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Israeli researchers are using cannabis treatment to down-regulate the inflammation storm before patients develop severe lung inflammation.

With the widespread impact of COVID-19 on the nation’s health and the rising need for readily available therapies, alternative treatment sources are being studied with enthusiasm.  There is increasing interest in the possible beneficial role of cannabis in the cycle of care and therapy treatments.

Israeli researchers from the Medical Cannabis Research and Innovation Center at the Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa, Israel, are looking at this possible connection. Dr. Igal Louria-Hayon says the focus currently is just how much cannabis influences the inflammation.

“We began to understand that cannabinoids take part in the communication network of cells in the immune system. While working full force on these findings, the corona[virus] outbreak suddenly broke,” Dr. Louria-Hayon said. “As we are situated in one of the biggest hospitals in Israel, naturally, our team became part of the worldwide efforts to fight the pandemic.”

When the body recognizes a new invader, such as when a large number of white blood cells are activated and release inflammatory “communication molecules” called cytokines, then more white blood cells are activated and regulate the inflammation process, Dr. Louria-Haydon said.

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The Israeli researchers believe that cannabis may affect the cytokine storm, which occurs during COVID-19 disease. Their research goal is to apply cannabis treatment to down-regulate the inflammation storm before patients develop severe lung inflammation, he explained. The center aims to treat the inflammatory “storm” as it develops before the patient ever reaches the ventilator stage.

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There are thousands of different cannabinoids, even within one type of cannabis plant. So, not every cannabinoid would have the inherent anti-inflammatory properties, the Israeli researchers explained. The researchers use a complex based on more than 100 types of strains and cannabinoids which target and treat the inflammation. Similarly, the researchers understand that more than 20 different cells are involved in the inflammation process.

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“Based on its analysis, we will progress to the second clinical experiment where we will treat COVID-19 patients with the candidate strains that presented anti-inflammatory potential on human-derived cells (the first experiment),” Dr. Louria-Haydon said.

In May 2020, the Israeli government had given its blessing to the exportation of its medical cannabis products abroad. Some 60,000 Israelis use medical cannabis as a treatment (under exclusive license), with an estimated 25 tons of medical cannabis consumed per year.

Biden Task Force Does Not Recommend Legalizing Marijuana

While the unity task force pushed Biden farther left on cannabis policy, the former Vice President still doesn’t support ending prohibition.

Joe Biden will not change his mind on cannabis anytime soon. A task force formed between Biden and Bernie Sanders, which had prior heated discussions on cannabis, agreed on multiple criminal justice priorities, but marijuana legalization was not among them.

Instead, the official policy recommendations (released Wednesday) for Biden as he embarks on winning the general election as the presumptive Democrat presidential nominee represents a reiteration of his previous cannabis views. He believes in cannabis decriminalization, not legalization. The recommendations, however, supply more details about specific marijuana polices Biden could pursue if elected President.

“Democrats will decriminalize marijuana use and reschedule it through executive action on the federal level,” the document reads. “We will support legalization of medical marijuana, and believe states should be able to make their own decisions about recreational use.”

The task force also recommended it would not launch federal prosecution for matters legal at the state level. The statement is an obvious reference to current Attorney General William Barr, who was accused of inappropriately using Justice Department funds to target the legal cannabis industry.

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In addition, the task force document discussed moving cannabis-related crimes out of the criminal justice system and into a supportive, treatment model.

“All past criminal convictions for cannabis use should be automatically expunged,” it reads. “And rather than involving the criminal justice system, Democrats support increased use of drug courts, harm reduction interventions, and treatment diversion programs for those struggling with substance use disorders.”

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The task force was filled with acolytes from Sanders and Biden’s respective camps. It did appear, however, the Sanders group was successful in pushing Biden a little further left on cannabis policy in Congress. In its official recommendations on criminal justice reform, the task force focused on ways to reduce incarceration and re-invest in communities disproportionately affected by the War on Drugs.

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“Lift budget rider blocking DC from taxing and regulating legal marijuana and remove marijuana use from the list of deportable offenses,” read the recommendations. “Encourage states to invest tax revenue from legal marijuana industries to repair damage to Black and brown communities hit hardest by incarceration.”

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It’s important to remember these recommendations don’t constitute official platform statements from the Biden campaign. Rather, they represent official positions for Biden and the Democratic party to consider when drafting the party’s 2020 platform. The task force was an attempt to bridge the ideological divide among Democrats — between the party’s more progressive coalition and its traditionalist one. Because Biden and Sanders formed the task force themselves, it’s expected these recommendations carry significant weight to the party.

That, however, does not mean cannabis advocates were supportive of the recommendations.

“It is impractical at best and disingenuous at worst for the Biden campaign to move ahead with these policy proposals,” NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri said in a statement. “Rescheduling of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act would continue to make the federal government the primary dictators of cannabis policy, and would do little if anything to address its criminal status under federal law.”

The Difference Between Marijuana, Hemp And Cannabis

At the end of the day, it’s up to you what you decide to call your weed. But when it comes to its legal use, most lawmakers prefer this term.

Now that marijuana is earning legal status across the U.S., more people are getting involved, whether recreationally, medically or professionally. As more people discover its value, the more its reputation is boosted. But that doesn’t mean we are any better at knowing what to call it.

As we grow more comfortable speaking about marijuana, it’s important for us to understand the difference that exists between the vocabulary associated with it, specifically cannabis, marijuana and hemp. On the surface, they appear to be the same thing, but there are some differences that matter, especially when speaking about the plant within a legal context.

“Cannabis” is the botanical term for marijuana. It doesn’t have any legal significance. It simply refers to the cannabis plant, the one that contains all of the cannabinoids, including CBD, CBN and THC. More specifically, the word refers to the genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae. It’s also a term that has been under increasing use, especially since it focuses on the medicinal benefits of the plant.

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“Marijuana” is the term that’s been used in legal contexts, and it’s also the one that’s associated with the negative connotations and perceptions that the drug has been subjected to throughout history. It’s the term that appears in the Controlled Substances Act and refers to the cannabis plant that possesses more than 0.3% of THC. This kind of plant is the one that remains illegal on a federal level.

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“Hemp” is the easiest term to understand for its simplicity. It refers to the part of the cannabis sativa plant that contains less than 0.3% of THC and that is legal on a federal level. Hemp is non-intoxicating and the use of it leads to products that don’t get people high. So, while hemp is not illegal, marijuana can be depending on your location.

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Some believe that the term “marijuana” shouldn’t be used since it has a charged history of racism, particularly of Mexican immigrants. Others believe that using the term “cannabis” shies away from THC, and that the compound is nothing to be embarrassed of.

At the end of the day, it’s up to you what you decide to call your weed. When it comes to its legal use, however, “marijuana” is the term that most lawmakers prefer.

Oregon Measure To Legalize Magic Mushrooms Qualifies For November Ballot

The measure would allow the production and use of psilocybin for therapeutic treatment under the supervision of medical professionals.

Oregon will vote to legalize the use of therapeutic psilocybin under medical professional supervision this year, after an initiative qualified for the November ballot. If approved, Oregon would become the first state to allow the use of psilocybin, the psychoactive ingredient found in psychedelic mushrooms.

The group behind the ballot question, Initiative Petition 34, collected 164,782 signatures from Oregon residents to put the Oregon Psilocybin Services Act on the ballot. 112,020 signatures was the official amount required to qualify.

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“This careful, regulated approach can make a real difference in peoples’ lives and we’re looking forward to bringing this program to the state,” Sheri Eckert said in a statement. Eckert, along with her husband Tom, were chief petitioners on the measure and also founded the Oregon Psilocybin Society.

Back in May, Dr. Bronner’s soap company donated $1 million to the campaign effort. The company previously donated $150,000 in September of last year as well. Dr. Bronner’s supported the ballot initiative because of how the Eckerts thoughtfully constructed the measure. The Oregon Psilocybin Services Act will allow the production, delivery, and administration of psilocybin at supervised, licensed facilities. It will also a two-year development program to train licensed therapists on psilocybin-assisted treatment.

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“We want to make sure it’s done in the right way and we feel that Tom and Sheri are putting forward models based on the best practices based off of the clinical trials coming out of Johns Hopkins and NYU but making it accessible for everyone,” Dr. Bronner’s CEO David Bronner said in May.

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“In many ways, the therapeutic container is like the analog to the indigenous ceremonial container.”

Johns Hopkins researchers have previously called for psilocybin mushrooms to be made legally available for mental health applications. Different studies have found psilocybin significantly reduced depression and anxiety in patients, especially those who had not responded to traditional therapeutic treatment.  A small Johns Hopkins study showed that psilocybin significantly eased depression and anxiety in patients with life-threatening cancer as well.

Personal Trainer Reveals The Reason Why You May Hate Fitness

The relationship we have with physical fitness can be affected by our early childhood experiences with sports.

Fitness is not for everyone, or so we’ve heard. Despite the mental and physical benefits associated with regular exercise, a lot of people just aren’t into it. Some experts believe this is because of our early experiences with sports.

A 2018 study, published in Translational Journal, found that negative childhood experiences, particularly those gathered in middle school gym classes, such as being picked last in a sports team, result in embarrassment. Not surprising, these kids are more likely to avoid and resent physical activities as adults.

Personal trainer Lauren Leavell told the Huffington Post that the pressure that kids feel to perform well in sports can inform their later experiences in fitness, for better or worse. “I never participated in after-school sports but I did take dance classes,” she said. “I believe there can be a lot of positive habits formed with movement if the sport or activity is something that is encouraging and positive. For others, these childhood extracurriculars can feel punishing and discourage folks from participating in that type of movement later.”

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Most of us have complicated relationships with our bodies and, thus, with fitness. It’s important to get kids and adults to understand that working out and moving shouldn’t be related to your weight or your body’s appearance.

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Kids and adults should be encouraged to try new activities, dropping them if they don’t like them and choosing to pursue other sports that they find entertaining and fulfilling. “Currently, there are so many opportunities online to try teachers from all over the world. It is the perfect time to test something new and not worry about the commitment,” said Leavell.

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Adults and kids should try their best to change their relationship with exercise. These activities can and should be fun, especially during these trying, stressful and uncertain times.

How To Buy Medical Cannabis In A Legal State

Start by visiting government websites, like the Department of Health and Senior Services. There you will find lists of all the dispensaries that are legally operating in your state.

There are now 33 states and Washington D.C. that have legalized medical marijuana. If you live in one of these states, you can legally buy and use cannabis to address specific medical needs.

From state-to-state, you’ll find that the laws concerning medicinal use vary, like how to transport medical marijuana from place to place. One thing most states have in common, however, is the process of making a medical marijuana purchase.

No matter where you live, you’ll want to be certain that you understand the procedures that are in place. Here’s what you need to know about legally buying medical marijuana in your state.

Educate Yourself on Qualifying Conditions

Like any other medication, marijuana is only approved for medicinal use for treating specific conditions. These qualifying conditions do vary from state to state and are outline in their cannabis laws.

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You will see common threads across the country. Chronic pain, terminal illness, cancer, and PTSD are all common qualifying conditions for medical marijuana. Even so, you’ll still want to double-check to be certain your condition is on the list before you move forward.

Get Authorized by a Doctor

Before applying for a medical marijuana ID card, you’ll need to visit a doctor to get a recommendation. In some states, only doctors who are licensed to recommend medical weed can authorize patients to apply for a medical ID card. Once you have gotten their thumbs up, you’ll apply for your ID through the department in your state regulating medical cannabis.

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Visit a Dispensary

Once you’re registered as a medical marijuana patient, you’re ready to make a purchase. You should be able to find what you need at one of the dispensaries your state has licensed. Start by visiting government websites, like the cannabis portal at CA.gov or the Department of Health and Senior Services. There you will find lists of all the dispensaries that are legally operating in your state.

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If you live in a state where both medicinal and recreational marijuana are sold, you’ll want to differentiate between dispensaries. Some will specialize in medical cannabis while others are more suited for recreational users. 

It might take a few tries to find the right fit based on what is available at each location. You can do a little research beforehand by looking for reviews of specific dispensaries online before you head into the storefront. Once you’ve found a good fit, take your time talking with the staff working at the dispensary to find out what products will best suit your medical needs, your lifestyle, and your budget.

4 Tips To Help You Make The Most Of Your CBD

CBD is one of the fastest growing industries in the U.S. Here are some ways to help improve your experience with the compound.

It’s understatement to say that CBD is a fast growing industry. Despite its popularity and widespread use, CBD is a compound that varies in effect depending on the person. It’s also a compound that’s shrouded in misinformation and that lacks scientific research. A survey from last year found that 60% of respondents didn’t even know what CBD was.

The scientific studies that have been conducted on CBD show that it holds some promise for  treating different kinds of conditions, from treating mental health to targeting physical aches and pains. In short, just because the compound needs more research, doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t give it a shot.

Here are 4 things you can do to make the most of your CBD.

Keep a schedule

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CBD produces a stronger effect the more you use it. The compound builds up in your system and makes you more sensitive to it, meaning that, over time, smaller doses of CBD can produce stronger effects. In order for this to happen, the compound must continue to be used, even if at first you’re experiencing no significant positive results.

Follow the instructions

Whether you purchased a tincture, oil, or lotion, you should make sure to read the product label and follow the directions. Each brand and product contains different dosages and might have different methods of consumption. Trust the brand and use as advised. To help you get started, here are 5 things you should look for when reading a CBD label.

Buy high quality products

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Since you’re putting your trust in these products, it’s important to purchase ones that are safe and legitimate. CBD is a new and growing business that’s lacking FDA regulation. This means that a lot of companies might try to take advantage of the current moment, making products that are overpriced and that don’t do what they’re meant to do. Here’s how to find high-quality CBD oil.

Don’t be afraid to mix it up with THC

Aside from its therapeutic benefits, CBD is popular because it doesn’t get people high in the way that THC does (it’s non-psychoactive). While this allows for a more therapeutic outlook from users, the presence of THC is known to increase the benefits of CBD (it’s called the “entourage effect”). Full spectrum CBD products contain other cannabinoids in the plant, including THC. When all of these elements are present, these products tend to provide better and more effective results.

Data Suggests CBD Could Provide Treatment For COVID-19

CBD anti-inflammatory properties and mental health treatment capabilities demand further investigation for coronavirus patients, according to a new study.

As researchers and doctors rush to understand the novel coronavirus, sometimes new evidence contradicts old claims. Cannabis represents a main topic where scientists have spun 180 degrees in discussing how the plant interacts with COVID-19. Public health officials announced back in March that marijuana smokers and vapers were more at risk to contract and spread the coronavirus.

Lung health experts still don’t recommend inhaling any combustible material like tobacco or marijuana, due to the inflammation caused in your airways. However, cannabis has emerged as an unlikely candidate in preventing and treating COVID-19 symptoms.

Researchers at the University of Nebraska and the Texas Biomedical Research Institute now believe CBD could reduce the lethal lung inflammation caused by COVID-19. In a peer-reviewed article published in this month’s issue of Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, the researchers called for more studies into cannabinoids for their anti-viral and anti-inflammatory capabilities to combat the coronavirus.

“Acute infection is associated with a cytokine superstorm, which contributes to the symptoms of fever, cough, muscle pain,” researchers wrote. In severe cases, lung inflammation could lead to pneumonia, making it difficult to breathe for patients who already have weakened immune systems.

Researchers noted no effective therapeutic treatments have yet emerged and the few that have resulted in adverse side effects like pancreatitis and hypertriglyceridemia, which increases a patient’s risk of stroke, heart attack, and heart disease. “[All of] which make it imperative to explore effective alternative anti-inflammatory strategies.”

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Researchers referenced previous studies that demonstrated the novel anti-inflammatory properties cannabis provides. An emphasis was placed on CBD’s anti-inflammatory capabilities, as it doesn’t possess the psychoactive characteristics found in THC, marijuana’s other well-known cannabinoid. THC can lead to increased heart rate, anxiety, and disorientation for some patients. CBD has also been FDA-approved for seizure reduction in patients with intractable epilepsy.

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“Unlike THC, CBD has a high margin of safety and is well tolerated pharmacologically even after treatments of up to 1500 mg/day for two weeks in both animals and humans, which suggests its feasibility to reduce SARS-CoV2 induced lung inflammation/pathology and disease severity,” the researchers concluded.

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They also added that CBD has therapeutic benefits for COVID-19 patients beyond anti-inflammatory treatment. The pandemic has caused mass uncertainty around the economy, job security, and social networks, resulting in a rise in depression, fear, and anxiety some have labeled a second pandemic. CBD has an additional therapeutic potential in this way, as a previous study suggested CBD could improve the mental health of patients suffering from the anxiety and emotional stress after recovering from Ebola.

“Like Ebola, patients recovering from COVID-19 may experience various psychological and social stressors that may be triggered by residual chronic inflammation and autoimmune reactions,” the researchers explained. “Therefore, randomized clinical trials to test the efficacy of CBD on alleviating anxiety and fear associated with COVID-19 infection and its consequences on people’s physical, social and psychological well-being may be beneficial in the future.”

Johnny Depp Gave 13-Year-Old Daughter Marijuana

The ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ actor said he wanted his daughter to trust him, and didn’t want her experimenting at a party.

Johnny Depp was trying to be a “responsible parent” when he gave his then 13-year-old daughter, Lily-Rose, cannabis. He knew his own supply was “trustworthy” and worried about her trying the drug at a party, and “going into some sort of paranoid tailspin.”

Depp told London courts about this incident Tuesday in his ongoing libel lawsuit against The Sun. The actor added that he reached this decision after discussing the matter with his ex-wife and Lily-Rose Depp’s mother, Vannessa Paradis. According to the UK’s Evening Standard, Depp denied “encouraging” his daughter to use cannabis.

“My daughter was 13-years-old and as we all know at 11, 12, and 13-years-old when you go to a high school party you are approached by people who will want to give you drink because they are drinking at 12 and 13, doing cocaine at 12 and 13, and smoking marijuana at 12 and 13, doing ecstasy and doing many, many drugs,” he said.

Depp told the court this all started when Lily-Rose, who is now 21, attended a party where someone passed her a joint.

“She was just 12 and she said she didn’t know what to do,” he said. “I said ‘listen sweetheart, if you are at a party and someone hands you the joint, take the joint from the person and pass it to the next person. Please don’t experiment with drugs with people you don’t know.’”

He urged his daughter not to experiment the drug in an uncontrolled environment. That’s why he presented her with the unique arrangement.

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“‘Please, please, when you are really at the moment in your life when you are passed the joint and you really want to try it,’ I said, ‘please do me the honor of coming to me when you are ready and you really feel you are ready,” Depp told the courts. “‘I don’t want your first experience to be with people you don’t know, taking things you don’t know, that you don’t trust,’”

“It’s a safety issue, it’s a father worried about his daughter in this kind of situation,” he added.

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Depp wanted his daughter to trust that she could come to him in these kind of situations without retribution. He didn’t want to be in a position as a parent where Lily-Rose hid things from him. This is why, after discussing with Paradis, he put forward this unique solution and gave his daughter marijuana.

“I want her to trust me. If my daughter says she was ready, she was ready. I wanted to make sure the settings were perfection, put on family TV, fill the refrigerator with ice cream, fill the freezer, make a situation where the experience is as pleasant as possible,” Depp said.

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“I don’t want a 13-year-old going into some sort of paranoid tailspin. I knew the marijuana I had myself, that I smoked myself, is trustworthy and good quality.”

Depp sued The Sun for libel after the tabloid labeled him a “wife beater” in an April 2018 article. The actor admitted that cannabis does have its dangers, especially for teenagers using the drug. He also added that he had tried most drugs but not ketamine.

Said Depp, “If this is wrong in your eyes, I appreciate what you think but I was raising a daughter and I was being a responsible parent so far as I’m concerned.”

Experts Predict A Boom In Vaping Market

Despite COVID-19 and the illnesses associated with vaping, industry experts report that sales are doing well and are primed to do better as the year progresses.

The vaping market was on the fast track until a strange pulmonary disease appeared in 2019 and threw everyone for a loop. Then came the new year, along with COVID-19, a respiratory illness that has most government officials asking people to wear masks and maintain social distance in order to prevent the spread. With this in mind, the use of vapes and cigarettes should be fizzling out, but experts don’t think that’s the case.

While most people know that smoking harms the lungs, a lot of people are still smoking marijuana as a way to cope with the stress of the virus and long hours of boredom. Smoking marijuana may cause lung irritation and chronic bronchitis but, unlike smoking cigarettes, it’s not associated with significant abnormalities in lung functioning. While there are obvious risks, people who smoke cigarettes are the ones who are dealing more harm to their lungs, especially since this act is likely repeated several times a day.

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Vaping is generally associated with less lung damage. Still, experts warn about the unknown chemicals present in the cartridges. “If you’re using a vape pen, you’re taking some chances that there’s stuff other than pure cannabis oil in that cartridge,” internal medicine specialist Erick Kaufman tells The Cut. “We should all be really protective of our respiratory tracts right now, so it’s probably not a good time to be doing any inhaling of cannabis if you can help it.”

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Despite the clear medical advice, experts in the cannabis industry believe vaping will make a comeback over the summer, one that’s even stronger than in previous years. Tom Brooksher, CEO of Clear Cannabis Inc., told Forbes that summer is traditionally a time associated with vaping. “As restrictions are lifted, we expect a pent-up demand for cannabis products that can be conveniently used in conjunction with outdoor activities,” he said.

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Other experts say that the increase of stress that people are experiencing and the fact that vapes are viewed as more personal devices than joints, which are traditionally shared among friends, are also reasons why the vaping market will continue to grow as the year moves forward.  “For vaping specifically, our customers reported a notable shift from typical joints to vape pens, which was largely driven by health and sanitary concerns,” explains Spherex CFO Dan Gardenswartz. 

If there’s one thing we’ve come to learn over the past couple of months it’s that altering our behaviors can be difficult. Even when faced with an unprecedented threat that challenges every aspect of our lives, life goes on, and people find ways of doing what they want to do.

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