Tag: alcohol

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June 18, 2015
06/18/2015
Imagine if the Media Covered Alcohol Like Other Drugs

Imagine if the Media Covered Alcohol Like Other Drugs

An ongoing drug epidemic has swept the US, killing hundreds and sickening thousands more on a daily basis. The widespread use of a substance called “alcohol” —...
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June 17, 2015
06/17/2015
Product Review: Pure Medical Cannabis Tincture by Cannabis Medicinals of California

Product Review: Pure Medical Cannabis Tincture by Cannabis Medicinals of California

If there is one product which has has significant medicinal effects for me, it is the Pure Medical Cannabis Tincture by Cannabis Medicinals of California.
By: Liam Rose
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June 2, 2015
06/02/2015
Feds Think Cannabis Use Jeopardizes National Security

Feds Think Cannabis Use Jeopardizes National Security

The Department of National Intelligence recently issued a statement reminding all federal employees that at no time and under no circumstances are they allowed to use cannabis,...
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May 18, 2015
05/18/2015
Washington Liquor Board Drives Cannabis Cup Out of State

Washington Liquor Board Drives Cannabis Cup Out of State

Held annually for the last couple years, the Cannabis Cup has been a wild success, with more people attending every year. This year, the state liquor board...
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May 18, 2015
05/18/2015
Morgan Freeman Speaks Out in Strong Favor of Legalization

Morgan Freeman Speaks Out in Strong Favor of Legalization

Longtime hero of the cannabis movement, Morgan Freeman, is back at it again, touting the seemingly endless benefits of cannabis and calling for “across the board” legalization.
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April 28, 2015
04/28/2015
Why I Would Rather My Kids Use Cannabis Than Alcohol

Why I Would Rather My Kids Use Cannabis Than Alcohol

The lion’s share of why I feel this way revolves purely around safety. The simple fact is that, from the parent’s perspective, your biggest priority is just...
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April 20, 2015
04/20/2015
Vermont Lawmakers Threaten: Legalize Cannabis or Face Alcohol Prohibition

Vermont Lawmakers Threaten: Legalize Cannabis or Face Alcohol Prohibition

Vermont, you have stolen my heart. A group of Vermont lawmakers have threatened to reinstate alcohol prohibition unless a vote is passed to legalize cannabis.
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April 15, 2015
04/15/2015
Do Alcohol Companies Own the NFL?

Do Alcohol Companies Own the NFL?

One sponsorship group that would undoubtedly have an issue with a league that embraced cannabis immediately comes to mind: beer companies.
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April 13, 2015
04/13/2015
When Should You Talk to Your Kids About Cannabis?

When Should You Talk to Your Kids About Cannabis?

As a parent and cannabis supporter, the following question has been put to me by various people: what is the appropriate age to have a talk with...
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April 8, 2015
04/08/2015
Cannabis and Being a Parent: A Talk With My Son

Cannabis and Being a Parent: A Talk With My Son

Yes, I’m a cannabis enthusiast, but I’m a parent first and I truly do not want my sons to touch weed, alcohol, Sudafed or any other substance...
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April 6, 2015
04/06/2015
Close the Fist, Open the Heart: Cannabis in Schools

Close the Fist, Open the Heart: Cannabis in Schools

Researchers studied the cannabis use rates at schools that had a suspension policy for illicit drugs versus schools that instead referred kids to counseling for drug infractions.
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March 25, 2015
03/25/2015
Pre-Employment Drug Screens Stigmatize Stoners Even in Legal States

Pre-Employment Drug Screens Stigmatize Stoners Even in Legal States

I decided to peruse Craigslist and see what types of jobs require pre-employment drug screening. Keep in mind, I live in Washington with legal weed.
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March 17, 2015
03/17/2015
Alcohol or Marijuana? A Pediatrician Faces the Question

Alcohol or Marijuana? A Pediatrician Faces the Question

When someone asks me whether I’d rather my children use pot or alcohol, after sifting through all the studies and all the data, the immediate answer, of...
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March 16, 2015
03/16/2015
Interview: Ed Hass of Denver Hash and Beer Pairing Class

Interview: Ed Hass of Denver Hash and Beer Pairing Class

This Saturday, March 21st, Green Labs will be hosting a Beer and Cannabis Pairing class, combining one booming Colorado industry with another.
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March 5, 2015
03/05/2015
Stoner’s Guide to Sex: Best Way to Imbibe for Sex?

Stoner’s Guide to Sex: Best Way to Imbibe for Sex?

Q. Dear Gloria, What is the best way to imbibe before sex? A. Having experienced sex on many drugs — really pretty much everything — here are...
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March 2, 2015
03/02/2015
New Study Supports What We All Knew: Cannabis Is the Safest Drug

New Study Supports What We All Knew: Cannabis Is the Safest Drug

A study recently came out backing up what pro-cannabis advocates have known (and been screaming at naysayers) for decades: cannabis is safer than booze, tobacco and other...
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February 25, 2015
02/25/2015
Marijuana May Be Even Safer Than Previously Thought, Researchers Say

Marijuana May Be Even Safer Than Previously Thought, Researchers Say

Compared with other recreational drugs — including alcohol — marijuana may be even safer than previously thought. And researchers may be systematically underestimating risks associated with alcohol...
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February 10, 2015
02/10/2015
Headiest Dab Pins: Dabbin’ Morgan

Headiest Dab Pins: Dabbin’ Morgan

I definitely enjoyed this Captain Morgan themed dab pin. The puns are always great, but I really like it when there’s creativity behind it.
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February 9, 2015
02/09/2015
Billboards Touting the Dangers of Cannabis Pop Up in New Jersey

Billboards Touting the Dangers of Cannabis Pop Up in New Jersey

A New Jersey anti-cannabis campaign aims to convince people that marijuana is a dangerous substance akin to underage drinking and prescription drug abuse.
By: Rae Lland
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February 5, 2015
02/05/2015
Kevin Sabet’s Secret Weapon: The Stoned Diner Epidemic

Kevin Sabet’s Secret Weapon: The Stoned Diner Epidemic

Recently, Sabet tweeted about an article from Food and Wine magazine which discusses that, in Denver, there is an epidemic of people going to restaurants so stoned...
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