Biography/Memoir

Stop policing psychedelic science

If the federal decision to classify these substances as having no medical value was premature, then understanding the benefits (and dangers) of psychedelics in a rigorous and empirical way has been hindered by bureaucracy and authorities policing research laboratories. Strassman likewise said he’d like to see psychedelic substances rescheduled, though he realizes researchers are caught…

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Politics

Congress set to revive CARERS act

CARERS stands for Compassionate Access, Research Expansion, and Respect States. The original version of the bill would have ended the drug war, at least with regard to cannabis. This latest version is softer.​ ​ First, CARERS would change the Controlled Substances Act to allow states to make their own medical cannabis laws. States already do…

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Politics

US officials are starting to treat opioid companies like Big Tobacco — and suing them

This year, multiple lawsuits have been launched against opioid manufacturers and distributors. With the opioid crisis now having resulted in more than 300,000 deadly opioid overdoses since 1999 (greater than the population of Cincinnati), there’s a push to hold accountable the people and companies behind the products that spawned the epidemic. Original Article (Vox):US officials…

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Spirituality

Psychedelics touted as solution for society

“A psychedelic renaissance is underway as researchers and society learn of its benefits in health, healing and creativity in art, music, philosophy and a greater understanding of how to solve society’s problems,” says Ball. “We’re not talking about back-alley druggies and Grateful Dead concerts here. These are important members of our society.” “The psychedelic movement…

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Biography/Memoir

When pot goes from illegal to recreational, schools face a dilemma

“… [the] School District is bringing in a neuroscientist to talk to health classes about the impacts of marijuana on brain development. “…[It] is developing a science-based marijuana education program that takes a more holistic approach”. -Section chief for environmental epidemiology and toxicology ​ “Marijuana is unique, because … this is a substance where you…

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Psychology

Why some people can’t handle their weed

Like environmental factors, the strain of pot you smoke can have a major impact on anxiety levels, too. ”Folliot believes that life experiences had a major impact on the change in his reaction to marijuana. “I had dealt with a lot of family and friends dying. I pretty much watched my Mom pass away and…

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