Controversial Study Suggests A Link Between Cannabis, Schizophrenia
CHICAGO, IL – A team of researchers from Northwestern Medicine published a study in the December issue of Schizophrenia Bulletin that they believe could shed light on a possible correlation between adolescent cannabis use, poor working memory, and schizophrenia. This seems to fly in the face of past studies, which has found that cannabis may help improve cognitive functioning and inhibit psychotic symptoms in those suffering from schizophrenia. The …
The 2013 Emerald Cup Will Honor Two Legendary Activists
The Emerald Cup Lifetime Achievement Awards Announced For those who don’t know, The Emerald Cup is the world’s longest running outdoor organic growing competition. This year’s event will be held December 14-15 at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds (Northern California). “Dennis Peron and Debby Goldsberry will receive The Emerald Cup Lifetime Achievement Award.” Largely due to its home at the epicenter of the Northern California cannabis community, The Emerald Cup has long been entrenched in the culture and the activism that surrounds it. As a result, the event has made …
Vegan, Gluten-Free Infused Grape Quencher
Grape Cannabis Quencher From The Venice Cookie Co. The Venice Cookie Co. has a built quite the reputation for themselves in the cannabis industry. They have won a number of awards with their line of products, which includes the The 4.20 Bar, Strawberry Cannabis Lemonade, and Northwest Natural Petite Honey. With the popularity of their cannabis lemonade drinks, The Venice Cookie Co.
Cibdex CBD Drops From HempMeds PX
Cibdex CBD Drops From HempMeds PX HempMeds PX recently unveiled the release of two new product lines at the CHAMPS Trade Show in Denver: Cibaderm and Cibdex. The hemp-based CBD tincture is the only product available from Cibdex right now, but they come in “Original” and “Peppermint” flavors. The company plans to release capsules in the future as well. Like the rest of the HempMeds PX products, the cannabidiol (CBD) drops are legal to be sold in all 50 states. They come in two different sizes: …
Arizer Solo: Portable Vape with 7 Different Heat Settings
The Arizer Solo Vaporizer is a portable vaporizer that allows you to choose from 7 temperature settings for your dry-herb medicating session. With that said, the Canadian product may be best known for its glass-on-glass delivery system. Personally, I found the Solo Vaporizer to be to the perfect size to fit in your hand, and it’s hearty manufacturing made it that much better. The product’s weight and finish truly make you feel as if you are using a quality product. Nonetheless, it weighs less that 2 lbs. “The Solo Vaporizer is so unique it has a bit of a learning …
Success Stories: Cannabis Oil Continues To Save Lives In The US
“Rick Simpson Hemp Oil” In America For those who don’t already know, Rick Simpson is one of the most influential names in the cannabis industry. His whole-plant cannabis extract, affectionately known as Rick Simpson Hemp Oil, has successfully treated over 5,000 cancer patients since he first used it on himself in 2003. Simpson deserves every bit of credit he receives. However, there are others in the world who are providing patients with similar concentrates and experiencing excellent results. Who is Constance Finley? …
TSA Policy: Flying With Medicinal Marijuana
According to Lawyers.com, the “mile high club” may take on a completely new meaning as more and more states vote to decriminalize the medicinal and recreational use of cannabis. Everyone has heard the stories of people walking their baby cannabis plants on board airplanes & vaporizing in the terminal, but just how are they getting away with it? The fact of the matter is that cannabis is federally illegal, and for that reason, it’s technically illegal to fly on commercial airlines with cannabis because airports fall under federal jurisdiction. Well, you might be shocked to hear that …
New Switzerland Drug Policy: Marijuana Decriminalized
New Swiss Policy Includes Fines For Cannabis Possession Switzerland made quite the splash when they unveiled their new cannabis policy this week. As of October 1st, small-scale possession (10 grams or less) offenders over the age 18 will no longer be subject to court appearances and criminal records. Instead, adults will be charged with a misdemeanor and a fine of 100 Swiss Francs (about $110). “Small-scale possession charges accounted for about 30,000 court cases under the previous regulations.” Despite a sudden influx of attention, the transition to the new Swiss cannabis policy was anything but abrupt. The Swiss …
The Sonic Portable Vaporizer Product Review
The Sonic portable vaporizer is almost identical in design to the DaVinci Portable Vaporizer, combining portability with functionality in a walkie-talkie-looking hot box. You can purchase the Sonic Vaporizer for $199.99 at VaporNation (the same price as the DaVinci), and comes with a mouthpiece (which feels cheap and rubbery), AC wall charger, cleaning tool, 3 replacement screens, and an instruction manual. Using the Sonic vape is as easy as screwing in the mouthpiece/straw and turning the switch on the side to the ON position. This was confusing at …
Police Made Arrests For Cannabis Every 42 Seconds In 2012
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) annual “Crime in the United States” report was released on Monday, revealing that American police made a total of 12,196,959 arrests last year. The report showed that there was an estimated 1,552,432 arrests for drug-related crimes in 2012. Of those, cannabis offenses accounted for 48.3 percent of the whole, a slight decrease from the 49.5 percent in 2011. According to the report released by the FBI on Monday, there was one cannabis arrest (distribution, possession, etc.) every 42 seconds; the same interval as 2011 despite the recent legalization in …