cannabis
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Drugs Won the U.S. Election
With ballots for the U.S. 2020 presidential election still being counted in several states, it’s possible that we won’t know that outcome for quite some time. But one clear victor emerged in another fight: the drug legalisation movement. In multiple cities and states, in both red and blue areas, people voted to legalise or decriminalise…
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Evidence of Ritualistic Cannabis Use Found in Ancient Jewish Temple
Archaeologists in Israel have detected traces of cannabis on a 2,700-year-old altar found in an ancient Jewish shrine. The finding suggests ancient Israelites used mind-altering substances during religious ceremonies, in what is an unprecedented discovery for the region.
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Weed Edibles Aren’t As Safe As We Think, Doctors Argue
Doctors in Canada are hoping to harsh your buzz a little when it comes to cannabis edibles. In a new paper out Monday, they argue that people have plenty of misconceptions about how safe edibles really are and warn that first-time users are especially likely to take too much for their own good.
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21st Century Weed Can Really Fuck You Up, Says Surgeon General
The Surgeon General issued a very somber advisory to the people of the United States on Thursday: Weed may be legal in a lot of states now, but if you’re pregnant or a kid, you should stay away from it. Sage advice, to be sure.