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Legal Drugs That Will Induce a Psychedelic Trip
Speaking as a hard drug user, I have a lot to say about the current state of legalization in our country. Many of the most harmless drugs are illegal—including marijuana and magic mushrooms. Highly beneficial psychedelic drugs, including MDMA, have life-saving attributes for those of us who have PTSD. And yet, these drugs are illegal.
By Iggy Paulsen8 years ago in Potent
Great Ways to Conserve Your Weed Stash. Top Story - January 2018.
The trouble with Mary Jane is she's so damn expensive! There are plentiful ways you can conserve your weed stash, from cutting down on smoking in general to switching up how you smoke. It’s as simple as knowing how much you want to conserve and how willing you are to save your marijuana. Dankruptcy is a real concept and an important thing to avoid when you're just beginning to enter into the cannabis industry, or even if you're a long time subscriber.
By Gerald Oppugne8 years ago in Potent
Mental Illnesses That CBD Can Help Treat
A compound that is derived from cannabis plants, cannabidiol (or CBD) can be used to treat up to nine different mental illnesses. CBD oil will not produce a high, but rather provide a natural, calming effect on the patient. Due to these symptoms, they are used as a great treatment for many mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and many more.
By Adrian Scott8 years ago in Potent
Best Cannabis Podcasts You Should Listen to Right Now
There are a lot of different ways to enjoy a good smoke, or make a good smoke great. That's why so many stylish accessories for potheads exist on the market, and why people are even trying out new bong water alternatives to bolster the flavorful hits they inhale.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Potent
A Cannabis Cop? Organized Crime Poses a Threat to Legal Cannabis
Andy Richards was born in Scotland, a long way from where he was brought up in Vancouver, Canada. His dad was a university professor getting his doctorate in biochemistry at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. His mom was also an academic, with a Masters in biology. They all returned to Canada when Richards was one-year-old, with his older brother, Rob.
By Bill Bongiorno8 years ago in Potent
Steps to Help a Friend Through a Bad Trip
I'll be the first to admit that ecstasy, also known as MDMA, saved my life. I wouldn't be a functional person if I hadn't used molly to ease my PTSD. I'll also be the first to admit that I love to smoke pot and that I occasionally also partake in acid when I'm feeling particularly low.
By Iggy Paulsen8 years ago in Potent
How To Get Not Too Stoned
While I may never understand the theory behind it, there are quite a lot of smokers around the world who don't necessarily like smoking to the degree that they're listless and lost in space. That all-too familiar weed smoking aftereffect of becoming glued to the couch all day is particularly not ideal to most as it is to others, despite the fact that a vast majority of the cannabis culture seemingly loves to do nothing but lounge around and play video games. Of course, what with a range of various responsibilities and real life scenarios we all must attend to on a day to day basis, it can get rather tricky not only maintaining a perfect and consistent high, but also performing all these mundane daily duties when ripped out of earth's orbit.
By Gerald Oppugne8 years ago in Potent
How To Make THC Oil That Works in an E-Cig
Even though marijuana is quickly becoming legalized throughout much of the United States, any stoner who knows the least bit about the current political climate will tell you it's still a wise idea to stay low-key. This is doubly true if you want to smoke weed in public, or smoke pot at work.
By Riley Raul Reese8 years ago in Potent
Medical Marijuana: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Marijuana is a drug that does both harm and good. As for harm, it decreases motivation in addicts who smoke too much. Second-hand smoke can give people around the smoker contact highs, but it can also give people with HIV appetites or people with cancer who feel nauseated from chemo more of an appetite. The use of cannabis and cannabinoids are what gives marijuana its medicinal value. Marijuana can cause dizziness, tiredness, throwing up, and hallucinations. Few studies have been done on the long-term use of marijuana. More research needs to be done by the medical establishment.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez8 years ago in Potent
DIY Smoking Devices You Can Make with Household Items. Top Story - January 2018.
Did you know that smoking weed pretty much requires only three valuable elements? These would be air flow, or oxygen, pyrotechnics, or simply a controlled flame, and earth (or, Mary Jane, that is). While you don't always need it, there is room for the good ole H2O, especially if you're attempting something like a gravity bong or DIY bubbler. You don't have to be a rocket scientist to design them, but understanding how they work before delving into your own highdea labors ensures immediate success and limited injuries. As I'm sure you can see, all of those elements (besides maybe fire) are relatively abundant and acquirable with absolute simplicity. All you need now is a utensil, tool, catalyst, or homing beacon, if you will.
By Alfred Taerz8 years ago in Potent
