A new study has found yet another link between schizophrenia and marijuana. The study, coming out of Denmark, found that associations between the two have risen since 1995. That year, 2% of schizophrenia diagnoses were associated with marijuana. That number rose to 4% in 2000, and 8% since 2010. An author of the study emphasizes […]
Marijuana use by teens is not independently associated with an increased risk of so-called ‘Amotivational syndrome,” according to longitudinal data published in the Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society. A team of researchers affiliated with Florida International University assessed the association between cannabis use and motivation in a cohort of 401 adolescents (ages 14 to […]
Dominique Dawes, the retired American gymnast has stated on CNN that she backs the decision of the Olympic committee to suspend Sha’Carri Richardson by saying ‘Rules are Rules’. The three-time Olympic gold medalist Dominique Dawes appeared on Cuomo Prime Time and spoke about Richardson. Richardson was banned a couple weeks ago for testing positive for […]
Los Angeles police have seized over 373,000 marijuana plants this week, the largest seize in the county’s history. These 373,000 plants are worth over $1.2 billion in the private market and up to $1.6 billion on the streets. Although this bust was the largest in county history, these plants only make up a fraction of […]
A new study has been published by the Harm Reduction Journal that finds a correlation between daily marijuana users and a lowered risk of opioid use from those with past addictions. The team surveyed 2,316 subjects who were suffering from Opioid Use Disorder. Of them, 51 percent were using cannabis. Those that were using cannabis […]
In some news that will seem entirely antiquated in just a few years, one of the best American runners has tested positive for marijuana, and will probably have to miss a chance at winning a gold medal in the upcoming Olympics. Richardson has been breaking records in the 100-meter dash, but after testing positive last […]
After many successful years on television, Conan O’Brien is finally retiring. Since he is retiring, he has become more and more loose with what he does on live television. In his most recent episode of the late show, he hosted Seth Rogen and proceeded to smoke a joint with him on live television. Conan explained […]
Potentially the most painful sport in the country (although I’m sure a lot of Rodeo-heads will disagree), the NFL is looking to get out of the opioid business. They’re offering up $1 million in grants to researchers looking to find an alternative to their current opioid-centric treatment, including marijuana and CBD. In particular, they want […]
Yesterday Washington state approved joints being given out to adults who have gotten the covid vaccine. They’re calling it “Joints for Jabs,” and it follows breweries and restaurants giving out free drinks and the state handing out prize money up to $1 million, according to KXL news. The lottery prize money is becoming a rather […]
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak (D) signed legislation into law to regulate on-site cannabis consumption spaces. Assembly Bill 341 allows adults 21 and older to purchase and consume adult-use cannabis products on-site at any licensed “cannabis consumption lounge.” The measure establishes regulations for two distinct types cannabis consumption lounges. One group would be reserved for existing marijuana […]
