Since more than half of U.S. states have legalized marijuana for medical or recreational purposes, many people view it as a safe and beneficial substance. Unfortunately, the higher-potency strains available today have complicated the issue by adding the risk of cannabis-induced psychosis. Weed Psychosis – A Growing Concern Recent studies have...
One of the many cannabinoids that come out of the cannabis plant, Delta 8 THC is growing in popularity but it is not necessarily safe to consume. This cannabinoid occurs naturally in small amounts in hemp and can also be synthesized from cannabidiol, better known as CBD, or from...
More and more Americans favor legalizing marijuana, a drug that is illegal on the Federal level. Tens of millions of adults consider cannabis use safe, as evidenced by the number of states that have legalized medical and recreational marijuana use. Earlier this month, more states passed cannabis initiatives, including conservative...
Alcohol and marijuana are mind-altering substances that can significantly impact the course of one's life. Both are legal for adults to use, but they are not without their risks. Moreover, those who begin using at a young age are apt to experience a myriad of consequences. Disordered drinking is one...
With millions of Americans fixated on impeachment hearings, many people missed the news regarding a landmark piece of legislation. This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act of 2019 or MORE Act. The bill would decriminalize marijuana at the federal level.After more...
More than 30 states have passed laws that permit the use of cannabis and a myriad of products containing THC—the psychoactive ingredient that causes euphoria. Some states only allow people to use the drug for medical purposes, while other states permit adult recreational marijuana use.The findings of 2018 Monitoring...
Marijuana may not be at the top of the American people’s list of concerns, but it’s vital to stay up to date on current research. The end of cannabis prohibition in many states has led to a surge in scientific studies. There is a whole lot that we do...
Decades of cannabis prohibition in the United States means that there are many unknowns regarding use. For people living in states where legislators are relaxing their stance on marijuana, a lack of scientific data can lead to much confusion. Such people would be wise to remember that “legal” does...
