UC Davis Launches Institute for Psychedelics and Neurotherapeutics
The University of California, Davis announced this week that it is launching a new institute that aims to “advance basic knowledge about […]
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Long-Term Study of Twins Finds No Link Between Legalization, Drug Abuse
Once again the gateway theory—the belief that cannabis use leads to other drugs, popularized about 40 years ago—is being crushed by new […]
Discreetly Dank: ‘I had to stop using weed as an emotional crutch’
Volume 5 of Discreetly Dank gets real and discusses cannabis use disorder, coping, and maintaining a healthy relationship with weed. The post […]
Is weed or alcohol more addictive?
There’s a common perception that cannabis is safer and less addictive than alcohol, but what does the science say? The post Is […]
The Fix on Roku Debunks the Lies Perpetuated by the War on Drugs
Harsher sentencing on drugs leads to record numbers of incarceration, yet data shows that the current system has no impact on addiction—nor […]
Want to exercise more, eat less, or quit smoking? THCV could kickstart your New Year’s resolutions
Studies show that THCV boosts energy, curbs appetite, and has nicotine craving suppression effects. Find THCV gummies for you. The post Want […]
Canadian Groups Gives Free Weed And Edibles To Fight Opioid Abuse
Volunteer groups in Canada are providing relief to people struggling with addiction by giving away free marijuana and cannabis edibles as a […]
Cannabis Use By Methadone Maintenance Patients Associated With Fewer Opioid Overdoses
The use of cannabis by patients enrolled in a methadone maintenance treatment program is associated with fewer nonfatal…
Survey Finds Majority of Americans View Cannabis As Less Harmful Than Alcohol
As more information becomes available, attitudes toward the potential health implications of cannabis continue to evolve.
Fewer Teens are Seeking Treatment for Cannabis Use in Legal States
In states with legal cannabis, studies find that fewer teenagers are put into treatment for consuming pot.