Amsterdam Canal. Photo Credit: Zena Velasquez When traveling abroad, habitual cannabis consumers—particularly those from a place where they can legally purchase cannabis from a state-regulated dispensary—want to know if they can continue to (legally) use cannabis in their destination. There are, of course, the well-known destinations that attract cannabis tourism, … [Read more...] about Cannabis in Europe: Amsterdam and Beyond
The Benefits and Uses of Terpenes
There are terpenes in many botanicals, but cannabis is rich in these aromatic chemicals. Photo credit: Twenty20photos. Terpene extracts are emerging as a new product with multiple therapeutic uses. Here’s what terpenes are, what they do, how to use them, and their benefits. What are Terpenes? Terpenes are compounds in plants (and some fruits, such as oranges) … [Read more...] about The Benefits and Uses of Terpenes
An Absolutely Objective Product Review: Green Monké Cannabis-Infused Beverages
Happy Hour Happy Soda Series. Photo Credit: Green Monké. Preemptive Review Five out of five alternatively-spelled Monkéys. I know the numerical review normally appears at the end of a review. But since Green Monké sent me a fun six-pack with a variety of infused drinks, a disposable camera (with flash), and some really pretty green crinkled stuffing in the box, … [Read more...] about An Absolutely Objective Product Review: Green Monké Cannabis-Infused Beverages
STUDY: No Correlation Between Amotivation and Cannabis Use
Screenshot from PSA that shows cannabis user morph into a couch. In the collective cultural ether, many frequently depict cannabis as a plant that inhibits motivation. This belief is so deeply embedded into pop culture that it has been embraced as an accurate representation of cannabis-users. Hence the lazy stoner archetype in films, T.V. and more. There is even an … [Read more...] about STUDY: No Correlation Between Amotivation and Cannabis Use
Monetary-Based Imprisonment: the Cash-Bail System
Officials throughout America are abolishing the cash-bail system. Photo credit: JumboPics The cash-bail system is standard American practice. Simply, it allows a defendant to pay a monetary fee in order to remain out of jail until a judge or jury sentences them. Bail denotes the amount that one pays a bondsman, which is ordinarily 10% of the total bond as determined by the … [Read more...] about Monetary-Based Imprisonment: the Cash-Bail System