Marijuana use Among Young Adults at Highest Rate in over 20 years

A number of studies have indicated that adolescents who reported frequently taking marijuana did worse on tests and have lower IQ scores, being more likely to drop out of school and more prone to certain psychological diseases. While it has not been proven that marijuana was the cause of all these elements there is an association. Frequent marijuana consumption for young adults might not be the most sensible option until they are fully grown and…

"Marijuana use Among Young Adults at Highest Rate in over 20 years"

Legal Weed is Cheaper Weed

There is a common preconception that the legalization of weed would result in a rise in the price of marijuana. This is because of all the associated taxes and regulatory procedures that would have to be complied with once legalization took place. Though this belief is widespread nothing could be further from the truth. Prohibition always makes prices of anything shoot through the roof. It limits the number of producers a hundred fold and the…

"Legal Weed is Cheaper Weed"

Pot May Not Harm Your Kidneys, but It Will Make You Stupid

proves the medical effectiveness of cannabis, there are still some issues surrounding the use of the plant. For one thing, there are few long term established studies completed on cannabis due to its illegality. And aside from this some of the studies that have been completed are actually contradictory. The most hotly disputed aspect of weed is whether or not it will make long or short terms users slower. Pot, Memory and Kidneys A recent…

"Pot May Not Harm Your Kidneys, but It Will Make You Stupid"

Police Crack Down on black-market pot to Protect Regulated Growers

There is a naive expectation that with the rise of cannabis legalization that black market marijuana is simply going to go away. This is not the case. The black market has existed ever since marijuana was declared illegal by the Federal government in 1937 and is a multibillion dollar industry with established roots. The legalized marijuana industry, in contrast, is far smaller, not present in all states and almost brand new in comparison. There is…

"Police Crack Down on black-market pot to Protect Regulated Growers"