It’s widely-known that Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the active ingredient in cannabis and the reason people experience a psychological high. Less widely-known, however, is what happens to THC in the body and how that impacts the psychological high. This infographic presents a summary of scientific research on the human metabolism of THC—visualized and explained in simple […]
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If You Haven’t Yet, You Should Read; The Wild West: Canada’s Legalization of Marijuana by Jon Hiltz Looking for an entertaining and informative read about Canada’s road to cannabis legalization? Journalist, Writer and Director of Business Development for Canadian Licensed Producer, INDIVA Ltd – Jon Hiltz’s new book “The Wild West: Canada’s Legalization of Marijuana” […]
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The legalization of marijuana was on the ballot in four states during the midterm elections: Michigan, North Dakota, Utah, and Missouri. Michigan and North Dakota voted on whether to make marijuana recreationally legal, with Michigan passing the initiative and North Dakota ultimately voting no. Utah and Missouri voted on whether or not to offer medical […]
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We all know the common perception of marijuana users as glassy-eyed couch potatoes glued to the TV, giggling for no good reason and eating everything in sight. But not everyone who smokes reefer ends up lazy and absent-minded. The psychoactive properties of cannabis have tremendous potential to stimulate creativity, imagination and ingenuity. The herb has […]
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There are currently nine states in the U.S. that have legalized recreational marijuana use, and 29 states that have some kind of medical marijuana program. The mid-term election is just two days away, and there’s a number of important cannabis laws on the ballot. Here’s a look at which states are putting pot up for […]
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The emerging cannabis industry could be the most lucrative investment opportunity since the Dot Com explosion of the 1990’s. Starting with Colorado and Washington in 2012, and later Oregon, Alaska, and the nation’s capitol in 2014, voters are saying ‘Yes!’ to recreational pot. What was once a counter culture pipe dream, legalization is now poised […]
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Currently, the legal medicinal cannabis market in Australia is estimated to be worth A$17.7 million. Not so impressive, but forecasts by Prohibition Partners, as reported by SBS News, predict an enormous explosion in this value over the next ten years. By 2024, the market is forecast to reach A$1.2 billion, before hitting A$3.0 billion by 2028.
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Cannabis is one of many known entheogens; plants with psychoactive properties which are used for spiritual or religious purposes. The use of these plant medicines is older than recorded history, and can be found in cultures around the world. To this day, ayahuasca (the “spirit vine”) is still used by the shamans of South America, […]
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Marijuana is one of the most useful and versatile plants known to man. It has been used to make paper, rope, food, medicine, clothes, and of course, for it’s pleasant intoxicating qualities. While cannabis is probably native to South Asia, over thousands of years of human use and cultivation it has spread to every corner […]
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There is a persistent attempt by public health and drug policy organizations to imply that cannabis use can cause a range of mental health issues, from depression and anxiety to more serious conditions such as schizophrenia and brain damage. These claims are largely unsubstantiated, and the way the media tends to trumpet their dubious conclusions […]
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