Author Archives: Lottie
Marijuana and Addiction: A Comprehensive View of Perspectives
Ever since the first instance of Marijuana being part of our collective consciousness in popular culture, its addictive qualities have been long debated; studies have been published, tests have been run and countless words have been written, good or bad, about it. The results always yield a similar conclusion; Marijuana is not addictive itself, but […]
Debunking the Myth: A Philosophical Explanation for Weed’s Inspiration in Art Forms
We’ve heard the old tales; someone starts smoking weed and suddenly they begin obtaining a sense of creativity never before reached in their lives, and suddenly this person is creating masterpieces left and right, be it exploring a new sound through music, new textures through painting or writing stories at a frenetic pace with sharp […]
Marihuana: a social inhibitor or a friend maker?
Ethical or moral stance on the consumption aside, it’s necessary to take a look at how our society at large has accepted weed as a normal, everyday thing, where once it was viewed as a potentially shameful phase teenagers and college kids went through. It is with only the most serious of intentions, our duty […]
Top Documentaries All About Cannabis
Cannabis has long been in a certain grey area between law and public opinion. Many believe that the drug is in fact debilitating in the long run whilst others believe it’s something of a government conspiracy with the drug actually being not harmful at all. Though the word conspiracy often conjures up tin foil hats […]
Have You Heard of Set and Setting?
In the 60’s and 70’s, the world was wildly different from what it is today in terms of drug use. During those decades, a lot of experimental research was done on the effects of psychedelics and other drugs had on the human psyche. One of the pioneers of that kind of research, was Timothy Leary. […]
Warning Signs You Need to Quit Weed
When it comes to marijuana addiction, the verdict is confusing at best. Those set on demonizing any and every drug use will often mix truth with myth and offer no real help. In turn, marijuana advocates put weed on a pedestal and spread the rumor that addiction is never an option, which is just as […]
Alternative ways to Consume Cannabis
When it comes to using marijuana, most people automatically associate the experience with a circle and a joint. Almost everyone’s first time is in a circle of friends. Someone lights up, smokes and passes it along in between coughs and giggles. Tough smoking cannabis isn’t technically as bad as smoking a cigarette, it’s still not […]
Medicinal vs. Recreational Use
It’s impossible to have a conversation about cannabis nowadays without making a distinction between medicinal and recreational use. Those who are still hesitant about the benefits of the drug are always quick to point out that medicinal marijuana should not be treated as recreational marijuana, which always leads to the question: is there really a […]
A Brief History of Cannabis in the US
Nowadays it seems every state in the US is looking to decriminalize marijuana use, whether recreational or medicinal. We’ve come a long way since the 70’s when all marijuana was demonized, and the drug was prohibited as if it was the most dangerous substance out there.
Marijuana Myths We Should Retire
A lot of the mainstream “facts” about marijuana come from well-meaning but ultimately ignorant attempts to dissuade consumption. Sadly, this has resulted in a lot of misinformation that has done nothing to keep people from trying the drug themselves but has done a great job in diminishing the credibility of anti-drug organizations. What’s worse, these […]