced annually in Canada, but only roughly 1,500,000 lbs is consumed. It’s a pretty well known that if you’re looking for some good bud, Canada’s the spot. This may be due in…
When you think of the composition of cannabis, the first thing that typically comes to mind is THC or tetrahydrocannabinol. THC is the main psychoactive chemical compound found in marijuana. It was first discovered in 1964 by an Israeli chemist by the name of Raphael Mechoulam. At the time it was a big discovery in…
While using medical cannabis to treat physical ailments such as cancer, epilepsy, pain, etc. is commonplace, you rarely hear about using medical cannabis to treat psychiatric disorders such as depression. Fortunately, as the stigma regarding the usage of marijuana is slowly being lifted from our society, more opportunities arise to explore the possible psychological benefits…
Oregon has long since been one of the forerunners in the fight for marijuana law reform in America. In 1973 Oregon became the first state to decriminalize marijuana possession up to an ounce. In 1986 a ballot measure was introduced attempting to legalize marijuana recreationally, but it failed by a 74% to 26% vote. It…
While typically when you think of someone getting a DUI (driving under the influence) you assume they were under the influence of alcohol. However, it’s also illegal to drive under the influence of marijuana in all 50 states. Now, this is where things start to get a little more confusing. You can easily perform a…
California legalized medical marijuana in 1996, becoming the first state ever to do so. Proposition 215, while riddled with holes and problems, effectively legalized medical cannabis. However, it wasn’t until nearly 6 years later that many of said holes in proposition 215 were addressed. California Senate Bill 420 was signed into effect by Governor Gray…
Medical cannabis advocates can at times make it seem like marijuana is this cure-all medicine. While it doesn’t cure everything, it can be immensely beneficial for people with a myriad of different ailments. In this article, I’ll be detailing the effects marijuana has on nausea. Medical cannabis has long been known by many to be…
While currently in Michigan recreational marijuana is completely illegal, there is still a large civilian populace that is for complete marijuana legalization. As is, if you get busted with any amount of recreational cannabis in Michigan you can get an instant misdemeanor, up to one year in prison and a hefty $2000 fine. Marijuana law…
Post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD is a psychiatric disorder. It is generally found in people who have been exposed to life-threatening or terrifying situations. For this reason, it is a common disorder among veterans. Although persons with PTSD are not limited to living through life threatening/terrifying situations, other causes for PTSD can be physical or sexual abuse….
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn signed a medical marijuana bill into effect on August 1st, 2013. However, the bill didn’t actually take effect until January 1st, 2014. The bill outlined a four-year pilot medical program for the state which is set to expire January 1st, 2018. Under the new medical program, doctors were able to prescribe…
