Photo by LightFieldStudios After three years of decriminalization, Oregon restituted laws earlier this year that again criminalized personal possession of all drugs. Lawmakers are referring to it as a necessary compromise due to overdoses, homelessness, and crime plaguing Oregon, particularly in urban cities such as Portland. Now that drugs are recriminalized, personal … [Read more...] about The Failure of Oregon’s Drug Policy: Decriminalization Alone is Doomed
Wellness
Synthetic Cannabis Reduces Alzheimer’s Symptom
Photo credit: LightFieldStudios Cannabis researchers are constantly trying to prove the plant’s place in medicine. From idolizing its anti-inflammatory properties to vilifying its potential for memory loss, cannabis is surrounded by polarity. However, the mass influx of credible research and FDA-approved synthetic cannabis drugs are breaking down the barriers that categorize … [Read more...] about Synthetic Cannabis Reduces Alzheimer’s Symptom
Moving From Opioids to Medical Cannabis for Pain Management
Photo by ndanko More than 50 million Americans, or 20% of the US population, experience chronic pain. But commonly prescribed treatment options like opioids are proving catastrophic, underscoring the need for alternatives. To date, chronic pain has a total direct and indirect cost of up to $635 billion per year. It affects nearly 50 million American adults, … [Read more...] about Moving From Opioids to Medical Cannabis for Pain Management
Falling into Wellness: How Cannabis Can Help You Recalibrate This Fall
Photo by Wirestock. As autumn’s golden leaves begin to fall and the days grow shorter, the transition from summer’s sun-soaked days to fall’s crisp air and cozy evenings can have a profound impact on mood, routine, and overall well-being. With these shifts come new challenges and opportunities for adjustment. The changing season brings with it, though, a fresh chance to … [Read more...] about Falling into Wellness: How Cannabis Can Help You Recalibrate This Fall
Pairing Cannabis with Food: a Guide to Enhancing Your Culinary Experience
Cannabis and food have similar characteristics that make it easy to pair and infuse delicious dishes. Photo by ira_evva. These days, cannabis-infused food is considered a culinary art. Blogs, cannabis cooking experiences, and a boom in general cannabis research are making this creative endeavor more accessible than ever. The possibilities for cannabis and food pairings … [Read more...] about Pairing Cannabis with Food: a Guide to Enhancing Your Culinary Experience