Ole Miss is at again. With their research-grade cannabis finally up to par with that of dispensaries, the weed scientists at the University of Mississippi have taken full advantage of the potent pot: seven new naturally occurring cannabinoids have been discovered. Depending on the genetic makeup of a strain of cannabis, the resinous trichomes of…
After 13 years of daily use, I stopped smoking weed. But quitting only made me feel better about the drug My relationship with pot started off badly. I lost all my high school friends after self-righteously refusing to smoke. I preached at everyone until our friendships evaporated. “I know if I try it, I will…
Millions of us take drugs. But for those who aren’t feeling great about themselves, the need for escapism can be stronger. Unfortunately, this chemical sanctuary can worsen people’s mental health. Drugs can fuck with your brain. That’s why people use them. They take you down, they push you up, and they send you sideways. Whether…
For the last five years, I have been using Cannabis to support my recovery. After having severe side effects from psychiatric medication, I turned to marijuana because I simply could not find anything that could help me cope with the severe symptoms I was dealing with. I knew nothing at that point about cannabis as…
In large US survey, users of LSD and similar drugs were no more likely to have mental-health conditions than other respondents. Data from population surveys in the United States challenge public fears that psychedelic drugs such as LSD can lead to psychosis and other mental-health conditions and to increased risk of suicide, two studies have…
This Saturday, in a small Washington town, the government will become drug dealers. Ahem…”publicly.” North Bonneville, WA — If ever there was a litmus test for the inconsistencies within the state, it can be seen now in Washington state. This Saturday, in a small Washington town, the government will become drug dealers when the city…
Over the last three weeks, the Houston, TX area has been besieged by chemical fires—the latest resulting in the death of one person and the hospitalization of two others. A few weeks ago, another petrochemical facility caught on fire, consuming 11 storage tanks and sending toxic materials spewing into the air and Houston ship channel….
Medical marijuana is gaining media attention, along with general acceptance by many. Now, more and more cases have reported cannabis use in children. The majority of marijuana use has been to help children with cancer stave off the negative side effects of chemotherapy. But what about marijuana as a cure? Dr. William Courtney has seen…
THC Can Protect From Brain Deficits Cannabis research has continued to grow in popularity in recent years, and it has recently been suggested that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) offers protection for the brain. In a study published in September 2012, researchers intentionally caused injuries to the brains of mice with: Repeated exposure to MDMA (ecstasy) Carbon monoxide…
Research Suggests CBD’s Anxiety Relief Is Due To Neurogenesis Neurogenesis is responsible for creating new neurons within the brain. These neurons process and carry information to the necessary destinations in the body, improving overall function. For some time, neurogenesis was believed to be limited to childhood, but evidence now shows that the brain’s production of…
