The Era of Demonization
First released in 1936, the film “Reefer Madness” paints a picture of how cannabis was perceived by society in the United States during the earlier half of the 20th century.
Initially...
Cannabis growers across Oregon have been fighting tooth and nail with regulatory authorities over the presence of mold in their crops. On March 1, The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) announced...
The normalization of substance abuse and misuse on college campuses is often overlooked because of the stigma surrounding being a college student: Class. Work. Party. Repeat.
We spoke with...
For those who believe in the untapped potential of psychedelic therapy, Measure 109 is a small but significant victory. Starting in January 2023, psilocybin will be legalized for supervised, therapeutic...
Since the discovery of cannabinoids in the 1960s, both the spotlight and the microscope have been focused heavily on THC. It’s the molecule responsible for the majority of the psychoactive effects cannabis is known for, but it is far from the only one at play.
There are so many different ways to participate in 4/20, ranging from smoking your favorite bud, hitting a dab pen, using topicals, tinctures or sprays and my personal favorite: edibles.
When...
Oregon’s incarceration data provides insight into the progress and problems with the state’s drug policies and legislation. In 1973 Oregon became the first state to decriminalize the possession...
Last year when I moved to Oregon, my father and I did a cross-country road trip from New York. As soon as we crossed from Idaho and into the Beaver State, we were instantly welcomed to the first...
Since cannabis was legalized in Oregon six years ago, on Oct. 1, 2015, it seems like a thing of the past to remember how nerve-wracking being a cannabis connoisseur once was. Public opinion about...
Originating in Central Asia, the use of cannabis sativa hemp spread across into China around 2800 BC. Later, around 10,000 BC an artist in Neolithic Japan created what is thought to be the earliest...
Do you remember the saying, “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure”? Thrifters know this to be a time-honored truth, but it also works in reverse: something that starts as treasure...
Delta-8-THC has gained a lot of popularity recently, with products like vape cartridges and edibles being sold through numerous online sources and even being offered in CBD retail stores across the...
