Marijuana Cannabis, ganja, mary jane, historically there have been many misconceptions and propaganda campaigns against the substance in America. Because of this, our society has at times had a skewed view on marijuana. Cannabis has effectively been illegal since 1937 when the marihuana tax act was passed. And when the Controlled Substances Act passed in…
On June 14th, 2000, Hawaii became the 8th state to legalize medical marijuana in America. However, Hawaii was the first state to legalize medical cannabis via state legislature, the previous seven states had done so through voter initiatives. The new bill which legalized the cultivation and use of medical cannabis was signed into effect by…
Marijuana is one of the most popular widely illegal drugs in the country. Approximately one out of every eight Americans have smoked cannabis at one point in their life. A survey in 1969 reported that a mere 4% of Americans had tried smoking the substance. However, according to a 2016 study that included over 1,000…
Hemp, often known as industrial hemp is a cultivar of Cannabis sativa, but unlike its counterpart, it is grown almost exclusively for its industrial uses. While most cultivate cannabis Sativa for its medicinal qualities, hemp is typically grown for its fiber. The plant contains less than 1% of THC on average and while coming from…
Migraine is a headache disorder in which moderate to severe headaches recur periodically. A migraine headache typically affects one side of the head more than the other and the pain associated with it can at times come in waves. In the most severe cases, they can last for up to seventy-two hours, but an average…
To understand what skin cancer is, we should first lay out the foundation of what cancer is. Cancer is a group of diseases in which tumors are formed through abnormal cell growth. These cancerous tumors can spread to other parts of the body. An important distinction to make is that noncancerous tumors, otherwise known as…
Inflammatory bowel disease or IBD is a group of conditions that typically inflames the colon and small intestine. Crohn’s disease, however, can affect much more than just your colon and small intestine. Those with Crohn’s disease can experience issues with the mouth, esophagus, the stomach, and essentially any part of the gastrointestinal tract. Ulcerative colitis…
Oregon is one of the first states in the United States to make weed legal. In this state, adults can buy weed even if they don’t have a medical reason. This is called recreational weed. People who are sick can also buy medical weed. If you are thinking about buying weed in Oregon, this guide…
Cachexia, otherwise known as wasting syndrome is a condition that is a common occurrence in those with cancer, AIDS, MS, tuberculosis, and a myriad of other ailments as well. Cachexia is often caused by having a low-calorie intake, and nutrient losses due to infection. Its symptoms include loss of appetite, loss of weight, muscle atrophy,…
When you first walk into a head shop and are greeted by a myriad of shapes, sizes, and colors, it can be hard to begin to decide which bong is going to be right for you. With bongs typically ranging from $20 to $1000, making the right decision can be a challenge. To start I’ll…
