Category: Culture

  • Father Of Cannabis Research Plans A New Revolution Nearly 60 Years Later

    Father Of Cannabis Research Plans A New Revolution Nearly 60 Years Later

    [ad_1] “The more we checked, the more we saw that we have a new potential alternative to probably two of the most horrible diseases you can find today.” In 1963, Prof. Raphael Mechoulam sent shockwaves through the scientific world when he became the first scientist to isolate and eventually synthesize the active psychoactive ingredients in…

  • Using Cannabis To Treat Endometriosis

    Using Cannabis To Treat Endometriosis

    [ad_1] “The future of access for women, the future of medical cannabis, I think, lies in ensuring that we have a voice and we share our experiences.” Ashleigh Brown found little relief from epilepsy in traditional medicine. In the summer of 2016, Brown was going on seven years of experiencing up to 180 seizures a…

  • Prison-Grown Pot Profits Fight The Drug War

    Prison-Grown Pot Profits Fight The Drug War

    [ad_1] CANNABIS CULTURE – How many businesses use their earnings to fight the Drug War? And how many grow their cannabis in an old private prison? “There are victims of the war on drugs, and they deserve a seat at the table,” says Casey Dalton, co-owner of Ocean Grown Extracts. Casey and her brother, Dan…

  • Food Network Plans Cannabis Cooking Series ‘Chopped 420’ Competition

    Food Network Plans Cannabis Cooking Series ‘Chopped 420’ Competition

    [ad_1] The Food Network is about to launch a true “high concept” television series. Chopped 420 is a spin-off of the popular Chopped series, in which four chefs battle it out through appetizer, main course and dessert stages using picnic baskets filled with challenging foods. As the name of the new series suggests, it will…

  • Cannabis Finds A Place In Grandmother’s Cupboard

    Cannabis Finds A Place In Grandmother’s Cupboard

    [ad_1] Former Greater Victoria doctor says studies show benefits of cannabis on aging population If you don’t believe cannabis improves memory functions in older folks, you may be amazed by the mice in the maze. “There’s a great study out of Germany that shows cannabis helps prevent memory loss in the older generation,” said Dr.…

  • Charlie Hughes: Parents Of Boy With Epilepsy Drop Nice High Court Challenge

    Charlie Hughes: Parents Of Boy With Epilepsy Drop Nice High Court Challenge

    [ad_1] The parents of a three-year-old boy with severe epilepsy have dropped a legal challenge after guidelines on prescribing cannabis were ‘clarified’. Charlie Hughes went from having up to 120 seizures a day to fewer than 20, after receiving cannabis oil privately. Medical cannabis was legalised in 2018, but few NHS prescriptions have been handed…

  • Medical Cannabis Use Rising Among Seniors: Study

    Medical Cannabis Use Rising Among Seniors: Study

    [ad_1] While cannabis use has been on the rise following the legalization of marijuana in Canada, a new study has found the increase in cannabis use is more pronounced among Canadian seniors. The study examined surveys conducted by a a commercial medical cannabis provider from 2014 to 2020, and found a gradual increase in the…

  • Can Cannabis Be Kosher? | Cannabis Culture

    Can Cannabis Be Kosher? | Cannabis Culture

    [ad_1] If you look closely at a package of Wana Brands fast-acting cannabis gummies, you’re likely to notice that the product is certified as kosher. In fact, all of Wana’s products that are manufactured in Colorado have been certified by Whole Kosher Services, a company based in Houston. It is commonly understood that kosher refers…

  • Drake is two faced > CULTURS — lifestyle media for cross-cultural identity

    Drake is two faced > CULTURS — lifestyle media for cross-cultural identity

    [ad_1] Drake is living the best of both worlds in the 21st century. Drake is a Canada nataive and has become one of the most succesful artist in the world. The 34 year old rapper started rapping in the year 2006 and has not let up since. Taking the rap game by storm by winning…

  • Travellers Who Don’t Declare Cannabis At The Border Will Soon Face Fines

    Travellers Who Don’t Declare Cannabis At The Border Will Soon Face Fines

    [ad_1] Scofflaws could be hit with penalties ranging from $200 to $2,000. Starting Monday, travellers who lie about carrying marijuana over the Canadian border could face fines. Recreational cannabis has been legal in Canada since the fall of 2018, but it’s illegal to bring it across the border without a permit or exemption. – Read…