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Cannabis Monday: Medical Sesh
“In strict medical terms, marijuana is far safer than many foods we commonly consume. For example, eating 10 raw potatoes can result in a toxic response. By comparison, it is physically impossible to eat enough marijuana to induce death. Marijuana in its natural form is one of the safest therapeutically active substances known to man. By any measure of rational analysis, marijuana can be safely used within the supervised routine of medical care.
By Erica Fuller9 years ago in Potent
Weed For PTSD?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, most commonly known as PTSD, has long plagued veterans. Whether it's flashbacks, nightmares, or something more sinister, PTSD has been a definite mental health problem that veterans have dealt with for decades; in the early 1900s, the closest thing to PTSD would have been what was commonly known back then as shell shock. Shortly after that, it was known as that or battle fatigue, and then PTSD became the standard term for anyone who deals with the burden of trying to cope with what may have been seen in an operational theater such as Iraq or Afghanistan.
By Christina St-Jean9 years ago in Potent
Old Stoner Stereotypes That Are Fading (and Why)
Stoner stereotypes have existed since the beginning of the subculture. Back in the early 30s, Reefer Madness forewarned that, if you smoked pot, you—yes, you, straight-laced perfect child—will turn into a bloodthirsty serial killer who might, without provocation, throw a baby out a window or stab people...
By Shinji Kazuma9 years ago in Potent
How Weed Affects Your 5 Senses
Your five senses change when you smoke weed. Obvious statement is obvious, but let's break that down for a second. Weed makes you feel happier—more loose, more free. This is because cannabis affects your brain chemistry, which results in that chemical high pot smokers crave when lighting up. However, if pot can make you high, doesn't it stand to reason it can do other things to your brain? Like give you super senses?
By Bethany Tiamat9 years ago in Potent
Marijuana Teens' Drug Of Choice For Anxiety, Depression
It may come as little surprise that teens start experimenting with marijuana in their early adolescence. Some might argue that it's nearly a rite of passage for many, as there appears to be a growing number of kids who are turning onto the drug. Now, it seems that marijuana is now the drug of choice for many with anxiety or depression.
By Christina St-Jean9 years ago in Potent
