San Francisco Gives Free Marijuana And Alcohol To Homeless

Brendan Bures

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May 8, 2020

San Francisco Gives Free Marijuana And Alcohol To Homeless

A small subset of city-housed homeless have received alcohol, marijuana, and methadone to treat their addictions amid coronavirus quarantines.

To prevent transmission of the coronavirus and alleviate stress on vulnerable populations, San Francisco has housed its homeless in city-leased hotels. But one social media user discovered the city is also providing alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and other substances for those recovering from addiction.

San Francisco’s Department of Health confirmed the program on social media, and stated these substances were not being paid with taxpayers’ money.

“These harm reduction based practices, which are not unique to San Francisco, and are not paid for with taxpayer money, help guests successfully complete isolation and quarantine and have significant individual and public health benefits in the COVID-19 pandemic,” the DPH wrote.

These harm reduction based practices, which are not unique to San Francisco, and are not paid for with taxpayer money, help guests successfully complete isolation and quarantine and have significant individual and public health benefits in the COVID-19 pandemic.

— SFDPH (@SF_DPH) May 5, 2020

The DPH later clarified these substances are given in “limited quantities,” paid through private funding, and administered by physicians to SFGate. When homeless enter the city’s hotel housing, they receive health screenings that include substance addiction inquiries. Health officials then provide those living with an addiction the option to quit using or help to reduce their use.

San Francisco also supplies methadone to those recovering from heroin or opioid addiction. More than 700 homeless live in the city-leased hotels, according to the city’s data tracker.

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“They’re doing San Francisco a great service by staying inside,” Jenna Lane, a spokeswoman for the Department of Public Health, told the San Francisco Chronicle. “We’re saying, ‘We’re doing what we can to support you staying inside and not have to go out and get these things.’”

Among those living in hotels, those given substances represent a small subset. Only 11 people in quarantine have received alcohol and 27 were provided tobacco. Five individuals had help coordinating medical marijuana delivery. Despite some pushback, the city worries about possible alcohol withdrawal and calculates how much to administer.

“For those guests, the DPH medical staff are calculating the minimum medically appropriate amounts of alcohol and distributing it with meals,” Lane said. “Alcohol withdrawal is the only one you can die from.”

3 Things You Should Account For When Running Outdoors

Maria Loreto

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May 8, 2020

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3 Things You Should Account For When Running Outdoors

Outdoor workouts are very important in the midst of the pandemic, but we should prioritize other people’s health and comfort.

Guidelines and perceptions of outdoor workouts are changing rapidly, with some claiming they’re necessary and with others believing that staying at home whenever possible is vital in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Both statements are true.

While everyone has their own opinions and ways of feeling safe, experts believe that outdoor runs are good for people’s mental and physical health. Still, it’s very important for runners to be extra careful, ensuring that they’re running alone, not crowding streets and timing their runs for when there’s not a lot of people outdoors. This is crucial if you live in a city with a lot of pedestrians.

Here’s what experts are saying about outdoor workouts and the coronavirus:

We should be using face masks

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In states where face masks or coverings are being enforced, even runners should comply with these rules. Although running with a mask sounds like a nightmare, making it harder to breathe, it’s important to comply with your state’s rules in order to be considerate to others and avoid getting a ticket. Wet face masks might not be the most effective at containing sneeze and cough droplets, so try to find the most comfortable covering you can manage.

6 feet of distance is important

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Runners naturally move faster than people who are walking, making it their responsibility to be mindful of other people’s space. When stumbling upon crowded parks and streets, it’s best to look for other spots to run, preferably those that are vacant. If pedestrians are walking by, runners should stop and let them pass, ensuring that a distance of 6-feet is between them and others at all times.

You may have to try out new jogging trails

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Part of the magic of running is developing a routine and running on your favorite trails. These trails and parks tend to get crowded, which is why some people take issues with runners during the pandemic. In order to protect yourself and others, try looking for new trails to run through, even if they’re not as comfortable as your usual routes. Keeping your distance from others is worth the momentary hassle.

What To Know About The FDA’s Stance On Hydroxychloroquine And Chloroquine

Kate-Madonna Hindes

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May 8, 2020

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What To Know About The FDA’s Stance On Hydroxychloroquine And Chloroquine

Issuing an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to allow hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine products, the FDA is looking to offer guidelines and insight.

“We understand that health care professionals are looking for every possible treatment option for their patients and we want to ensure we’re providing them with the appropriate information needed for them to make the best medical decisions. While clinical trials are ongoing to determine the safety and effectiveness of these drugs for COVID-19, there are known side effects of these medications that should be considered. We encourage health care professionals making individual patient decisions closely screen and monitor those patients to help mitigate these risks. The FDA will continue to monitor and investigate these potential risks and will communicate publicly when more information is available.” — Stephen M. Hahn, M.D, FDA Commissioner

As controversy heightens around potential treatments for COVID-19, government agencies and drug manufacturers are scrambling to find up-to-date, quality information regarding authorized use.

In late April, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration offered clarification around the known side effects of two antimalarial drugs, hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine. With complications including various heart conditions, the FDA is both educating health care professionals and showcasing the risk of using the drugs in treating COVID-19, which is considered off-label.

Issuing an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) “to allow hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine products donated to the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) to be distributed and used in limited circumstances, such as for certain hospitalized patients with COVID-19,” the FDA is looking to offer guidelines and insight.

The EUA states three main points:

These drugs are available from the SNS to treat adolescents and adults hospitalized with COVID-19 as appropriate
The FDA is mandating that fact sheets accompany the treatments to healthcare providers. These fact sheets will offer known risks, drug interactions and appropriate monitoring protocols.
Adverse reactions or issues with quality should be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program

The two drugs hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine are FDA-approved and often treat malaria overseas as well as treating rheumatoid arthritis and conditions such as lupus. While not proven effective against COVID-19, studies are underway to investigate the drugs’ efficacy and whether there are benefits for individuals overcoming the virus.

To better understand the FDA’s EUA on hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine, head to their website.

What Will Sex Look Like In The Post-Pandemic World?

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Maria Loreto

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May 8, 2020

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What Will Sex Look Like In The Post-Pandemic World?

Social distancing guidelines have pretty much put a stop to casual sex. How will this affect people long-term?

Sex, or the absence of it, has been a much discussed topic during the coronavirus pandemic. The online sale of sex toys has skyrocketed and there have been reports of an impending baby boom, even if experts aren’t too sold on that idea. The reality is that it’s too early to be making any kind of predictions, but it’d be naive to think that this era won’t leave a mark on the sex lives of people from all over the world.

The pandemic has dealt a tough blow to LGBT establishments across the nation, closing out prominent gay and lesbian bars in places like San Francisco and New York. Sex workers from all over the world have also been heavily impacted by the rapid rise of the virus, which has robbed them of all sorts of income and has affected an already vulnerable demographic.

COVID-19 is a disease that spreads through close contact, making sex with strangers a gamble. While there will likely still be people who continue to have sex with others without worrying about it, there are many who’ll think twice before meeting up with a stranger or visiting queer bars and events in hopes of getting to know someone.

Here are some of the most common questions people are asking themselves about sex in a post-pandemic world:

Are people going to date like crazy once the pandemic is over?

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Lots of people are tweeting that after the pandemic is over, they’ll go out with all kinds of people and use the opportunity to make up for lost sex.

“Of course, we’re all craving physical connection and closeness right now, but the transition back to ‘normal’ is also going to be a difficult one,” Jess O’Reilly PhD tells InsideHook. “Those who are following the science of the virus’ spread across the globe will likely change the way they date and be more cautious.”

Are people going to be kinkier after this?

People have been masturbating and watching a lot of porn while in quarantine. There’s been a rise in online orgies and the new subgenre of coronavirus porn, which is equally funny and concerning. It’s hard to predict people’s sexual taste after the pandemic is over, but most people who are quarantined with their partners are experiencing much of the same, with added doses of stress due to health and economic uncertainty.

Will there be a coronavirus baby boom?

There’s mixed reports on people’s sex lives at the moment. While some claim people are more bored and thus having more sex, others claim that the pandemic has pretty much been a boner killer.

Single people have been masturbating more, purchasing more sex toys and spending more time on sites like Pornhub. When it comes to babies, though, moments of crisis have never been ideal for getting people in the mood; traumatic events in history tend to result in spikes of stress and depression, not horniness.

Will people be having safer sex?

That’d be great. The New York Post reports that since the appearance of COVID-19 in the U.S., sexually transmitted diseases have plummeted across the country. Once people go back to their normal lives, you can expect these numbers to balance out. But still, it never hurts to have safe sex, even if the coronavirus isn’t an STD. Much like washing your hands more often, there’s nothing wrong with being a little more careful before you sleep with someone new.

Taking CBD For The First Time? Here Are Some Quick Basics

Maria Loreto

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May 8, 2020

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Taking CBD For The First Time? Here Are Some Quick Basics

CBD products are very popular but the industry is still changing. Here are the basics you should know before using CBD for the first time.

It’s never too late to try CBD and experience for yourself the benefits that everyone is raving about. Taking CBD for the first time? Here are some quick basics. It is easy to use and an ideal way of helping you manage anxiety, depression and physical aches.

Since the CBD industry is still pretty nascent, there’s a lot of kinks need to be worked out and a lot of misinformation that should motivate you to question CBD products sold on Amazon and other outlets. Finding a brand you trust and a product you want to use can be an intimidating process if you don’t have the right information. And if you’ve never purchased CBD, let alone used it, how do you know where to begin?

Here are some basics that’ll help you make the most of your inaugural CBD purchase:

Where to start?

CBD can be consumed in many different ways, with some of the most popular methods including oils, topicals, sublinguals, capsules, edibles, and more. Ask yourself which product would suit you best, whether you’d like to experiment with skincare or you’re looking for pain or anxiety relief. For localized results, such as muscle pain or dry skin, topicals are the best ways to go. For stress and anxiety, CBD sublinguals and oils are the answer, because they’re quick acting and allow you to manage your dosage.

Before buying anything, do some research. Here’s a guide that’ll help you buy CBD products that are worth the investment.

What’s the right dosage?

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Like all substances, many factors affect your body’s appropriate dosage, such as weight, CBD concentration, and the condition you’re treating. Most people start off with a small dose of CBD — ideally the one that’s suggested on the product’s label or website — and progressively increase it. Many CBD oil brands recommend just a drop or two to start out. It wouldn’t hurt to keep a journal or jot down your daily dosage for best results.

How do you know if it’s working?

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Everyone’s process is different. The easiest way to know if the product you’re consuming is working is to keep track of your progress, recapping your physical and mental affects every day or week in order to notice any improvements (or lack thereof) in the condition you’re trying to treat.

If a couple of weeks have passed and you’ve been increasing your dosage with no results, you should try switching up the product or the method of consumption.

Too Many Quarantinis? How CBD Can Curb Day Drinking

Maria Loreto

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May 7, 2020

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Too Many Quarantinis? How CBD Can Curb Day Drinking

The stress and boredom of the pandemic has spiked alcohol sales all over the country. Here’s how CBD can help you manage your intake.

If there’s one thing the pandemic has reignited in us it’s our love of alcohol. The fact that time is no longer linear means that people now find themselves drinking at odd times of the day, whether it’s noon on a Monday or during a Zoom happy hour Friday evening.

One of the biggest concerns for health experts is what the world will look like post pandemic and how these alcohol habits we’ve adopted will affect us in the long run. Despite lacking a ton of scientific research, CBD oils and other products could help curb your alcohol intake if you’re feeling like your drinking is getting out of hand.

A May 2019 study published in the journal Frontiers in Pharmacology suggests that CBD can help people reduce the amount of alcohol they drink while also protecting their livers and brains, two organs that are greatly affected by heavy alcohol consumption. The study, conducted on mice who consumed ethanol, demonstrated that consuming CBD could reduce the amounts of ethanol consumed by mice while also preventing alcohol relapses.

“By reducing alcohol-related processes of steatosis in the liver, and brain alcohol-related damage, CBD could improve both the hepatic and neurocognitive outcomes of subjects with AUD, regardless of the individual drinking trajectories. This might pave the way for testing new harm reduction approaches in AUD, i.e., for protecting the organs of subjects with an ongoing AUD,” explain the study’s authors.

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While research on CBD’s effects on humans is limited, one study found that smokers who consumed CBD were more likely to reduce their cigarette use, meaning that CBD can be helpful in treating addictive behaviors.

For those who are quarantined and are looking for better coping mechanisms, consuming a couple of CBD drops or CBD gummies might be a simple and effective way of introducing something to your system that isn’t alcohol and that won’t impair your behavior.

CBD is not intoxicating or harmful to your system, promoting relaxation and helping you cope with depressive symptoms. While alcohol is certainly fun, your body and mental health will be thankful for a break; you’ll notice improvements within just a few short weeks (if those still exist).

How Drug Use Is Changing For Better—And Worse—Under Quarantine

Brendan Bures

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May 7, 2020

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How Drug Use Is Changing For Better—And Worse—Under Quarantine

While social drug use is expected to fall, experts worry the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the opioid epidemic.

The coronavirus pandemic is already changing United States drug policy. Marijuana is an “essential business” in the eyes of state governments and lawmakers believe cannabis legalization could provide necessary stimulation to the post-coronavirus economy.

But how is the pandemic changing drug use? The short answer: Social drug use is going down, but problematic drug use could be on the rise. Scientists have already begun research into larger answers about how COVID-19 is changing drug behavior. Adam Winstock, who founded the Global Drugs Survey and is a consulting addiction psychiatrist at University College London, says early reports indicate use of party drugs is on the decline.

“Most people who use cocaine and MDMA in the U.K. use the drugs in social environments, maybe 10 or 15 times a year,” Winstock told Huffington Post. “It’s probably not that much fun doing half a gram of coke and a couple of pints when you’re stuck at home, as opposed to being at the pub or a club with your mates.”

Supply chain disruption and increasing black market prices could diminish use of party drugs as well. The exception, Winstock added, is marijuana, which is a “pretty good drug for eating up time,” he said.

While a lack of physical support networks could decrease partying, U.S. public health experts worry that same absence could exacerbate the opioid epidemic. More than 2 million Americans struggle with opioid use disorder, Pew Research Center reports, and about 130 people die every day from opioid overdoses, according to the Centers for Drug Disease and Prevention (CDC).

Assistance like syringe exchange programs and in-person community group meetings have vanished, due to coronavirus social distancing protocol. Harm reduction programs across the country aren’t operating at their previous capacity either, as lack of funding and staff personal safety can’t meet the demand. Add the stress caused by the coronavirus pandemic, and it becomes clear why experts are worried.

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“This changing, very strange world that we’re living through could serve as a trigger for people to return to drug use,” Vital Strategies director of drug use initiatives Daliah Heller told CNN. “And that brings a great potential for overdose with it.”

Official data at the state and federal level for the past couple months isn’t yet available. But drug overdose reports have spiked in multiple parts of the country, as CNN first reported. The Sheriff’s Office in Niagara County, New York announced that drug overdoses from Jan. 1 to April 6 are 35% higher this year than in 2019. Ohio’s Franklin County, where the city of Columbus is located, saw surges in overdose deaths every Friday in April, according to Dr. Anahi Ortiz, Franklin County Coroner. From Jan. 1 to April 15, Ortiz wrote on Facebook, fatal overdoses increased 50% in the county.

“For the month of April alone we saw 62 people die of overdoses,” Ortiz wrote. “In April we saw a younger age group dying of overdoses than in 2019: 25 to 35. In 2019 the majority were 35 and up.

“Much of the cocaine here in Franklin County is cut with fentanyl and sold without people knowing,” she added. “We need to check in with those who use. And, we need to continue to advocate for wiser and better ways of treating those with addictions.”

What To Know Before Visiting A Marijuana Dispensary

Maria Loreto

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May 7, 2020

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What To Know Before Visiting A Marijuana Dispensary

Marijuana dispensaries are usually friendly places. Still, there’s some basics you should know before making your first visit.

Unlike alcohol and grocery shopping, buying legal marijuana is an experience that asks for some kind of preparation. Marijuana dispensaries can be intimidating places for someone who’s never been in one before, filled with people who look like they know all there is to know about cannabinoids and terpenes.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, some states have labeled marijuana as an essential business, making their dispensaries come up with different ways of getting their products to customers, whether that’s through delivery or curbside pickup. These restrictions make it more complex to shop for cannabis products, since you can’t simply choose a package because it has a cool label.

There is no right way to shop for marijuana, to have a better experience here is what to know beforing visiting a marijuana dispensary.

Have your ID and some cash

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Visiting your local marijuana dispensary shouldn’t be some spur of the moment decision, since you need to show some ID once you’re there. Have your passport or state issued ID on hand and make a stop at your ATM to get some cash. While some dispensaries have ATMs on site, it’s always best to have everything at the ready. And with the coronavirus, you likely won’t want to linger in the shop.

Ask yourself what you’re looking for

Whether you’re looking for edibles, vape pens, flowers, a happy high or a cerebral one, ask yourself these questions before you arrive. This way, you can just ask for what you want and you’ll get accurate results. Most dispensaries function by setting you up with a budtender who’ll show you some products and ask you some questions about what you’re looking for.

Be open with your budtender

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No one enters a dispensary and instantly knows how to act. It’s all a learning experience, which is why you shouldn’t be embarrassed to ask questions, even if they sound silly. Your budtender is your go to person for cannabis questions, whether you’re wondering about THC levels or the purpose of terpenes in cannabis flowers.

Wait until you’re home to consume

While this should go without saying, no matter where you are, odds are you won’t be able to smoke publicly or sample the dispensary’s products. Once you’ve purchased your weed, light up only once you make it home.

Joe Biden Adds Marijuana And Drug Reform To ‘Plan For Black America’ Agenda

Brendan Bures

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May 7, 2020

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Joe Biden Adds Marijuana And Drug Reform To ‘Plan For Black America’ Agenda

Joe Biden updated his marijuana stance this week, although some advocates say the former VP hasn’t gone far enough.

Joe Biden remains full of surprises when it comes to marijuana. The presumptive Democratic presidential nomination and former Vice President has flip-flopped on marijuana reform in the past. But Biden announced his “Plan for Black America” agenda this week and included federal marijuana decriminalization and expungement of prior marijuana convictions.

These aren’t new policy positions for Biden, but they do demonstrate how his stance on cannabis reform is steadfast. Biden’s plan additionally calls for ending the sentencing disparity between crack and cocaine convictions, which data has shown creates harsher penalties for people of color. The agenda will also aim to repeal mandatory minimum sentencing, abolish the death penalty, and divert individuals from drug courts to treatment centers.

“Today, too many people are incarcerated in the United States – and too many of them are African American,” Biden’s campaign website states. “To build safe and healthy communities, we need to rethink who we’re sending to prison, how we treat those in prison, and how we help them get the health care, education, jobs, and housing they need to successfully rejoin society after they serve their time.”

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Earlier this year, Bernie Sanders officially endorsed Biden and the pair announced a joint taskforce on issues important to voters. Because Sanders was an early proponent for federal legalization — even promising to end prohibition his first day in office through executive order — cannabis advocates assumed marijuana reform would be included in the taskforce. Instead, Sanders declined to include cannabis legalization on a list of issues he believes Biden would seriously pursue in office.

Analysts propose Biden could help himself this November if he backed cannabis legalization in the coming months. Polling data has shown that more than half of all registered voters in each state supports ending federal prohibition. Those numbers reach a majority in key states like Minnesota and New Hampshire.

Why Would-Be Dads Should Reconsider Marijuana Use In Quarantine

Brendan Bures

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May 7, 2020

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Why Would-Be Dads Should Reconsider Marijuana Use In Quarantine

Sex and marijuana use are on the rise in lockdown. And according to science, the two don’t always mix.

Couples cohabitating under quarantine will produce one of two results: babies or divorce. So the joke goes on social media. Divorce rates have trended downward since the Great Recession in 2008. But experts and lawyers expect a looming divorce surge to occur once life returns to normal after the coronavirus pandemic. One lawyer even called it, “Divorce-apalooza.”

So will there be a baby-palooza, too? Probably not. Scientists propose a baby blip, not a baby boom, for couples living in quarantine. Disasters don’t usually cause a bump in fertility rates and Americans were already experiencing historic lows in birth rates.

Plus, marijuana use reached an all-time high amid the coronavirus pandemic. Americans have turned to cannabis to manage stress, anxiety, depression, and to achieve a better night’s sleep. One survey found parents with kids at home under quarantine are more likely to use marijuana than single adults. Why does that matter for couples breaking the odds and conceiving under quarantine? Because for any dad or would-be dad using cannabis to manage mental health right now should know marijuana and sperm don’t mix well together.

Most science indicates that smoking weed lowers sperm count and concentration, though normal fertility levels in men can return if they take a marijuana break. But a Denmark study in Scientific Reports showed that marijuana and sperm might have a deeper relationship than previously imagined.

In ways both good and bad, it appears male sexual organs have more signs of the endocannabinoid system and can recognize the presence of cannabinoids. That means “humans sperm-production hardware is attuned to interacting with cannabinoid chemicals,” Inverse writes of the study, which could explain why sperm changes following marijuana consumption.

“In conclusion, the specific and differential expression patterns suggest a direct involvement of the [endocannabinoid system] in the physiology of the human testis,” the researchers wrote.

That still doesn’t completely answer how cannabis affects sperm beyond count and concentration. Another recent study published in the Epigenetics journal might provide an answer. Focusing on possible mutations sperm undergoes following marijuana exposure, scientists from Duke University found changes in a gene strongly related to autism, post-traumatic stress disorder, and schizophrenia.

“We were surprised to find this significant association between marijuana use in men and changes in this gene that is implicated in autism,” study co-author Rose Schrott told Fatherly.

After testing 24 men — 12 cannabis users, 12 non-users — combined with rat studies, the scientists identified significant hypomethylation in Discs-Large Associated Protein 2, or DLGAP2, from those with marijuana in their systems.

“Differential methylation of DLGAP2 is reported in the brain of individuals with autism, and has been linked to post-traumatic stress disorder in rats,” the study’s authors wrote. “Knockout of DLGAP2 in mice results in abnormal social behavior, increased aggressive behavior, and learning deficits.”

Marijuana-using men everywhere trying to have a child shouldn’t immediately start freaking out, researchers cautioned. This is the first findings of its kind, meaning these results need to be duplicated before linking marijuana smoking and autism in offspring. Scientists behind the study still aren’t sure what their findings reveal.

“We are only able to report this association present in the sperm of men who use marijuana. So what this means for children, we don’t know,” Schrott added.

In other words, combining marijuana and babymaking under quarantine is not advisable at the moment.

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6 feet of distance is important

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Are people going to date like crazy once the pandemic is over?

Are people going to be kinkier after this?

Will there be a coronavirus baby boom?

Will people be having safer sex?

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CBD products are very popular but the industry is still changing. Here are the basics you should know before using CBD for the first time.

Where to start?

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Have your ID and some cash

Ask yourself what you’re looking for

Be open with your budtender

Wait until you’re home to consume

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Joe Biden updated his marijuana stance this week, although some advocates say the former VP hasn’t gone far enough.

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