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Higher Society
Mary Jane... where the hell do I start? No, seriously. In a way, I think it’s helped me navigate through life. Weed has been a constant go-to for me for the past year-and-a-half of my life (with thanks to my best friend and girlfriend), my own little crutch. For as long as I could remember, I’ve dealt with heavy anxiety and fluctuating depression; I’d think and overthink, toss and turn. It was like my mind was running constantly. I could never get a break. I’m sure we’ve all been there, and I’m not going to lie, it really sucks, but little did I know that the solution to my problem was closer than I thought.
By Raven Lawrence7 years ago in Potent
My CBD Journey. Top Story - July 2018.
Cannabidiol (CBD) has changed my life when it comes to coping with anxiety. I was never a weed-smoker or touched any weed products up until my final year of university. In my final year of university, I was taking 21 units (full time is 12) and trying to cope with the stress of being an English major. There were always multiple long papers to write and pages upon pages to read, and trying to juggle homework with attending class, an internship, and maintaining a semi-stable social life was hitting me like a ton of bricks.
By Emma J7 years ago in Potent
Doing Acid Made Me Stop Smoking Weed
I used to be a stoner. I loved the way smoking made me feel. It got rid of my PTSD symptoms and anxiety and gave me an excuse to eat all the ice cream in the freezer. I also loved acid (LSD). It gave me revelations about what I was doing wrong with my life and taught me to be a better, kinder person. Also, it was fun and trippy and a blast to do with friends.
By Sophia Tone8 years ago in Potent
Trying Edibles After 30 Weed-Free Years
30 years have passed since I last used any sort of cannabis. I took my final hit on a joint the night before my wedding. My matron of honor and her husband, staying in a room just down the hotel hall, offered it to me to calm my nerves. I wasn't nervous about getting married, but I was dealing with the fact that my mother had shown up the day before after avoiding me for a couple of months. I was shaken up by her appearance. She was skin and bones and very sick from a recurrence of cancer. I used the marijuana to relax enough to go to sleep.
By Sarah Terra8 years ago in Potent
Ways People Used Cannabis Throughout History
The benefits of medical marijuana have been documented for as long as humanity has been alive. Cannabis has been considered a medicinal herb for millennia, with some historic records showing evidence of medicinal use dating as far back as 3,000 BC.
By Skunk Uzeki8 years ago in Potent
Trump's Surprising Support for Weed
A bill has been proposed by Senator Cory Gardner (R, Colorado) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D, Massachusetts) that will amend the Controlled Substances Act and loosen federal regulations on marijuana, and it's being supported by non other than President Donald J. Trump. Yes, the same man that appointed Jeff Sessions, a man who has stated that heroine and weed are essentially the same thing, has come out in support for the reclassification of marijuana.
By J. P. Frattini8 years ago in Potent
Interesting Things You Should Know About the Growing Cannabis Industry. Top Story - July 2018.
The benefits of medical marijuana are no longer able to be ignored, and the people have finally spoken up about wanting their Mary Jane. That's why we're seeing Prohibition ending, and why there's a newfound green rush in states that legalized marijuana.
By Buddy Brown8 years ago in Potent
How CBD Oil Can Stop Migraines & Headaches
At this point, it's relatively well-known that CBD oil can stop migraines & headaches, but there is still plenty of confusion on a number of fronts: What is CBD oil? Is it more or less effective than other forms of cannabis when it comes to headaches and migraine treatment? With the recent wave of relaxed regulations on cannabis plant products, more studies have begun to take place regarding CBD's applications and effectiveness as a treatment for migraine headaches and other medical conditions. More doctors have begun to recommend CBD for chronic migraine sufferers, but what exactly makes it such an effective treatment? In this article, we'll explore CBD oil's advantages and drawbacks as a treatment for migraines and headaches.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick8 years ago in Potent
Ways You Can Reduce the Risks of Using Cannabis
Medical marijuana has a plethora of benefits from assisting with chronic pain to helping eliminate some forms of mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety. But even the most helpful of things in life can be dangerous if not used in moderation or with the right precautions.
By Johnny Hash8 years ago in Potent
Why You Did Not Get High the First Time You Smoked Weed
Not getting high the first time a person smokes is not a new phenomenon by any means. This has been a common complaint since the 1960s when smoking cannabis first became popular. A study done in the late 60s revealed that 41 percent of the people who had smoked weed for the first time while in the study felt no different than before they had smoked it. And even a book that came out in 1970 called A Child’s Garden of Grass had a lot to say in confirming this common problem.
By Ami Roach8 years ago in Potent
Can Marijuana Improve Your Workout? Tips for a Pre-Exercise Smoke Sesh
We currently live in an era where workout supplements are the norm. We hear about athletes taking protein powder to add more muscle to their mass, and about bodybuilders taking creatine as a way to add more definition to their muscles.
By Rowan Marley8 years ago in Potent
How to Treat Psoriasis with Cannabis
With the legalization of recreational and medical marijuana recently added to the docket for multiple states across the nation, cannabis seems to be everywhere. While many against legalization preach the harmfulness of the drug, medical studies have shown that marijuana is highly effective at treating a wide variety of previously incurable mental and physical illnesses, including post-traumatic stress disorder, Alzheimer's disease, Crohn's disease, epilepsy, and multiple sclerosis, showing why weed should be legalized.
By Aunt Mary8 years ago in Potent