This article is a continuation of Emerald’s previous article, The Man Behind the Indonesian Cannabis Circle: a Movement to Raise Awareness on Cannabis. In 2009, Dhira Narayana catalyzed a movement to raise awareness of the potential benefits and usage of cannabis in Indonesia. Narayana’s movement, Lingkar Ganja Nusantara (LGN) — otherwise known as the … [Read more...] about Indonesian Advocates Urge Government to Study Cannabis
Latest Study Suggests that CBD Could Help Treat PTSD
On August 7th 2020, University College London (UCL) published a report which showed that a single dose of cannabidiol (CBD) could help increase blood flow in the hippocampus — part of the brain associated with emotions and memory. The study conducted by UCL consisted of 15 randomized participants that were given doses of either 600mg of oral CBD or a placebo. They … [Read more...] about Latest Study Suggests that CBD Could Help Treat PTSD
Questioning the use of Cannabis for Weight Loss
Written By: J. Laura On July 23rd, GlobeNewswire reported that Cannabis Global Inc. — a cannabinoid and hemp company — released a statement that they will perform a study to determine if the administration of a rare cannabinoid, tetrahydrocannabivarin (THC-V), will promote weight loss or suppress appetite. The company will perform the study with mice on … [Read more...] about Questioning the use of Cannabis for Weight Loss
The Man Behind the Indonesian Cannabis Circle: a Movement to Raise Awareness on Cannabis
Exclusive Interview with Dhira Narayana, Founder of Lingkar Ganja Nusantara (also known as the Indonesian Cannabis Circle) , a Movement to Raise Awareness and Legalize Cannabis Research in a Conservative Country Dhira Narayana, founder of the movement Lingkar Ganja Nusantara (LGN) — otherwise known as the Indonesian Cannabis Circle — has an extensive familiarity with … [Read more...] about The Man Behind the Indonesian Cannabis Circle: a Movement to Raise Awareness on Cannabis
Femicide: Inside the Politics of Killing Women and the Story of Pinar Gültekin
Written by: J. Laura Disclaimer: this article contains violent descriptions. The World Health Organization (WHO) described femicide as the act of intentionally murdering a woman because they are women. Gender-based violence is a threat to all women and girls around the world, as about 66,000 women and girls are killed every year, of which 17% of all victims were … [Read more...] about Femicide: Inside the Politics of Killing Women and the Story of Pinar Gültekin