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How To Get Sex And Relationship Advice Online

Maria Loreto
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How To Get Sex And Relationship Advice Online

Questions about sex and relationships can be embarrassing and awkward to ask. Luckily, the internet has an abundance of resources.

Relationships, whether you’re single or partnered up, never stop being challenging. It’s one of the topics that causes people the most stress, that sells the most self-help books and is reflected in just about everything, from movies and novels, to songs and Netflix movies.

While a friend can be a great confidant by listening to your problems and providing helpful advice, sometimes the help of an expert is what you need; someone who’s not as involved and who has a clear and distanced perspective on the situation, giving out advice that’s probably more layered than “dump him.”

Online resources can offer a lot of helpful tools at your disposal. Here are 5 great options you can check out:

Online support groups

Support groups connect you to people who have likely gone through similar experiences, allowing you to make connections and hopefully learn a thing or two about your current situation or relationships in general. To find these resources, you can use Facebook and Reddit or sites like Mental Health America, which match you to different support groups depending on your situation.

Online sex ed resources

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While a lot of people focus on the emotional side of relationships, there’s also the physical side of things, which can be even harder and more embarrassing to discuss with your friends. There’s plenty of well regarded sex ed resources online, containing helpful and safe information for everyone who’s interested or curious. Apps like Real Talk and websites like Planned Parenthood can answer all sorts of questions.

Apps and digital therapy

There’s plenty of apps that provide therapy that’s focused on romantic and sexual relationships, from the problems that arise while living together, to the pandemic and more. Talkspace, MindSail, 7 Cups and more are some of the most well regarded apps available. Before you star, here are 5 Tips To Make The Most Of Your Online Therapy Sessions.

Advice columns

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Advice columns are popular for a reason. They provide support from someone who’s an expert at giving advice and telling people what they need and also want to hear. Aside from being very entertaining, these columns are usually written by experts, doctors or simply really great storytellers that will provide their personal opinions on relationships, couple drama, and more. Hola Papi, Dear Prudence, Ask Polly and Social Q’s contain some really great insight and make for some entertaining reading material.

Texting services

Texting services are also on the rise, providing quick answers on sex questions, pregnancies, STIs, how to have sex and how to tell someone you’re in love with them. Every topic is available for discussion. Some of the best resources include Planned Parenthood and Roo.

Black Residents Make Up 97% Of NY Capital Marijuana Arrests

Brendan Bures
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Black Residents Make Up 97% Of NY Capital Marijuana Arrests

Racial disparity in cannabis arrests continues in Albany, despite statewide decriminalization and the district announcing it would cease prosecuting cases.

Black people make up less than 30% of the people living in Albany, New York, but a recent report shows they constitute 97% of the cannabis-related arrests in the state’s capital. Though about 54% of Albany residents are white, according to U.S. Census data, only four people arrested for cannabis charges between July 2019 and June 2020 were white. And out of a total of 134 marijuana-related offenses that resulted in tickets or arrests, nearly 60% of the citations were for possession only.

A study by the American Civil Liberties Union earlier this year showed white and Black Americans consume cannabis at similar rates. However, black Americans were almost four times as likely to be arrested for cannabis possession.

These disproportionate arrest figures follow similar patterns across New York. Nearly 80% of Buffalo cannabis arrests targeted Black residents in 2017, though they make up less than 40% of the population. In New York City, Black and Latinx residents accounted for 94% of all low-level cannabis arrests last year.

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The Albany cannabis arrest numbers from this year represent an effort to improve racial profiling by the city’s police department. A lawyer from the New York Civil Liberties Union last year published a report showing similar disproportionate figures between Black and white residents. According to the Albany Times Union, Police Chief Eric Hawkins vowed to dig into these racial disparities and explore how the department could reverse possible biases.

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Hawkins shifted the blame on the coronavirus pandemic, telling reporters the department needed to focus its resources and attention to preventing the disease’s spread. Last year, Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued a mandate that will force local departments like Albany’s to realize police reform initiatives. If they do not, they could lose stand funding.

“The city of Albany Police Reform Collaborative will be undertaking a comprehensive review of the Albany Police Department data associated with arrests by race, gender, and other demographics, and we look forward to having a robust community discussion around these statistics,” Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan said in an emailed statement.

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New York decriminalized cannabis possession of less than two ounces last year. District Attorney David Soares added his office would no longer pursue cases where minor cannabis possession was the only charge and the Sheriff’s Department said it would stop issuing those tickets. But the Albany police department did not stop making arrests.

“We’re not stopping young men in the community and writing them minor possession of marijuana tickets, it’s just not happening,” Hawkins told the Times Union. “I’m not seeing that these young men are being targeted but it’s concerning to me that that they are the ones who are impacted by this.”

Familiar With The Benefits Of A CBD Dominant Strain

Maria Loreto
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Familiar With The Benefits Of A CBD Dominant Strain

CBD strains aren’t as popular as those containing THC, but there’s plenty of perks associated with them.

CBD is the second most common cannabinoid, and it’s everywhere, from tinctures and oils to clothes and pillows. Still, when it comes to smoking and vaping, the majority of people are looking for THC strains, even when they’re after therapeutic effects like pain and anxiety relief.

Even if CBD isn’t known for its psychoactive effects, its presence in cannabis strains has been associated with pleasant and mellow highs, some of which are perfect for beginners or for people who don’t want to worry about having a cannabis infused panic attack. Thanks to it’s less intoxicating properties, CBD dominant strains are great for people who are looking for medicinal benefits of the plant or are planning on consuming it during the middle of the day, before doing an activity that requires some concentration.

CBD strains are not as popular as THC strains, which is why it may be more difficult to find them in your favorite dispensary. But, as more and more people continue to get involved with CBD, the more common these strains will become.

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The effects of CBD strains are similar to the effects produced by consuming CBD oils and products, only acting faster due to the way in which the compound is ingested. These strains tend to provide relief from pain, inflammation, anxiety and even seizures. When vaped or smoked, these strains produce positive highs, leaving consumers with a clear head. Unlike THC dominant strains, CBD strains are not associated with side effects, such as anxiety, dizziness, increased heart rate and nervousness.

Even if you’re someone who’s not looking for the medicinal effects of CBD, these types of strains can be a good fit if you’ve had negative experiences with THC or are simply looking to try something new.

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Like THC, there are many factors that influence the outcome of your CBD high. It remains important to speak to your budtender about the strain you’re thinking of buying and the effects you’re looking for. It’s also key to smoke or vape carefully, giving your body the chance to respond to the strain before you accidentally consume too much of it and experience a bad high.

Will Cannabis Entrepreneurs Switch To Psychedelics?

Benzinga Staff Writer
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Will Cannabis Entrepreneurs Switch To Psychedelics?

Company leaders believe that the interest in the emerging space stems from creating a medical impact as well as cannabis regulatory frustrations.

 

By Andrew Ward

The psychedelics space is heating up, and major players have taken notice.

The market is bolstered by a growing number of decriminalization movements across the United States, as well as an increasing number of market participants, including names like Champignon Brands (CSE: SHRM), Hollister Biosciences (CSE: HOLL) and Revive Therapeutics (CSE: RVV).

Cannabis companies are joining the market, as are notable leaders from the marijuana space. Notable names include former Canopy Growth Corp CGC 3.12% CEO Bruce Linton, now a director for Toronto’s Mind Medicine (MindMed) Inc (OTCMKTS: MMEDF) and chairman of the advisory board for Red Light Holland (CNSX: TRIP), a brand focused on truffles.

In June, Aurora Cannabis ACB 2.34% co-founder Terry Booth left his cannabis venture. In doing so, Booth has shifted attention towards psychedelics, investing in Red Light Holland. Booth also joined Psyched Wellness Corp.’s board in May.

What’s The Appeal Of Psychedelics?

Those who spoke to Benzinga for this article believe that the interest in the emerging space stems from creating a medical impact as well as cannabis regulatory frustrations.

Linton told Benzinga his interest in the market was two-fold.

One, the decision was driven by a belief that Linton could provide a more significant medical impact with psychedelic substances.

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The other reason “was cannabis had really stupid rules and policies around it for quite a long time,” said Linton, who prefers proper regulation over decriminalization.

Ronan Levy, executive chairman of psychedelics therapy company Field Trip, elaborated on cannabis and psychedelics’ regulatory appeal.

“For entrepreneurs in the cannabis industry, with the regulatory, reputational and legal risks inherent to cannabis, one’s appetite for uncertainty has to be even greater,” said Levy.

He touched on why psychedelics have a clearer legal understanding than cannabis.

“The legal environment for psychedelics is much more transparent than cannabis, with psychedelics being driven by scientific and academic research seeking regulatory approvals, rather than grassroots political efforts as in the case of cannabis,” said Levy, noting how the situation allows for easier market participation.

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While not downplaying marijuana findings, Levy stated that psychedelics research is more persuasive due to a currently larger body of lab studies.

The executive chairman discussed the medical impact as well, positing that cannabis entrepreneurs have likely been inspired by seeing the change marijuana and psychedelics have had on patients.

“It would seem natural for cannabis entrepreneurs to see past the stigma of psychedelics to the potential for creating real, meaningful impact and change,” Levy said.

What To Consider

Operators and company leaders tend to agree that the psychedelics demographic could equal or surpass the wide stretch of cannabis and stated that the segment is just taking shape.

“I don’t think there’s a specific demographic that can benefit but more-so specific ailments that we know these substances can be effective for,” said Josh Bartch, president and CEO of Mydecine Innovations Group Inc (CNSX: MYCO).

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Bartch, who said his company considers consumers patients, said those receiving treatment could include those with terminal illnesses as well as those living with PTSD.

With such a wide range of potential patients, psychedelics operators believe the market is just picking up, with a lot to learn and more coming.

“Even though there is an incredible amount of excitement today, the game hasn’t even started yet,” said Field Trip’s Levy.

Noting that regulations are still largely uncertain, like cannabis, Levy advised, “Make sure that whatever business opportunity you are pursuing in psychedelics, that you are playing the long game.”

Mydecine’s Bartch noted that a wide range of treatments could create confusion for newcomers. Offering up a solution, the president and CEO said, “Make sure you have a specific focus on what you’re ultimately trying to accomplish.”

Bartch added, “Evaluate the other players in the space that are also trying to accomplish that or similar goals and make sure that your team drastically outperforms them.”

This article was reposted with permission from Benzinga.

How To Consume Weed Discreetly When Living With Others

Maria Loreto
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How To Consume Weed Discreetly When Living With Others

 For many of us, trying to keep a semblance of normalcy during these times includes smoking marijuana. Here’s how to do it in private when you don’t live alone.

The past several months have been a slow but steady stream of change. While many were fortunate enough to be able to work from home, a large number of people have had to find new job opportunities, find new housing and even relocate across states. No matter what your situation is, it’s been a weird year, with most of us spending more time indoors, because, what else are we going to do?

While our lives might be completely different in ways that no one could have imagined just five months ago, we still have to make the most of our situations and try to keep a semblance of normalcy. For a lot of people that includes weed, whether they’re using it to treat their migraines, to sleep better or to wind down after a stressful day.

Here are some options that could make it easier for you to get high, whether you’re living with nosy roommates or spending some time with family.

Wait until the time is right

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Even in a pandemic there are plenty of opportunities for alone time. Take advantage of each moment you have to yourself, like when your roommates or parents leave for work, or go out to visit friends. In order to hide the evidence of your smoke sesh, be smart by keeping your weed stashed in a sealed glass container and opening up the windows. If you’re short on time or don’t have many windows, use a sploof or purchase a smoke buddy. The bathroom is always a great option for smoking for brief amounts of time, especially if you turn on the shower and allow for the steam to dilute the weed smoke.

Go outside

The most obvious thing you can do is to leave your house and get high someplace where you can be alone. Be mindful of others and obey the laws of your state. While this isn’t a full time solution, adding weed to your walks and times of escape can be a healthy way of getting some much needed alone time.

Keep in mind that you’re gonna have to come back to your place and face whoever you’re living with. Carry some gum and perfume, but don’t go overboard, since that might make things more obvious.

Switch to edibles

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Edibles have been a pandemic hit, with many people giving them a shot due to the fact that they don’t harm the lungs, they’re convenient, and there’s not smoke or paraphernalia to deal with. Edibles can be consumed around other people without them knowing any better. Just monitor your dosage in case you don’t feel like pretending you’re not high when you very much are.

Practice your poker face

When using weed around parents or disapproving roommates, it’s always important to be discreet. Be mindful of other people’s space and make sure that your marijuana use isn’t an inconvenience for the rest of your household. Practice your poker face and relax as best as you can; most of the time, people are too busy to notice if your eyes are a little red and you’re acting a little giggly.

This Group Says Smoking Marijuana Is Not Good For You

Brendan Bures
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This Group Says Smoking Marijuana Is Not Good For You

The AHA found that smoking THC causes your heart to beat faster, demand more oxygen, and possibly cause a higher blood pressure when inactive.

A review of previous studies connecting heart health and smoking cannabis may cause you to reconsider your consumption habits. Conducted by the American Heart Association and published in the organization’s flagship journal Circulation, the review concluded vaping or smoking cannabis does not provide therapeutic benefits for your heart but possibly the opposite.

“The American Heart Association recommends that people not smoke or vape any substance, including cannabis products, because of the potential harm to the heart, lungs and blood vessels,” Dr. Rose Marie Robertson, the deputy chief science and medical officer for the American Heart Association, said in a statement.

The review coincides with similar recent papers that explored how smoking cannabis affects the heart. The AHA paper notes that smoking THC causes your heart to beat faster, demand more oxygen, and possibly cause a higher blood pressure when inactive. It adds that smoking can interfere with heart medications and possibly trigger cardiovascular events in people with pre-existing heart conditions.

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A 2017 study, for example, found that smoking cannabis raised your risk of heart attack within that first hour of consumption. But as a review published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology noted as well, there is no definitive link between hearth health and smoking cannabis because observational, short-term studies constitute the majority of existing research.

One previous study did report that THC was present in 6% of all heart attack patients 50 and younger. Another found cannabis users between 18 and 45 were at higher risk of stroke than their peers who didn’t consume marijuana. But the AHA came to a similar conclusions in the JACC review.

“Unfortunately, most of the available data are short-term, observational and retrospective studies, which identify trends but do not prove cause and effect,” said clinical pharmacologist Robert Page II, who was chairman of the AHA writing group.

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“Health care professionals need a greater understanding of the health implications of cannabis, which has the potential to interfere with prescribed medications and/or trigger cardiovascular conditions or events, such as heart attacks and strokes,” he added.

However, the AHA review added that CBD produced almost the inverse effects on the heart compared to THC’s impact. CBD, which does not produce the psychoactive “high” THC does, was associated with lower blood pressure, reduced heart rates, reduced inflammation, and increased the ability of the arteries to open.

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In addition, the AHA specified these negative heart health effects caused by THC were from smoking or vaping. “Many consumers and health care professionals don’t realize that cannabis smoke contains components similar to tobacco smoke,” Page said. Regardless of THC content, smoking cannabis could increase concentrations of carbon monoxide in the blood five-fold and tar three-fold. Those effects strongly correlate to effects of smoking tobacco cigarettes.

“If people choose to use cannabis for its medicinal or recreational effects, the oral and topical forms, for which doses can be measured, may reduce some of the potential harms,” Page said. “It is also vitally important that people only use legal cannabis products because there are no controls on the quality or the contents of cannabis products sold on the street.”

Marijuana YouTube Channels Worth The Watch

Maria Loreto
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Marijuana YouTube Channels Worth The Watch

Marijuana YouTube channels aren’t as popular as you’d think. Still, there are a few YouTubers who provide consistent, entertaining and informative content.

Marijuana is a growing industry and, as such, there’s a lot of content available on the internet. Weed enthusiasts have come up with websites, Instagram pages and Twitter accounts, all looking to find new and creative ways of engaging with marijuana. YouTube is a different matter entirely.

As a platform for monetization, YouTube is a challenging space for many different creators. In order to develop a following and make a profit, YouTubers need to find ways to avoid triggering the site’s filters which are meant to keep harmful content off the web.

YouTube has been called out for blocking the content of LGBTQ creators and other subjects that might be deemed inappropriate. When talking about weed, the channels that are out there are facing a complex battle against censors and viewers who consider their content inappropriate.

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Still, there are some marijuana YouTubers out there who have managed to make reliable and steady weed content, catering to people who have medical questions, want to learn how to plant and grow marijuana, or simply want to look at someone discuss their opinions on different strains of weed.

Here are 4 marijuana YouTube channels you should keep an eye on:

Strain Central

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Strain Central is a YouTube channel developed with the purpose of educating people about cannabis and breaking outdated stereotypes. Josh, the host, differentiates himself from the rest by discussing his personal experiences with drugs and educating others on how to take tolerance breaks.

Jorge Cervantes

Jorge Cervantes is another online presence who’s published books and content on how to plant and grow weed efficiently. He’s published all sorts of articles on different websites. His videos are a digestible way of consuming complex content that can be hard to access for newbies.

Erick Khan

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Erick Khan is one of the most informal YouTubers out there, and also one of the most consistent in terms of providing content. Khan has over 48 million views and posts a variety of videos that range from explaining the sudden vape illness that appeared last year, to his personal smoke sessions, which people for some reason enjoy viewing.

Mr. Canucks Grow

Mr. Canucks Grow is a channel based in Canada, providing educating and entertaining content on how to save money while you grow weed, growing it in awkward and dark spaces, open fields, and more.

National CBD Day Is Saturday

Julie Aitcheson
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National CBD Day Is Saturday

Among the most popular CBD products right now are edibles, with 33% of US consumers stating an increase in consumption when surveyed this past June.

Some holidays seem to roll around at just the right time, like my birthday when the last dregs of Christmas largesse are spent, Memorial Day when we need one last long weekend to get us through the school year before summer vacation, and now, National CBD Day on August 8th, just when the CBD market needs a boost from the deflating impacts of COVID-19.

In a July 2020 report by The Brightfield Group, data analysts projected that CBD sales for 2020 will only be up 14% from 2019 rather than the 30% originally projected due to impacts of the COVID crisis. Store closures, spiking unemployment, and inaction by the FDA are all contributing to a sluggish market.

The report also shows that nearly half of CBD consumers have moved their purchasing online due to coronavirus. CBD sales may be suffering due to the pandemic, but the surge in conditions triggered and exacerbated by the virus, such as anxiety (ranked the number one ailment of CBD users), depression (ranked second) and insomnia (ranked sixth) indicate that demand for CBD products will only increase as COVID-19 maintains its grip.

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Among the most popular products right now are edibles, with 33% of US consumers stating an increase in consumption when surveyed in June, with higher dosages reported among all products used. Vape products appear to be declining in popularity, however, due to negative media attention around inhalants and the increased likelihood that inhalant users will experience serious complications with COVID-19.

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A surplus of hemp biomass is causing an overall price drop as well as hefty promotions and flash sales to incentivize consumers to sample the array of new products on the market, such as those with trendy ingredients like turmeric and ashwagandha as well as some lesser-known cannabinoids like CBG and CBN. Additionally, CBD companies are inundating the market with innovative products that go beyond the standard capsule and tincture delivery methods.

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One example is VCC Brands’ Subtle Tea, a vegan, keto-friendly way to refresh the body and rejuvenate the mind with flavors like Jasmine Green Tea with Lychee and White Peach Tea with Cardamom. Another is TOCA Botanicals TOTO CBD Lubricant, to inspire pleasure and relaxation of a more intimate variety. Humans aren’t the only species feeling the shaky vibes of the 2020 rollercoaster, which is why Harvey’s All Naturals introduced their  Harvey’s All Naturals Elixir for Pets to address pet stress and anxiety as well as pain and inflammation.

2020 has been a rocky year for the economy, but with the FDA inching closer to a clearer, more consistent regulatory framework and the demand for products that can ease the tensions of one of the most dramatic periods in recent history ever rising, the CBD industry is poised for a major rebound. And with new products hitting the market just in time for National CBD Day (and beyond), there just might be a CBD product out there for everything the Covid Era still has in store.

This article was reposted from Green Market Report with permission.

Global Pandemic Has Caused Legal Marijuana To ‘Cannibalize’ The Black Market

Brendan Bures
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Global Pandemic Has Caused Legal Marijuana To ‘Cannibalize’ The Black Market

Worried about personal safety, illicit consumers have flocked to legal retailers amid the coronavirus pandemic.

By year’s end the legal cannabis industry is expected to surpass $15 billion. But the money that marijuana generates on the black market far exceeds that amount. Tracking exact figures is trick because anonymous dealers and criminal networks aren’t exactly sharing sales data with the media. But estimates approximate that the illicit markets more than four times the size of its legal market.

More specifically, New Frontier Data values the United States illicit cannabis market is worth $70 billion. This same disparity exists in our neighbors to the north. Per Statistics Canada, less than 30% of Canadian cannabis users acquire their goods exclusively from licensed retailers.

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Lawmakers and regulators and law enforcement have struggled to establish combative measures against this illicit market. But the global pandemic has caused the legal market to “cannibalize” the black market, recently wrote Mitch Baruchowitz, the managing partner at cannabis firm Merida Capital Partners. Consumers who previously opted for cheaper, unregulated goods have now prioritized the cost of health and safety above all.

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“The vast majority of the current growth in the cannabis space is being driven by consumers transitioning from the black market to the legal market,” Baruchowitz wrote in a paper this May.

A Cowen and Co. survey back in April found marijuana use had reached an all-time high, with 33% of Americans saying they had used cannabis at some point in their life. Another poll conducted by Verilife dispensaries found that millennials and baby boomer cannabis users had consumed about 40% more marijuana since the pandemic started. Both generations also report spending $27 more per month on cannabis products, too.

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“It’s understandable that people may be more hesitant to get their products from sources that are unregulated,” Kris Krane, CEO of multi-state operator 4Front Ventures, told Politico. “They may not want to go to their dealer’s house, or they may not want to have their dealer come into their house, at a time when people are social distancing and not supposed to be interacting with people that they don’t know.”

The numbers on this remain murky, because again black market operators aren’t exactly sharing losing profits caused by a global pandemic. But the rising legal cannabis industry, which is expected to employ more workers than there are computer programmers in the near future, should provide some indication.

The Truth About Marijuana And Bladder Cancer

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The Truth About Marijuana And Bladder Cancer

While smoking any substance can harm the lungs, ingesting cannabis has been shown to correlate with lower rates of bladder cancer.

Bladder cancer accounts for about 5% of all new cancer diagnoses in the U.S. each year and kills more than 16,000 individuals annually. As with most diseases, the most significant risk factor is genetic history, but aging and cigarette smoking dramatically increase the risk as well. 

Here’s something interesting: While smoking any substance can harm the lungs, ingesting cannabis has been shown to correlate with a lower risk of bladder cancer. Not just compared with tobacco smokers, but even non-smokers. 

During an annual meeting of the American Urological Association in 2013, Dr. Anil Thomas found with his team of researchers at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center that cannabis smokers were 45% less likely to be diagnosed with bladder cancer than patients who did not smoke at all. While Dr. Thomas also made sure to emphasize that the study did not prove that marijuana smoking prevents bladder cancer, the research leads the way for others to replicate. 

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In 2017, a study published in the journal Scientific Reports found that the cannabinoid system played an integral role in bladder cancer’s malignancy, seeing that some cannabinoids seemed to lessen the tumor’s growth. 

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Interestingly, cannabis has long been touted by natural homeopaths as a way to cleanse and detox the body, thereby flushing the bad and leaving the good. In her book, Coming Clean with Cannabis, recipes, and research is given to why individuals should add cannabis to their juicing regime. While marijuana certainly has been proven to create calm both inside the body and out, THC and CBD-inspired concoctions may be the next big medical fad to treat and prevent ailments including bladder cancer.

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One thing is for sure, with positive studies showing that cannabis lessens a cancer risk, it’s allowing more individuals to see the other side of the most debated drug. 

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