Georgia Will Be First State to Sell Marijuana at Pharmacies

Medical marijuana will soon be available in pharmacies in Georgia. The state is set to become the first in the U.S. to legalize the purchase of products containing THC at local pharmacies this year, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported earlier this month. Per CNN, before 2023 ends, residents “who meet the extremely narrow criteria” required by the medical cannabis law will be able to purchase …

CULTUREJimmy Kimmel Proclaims October 20—Snoop Dogg’s Birthday And Midpoint To 4/20—As New Marijuana Holiday Called ‘DoggFather’s Day’

Recognizing Snoop Dogg’s “significant contributions to the popularization of marijuana,” comedian and late-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel proclaimed the rapper’s birthday of October 20—this Friday—to be the “new high holiday” of DoggFather’s Day. In a mock-proclamation unveiled on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Thursday night, Kimmel noted that “Mr. Dogg’s birthday falls on the exact midpoint …

Couples, Cannabis, and Sex: How Being High Can Help You Get Down

When COVID-19 unleashed its fury around the globe, it was widely assumed that people in romantic relationships would face serious obstacles. From the stress and fear induced by the deadly virus to quarantining for weeks at a time, couples encountered unfamiliar and frightening circumstances that challenged their perspectives of the world and each other. “As …

Cannabis consumers who caught COVID had ‘better outcomes and mortality’ than non-consumers, study finds

Cannabis consumers who caught COVID-19 had significantly lower rates of intubation, respiratory failure, and death than people who do not consume, according to a new study based on hospital data that was presented this week at the annual conference of The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) in Honolulu. “Marijuana users had better outcomes and mortality …

Women are turning to cannabis to manage menopause symptoms. Does it help?

Menopause is having a moment. Gone are the days of suffering in silence — today’s menopausal women can choose from wellness retreats, celebrity-backed supplements and hot flash pajamas that all promise to ease the hormonal transition. But if recent studies are any indication, the buzziest trend in menopausal wellness is weed. http://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/women-turning-to-cannabis-to-manage-menopause-symptoms-195307347.html

Cannabis Amplifies Quality of Life in Women with Treatment-Resistant Fibromyalgia

Published in Pain Practice, the study investigated the potential of using cannabis as an aid for pain relief and improved sleep quality, as well as explored the plant’s remedial action on a psychological and physical level. Based on the study results, cannabis offers short-term beneficial effects in women with treatment-resistant fibromyalgia. Although women tend to …

Is marijuana addictive?

When it comes to cannabis, there’s a lot of contradictory information out there on whether the plant can be addictive or not. On one extreme, there’s the “Reefer Madness” hysteria that claims cannabis is a dangerous and destructive drug. On the other side, there are people that claim cannabis is a perfect medicine that is impossible to …

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