A new study explored the gender-based differences in the way cannabis affects the body. Women’s hormones put them more at risk than men of becoming addicted to cannabis, a study found. Specifically, the sex hormone oestrogen makes them enjoy the particular high of smoking pot, according to the research. Men are also at risk from… Continue reading Are Women At Higher Risk For Pot Addiction?
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Utah Lawmaker Tries Pot For First Time On Facebook Live
“I decided it was about time that at least one legislator knew a little bit about marijuana before we changed all the laws,” said the state senator. A Utah state senator decided to do some hands-on research before voting on the state’s marijuana policy in the upcoming November election. Jim Dabakis, a Democrat, took to… Continue reading Utah Lawmaker Tries Pot For First Time On Facebook Live
SNL’s Pete Davidson Realized “It Wasn’t The Weed” In Rehab
“I was sober for 3 months at one point and I was like this f— sucks.” In a recent interview, Saturday Night Live’s Pete Davidson expanded on his decision to return to smoking weed after a brief period of sobriety made him realize he was “never sadder.” The 24-year-old Staten Island native told Howard Stern… Continue reading SNL’s Pete Davidson Realized “It Wasn’t The Weed” In Rehab
Restaurant That Sedated Lobsters With Weed Under Investigation
“I feel bad that when lobsters come here there is no exit strategy,” said the owner of Charlotte’s Legendary Lobster Pound. Would you like your lobster baked or stoned? A beloved eatery in Maine is drawing attention—from national press as well as from state investigators—for smoking up its crustaceans with cannabis before boiling them as… Continue reading Restaurant That Sedated Lobsters With Weed Under Investigation
More Than 3,000 Open Marijuana Cases To Be Dismissed In New York
The legal move stops short of expunging the pot-related cases. In what’s been described as an action “in the interest of justice,” Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance has vacated more than 3,000 outstanding warrants for cannabis consumption and possession, some of which date back to 1978. The decision will only impact misdemeanor and violation cases where… Continue reading More Than 3,000 Open Marijuana Cases To Be Dismissed In New York
Elon Musk's Apparent Pot-Smoking Sparks Backlash
An ex-Tesla employee who was reportedly fired after testing positive for THC says seeing Musk smoke pot was “like a slap in the face.” In a rambling two-hour conversation on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Tesla founder Elon Musk apparently toked a spliff during the live show, a move that fed concerns about his increasingly erratic behavior.… Continue reading Elon Musk's Apparent Pot-Smoking Sparks Backlash
World's First Marijuana "Breathalyzer" Is On The Way But Will It Work?
The breath analysis test can reportedly detect THC and alcohol. A breathalyzer that can determine whether a driver has smoked marijuana might be rolling out in cities as soon as this fall, according to Newsweek. The Oakland, California-based company, Hound Labs, says it has developed the world’s first marijuana breath analysis test, which could be… Continue reading World's First Marijuana "Breathalyzer" Is On The Way But Will It Work?
Marijuana Anonymous Sparking More Interest In Canada
Marijuana Anonymous uses an adaptation of the 12 steps from Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous. For some marijuana users, Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous don’t quite feel like a good fit. That’s why in some areas, Marijuana Anonymous is being introduced as an alternative. According to Vice, the group follows similar routines and readings as… Continue reading Marijuana Anonymous Sparking More Interest In Canada
Scientists On Marijuana's Health Benefits: We Need More Evidence
“We don’t have evidence about many things marijuana is marketed for and we need to communicate that to the public,” says one doctor. Many Americans increasingly believe that marijuana has health benefits, even though there is little to no evidence one way or the other, Newsweek reported. Over 9,000 U.S. adults participated in an online… Continue reading Scientists On Marijuana's Health Benefits: We Need More Evidence
Vets Turn To Medical Pot, Despite The VA's Policy
The VA remains focused on studying the drug’s “problems of use” instead of its “therapeutic potential.” Once a month, the veterans’ hall in Santa Cruz, California, is home to an unlikely meeting, where dozens of former service members line up to receive a voucher for free cannabis products from local distributors. “I never touched the… Continue reading Vets Turn To Medical Pot, Despite The VA's Policy