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Evidence Shows Ancient Egyptian Cult Tripped on Hallucinogens

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An Ancient Egyptian vase with a face resembling the deity Bes was found with traces of a mixture containing several psychedelic compounds. A recent preprint of a study intended for peer review, scientists discovered direct evidence inside a vase, indicating that the Ancient Egyptian cult of fertility god Bes used Syrian rue, Egyptian lotus, and royal jelly to trip on during religious ceremonies. Ptolemaic-era vases from the Tampa Museum of Art in Florida were analyzed. Bes (and his female counterpart Beset) was worshiped during the New Kingdom, […]

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Report States That Cannabis Legalization Has Not Increased Youth Consumption

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A policy paper entitled, “Addressing Youth and Cannabis: Solutions to combat and prevent youth misuse through a federal regulatory system” was released by CPEAR on March 16, and reviews data regarding how youth cannabis consumption hasn’t increased since legalization began. The report was also presented during CPEAR’s roundtable event held on March 17, featuring Senator John Hickenlooper, CPEAR Co-Chair Greg Walden and more. CPEAR Executive Director Andrew Freedman shared in a press release that this report will serve as a guide for community youth prevention and an […]

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A quarter of menopausal women have used weed to tackle symptoms, but more are open to trying it

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More than a quarter of U.S. women taking part in the Midlife Women Veterans Health Survey report they have used or are using cannabis to manage their symptoms, but another 10 per cent say they’d be open to giving weed a try. Read More Source: tghop

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