Posts Tagged ‘Ben Cort’
The marijuana debate: Is a civil dialogue about weed even possible in the digital age?
Think nothing can be more divisive than political conversations between liberals and conservatives? Hold my beer. Let’s talk weed. Or rather, let’s talk about our inability to talk about it — at least with any sort of civility. Granted, there are exceptions when it comes to having a civil dialogue about weed, but the rule…
Read MoreMYTH OR MEDICINE: Cannabis derivative CBD is trendy, but does it live up to the hype?
To paraphrase a famous line from “Forrest Gump”: CBD is like a box of chocolates … you never know what you’re gonna get. CBD products — cannabidiol, one of two primary components found in marijuana plants that doesn’t have the psychoactive effects of its sister compound, THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) — are the latest rage in holistic…
Read MoreMarijuana legalization: Stronger weed raises addiction issues, expert says
When it comes to weed, we’re in uncharted territory. Ben Cort knows a lot about marijuana — or, more specifically, THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the psychoactive compound that provides users with the high associated with it. Back in his using days (he’s been clean and sober since June 15, 1996), he smoked more than his fair share…
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