In almost every state that has medical marijuana, HIV or AIDS are among many of the qualifying conditions that a patient needs to have to acquire their medical marijuana card. The human immunodeficiency virus or HIV is a virus that is typically contracted in the same way as an STD. The virus infects and attacks…
If you’re one of the over thirty million Americans who smokes weed on a regular or semi-regular basis, you may have wondered what the potential health concerns are. Smoking can cause tumors, cancer, and lung damage from tar and heat, the list just goes on. However, most facts when it comes to smoking are tobacco…
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…
New Mexico is full of sunshine, red rocks, and wide open skies. It’s also a state where you can legally buy weed. Whether you live there or you’re just visiting, this guide will help you learn all about how to buy cannabis in New Mexico. We’ll talk about the laws, where to shop, how much…
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…
