This particular study in the Journal of the American Chemical Society (NOTE : led by graduate student Lauren Smith ofThe Scripps Research Institute) produced results that join another study in the same journal, Journal of the American Chemical Society) (NOTE : led by a Dr. Andrew Kruegel Ph.D. of Columbia University). [The Scripps study reported]… None of the mice died…
The abusive concern for kratom centers on two organic compounds called alkaloids contained within the leaves: mitragynine (MG) and 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-HMG). These two drugs show activity at μ-opioid receptors, which are related to pain relief. While these chemicals are not true opioids, they have demonstrated effective pain relief in human and animal studies. “In the…
Whether or not you’ve tried LSD before, you have heard about bad trips. For [those] looking to take LSD while avoiding these nightmarish experiences, self-examination is your best bet … To avoid being overwhelmed… recommends that if [someone] is going to take LSD they should always do so with a group of close, supportive friends…
Oregon Flower : Cannabis visited by a Frog Sam Chapman with the New Revenue Coalition says Oregon lawmakers need to give people public places to smoke, especially since many have rental agreements that don’t allow them to smoke on the property. Perhaps Chapman’s biggest hurdle will be persuading lawmakers to permit waivers to the Indoor Clean…
Hemby worries that the government’s ruling could make studying the plant and its key ingredients even harder than it already is, and he’s not alone [especially after the following research emerged]. In October 2017, the FDA broke out kratom’s two main components and studied them separately, ultimately recommending a ban on both of them, Stat News reported…
Oregon Flower : Small-flowered Lupine The governor said that [at this time] increasing taxes on beer, wine and cider faces… many political hurdles. Lawmakers will take up the governor’s budget after their session begins in January [2019]. “I know the beer and wine tax hasn’t been increased in 30-plus years,” Brown said during a conference call with…
Oregon Flower : Western Trumpet Honeysuckle The lack of discussion in doctors’ offices continues despite high prevalence of unhealthy drinking. The negative consequences of too much alcohol include illness, injury, and death — unhealthy alcohol use ranks as the third leading preventable cause of death in the US according to the task force … All adults, including…
Oregon Flower : Chocolate Lily Drinking alcohol in moderation is more harmful than previously thought, according to a new study that concludes there’s no “safe” level of alcohol consumption … The study found that moderate drinking was, in fact, protective against ischemic heart disease. But this benefit was outweighed by the health risks of alcohol. “The widely…
Oregon Flower : Golden-Eyed-Grass “This decision could be writing on the wall that the federal government will soon drop marijuana to a lower schedule.” “The county has provided no evidence to the court that it has attempted to ban any and all marijuana use and production, as would be theoretically required by full compliance with the…
Oregon Flower : Cannabis visited by a Praying Mantis Smith’s plan starts in the Oregon Senate. “All we need to get the ball rolling is a bill that gives permission for the OLCC to allow legal exports between Oregon and other legal states,” Smith says … “This time last year, I was getting $1,800 to $2,200 per…
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