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The Presence of Drug Culture
While most modern-day parents seem more than happy for their children to go out on an alcohol-infused bender every weekend, they are less pleased by the thought that their child might be out there high as a kite on some class A party drug, and fair enough. If this is the case though, why are drug and rave cultures still such a mass part of modern society and more so, why are they brushed under the carpet and hidden from society as though the person taking the drug is a sin in themselves?
By Leah Jade Wimpenny8 years ago in Potent
What Is Synthetic Weed Made Of?. Top Story - October 2017.
I've been a very strong opponent of synthetic weed. It's the only drug that I honestly think has no benefits and does nothing but hurt its users. What is terrifying about synthetic weed, aside from the fact that it's been linked to an increase in hospitalizations, is that the people who use it rarely have an idea of what's actually in it.
By Skunk Uzeki8 years ago in Potent
Crazy Rolling Papers You've Probably Never Heard Of
Everyone has a favorite rolling paper. I like Raws. They never fail and have great branding. But because of this, Raws are for a standard roll. They don't leave an impression or mark an occasion. Raw doesn't have an answer for all my stoner needs and challenges. Sometimes smoking a joint is bigger than Raw. Sometimes I need more discretion. More often than not, I just crave variety — so, I search for something different. I want a rolling paper that has personality, that feels fresh or stylized. I want a paper with some history or a message. See these crazy rolling papers you've probably never heard of.
By Hydro Wilson8 years ago in Potent
What Are Terpenes?
Everyone is raving about terpenes these days. But what exactly are terpenes? And why should you care? Terpenes are organic chemical compounds that make the amazing flavors and aromas you taste and smell in your food. They are rampant in gardens, and your weed is packed full of them too. In fact, the cannabis plant has more terpenes than any other plant in the world.
By Milcah Halili8 years ago in Potent
Signs You Might Be Allergic to Weed
There are a lot of allergies out there that most people don't ever really consider possible. For example, there are people out there who are allergic to spinach. But, some allergies are stranger and rarer than that. Some people are allergic to water. More have allergic reactions to perfume.
By Skunk Uzeki8 years ago in Potent
Tips for the First-Time Shroomer
Psychedelics have potential to be, without a doubt, one of the most intense and intimate personal experiences one can have. Every psilocybin-containing mushroom has within it the power to open the mind of the user to a realm of bliss and infinite possibilities, or equally so to shatter one’s world along with all they think they know. This is not to be taken lightly. Regardless of the reason (or lack thereof) for experimenting if one so chooses, these substances definitely demand respect and deserve to be treated with such, even if you just want to “trip balls.”
By Asa Nicholson8 years ago in Potent
Best Gifts for Your Stoner Girlfriend
Stoner girls always have good taste, which is why finding the best gifts for your stoner girlfriend can be such a hard task to accomplish. After all, stonerettes tend to want something that's both functional and stylish — no matter what its use is for.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Potent
Should Marijuana be Legalised in the UK?
Cannabis is currently a class B drug in the UK. This puts it in the same category as dangerous drugs, such as amphetamines. Then, take alcohol, for instance. It is completely legal, but there were 8,758 alcohol-related deaths in the UK in 2015. This seems insane when cannabis has never killed anyone and alcohol is connected to many long-term side effects such as liver disease and cancer. Currently, if you are arrested for possession of marijuana you can receive up to five years in prison and a fine. There have been 87,247 marijuana-related cases since 2015, costing the police £31 million. All of that money was spent over a plant that has been proven to possess medicinal properties.
By Hannah Moloney8 years ago in Potent
Parents Living the High Life
Here we are, a day in age that most never thought they would see. marijuana slowly but surely becoming decriminalized state by state. Whether you're for it, against it, or caught between leaning no one way, Mary Jane is tackling obstacles with no sweat. With this, of course, brings up other matters that have people talking.
By Adrian Spencer8 years ago in Potent
Can Magic Mushrooms Heal Anxiety and Depression?
The psilocybin mushroom, a.k.a., magic mushroom or shrooms are among the drugs that people like to use. Shrooms is a fungi that contains a natural compound of psychedelic. Many mushrooms include Psilocybin — approximately 180 species.
By Jacqueline Hanikeh8 years ago in Potent
What Kind of Stoner Are You?
A big Hollywood misconception about potheads is that they all look and act like Shaggy from Scooby-Doo. If you paid attention to the mainstream media, you might think that everyone who smokes cannabis has problems actually functioning. But, if you look at the statistics, stoner culture is as diverse as it gets.
By Mackenzie Z. Kennedy8 years ago in Potent
