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Does marijuana cause addiction? As Californians prepare to vote on Prop 19 — which would legalize recreational use of the drug, at least under state law — the question is more pertinent than ever. The answer, however, is less than clear: addiction experts tend to agree that pot is addictive, but nonspecialists and much of…

It took more than a decade, countless pledges to quit cold turkey, and some harsh words from my grandmother, but I’ve finally decided to start taking my dependence on weed seriously. For the past six years or so, I’ve started my day with the same mantra. I peel my eyes open after an extended battle…

Governments and communities worldwide are softening their views on cannabis u se. Trials of medicinal cannabis have been approved in Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales. And the Australian parliament is currently debating legislation to introduce a government regulator of medicinal cannabis. This follows decriminalisation of cannabis in Portugal and its legalisation in Uruguay and…

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….