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Shane from Slidell on Marijuana and toxicology in ancient Greece and Rome: “Speaking of Socrates, I wonder if you have seen the video “Socrates versus Freedom” by Filthy Heretic?” Mar 31, 17:02
Servetus on Marijuana’s dopamine boost terrifies prohibitionists: “Dopamine helps baby birds learn to sing: March 25, 2025 — In his home office in Durham, Duke neuroscientist Richard…” Mar 29, 20:38
Servetus on Marijuana’s dopamine boost terrifies prohibitionists: “Dopamine is needed for cognitive flexibility, the more dopamine, the more efficiently tasks are completed: 28-Mar-2025 — For the first…” Mar 29, 20:12
Servetus on Will Pope Francis imitate Pope Innocent VIII?: “Inhibiting the cannabinoid receptor 1 (CB1R) protects the gut barrier involving alcohol binge drinking that leads to a condition called…” Mar 19, 19:27
Servetus on Will Pope Francis imitate Pope Innocent VIII?: “CBD proves effective in tissue repair for treating inflammation involving dental treatments: 18-Mar-2025 — In vitro tests indicate that cannabidiol…” Mar 19, 19:05
indica vape on Marijuana’s dopamine boost terrifies prohibitionists: “I’ve recently started using indica vape , and they’ve exceeded my expectations. From Delta 8 products to HHC products, the…” Mar 16, 08:34
Servetus on Marijuana’s dopamine boost terrifies prohibitionists: “Female sex hormone protects against opioid misuse; male and female rats respond differently to fentanyl: 10-Mar-2025 — The opioid epidemic…” Mar 15, 20:38
Servetus on Marijuana’s dopamine boost terrifies prohibitionists: “A sizeable drop in opioid deaths is attributable to the ONDCP’s social and medical intervention programs or strategies. However, addiction…” Mar 11, 21:52
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Supreme Court Frontrunner
According to several articles, the current frontrunner for President Biden to nominate to the Supreme Court to replace Breyer is Ketanji Brown Jackson, a former federal public defender. Biden’s Likeliest Supreme Court Pick Brian Fallon, the executive director of Demand … Continue reading
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Corporate choices
I’m fascinated by all the concerned “freedom-fighters” who are opposed to companies mandating vaccination, negative COVID tests, and/or masks. Where have they been when it came to decades of drug testing? It seems odd to me that many of those … Continue reading
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Still Happening
Two Moms Reported to Child Services for False Positive Drug Tests from Poppy Seeds Today, two women filed lawsuits against Garnet Health Medical Center alleging that the Middletown, New York, hospital drug tested them without their consent when they were … Continue reading
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Finally
How long does it take to implement something that’s proven to work and saves lives? NYC Safe Injection Sites Open In Landmark Shot To Curb Overdoses A first-of-its-kind effort in New York City aims to prevent drug users from overdosing … Continue reading
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Quote
“What I do with my body is my business.” – Washington State Patrol veteran Barbara Werner, talking about the COVID-19 vaccination. Hmmm…
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Positive news from the mess
Amid a Labor Shortage, Companies Are Eliminating Drug Tests. It’s a Trend That Could Create More Equitable Workplaces A growing number of companies are eliminating workplace drug testing to attract and retain workers amid a global labor shortage […] Vice … Continue reading
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So, we were right all along?
The years we spent dealing with the tired “What about the children?!?” arguments. Of course, we pointed out that teens may actually not be as eager to rebel with marijuana when grandma is taking it for her glaucoma. And we … Continue reading
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Is public discourse on drug overdoses improving?
This article today in the Washington Post caught my attention: Drug overdoses deaths soared to a record 93,000 last year The death toll jumped by more than 21,000, or nearly 30 percent, from 2019, according to provisional data released by … Continue reading
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Best headline response to Richardson facing Olympic disqualification for marijuana use
The Onion weighs in. Dream Crushed Over Trivial Bullshit Represents Nation Better Than Gold Medal Ever Could
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