In an ideal world, influential faces and figures wouldn’t have any influence whatsoever on pot legislation. The reason being that rather than a subject of propaganda, campaigning and persuasive tactics on both sides, the decisions would be made in accordance with facts. With evidence. With the truth. But this just isn’t the case at all [...]
If you happen to live in the United Kingdom, you’ll know that the British government has one of the most blinkered views on drug policy anywhere in the world. An advanced nation in many ways, but when it comes to common sense and drug policy…not so much. Let’s not forget that this was and is [...]
Research team from the University of Miami has published an interesting report on the apparent long-term effects of cannabis use. Adding to a growing archive of cannabis-related health findings, the team found that cannabis users generally have a lower BMI and are thus skinnier than those who do not use cannabis. Specifically, they found that [...]
Over in Florida, forward-thinking folks have been trying to get medical cannabis legalized for years. And they very nearly did exactly that. In fact, they clearly voted in favour of it just two years ago. In most states, a majority of 58% in favour of any given measure would see it implemented without a second [...]
It’s all well and good when government officials base their decisions and their policies on what they believe to be the greater good. When it comes to drugs, it’s all about keeping the streets free of dangerous and harmful substances, for the sake of public health and so on. And you would think right now, [...]
We are as guilty as anyone else when it comes to publishing articles and blog posts that are almost exclusively for season stoners. But at the same time, we also recognise the fact that there are plenty of noobs out there just looking for a few pointers. After all, it’s not as if any of [...]
There’s been a pretty massive development over in Canada with regard to the on-going movement to finally get weed legalized. Already reputed worldwide for having the most forward-thinking pot culture on Earth, Canadians are celebrating in a big way right now and deservedly so. Why? Well, quite simply because for the first time ever, medical [...]
If there’s one thing modern medical science has taught us about cannabis, it’s that this is one plant with seriously impressive medicinal properties. But even in the face of overwhelming and conclusive evidence, there will always be those who continue to suggest and genuinely believe that marijuana is harmful. Think of it this way – [...]
