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 Dime
Following important cannabis news articles every day can be a real burn-out, we know. That’s why the Emerald rolls up a chronicle of the headiest news hits, and passes them to you at the end of each week. We Bring You: The Dime. Cannabis Seems to Reduce Opioid Use Among Chronic Pain Patients, Meta-Study Finds According to Marijuana Moments, cannabis is being seen in … [Read more...] about The Dime
Opinion: Some Leftist Media Doesn’t Cover Cannabis Justly
As another year of federal prohibition passes us by, while over one-third of states still restrict cannabis, it's quite suspect that the most coverage the plant is getting right now is via the vape crisis, versus its rich history and vast potential. Instead of covering the millions of lives changed by prohibition, mainstream websites cover white cannabis entrepreneurs and … [Read more...] about Opinion: Some Leftist Media Doesn’t Cover Cannabis Justly