From recreational cannabis to CBD, what's legal in the U.K.? Photo by ShutterstockProfessional. Since Neolithic times, cultures in Asia have raised the cannabis plant for its physical and pharmacological qualities. The plant gradually found its way to Europe, Africa, and the Americas. In Britain, the oldest evidence of cannabis dates back to the 10th century York, … [Read more...] about Current Cannabis Laws in the U.K.
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The Mental Health Damage Caused by the Pandemic
The psychological mind games that COVID-19 unveils are beyond the capabilities of us humans. Ever since the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus a pandemic on March 11th, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that more American adults are experiencing mental health issues. The CDC described that 40.9% of adults reported at … [Read more...] about The Mental Health Damage Caused by the Pandemic
COVID-19 is on the Rise for the Second Time
Written by: J. Laura Countries across the world are preparing for lockdown and restrictions amid the second wave of COVID-19, which has already taken nearly one million lives as of September 18th, 2020, according to Statista. Since the first cases emerged in China last year, the novel coronavirus has infected more than 30 million people globally, reports … [Read more...] about COVID-19 is on the Rise for the Second Time
Femicide: Inside the Politics of Killing Women and the Story of Pinar Gültekin
Written by: J. Laura Disclaimer: this article contains violent descriptions. The World Health Organization (WHO) described femicide as the act of intentionally murdering a woman because they are women. Gender-based violence is a threat to all women and girls around the world, as about 66,000 women and girls are killed every year, of which 17% of all victims were … [Read more...] about Femicide: Inside the Politics of Killing Women and the Story of Pinar Gültekin
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
