Research shows that media influences views on cannabis and its users. Photo credit: Shutterstock. There is often a debate on cannabis, and whether we like it or not, there are stereotypes surrounding its use. Media Viewership Contributes to Biases Media coverage drives negative attitudes toward cannabis. One study published in 2019 in the Journal of Visual … [Read more...] about How News Coverage Impacts Perceptions of Cannabis and its Users
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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
Religion, Culture and Cannabis
Written By: J. Laura Arman Religiosity is an important predictor of cannabis use, according to the Pepper Institute on Aging and Public Policy and the Department of Sociology at Florida State University. Jonathan Merritt, a well known Christian author on religion, culture and politics, wrote an article for the New York Times on Christianity and cannabis. … [Read more...] about Religion, Culture and Cannabis
The “Right” on Cannabis
According to The Cannabis Exchange, conservatives’ views on cannabis, for the most part, still maintain the belief that cannabis should remain an illegal substance. But within recent times, this belief has shifted. Back in 2017, the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party spokesperson told BBC that, “There is clear scientific and medical evidence that cannabis is a harmful drug … [Read more...] about The “Right” on Cannabis
Cannabis in a Conservative Country: The History and Politics of Cannabis in Indonesia
Located in Southeast Asia, Indonesia is a country known for its tropical tourist destinations. But what lies behind the tourism industry is the conflicted and controversial argument on cannabis. The Transnational Institute (TNI) reported that despite the high prevalence of cannabis use, pro-cannabis policies do not exist, reflecting strong anti-drug beliefs. Due … [Read more...] about Cannabis in a Conservative Country: The History and Politics of Cannabis in Indonesia
