Image courtesy of Jamurka New Year's Eve is the perfect excuse to mix things up and try something a little different in the drink department. Whether adding a few drops of tincture or stirring in some homemade cannabis simple syrup, infused mocktails bring both flavor and good vibes to the party. Here are some of Emerald’s favorites: Easy Cannabis-Infused Simple … [Read more...] about Cannabis-Infused Mocktails for New Year’s Eve
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Emerald’s Guide to Dry January
Featured image courtesy Envato Images / @Aleruana Dry January is an annual movement that encourages people to take a break from alcohol for the entire month. Whether it’s for health, a detox reset, or simply to break free from alcohol habits, Dry January is a popular way to start the year off fresh. This guide walks through how to make the most of the month off … [Read more...] about Emerald’s Guide to Dry January
The Gummy That Makes Mornings Suck Less
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
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