Cannabis use not linked to loss of motivation, according to study
A new study conducted on teens finds no connection between marijuana use and loss of motivation. The lazy stoner is one of the most prevalent stereotypes, one that is still...
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The 2021 guide to cannabis laws around the world
Cannabis is decriminalized and allowed for medical use in several regions of North America, Africa, Australia, Europe and South America. But it remains prohibited in Middle Eastern countries and Asia....
Ask Mister Manners: What can I do about a serial last-minute canceler?
I participate in a rotating monthly dinner with eight other women. One of the women in particular is making a habit of calling that month's hostess just prior to the...
There’s probably too much THC in your legal marijuana
Legal marijuana products contain extraordinary levels of THC, which could cause dependence and mental health issues with habitual use. The marijuana you see in stores today isn't like what the...
Does smoking cannabis kill your brain cells?
Cannabis has long been associated with brain damage, but this connection is complex, not wholly understood, and even exaggerated. There's plenty of myths surrounding cannabis. From killing brain cells to...
Teens who lack this are more likely to binge drink and smoke weed
A new study says poor sleep could be a predictor for behaviors like binge drinking and cannabis use. Teens who don't get a full night of sleep might have higher...
This common herpes virus may ruin your love life. Here’s how to keep it in check
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common herpes virus that's also known as HCMV, CMV, or human herpesvirus 5 (HHV-5). Cytomegalovirus can affect babies and adults alike, and it's the most commonly...
Mood swings, loss of inhibition may predict substance use disorders, study says
Have you ever thought your friend's or partner's outfit was unflattering, but rather than expressing your opinion, you kept it to yourself? If so, your inhibition did its job by...
What to expect from cannabis reform in 2021
As 2020 comes to a close, the cannabis industry can call itself one of the few winners from an otherwise calamitous year. While the industry did take its fair share...
Cannabis gifts becoming the hottest 2020 trend
The Post Office is backed up, mall Santas far and wide are doling out Christmas cheer from inside plastic bubbles, and the conundrum of what to gift someone who has...