Currently one in every 68 children has autism spectrum disorder in the United States alone. All over the world, there is approximately one percent of the world population with autism, which is equivalent to more than 700 million people. Using cannabis as a treatment for autism is not something recent. People have watched it on […]
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Imminent Legalization of Cannabis in Canada
It is without a doubt that recreational use of marijuana will soon be legally accepted in Canada. The Senate already passed what is considered a historic bill where the vote was 52-29. Out of all the countries around the world, Canada is only the second (and the first of the G7 nations) to implement legislation […]
Cannabis in the Philippines
Quite recently, the Philippine Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act was approved. The bill is designed to allow the medical use of weed, despite the hardline approach of President Rodrigo Duterte to eliminate illegal drugs. House Bill 180, if approved, would regulate the marijuana use, while overseeing the launching of Medical Cannabis Compassion Centers, which would be […]
How to Incorporate Marijuana into Your Sports Diet
Among the most asked questions about weed is whether or not it can affect our ability to work out. Many smokers want to know if it is possible for them to get fit and be high at the same time. A study by a few educational institutions, including the University of Nebraska and the Harvard […]
Marijuana and Third Wave Feminism
Third wave feminism began in the mid-90s, and a group known as Generation Xers led it. They were born around the 60s and 70s, and their feminist acts continue to live up until today. The movement is still growing, but its most essential values include gender equality, body positivity, sex positivity, identity, and ending violence […]
Cannabis in the Netherlands during the XVII Century
The Netherlands, especially during the early times, was more popularly known as The Low Countries. In the 14th and 15th centuries, it was controlled by the Bourgogne dukes. At this time, Amsterdam was considered the most important city for trading in the Netherlands. After one more century, the Spanish took over the Low Countries. The […]
Did Shakespeare Smoke Marijuana?
Writers have their quirks, but it seems like William Shakespeare’s were of the herbal variety. With tobacco pipes discovered in his backyard that contained traces of chemicals linked to cannabis, he may have been one of the pot lovers during his time. It was back in 2001 when an anthropologist from South Africa named Francis […]
Cannabis and Epilepsy
Medical cannabis has become a popular alternative for treating different ailments. Some use it for depression and anxiety, while others for managing pain. However, unlike other chronic conditions where over-the-counter medication can be used, epilepsy requires various chemicals that are mostly unavailable at local stores. For many epileptic sufferers, they turn to cannabis, mainly because […]
Marijuana in the 1930’s: The Great Depression
Marijuana has a long history and was heavily debated on by many people during The Great Depression in the 1930s. During this time in America, cannabis was mostly cultivated for rope and textiles, while other places used it as herbal medicine. Before it was declared illegal, the plant was domestically produced and even became a […]
