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Caleb Camus: Art, Music, Cannabis & The Cosmic Giggle

July 11, 2022 by MJ News Network Leave a Comment

CALIFORNIA: Martin “Caleb Camus” Ballard has spent a lifetime working as a professional writer, musician and visual artist. A resident of Los Felix, these he spends most of his time in his home studio, where he makes music and art, weaving together a blend of cerebral and oftentimes dark lyrics, with atavistic guitar stylings and archival film footage.

 

A practicing Buddhist, reformed alcoholic and nascent podcaster, the multi-modal artist has recently released a rash of vintage film-driven music videos to critical acclaim, including “Wolves in the Woods,” a toe tapper currently trending on Marijuana Channel One.

In this exclusive video, host David Rheins sits down with his longtime friend for a robust exploration of the intersection of art, music, cannabis and the cosmic giggle.

Introduced to marijuana during his 1970s boyhood in Kentucky, Caleb explains how legal cannabis has helped him kick his lifelong foe — demon alcohol, as well as deal with his ADHD.   He goes onto describe how the magic of marijuana has unlocked avenues of  creativity and discover a new way of playing and teaching guitar — guitar yoga.

Don’t miss this lively discussion, only available on Marijuana Channel One.

“Tune In. Turn On.”

 


Turn On. Tune In. Catch the Buzz.

Filed Under: Homepage, Lifestyle Tagged With: ADHD, art, Caleb Camus, Cosmic Giggle, David Rheins, demon alcohol, Marijuana Channel One, Martin Ballard, meditation, MJ Channel One, music, Wolves in the Woods

Curved Papers’ Drops Third “Bodega Bars” Hip-Hop Video with Kwēn Dizzy’s “No Kap”!

June 1, 2022 by MJ News Network Leave a Comment

NEW YORK:  New York’s cutting edge cannabis rolling papers brand, Curved Papers, debuts the third winner in its Bodega Bars music promotion: Kwēn Dizzy. Dizzy made her mark at a young age back in Brooklyn — influenced by A Tribe Called Quest, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, Wu-Tang Clan, Biggie Smalls, and the many other sounds of New York.

She became an influencer herself, musically, from dancing in school to becoming a part of a band, and even being a music teacher. She’s always pushed. Not only herself but those who share the same passion as her, and those who have needed her help.

The Bodega Bars™ series will showcase 12 new music videos from 12 local artists, shot completely at their local bodega, corner store, or smoke shop.

Forever in NYC, Hip Hop and the corner store have been connected, and rolling papers is the reason why. Curved Papers is paying homage to that relationship with Bodega Bars™, and showcasing some of the 500 local bodegas, corner stores, and smoke shops around NY where you can find Curved Papers products.

The first installments of Bodega Bars™, Solo Jones’ “Frank,” and Sha Summers’ “That Guy” have gotten hundreds of thousands of views!

Kwēn Dizzy is notable for writing her own rhymes and connecting with others through her music, bringing back a 90’s flow and attitude. Some would even say there’s a psychedelic vibe to her music.

In 2019 Dizzy dropped her debut album, Acquired Taste, showcasing her broad talent and reaching a diverse audience.

More recently, Kwēn Dizzy dropped an album entitled Flāvors, bringing 10 tracks, that she considers “what we need for 2022.” The album gives us rap, house, hip-hop, and pop – it hits the spot by bringing Flāvors and touches your soul.

This video was created by Joseph O’Malley a photographer, filmmaker, and interdisciplinary artist from New York. They started their career as a theater photographer and video creator, combining their backgrounds as a playwright and film producer. They’ve shot projects with numerous Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony, and Golden Globe winning artists, and their work has been featured in The New York Times, The Boston Globe, Town & Country Magazine, High Times Magazine, The Detroit Metro Times, The Seattle Stranger, and many others. Joseph now primarily works as an independent fine artist, as well as an inter disciplinary visual producer collaborating primarily with musicians.


The “No Kap” video came together at the Halsey Supermarket & Deli, at 169 Halsey Street in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, where Amin and fam run the show 24/7. They are rocking Curved® Papers for Bed-Stuy day and night. #everybodyrolleasy

Check out Bodega Bars™ @curvedpapers and “Curved Papers” on YouTube.
Check out Kwēn Dizzy on Instagram @kwen.dizzy.
Check out Joseph O’Malley on Instagram @josephomalleyarts


Filed Under: Homepage, Lifestyle Tagged With: ”, Bodega Bars, cannabis news, corner store, Curved Papers, Easy To Roll, hip hop and cannabis, Kwen Dizzy, marijuana business news, mjnews, MJNews Network, New York City, NY, ryo, Sha Summers, Solo Jones’ “Frank, That Guy, Tribe Called Quest

Curved Papers’ “Bodega Bars™ Drops Video #2: Sha Summers “That Guy”

April 1, 2022 by MJ News Network Leave a Comment

This week, Curved Papers premieres its next music video in the Bodega Bars™ series, a collaborative project with the New York City metro hip hop and bodega communities, with “That Guy,” by Sha Summers.

The Bodega Bars™ series will create 12 new music video assets with 12 different local artists, shot completely at their local bodega, corner store, or smoke shop. Forever in NYC, Hip Hop and the corner store have been connected, and rolling papers is the reason why. Curved Papers is paying homage to that relationship with Bodega Bars™. That’s where you’ll find Curved® Papers, at 500 local bodegas, corner stores and smoke shops around the city and across the state. 

The first installment of Bodega Bars™, Solo Jones’ “Frank,” has gotten almost 200,000 views.  The second Bodega Bars™ winner is Sha Summers. BK born, BK based, VA raised, Viper Records recording artist and producer Sha Summers has always had an ear for music. And an eye for quality. Influenced by artists like Notorious BIG, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Erykah Badu, Pharrell and Bob Marley, his sound is a versatile mix of the sounds of the city. Sha has been composing music since age 13.

We first spotted him on @worldemcee and dug in to find out he is on the scene with content on @complex, @lyricalemonade, @nojumper, @HipHopDX and @WorldstarHipHop. He’s a big man, a one-time NCAA D1 basketball player, and boasts the best bars in the borough. Maybe the whole town.

This next release is rendered visually by Chris Swain. A prolific filmmaker and writer, and a performer himself, Chris is all over the country creating cutting edge content in many art forms. Trained as an actor at Stella Adler, this exploding talent won the Mount Vernon (Yonkers) Film Festival in 2019 and has been honored for “Best Pilot” at the LA Film Awards.

It all came together on St. Patrick’s Day at the York Deli and Grill at 108-02 Guy R Brewer Boulevard where Sammie runs the show on the overnights. They have been steady stocking the Curved® Papers front and center.


  • Check out Bodega Bars™ @curvedrollingpapers and “Curved Papers” on YouTube.
  • Check out Sha Summers @ShaSummers.
  • Check out Chris Swain @ChrisSwainFilms.

Filed Under: Homepage, Lifestyle Tagged With: Bodega Bars, cannabis industry news, cannafest destiny, Chris Swain, Curved Papers, Frank, hip hop and cannabis, marijuana and music, marijuana business, Michael O'Malley, mjnews, New York hip hop, rolling papers, Sha Summers

Happy Munkey Co-Founder Ramon Reyes: ‘From Legacy to Legal’

August 6, 2021 by drheins Leave a Comment

NEW YORK: As a young man, Ramon Reyes travelled to Amsterdam to visit the famous cannabis cafes. While exploring the Dutch city’s many cultural offerings, Reyes was moved by the art work of Vincent Van Gogh.  Not just the amazing passion of works like Starry Night, but the drama and struggles of the man himself. 

His experiences on this trip inspired the creation of New York City’s Happy Munkey, a cannabis lifestyle brand that has successfully made the transition from ‘Legacy to Legal” markets, providing its members an entrance to the New York cannabis lifestyle through its many events, media and merchandise. 

These are heady times for Happy Munkey, and for the partners who started it.  Reyes and co-founder Vladimir Bautista have more than 20 years in the legacy cannabis scene.  Their collaboration started when the two began organizing underground ‘speakeasy events’ that combined music, marijuana and good vibes.

The street credibility and buzz generated for the brand by these early events encouraged the duo to explore other Munkey Biz, which led to an explosion of offshoots, including The HM Podcast, MunkeyTV, and an extensive line of Munkey merchandise. 

When the national media attention turned to the legalization of cannabis in New York, and its social equity implications, Happy Munkey took centerstage.  Featured in mainstream media organs like USA Today, Bloomberg and Forbes, Happy Munkey quickly morphed from underground NYC brand into a national mainstream lifestyle brand.

Always on the cutting edge, the hip canna brand’s latest happening promises to be a ‘one-of-a-kind” cannabis experience, as Happy Munkey mixes marijuana, music and an incredible immersive art experience with two exclusive ‘After Hours’ nights at the Immersive Van Gogh Exhibition on August 11th and August 18th 2021.

In an exclusive interview with MJNews Network’s David Rheins, Ramon encourages Marijuana Channel One viewers to “Buy the ticket and enjoy the ride” — indulging in the special after hours experience of seeing the Immersive Van Gogh exhibition from a higher perspective, all in keeping with the brand’s motto: “You know you want to choose Happy!”

Happy Munkey After Hours @ Immersive Van Gogh NYC August 11 & 18th, 9pm – 11pm. 299 South St, New York, NY 10002, USA Tickets are available at: https://www.happymunkey.com/

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How To Make and Cook With THC Coconut Oil

August 11, 2020 by MJ News Network Leave a Comment

Making and cooking with THC coconut oil is not as difficult as it may sound. It is a nifty way to consume cannabis. You can bake cannabis coconut oil into different types of edibles or take it alone. Most cannabis strains complement the flavor of coconut oil. You can use Sativa, Indica, or other higher CBD strains of cannabis to get your desired effect. However, you will often need a canna-butter while cooking with cannabis.

If you have certain dietary restrictions or follow a vegan lifestyle, butter may not be an option for you. Fortunately, when it comes to binding to different types of plant or animal-based fats, cannabis does not discriminate. CBD and THC molecules tether easily to fat molecules since they are fat-soluble and lipophilic. In other words, they dissolve in fats quite easily. When you bind cannabis in this manner, you will enhance its benefits more than when you use alcohol or water bases.

Making THC coconut oil is very easy. It is also a great way to use up hash, kief, or trim from harvest. It is not necessary to overcomplicate the process or simmer it for a long time. The method outlined below will give you fancy, tasty, and potent cannabis coconut oil.

What You Will Need

To begin with, you will need a large measuring cup or bowl, cheesecloth, bowl to store the THC coconut oil, and sieve. You will also need two cups of unrefined coconut oil and 40 grams of decarboxylated cannabis. You can learn how to decarboxylate cannabis by doing a simple Google search.

Dosing, Strains, and Expectations

1.5 grams of trim per one tablespoon of cannabis coconut oil is quite a strong dose. It is ideal for people who suffer from frequent migraines, which require a stronger dose. You can use anywhere from 0.5 to 1.5 grams of hash, bud, or trim per tablespoon of coconut oil. If this is your first time making and cooking with THC coconut oil, 16 grams of cannabis to two cups of coconut oil should serve you well.

If you prefer to use buds instead of trim, using a bit less is okay. This is because there will be more trichomes, which translates to more THC. Therefore, if you choose to use buds in the batch above, you should probably use 0.5 grams of buds for each tablespoon of coconut oil.

If you choose to take cannabis orally, it can take quite a while to feel it. However, the effects will probably linger for much longer. Cannabis coconut oil, on the other hand, it very potent and will likely make you sleepy. Therefore, if you have obligations later, do not take a new dose. Alternatively, you can use only Sativas in your coconut oil to combat sleepiness.

Combine the Cannabis and Coconut Oil and Simmer

Combine the coconut oil and cannabis in a saucepan and simmer over the lowest heat possible. Once the oil melts, let the mixture simmer for an hour while stirring every so often. If it turns out not green at all or too green, it is okay. The color does not have anything to do with the strength of cannabis coconut oil.

You need to use your cheesecloth in a sieve to strain the mixture over your measuring cup. Pour the hot mixture into the cheesecloth and let it drip for about an hour. Afterward, squeeze the rest out by hand. Finally, pour the THC coconut oil into a bowl or glass jar and leave it uncovered to cool. Once it is cool, close the container and store it in a cool dark place or the refrigerator.

Cooking With THC Coconut Oil

If this is your first time using THC coconut oil, try taking a tiny amount by mouth to test its potency. Before taking any more, however, you will need to wait at least three to four hours. This will help you get a baseline for how to use it on food and whether you need to increase or decrease the dose.

If you choose to cook with THC coconut oil, you should use recipes you are familiar with. Knowing how many slices of cake, muffins, or cookies that your recipe produces will help you figure out how much of the cannabis coconut oil you need to use per serving. If you need your edibles to be less potent, you can use half butter and half THC oil.

Filed Under: Homepage, Lifestyle Tagged With: canna-business, cannabutter, CBD, changing attitudes, cooking with cannabis, decarboxylate, decarboxylation, infused oil, mjnews, mjnewsnetwork.com, normalization of marijuana, THC, THC coconut oil

Maeng Da Kratom: What Is It And Why Is It So Popular?

April 2, 2020 by MJ News Network Leave a Comment

Whenever it comes to talking about improving the quality of life, using herbs is what occurs as the first thought in our minds. Although herbs have always held immense importance for enhancing human life, some continue to remain in the news for all the wrong reasons. One such herb that is often shunned by critics for its notorious effects is none other than kratom. If you don’t know, it is a tropical tree that stems in Southeast Asia and has over 160 million fans around the globe. The best part about kratom is, it has several strains that are consumed by a lot of people in different parts of the globe. One of the most popular strains of kratom is maeng da. Here, in this article, we will guide you through its details.

What is Maeng Da?

Just like other strains of this plant, maeng da is also a part of the kratom family and one that has successfully wooed many people globally. Maeng da holds immense significance for people because it is known as the purest form of kratom. Keep in mind, other kratom strains are often blended with preservatives to keep the taste alive. However, maeng da is loved in its true form and is often high in demand. This strain has cultural and traditional importance for locals. In countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and China, this strain is infused in drinks and offered to guests.

It is important to note, Maeng da is of Thai origin, as it can be read through its name. The last name of every kratom strain is set according to its origin. The intriguing thing to note about maeng da is, it is less alkaline and easily digestible. Farming this strain is much easier as compared to its sister’s strains. Maeng da tree grows in tropical climates and can easily be considered ripe for the taking after a few months. No one can deny that Maeng da has proved itself as a very stable form of kratom, it is dark green and has a unique smell.

Why is it so Popular?

The reason behind maeng da’s popularity is its unique chemical composition. People who consume maeng da claim it helps in providing relief from stress, cures arthritis, is good for treating depression, improves sexual health, and enhances memory. However, scientific research doesn’t approve of any such benefits. Despite several side effects of this plant, fanatic maeng da consumers don’t seem to come down with their buying decision. In today’s time, online platforms like The Golden Monk Maeng Da offer a frequent discount to the customers so they can afford this strain.

The popularity of this strain is so much so that people infuse it in beverages, desserts, snacks, food items, and make skincare products with it. If you visit a bar in South Florida, you will easily be able to get a cup of kratom tea for as cheap as $7. However, owing to its side effects, doctors suggest fans to keep away from it or at least consume it in little quantity. With the kratom industry thriving today, maeng da is having a major moment.

 

Filed Under: Homepage, Lifestyle Tagged With: herbal, herbs, Kratom, Maeng Da Kratom, MJ News, mjnews, MJNewsNetwork, natural herbal cures, the business of Kratom

The 5 Best Vendors To Purchase Bulk Kratom Capsules

April 2, 2020 by MJ News Network Leave a Comment

No one can deny that kratom is having a major moment right now. With so many vendors online, it becomes challenging to choose one. Owing to the controversial legal status of this plant, vendors choose to sell it online so that they can escape any kind of legal trouble with the state. Kratom is a cash crop for business people, which is why they are selling this plant to fans all over the world. Interestingly, kratom fans come up with interesting ways to consume this plant by infusing it in food items. Beverages, desserts, snacks, and skincare products. Another interesting way to consume this plant is in the form of capsules. Following is a list of vendors who sell bulk kratom capsules to customers:

  1. Happy Hippo Herbals

Also acknowledged as a veteran in this field, Happy Hippo Herbals has successfully sold many kratom products to the customers in a short time. It is also one of the most trustable vendors on the web. If you are skeptical about their kratom products, you can go through the client review section. Happy Hippo Herbals has a strong history of satisfying clients with top-notch kratom powder and other products. You can easily purchase kratom capsules in bulk from this vendor by placing your order before the stock runs out.

  1. Kratom Crazy

Second in line with Happy Hippo Herbals, kratom crazy is also a veteran kratom selling vendor on the web. If you visit the customer review section, you will be astonished to read a vast array of blossoming client feedback. You can get kratom capsules worth 5000 grams from this platform. Kratom Crazy Capsules are applauded by customers because of their good quality and excellent packaging. Kratom crazy has been serving customers for the last ten years and has carved quite a good reputation for itself.

  1. Coastline Kratom

Although it is a new player in the field, yet even a few of its customer reviews prove that coastline kratom sells good quality kratom to the clients. The website is simple, and one can easily place an order within seconds. The intriguing part about this vendor is, you can get a wide variety of kratom strain on the web. Another interesting thing to note about this herb is, they ship all orders worth $75 for free. Furthermore, if you are not satisfied with the quality of the product, they also offer a 100% money-back guarantee.

  1. Krabot

Luckily, Krabot is another vendor you can trust for good quality kratom. Surprisingly, they have over 30 different kratom strains, and some are so rare, you will hardly find them online with other vendors. If you’re from the military, this company will offer you discounts and treat you like a veteran. They also have a 100% money-back guarantee and keep personal information of the customers discreet. You will be intrigued to know, if someone places an order before 10 am, they ship their kratom products the very same day. Make sure to avail any discount or coupon code they offer.

  1. Kratom Lounge

If you are looking for good quality kratom at an economical price, Kratom Lounge is a good option to consider. Apart from kratom capsules, they also sell extracts and tea bags of this plant. However, they have few options when it comes to the quantity of kratom being sold from their platform. You can order up to 1000 grams of kratom capsules from their website. However, if you want to order more, you can reorder from their website.

 

Filed Under: Homepage, Lifestyle Tagged With: Coastline Kratom, Happy Hippo Herbals, Krabot, Kratom Capsules, Kratom Crazy, Kratom Lounge

Cannabis Use Among Older Adults Has Increased 75 Percent Since 2015

February 24, 2020 by MJ News Network Leave a Comment

NEW YORK: Cannabis use continues to increase in popularity among adults 65 years of age and older in the United States, according to a new study from NYU Grossman School of Medicine.

Published today in JAMA Internal Medicine, researchers estimate that cannabis use in adults age 65 and older increased from 2.4 percent to 4.2 percent in the United States, a significant increase of 75 percent, between 2015 and 2018. JAMA Internal Medicine (@JAMAInternalMed) / Twitter

With the legalization of cannabis for medical and recreational purposes in many states, medical professions are studying its use in treating a number of chronic health conditions. Since 1996, 31 states have legalized medical marijuana, while 11 states and Washington D.C. also have legalized recreational use. Previous research has shown cannabis use has been relatively stable in recent years.

“Our study shows cannabis use is increasingly popular nationwide among older adults,” says the study’s lead author, Benjamin Han, MD, MPH, assistant professor of Geriatric Medicine, Palliative Care and Population Health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. “As more older adults use cannabis, whether for therapeutic or recreational purposes, it is important for health care providers to counsel their patients despite the very limited evidence base on the benefits and harms of cannabis use among older adults.”

For the study, researchers analyzed data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, a nationally representative survey from the Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality. The survey categorized cannabis use by asking whether marijuana, hashish, pot, grass, or hash oil were either smoked or ingested.

Researchers observed trends in prevalence of past-year cannabis use, broken down by socio-demographic background, chronic disease, healthcare utilization, and other substance use among adults age 65 and older, in the United States, between 2015 and 2018.

Certain subsets of this population saw an even higher rise in prevalence. For example, researchers estimated that past-year use more than doubled by older adults with diabetes, among those who have received mental health treatment, and those reporting past-year alcohol use. Women, and individuals who were married, had a college degree, and/or had higher income also significantly increased their cannabis use.

“We need to continue to study both the risks and benefits of marijuana use, especially among older individuals” says the study’s senior author, Joseph Palamar, MPH, PhD, associate professor of Population Health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. “This survey also did not ask about vaping of marijuana or THC products, so its possible use was underestimated. We must follow vaping trends closely, among all age groups.”

Researchers say they next plan to acquire more detailed information about how medical marijuana affects older populations, as well as the risks and side-effects. Furthermore, the profiles of other cannabinoids besides THC and CBD in medical marijuana products warrant further research, according to the study authors.

“This study gives us important insights into cannabis use among key groups of older adults, particularly baby boomers,” says Caroline S. Blaum, MD, the Diane and Arthur Belfer Professor of Geriatric Medicine and director of the Division of Geriatric Medicine and Palliative Care. “Understanding how our older patients use marijuana and evaluating its risks and benefits is one of the most important questions our field must answer to provide the best care.”

Funding for the study was provided by National Institute on Drug Abuse grants K23DA043651, K01DA038800 and P30DA011041.

Filed Under: Homepage, Lifestyle Tagged With: #mmot, cannabis and older adults, cannabis use, JAMA Internal Medicine, mainstreaming marijuana, medical cannabis, MJ News, MJ News Network, mjnews, National Institute On Drug Abuse, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, normalization, NYU Grossman School of Medicine

‘I Can Still Do That Foundation’ & Tom Pacheco Premiere “Freida’s Secret Garden”

September 22, 2019 by MJ News Network Leave a Comment

Shot in Humboldt County, the video uses local talent and filmmakers to promote cannabis legalization

NEW YORK: The I Can Still Do That Foundation, a New York City-based non-profit whose mission is to connect people so they can share information and empower each generation to teach the others, launched “Freida’s Secret Garden “  a pro-pot music video based on a song by legendary Woodstock singer-songwriter Tom Pacheco.

“The time to end irrational prohibition of cannabis is now,’  Dan Schneider, Executive Director of the Foundation, announced. “With 33 States now recognizing the benefits of medical cannabis and another 11 States legalizing recreational cannabis, a majority of Americans are in favor of legalization and the end of the irrational and Draconian laws which have stifled research on the potential benefits of cannabis. These laws have had a disparate impact on people of color and restoration of civil rights to those who have been adversely affected is also required to promote equity. The patchwork of irrational and inconsistent federal and state laws must end and the federal law must allow these now legal business to access the federal banking system to that black market producers of questionable products can be replaced by healthy and tested, legal cannabis and CBD products.”

“We want to thank advisor Lelehnia DuBois and her friends in the Humboldt County for helping us make the new music video,” Schneider said. “You can see the new video here in a sneak peek. Please share it with friends. We are trying to help Tom get the recognition he deserves as a legendary singer/songwriter who has written songs for Bob Dylan, The Band, Jefferson Starship, and others. He has a music publishing catalogue of more than 500 songs; “Freida’s” is just one of many great ones.

Still Do That advisor, Curved Papers Founder Michael O’Malley, said, “This song and video bring together the West Coast and East Coast hippie vibes – from Humboldt County to Woodstock – that have given rise to the contemporary cannabis legalization movement. Call it Cannafest Destiny. The fun, the healing compassion and sensible restoration of marijuana’s rightful place in society are all captured humorously in Tom’s lyric and rocking rhythm.

David Rheins, founder of the Marijuana Business Association and Still Do That Advisor agreed: “Marijuana has gone mainstream, and the mainstream media is now getting hip to the power of the plant and the amazing possibilities that legalization brings.  Through the work of artists and activists like  Tom Pacheco,  we are raising cannabis consciousness, and dispelling the dangerous myths and harmful policies of prohibition.”

Still Do That Advisor Melissa Gibson, founder of Hemp and Humanity said, “This folksy and campy musical send-up to the authentic cannabis lifestyle pays homage to the plant, place and people who have championed it for generations. As marijuana use reaches a tipping point in mainstream acceptance, and the cannabis industry has attracted big business, Tom Pacheco take us back to the root(s) of this plant and its essential spirit of connecting humans with one another. What Frieda and her happy, hippy grandson Paul know, is that cannabis has the power to heal, clothe, feed, house, fuel and sustain human’s ability to live on this earth. And that’s worth singing about.”

Still Do That Advisor Lelehnia DuBois, cannabis community advocate and Sensi Magazine publisher, who co-produced the video and played the title role of Freida added, “I come from a culture of Frieda’s. It felt like she was my own mother. It was an honor to play the role”

According to Schneider, an entertainment lawyer by trade, the Foundation plans to produce a weekly TV news series called, “High Hopes”,  to educate people on the history, legal issues, health issues, science and finance surrounding the booming legal cannabis industry.  “We may even use Tom Pacheco’s song as a theme song for our TV series,” Schneider said. “We are currently looking for partners and sponsors for the series and are particularly interested in pro-cannabis celebrities to help demystify the stigma surrounding cannabis.”

Filed Under: Homepage, Lifestyle Tagged With: #MJBA, Cannabis Culture, cannafest destiny, changing attitudes, Curved Papers, D, Dan Schneider, David Rheins, Hemp and Humanity, I Can Still Do That Foundation, legalization, Lelehnia DuBois, lifestyle, Melissa Gibson, Michael O'Malley, music video, New York, NY, political activism, Sensi Magazine, Tom Pachecco, Tom Pacheco

5 Marijuana Myths You Need To Debunk Right Now

August 20, 2019 by MJ News Network 2 Comments

Whether due to long-standing public misconceptions marijuana’s effects or government propaganda efforts aimed at stirring up moral panic about the substance in a credible population, an enormous number of patently false myths about marijuana have persisted in the public consciousness for generations.

And while no substance in history is more shrouded in myth than marijuana, an increasing number of individuals are finally discovering the benefits of this often-misunderstood plant. Here are just five marijuana myths that are worth debunking, and why getting the facts right on cannabis is an important first step towards understanding the good that the plant can bring to people from all walks of life.

1. Marijuana is a Gateway Drug

Despite the persistent efforts of anti-marijuana crusaders to spread propaganda to the general public over the last four decades, the notion that marijuana use opens the door to hard drugs such as heroin and cocaine has been shown to be patently false. Indeed, during the 1980s, a global rise in cocaine use was actually accompanied by an overall drop in the use of marijuana by the public.

In fact, cannabis use is associated with slower rates of injection initiation among at-risk youth, according to data published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Review.  So why has the unfounded and terrible rumor about marijuana’s supposed “gateway” properties persisted in the public imagination for so long? In general, propaganda about cannabis has historically tended to play on fears that any substance other than tobacco, caffeine, and alcohol is immoral to use.

Despite the fact that alcohol use causes far more problems in society than marijuana, cannabis has been demonized as a threat to the general public since at least the early 20th Century.

Screenshot 2019-08-20 16.42.372. Marijuana Can’t be Purchased Online

While marijuana is now legal to purchase in countries such as Canada, there remains a common misconception in the public imagination that cannabis cannot be ordered online. In fact, contacting a mail order dispensary is now easier than ever; the myth about the illegality of online marijuana delivery services may come down to general confusion about the law’s application to substances sent through the mail.

3. Marijuana Robs Users of Their Ambition

As many people will tell you, an age-old stereotype of marijuana users is that they have no ambition or personal drive to succeed. In fact, some of the most successful individuals in history have regularly used marijuana. Astronomer and public intellectual Carl Sagan was known to be a lifelong cannabis smoker and advocate of the plant’s use, for example, and entrepreneur Steve Jobs regularly smoked marijuana prior to founding the Apple computing company.

Like the myth of marijuana as a “gateway drug,” rumors about cannabis taking away the ambition of users originated at a time of moral panic about marijuana consumption in society. In the United States, for example, politicians have cracked down for years on cannabis users in order to build a “tough on crime” reputation with voters. Unfortunately, misinformation spread by unscrupulous or uninformed politicians has allowed many myths about cannabis to flourish throughout the world.

4. Marijuana Use Can Cause Lung Cancer

While cigarettes and marijuana are both typically smoked by users, the similarities between the two seem to stop there. In a recent study at UCLA, in fact, scientists found no link between marijuana use and lung cancer; they even concluded that marijuana may do much to prevent the disease in regular users.

5. Current Marijuana Strains are More Potent

While marijuana growers have certainly had success in creating high-THC crops in recent years, myths about current cannabis strains being much more potent than strains from the 1960s and 1970s may be greatly exaggerated.

Indeed, studies about the potency of marijuana have tended to rely on samples confiscated by police in drug raids; these samples were often left in storage units for prolonged periods of time and undoubtedly lost much of their potency in the process.

While there may be some truth to the notion that current strains of cannabis have a slightly higher THC content than the strains of yesteryear, the general consensus among growers is that wider availability of cannabis and more efficient smoking methods have caused confusion about the strength of current strains.

While more and more people are learning about the benefits of marijuana, the truth is that much misinformation is still being spread about the drug’s effects. However, the legalization of marijuana in countries such as Canada and in US states such as Colorado and Oregon seems to be a sign that the general public is becoming more informed about the benefits of marijuana use.

 

 

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