In a recent New Yorker feature Gladwell makes the case that marijuana is not as “safe as we think.” Journalist Malcolm Gladwell’s recent feature in The New Yorker about the possible connections between marijuana use and paranoid/psychotic behavior has drawn fierce critical responses from both cannabis consumers and fellow writers alike. A new editorial in… Continue reading Critics Respond To Malcolm Gladwell's Controversial Cannabis Article
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Does Pot Use Really Affect Sperm Count?
A Duke University study explored the possible correlation between THC concentrations in urine and viable sperm count. The research on whether marijuana can have a detrimental effect on sperm production in men has produced varying results, with some studies suggesting that usage may result in a lower sperm count and/or abnormal sperm genetics, while others claim… Continue reading Does Pot Use Really Affect Sperm Count?
Marijuana Laws in Nevada
ARTICLE OVERVIEW:Nevada is one of the ten states in America where marijuana is legalized, both medically and recreationally. Yet, with legalization comes a set of laws and regulations many aren’t aware of. This article outlines these laws and the penalties the state levies if you break them. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Is Marijuana Legal? Marijuana Laws… Continue reading Marijuana Laws in Nevada
Gucci Mane Says Prison Saved His Life from Drugs
Gucci Mane says that being put away helped him clear his head and beat drug addiction. When Gucci Mane was put in jail five years ago on charges of firearm possession as a felon, he took that time to get his head on straight and get clean from drugs. “I think I would have been… Continue reading Gucci Mane Says Prison Saved His Life from Drugs
Rodrigo Duterte "Jokes" About Using Marijuana To Stay Awake
Duterte’s off-color remarks about marijuana use fell flat against the backdrop of a bloody crackdown on drugs in the Philippines. Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, who has led a violent anti-drug campaign that killed thousands of people, said he uses marijuana, but almost immediately reversed his statement, saying that he was joking. Duterte was talking about… Continue reading Rodrigo Duterte "Jokes" About Using Marijuana To Stay Awake
"Weeded Out" Game Show Aims To Educate Teens About Cannabis Use
Some of the show’s target audience of young people have questioned whether Weeded Out presents all sides of the argument for or against marijuana use. The city of Denver, Colorado has launched a new marijuana education initiative aimed at providing teenagers with facts about cannabis use, as well as related health and policy issues. The campaign takes… Continue reading "Weeded Out" Game Show Aims To Educate Teens About Cannabis Use
Is Marijuana Today Truly Stronger Than It Was Back When Your Parents ‘Experimented’?
ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Young people believe the marijuana today is much stronger than it was when their parents were around. But is this true? If so, how much stronger can today’s marijuana really be? The article aims to answer these questions and inform you about how marijuana has changed in the past few decades. ESTIMATED READING… Continue reading Is Marijuana Today Truly Stronger Than It Was Back When Your Parents ‘Experimented’?
Is Your Teen Smoking Pot? Here’s 5 Next Steps to Take
Nearly 6% of American High School Seniors Use Pot Daily The discovery that your teenager is smoking pot can be upsetting. Whether you caught them in the act or they admitted it to you, the next steps that you take are critical for their long-term health and happiness. While teens have often been known to… Continue reading Is Your Teen Smoking Pot? Here’s 5 Next Steps to Take
Smoking Pot Can Disqualify You From Cannabis Jobs
“Sometimes you can get by with a low-level, misdemeanor possession charge, but not always,” said one medical marijuana job recruiter. Medical marijuana is creating about 25,000 new jobs in Florida, but smoking cannabis disqualifies many people from working in the industry, according to a report by The Orlando Sentinel. “We get hundreds of applications for… Continue reading Smoking Pot Can Disqualify You From Cannabis Jobs
Device To Test Drivers For Cannabis Impairment Approved In Canada
After legalizing cannabis in June, Canada’s government is cracking down on drugged driving. Our neighbor to the north has settled on a method that law enforcement officers will use to test motorists for cannabis impairment. Canada became the first major economy, and the second country in the world after Uruguay, to legalize cannabis this past… Continue reading Device To Test Drivers For Cannabis Impairment Approved In Canada