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Cannabis: It's Just a Plant, Dude
The history of marijuana is murky, ever since Napoleon banned his troops from using hash and infused drinks, following the invasion of Egypt in 1800. This set in motion a series of events that lead to most countries of the world prohibiting the plant. Because of this, it's ancient history remains unclear due to the attempt to cover it up by said countries. But motivated stoners all around the world have managed to track patches of its progress throughout history.
By Charlie Canmore7 years ago in Potent
Smoking in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is a beautiful city, and whether you're coming to tour, chill, or party hard, this is the place to be. But what makes Amsterdam so special is the weed. On almost every street getting closer to the center of the city, there is a coffee shop where you can purchase and smoke your weed, and it's perfectly normal! But there are a few things you should know before heading out to Amsterdam and getting stoned.
By Naomie Moisan7 years ago in Potent
How to Utilize CBD for Chemotherapy Symptoms
The medical use of cannabis has been praised for quite some time, yet not all the states have agreed to approve it. At the moment, CBD oil is completely legal in only eight states, but a valid medical prescription can ensure you receive your medicine in 21 states. Hopefully, there will be more articles like this one showing how CBD is not only recommendable, but absolutely essential for cancer patients enduring chemotherapy.
By Kurtis Wilcox7 years ago in Potent
Countries with the Most Relaxed Weed Laws
One of the most debated questions nowadays is whether you should or shouldn’t smoke weed. And perhaps we are not the ones who should tell you what you should do, but you should still know which countries you can smoke if you want to, and not into any trouble. Some say it’s super healthy, others say it’s not, but one thing’s for certain—the people who smoke weed, really love smoking it. However, it’s still illegal in most countries in the world, and even though you might disagree with this and hashtagging all of your posts with #LegalizeIt, the truth is that we really have to pay attention where and when we’re smoking. So, behold the countries that have won the 4/20 award as it’s quite legal (or only possible but still illegal) to smoke there:
By Isla Wright7 years ago in Potent
10 Gifts for Your Favorite Psilocybin Fan
Magic mushrooms are something that everyone should experience at least once in their life. Along with giving people amazing visuals, they let you get in touch with your inner psyche in a way that other drugs just can't offer.
By Skunk Uzeki7 years ago in Potent
I Tried the High Times Cannabis Cookbook. Here's What Happened
In 2019, I'm no longer afraid to say it—I smoke a ton of weed. Well, maybe smoke isn't necessarily the right word anymore, so let me rephrase that: I consume a large amount of THC. After all, smoking weed is SO 2018. I think it's important to switch up your methods, especially when you're looking at it from a health standpoint. Smoking weed isn't necessarily conducive for your health, but intaking it in other ways is.
By Tony Anthony Greg7 years ago in Potent
11 Cannabis-Infused Beauty Products That Will Help with Anxiety or Pain
As we begin to collectively accept plant-based alternatives for medicinal purposes, it's no surprise CBD takes the spotlight in combating pain, stress, and anxiety. Unlike the more popularly known chemical THC, CBD doesn’t contain any psychoactive properties. This makes it a lot more appealing to those who need marijuana's healing touch, but aren’t necessarily interested in going to work high as a kite. Luckily, we’re seeing an increase in the variety of products available to the public as marijuana's reputation shifts in the public sphere. If smoking pot and experiencing the properties of THC isn’t your thing, you can still count on mother nature to have your back. While Body Shop Hemp and Lord Jones are popular in the CBD beauty world, these cannabis-infused beauty products provide healing properties to help with anxiety, inflammation, soreness, and pain.
By Michelle Estevez7 years ago in Potent
How to Keep Your Drug Deals off the Radar
Anyone who has been a pothead for a couple of years knows at least one person who ended up being cuffed for dealing cannabis. Sometimes, the penalties they pay are small. Other times, you could end up hearing about a close friend who just got raided by the FBI for housing a pound of weed.
By Buddy Brown7 years ago in Potent
11 Excellent Music Genres to Listen to While High
If there's two things that go together, it's cannabis and music. I'd go so far as to say that it's an experience that you absolutely should have at least once. People love to listen to music while they light up so much, they even risk arrest so they can do it at their favorite concerts.
By Skunk Uzeki7 years ago in Potent
