Hamilton Morris holding amanita muscaria mushrooms. Photo Credit: Vice. Hamilton Morris is the host and creator of Vice's Hamilton’s Pharmacopeia. In the series, Hamilton travels the world examining psycho-active substances. He delves into those substances and their effects, user-communities, manufacturers, distributors, and occasionally their inventors. Hamilton’s show … [Read more...] about Inside Hamilton’s Pharmacopeia with Chemist and Filmmaker, Hamilton Morris
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OP-ED: Protect Your Cannabis Product During Looting
By Terry Blevins I am a former law enforcement officer and security expert for the U.S. Department of State. I currently own Armaplex Security in Los Angeles, and have worked to develop security plans with hundreds of cannabis companies throughout California. I have recently been asked a lot of questions in regards to looting, and how thefts have affected cannabis businesses … [Read more...] about OP-ED: Protect Your Cannabis Product During Looting
Why Cannabis’ Taboo Nature is its Downfall, and How We Can Rise Up
By Samantha Wahl Normalization of historically taboo territory is no easy feat, especially within the current diverse cultural climate. We’re talking cannabis, here. Conflicting studies on its effects are released every year, and while some support evidence of physical wellbeing, others link consumption to more discouraging mental consequences. Every time adverse evidence is … [Read more...] about Why Cannabis’ Taboo Nature is its Downfall, and How We Can Rise Up
Vape Flavor Safety: What You Need To Know
Vaping’s reputation as being the less damaging choice—and cannabis’ rep of being safer overall than most substances, has come to a screeching halt. New information comes out each week pointing to a different potential cause for lung injury, ranging from solder on cheap cartridges to Honey Cut, a dilutant and thickener, but there has always been a conversation about the safety … [Read more...] about Vape Flavor Safety: What You Need To Know
How To Advocate For Cannabis Safety Without Harming The Movement
People are coming around to cannabis, but with every new crest of the wave, opposition remains. This is majorly influenced by stigma and a lack of direct, unbiased, and widely available research to debunk the worst of it. Cannabis is much demonized, but when compared to other intoxicants the differences are stunning. Dropping all of that comparison, cannabis on its own is … [Read more...] about How To Advocate For Cannabis Safety Without Harming The Movement