When you think of college, you likely picture parties, alcohol, and other drugs. This is probably because that is what many students across the country do in college – party hard. Recently, cannabis use in college has increased, becoming more popular than alcohol for some groups. What is it about cannabis that brings the youth together? How has it changed over the years? And … [Read more...] about The State of Youth Cannabis Culture
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Chris Alexander: His Work for the Cannabis Industry
Photo via Rootscamp Last month, New York officials started a public health campaign aimed at spreading awareness of current cannabis laws, and paving the way towards legalizing the sale of cannabis in the state. Through this campaign, ads and messages will be put up to educate the public on how to use cannabis responsibly and safely. The Executive Director of … [Read more...] about Chris Alexander: His Work for the Cannabis Industry
The History of Fuck: A Once Taboo Word is now an Indicator of our Changing Times
Fuck is an indicator of change. It has grown past its solely derogatory meaning to no longer be just a swear word. It is a cultural indicator, a tool to marginalize its users and a stress reliever. Language is constantly evolving, and fuck emphasizes that on a lingusitic level. We no longer exclusively associate the term with its former 16th century negativity because its … [Read more...] about The History of Fuck: A Once Taboo Word is now an Indicator of our Changing Times
Using Crystals for the Optimal Cannabis Experience
Assorted Crystals, Photo Credit: Julia Meyer Similar to cannabis, for centuries healing and mystical practices used crystals. These beautiful wonders of nature are both growing in the ground and come in a variety of forms and colors. When used in conjunction with each other, crystals and cannabis have the potential to amplify each other’s healing and metaphysical … [Read more...] about Using Crystals for the Optimal Cannabis Experience
Bicycle Day: Story behind LSD
Bicycle Day, April 19th, is upon us! This is not to be mistaken with World Bicycle Day, which celebrates the familiar two-wheeled vehicles. Bicycle Day, as psychedelic enthusiasts know, commemorates the day that Albert Hofmann first took a trip from lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). In 1943, due to automobile restrictions during World War II, he experienced its effects while … [Read more...] about Bicycle Day: Story behind LSD
