The Mature Stoner: Why Are So Many Seniors Smoking Weed?
Older people are the fastest-growing group of cannabis users, as stigma fades and some seek an alternative to prescription drugs.
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Day One : Legal Weed and Crooked Politics
CANNABIS CULTURE – Hey Canada, congratulations. Weed is legal now. As long as you buy it from rich people. Thats right, today Canadians rejoiced and lined-up cash-in-hand today as nationwide, cannabis was sold legally from designated retailers. These outlets are licensed and controlled by elites from the halls of government, law enforcement and business. AndRead More
Life Insurance Companies No Longer Treating Marijuana Use as High Risk as Tobacco
Looking to legalization, firms seek young people as long-term clients, broker says
Moms Break the Stigma of Working in Weed
Public relations whiz Rosie Mattio rises at 5:30am most days of the week.
Busting the Overdose Myth
CANNABIS CULTURE – There’s been a lot of talk in the media about cannabis “overdoses” at public events like 420. This language, particularly as we face a continent wide opioid crisis, is entirely irresponsible. An overdose, is serious and tragic. People die from overdoses. And while, “greening out” can be a very unpleasant consequence ofRead More
Dr Frank Responds to Alberta Health Services Reefer Madness
CANNABIS CULTURE – I was reading an article from the Calgary Herald entitled, “AHS [Alberta Health Service] doctor worries more kids will self-medicate with pot once it’s legalized”.
Some of the Best People Smoke Pot
In 1969, Maclean’s interviewed a lawyer, a doctor, a professor and a psychologist who all smoked pot, proving the drug had shown a tremendous upward mobility.
Stigma-Foisters part 1: Mark Haden
CANNABIS CULTURE – Stigma: noun, plural stigmata a mark of disgrace or infamy; a stain or reproach, as on one’s reputation.
Melissa Etheridge: ‘I’d Much Rather Have a Smoke With My Grown Kids Than a Drink’
Melissa Etheridge is best known as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, but lately she’s been making a name for herself as a fierce cannabis advocate.
Edmonton HempFest Expo Addresses Legalized Marijuana Issues
Recreational marijuana users are lazy.
