Photo credit: GetSnoozy.com Let's be real, mornings are the absolute worst. Unceremoniously ripped from the warm embrace of bed by the unholy shriek of an alarm, stumbling to the kitchen like a zombie in search of sustenance (read: coffee), and if the gods are smiling, managing to pour said coffee into a mug instead of directly onto a sleep-deprived body. It's a special kind … [Read more...] about The Gummy That Makes Mornings Suck Less
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The Failure of Oregon’s Drug Policy: Decriminalization Alone is Doomed
Photo by LightFieldStudios After three years of decriminalization, Oregon restituted laws earlier this year that again criminalized personal possession of all drugs. Lawmakers are referring to it as a necessary compromise due to overdoses, homelessness, and crime plaguing Oregon, particularly in urban cities such as Portland. Now that drugs are recriminalized, personal … [Read more...] about The Failure of Oregon’s Drug Policy: Decriminalization Alone is Doomed
Moving From Opioids to Medical Cannabis for Pain Management
Photo by ndanko More than 50 million Americans, or 20% of the US population, experience chronic pain. But commonly prescribed treatment options like opioids are proving catastrophic, underscoring the need for alternatives. To date, chronic pain has a total direct and indirect cost of up to $635 billion per year. It affects nearly 50 million American adults, … [Read more...] about Moving From Opioids to Medical Cannabis for Pain Management
Festive CBD Mocktails for the Holiday Season
Featured image courtesy of fahrwasser December is just around the corner, and the holidays are almost here! Whether gearing up for cozy nights by the fire or planning a festive bash, it's the perfect time to get creative with party drinks. These alcohol-free concoctions are perfect for celebrating with everyone—from the designated drivers to those who prefer a lighter … [Read more...] about Festive CBD Mocktails for the Holiday Season
What Does Legal Cannabis the EU’s Economic Powerhouse Look Like?
Photo credit: Lukasz Stefanski. Seven months after Germany legalized adult-use cannabis, the country’s so-called “cannabis clubs” finally distributed cannabis for the first time to its members last Saturday. At midnight on April 1, Germany’s Cannabis Act (Cannabisgesetz or CanG) entered into force. The legislation legalized the recreational use of cannabis in the European … [Read more...] about What Does Legal Cannabis the EU’s Economic Powerhouse Look Like?
