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
Lebanon’s Heart-Breaking Explosion Which Turned the City of Beirut into Ash
Written By: J. Laura Countries around the world unite as they try to help Lebanon rebuild its capital. On the evening of August 4th, the vibrant city of Beirut, Lebanon shocked the world as a huge explosion created an intense fireball and shockwaves, which were heard up to the coast of Cyprus, Financial Mirror reported. The blast was so strong that it was heard … [Read more...] about Lebanon’s Heart-Breaking Explosion Which Turned the City of Beirut into Ash
The Economy of Cannabis in California: The Regulated Market vs. the Black Market
Written By: J. Laura & Melissa Hutsell Legal cannabis has brought billions of dollars in sales to state economies in the past few years alone — but the illicit market is still making more than its lawful counterpart. U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich of the Joint Economic Committee Democrats published a report in December 2018 which mentioned that the legalization … [Read more...] about The Economy of Cannabis in California: The Regulated Market vs. the Black Market
