Reefer. Weed. Pot. They’re all slang terms for a rather remarkable plant that’s become vilified for ridiculous reasons. When the so-called Marihuana Tax Act of 1937 was being considered, many members of the American Medical Association spoke out against strict government regulation of the medicinal herb. It is interesting to note that in by the year 1937, cannabis had already been an important part of American Pharmacopeia for nearly ninety years.

The American public of the 1930s was whipped into a frenzy by sketchy media reports that described Mexican immigrants and African-American musicians as wild-eyed maniacs who raped white women while high on reefer. By the time Harry Jacob Anslinger was seated as the first commissioner of the nascent Federal Bureau of Narcotics, the country was just fearful enough to believe his insane assertions about marijuana, or ‘muggles’ being a prime contributor to mental illness and murderous mayhem. Continue Reading

Marijuana edibles can be a great alternative to smoking or vaporizing your bud, especially if you intend on using it for a medicinal purpose. The effects of marijuana, when absorbed through the digestive rather than through the respiratory system, are usually much stronger, longer lasting, and have a greater impact on the body. However, because the effects can be quite strong, it is important not to eat too many THC-infused goodies at once. Here are some tips for finding the right dose of marijuana edibles for yourself: Continue Reading