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Marijuana fueled Colombian drug trade before cocaine was king

The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. Read More Source:

For days when it’s hot outside, which one will cool you down: Water, ice cream, or weed?

With the heat of summer upon us, it’s getting harder to stay cool. You can dress in lightweight, loose clothing and protect yourself from the sun by slathering on sunscreen, but there is only so much that can be done when it’s this hot. Read More Source: ...

Five things CBD is good for

CBD is one of the world’s most popular compounds, with the market expected to reach $20 billion by 2024. The product is safe enough that consumer can use it out without worrying about any noticeable changes in their behavior. Unlike THC, CBD doesn’t cause any paranoia or head highs (it’s not psychedelic). Read ...

How former NFL player Brett Favre went from Vicodin addict to CBD advocate

Brett Favre knows about pain. More than most rational humans, he knows about physical pain. The injuries he accumulated throughout his football career should astound you: torn bicep, broken thumb, concussions, elbow tendonitis, bone spurs in his ankles, severe sprains in multiple limbs, to name a few. In 1995, Pittsburgh ...

Kamala Harris vs. Rudy Giuliani: Who was worse on marijuana?

Since Joe Biden announced Kamala Harris as his presidential running mate, opposition that includes notable Trump advisors have attacked her complicated cannabis history. Few have denounced her marijuana record more repeatedly or more vociferously than former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani. Read More Source: ...

Depression attracts frequent marijuana users, and could worsen symptoms

Current research on how marijuana affects mental health disorders is mixed, but the public perceives the relationship differently. About 50 per cent of adults believe cannabis relieves symptoms from anxiety, stress, and depression, a 2018 national survey reported. Over 16,000 U.S. adults were polled and only 15 per cent of ...

It could take 10 years to measure the impact of legalizing weed — should New Zealand’s proposed law be even stronger?

The referendum on legalizing recreational cannabis use is just over a month away. Campaigns for and against the change are well under way. Read More Source: ...