Brooke Burgstahler launched her own online health and wellness platform, Budding Mind, which she says focuses on “the softer side of cannabis.” Photo credit: Emily Eizen. Cannabis has been dragged through the mud for decades. Actress and journalist, Brooke Burgstahler, is on a mission to tell cannabis’ full story. But, she isn’t greenwashing it as she spotlights both the … [Read more...] about The Power of Conscious Content with Brooke Burgstahler
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A Contemporary Guide to Hallucinogens and Sex
Psychedelics, sex and intimacy. Photo credit: twenty20 photos. Humans have used psychedelics throughout history, influencing many cultures along the way. These drugs were mostly used in religious ceremonies or for their medical benefits. However, the ancient Egyptians had another use for them. The pharaohs and nobles of ancient Egypt would ingest the extract of the blue … [Read more...] about A Contemporary Guide to Hallucinogens and Sex
Psilocybin and its Overlap With Cannabis use
There is a significant overlap between psilocybin and cannabis users. Photo credit: Cannabis_Pics. Efforts to decriminalize psychedelics like psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in “magic mushrooms,” are gaining traction throughout the U.S. Psilocybin, exactly like cannabis, is a Schedule I controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. But despite … [Read more...] about Psilocybin and its Overlap With Cannabis use
The Dime: 4/9/2021
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 Legalization Bill Approved by Connecticut Judicial Committee On Tuesday April 6th, the Connecticut General Assembly’s Judiciary … [Read more...] about The Dime: 4/9/2021
The Future of Medicine: Psilocybin, MDMA and Cannabis Treatments
Researchers have used illicit substances like psilocybin, MDMA and cannabis in studies for decades to test their effectiveness in treating psychiatric disorders. Now, those studies are laying the groundwork for clinical trials that enable researchers to find new, effective treatments. What is Psilocybin? Psilocybin is a natural hallucinogenic substance in mushrooms. This … [Read more...] about The Future of Medicine: Psilocybin, MDMA and Cannabis Treatments
