The parody mascot maker sees Tokaroo as a learning tool for adolescents and adults alike about responsible use of marijuana. A Canadian public broadcasting channel has issued a cease and desist letter to a mascot performer who has made public appearances at cannabis-related events in a costume that bears a resemblance to that of a… Continue reading Pot-Smoking Parody Of Beloved TV Character Draws Legal Threat
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Generation Z Is Massively Stressed Out
Generation Z is also the most likely to report mental health conditions, according to a new survey. Issues such as gun violence, sexual assault and immigration are contributing to high levels of stress in Generation Z, according to new data. According to the American Psychological Association’s annual Stress in America survey, Generation Z (those ages… Continue reading Generation Z Is Massively Stressed Out
Aaron Hernandez Allegedly Smoked K2 For Days Before Death
One inmate says the New England Patriot spent his last days smoking K2 and “wasn’t in his right mind.” Radar Online has reported that former New England Patriots tight-end, Aaron Hernandez, spent the last two days of his life using synthetic marijuana, and died by suicide while in a chemically disoriented state. Documents viewed by Radar also… Continue reading Aaron Hernandez Allegedly Smoked K2 For Days Before Death
Watch Out For Drugs Disguised As Halloween Candy, DEA Warns
According to the agency, methamphetamine and marijuana are the drugs most commonly disguised in edible form. It may sound like a storyline out of a low-budget comedy, but last year the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) found drugs disguised as off-brand Halloween candies including Munchy Way, 3 Rastateers, Twixed, Keef Kat and Rasta Reese’s. This year,… Continue reading Watch Out For Drugs Disguised As Halloween Candy, DEA Warns
Lena Dunham Reveals She's Six Months Sober
The “Girls” creator opened up about her benzo addiction on Dax Shepard’s podcast “Armchair Expert.” Actress Lena Dunham said she is six months sober after misusing anxiety medications, and that her body is still adjusting to this new normal. Speaking with actor Dax Shepard on his podcast, Armchair Expert, Dunham said that although she was… Continue reading Lena Dunham Reveals She's Six Months Sober
Psilocybin Trials For Depression Treatment Get Greenlight From FDA
The FDA has recognized the psychedelic compound’s therapeutic potential. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted its “Breakthrough Therapy” designation to psilocybin-assisted treatment for depression. By giving psilocybin research its “Breakthrough Therapy” designation, the FDA is expediting the development and review of psilocybin—the psychedelic compound in “magic mushrooms”—based on the results of preliminary clinical… Continue reading Psilocybin Trials For Depression Treatment Get Greenlight From FDA
Beautiful Boy’s Timothée Chalamet & Nic Sheff Talk Addiction
The duo went on a multi-city tour where they discussed addiction, recovery and their critically-acclaimed film. Actor Timothée Chalamet and author Nic Sheff went on a multi-city tour last weekend to talk about their new film Beautiful Boy. The film is based on the memoir Beautiful Boy by New York Times best-selling author David Sheff,… Continue reading Beautiful Boy’s Timothée Chalamet & Nic Sheff Talk Addiction
Can Hot Baths Help Ease Depression Symptoms?
A recent study examined the effects that a regular hot bath had on people with depression. Can a bath a day keep the blues away? Researchers seem to think so. A new study published in New Scientist indicates that by taking regular afternoon baths, people with depression may experience a “moderate but persistent lift in mood.”… Continue reading Can Hot Baths Help Ease Depression Symptoms?
Are Women At Higher Risk For Pot Addiction?
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?
Sober Bartenders Share Their Experiences At Work
“People can see sobriety as a referendum on their own drinking. I’ll tell someone that I’m sober, and their response will be, ‘Well, I don’t have a drinking problem.’” When you get sober, it’s highly recommended you stay away from old environments and friends that could trigger a relapse. So while it may seem intuitive… Continue reading Sober Bartenders Share Their Experiences At Work