Will Edibles Become More Popular After The Pandemic?

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April 22, 2020

Will Edibles Become More Popular After The Pandemic?

Experts believe that once quarantine ends people should remain vigilant of the coronavirus, taking the necessary sanitary measures and keeping an eye on their health.

The pandemic has made different states question what constitutes as an essential business, with many allowing marijuana dispensaries to continue to operate. A lot of these businesses reported an increase in sales once the shelter in place orders were announced, claiming that a some costumers prioritized edibles.

Eaze, a cannabis delivery company that operates in California, reports that there’s been a 30% increase in edible sales. Sales of flower and vapes have decreased from 25% to 17%, and 33% to 25% respectively.

While this change might be temporary due to how easy it is to store edibles and to people’s fears of harming the health of their lungs, it’s one that makes a lot of sense in the long term. Experts believe that once quarantine ends people should remain vigilant of the coronavirus, taking the necessary sanitary measures and keeping an eye on their health.

Although there’s been no reported link between getting the coronavirus and cannabis use, doctors claim that any harm that occurs on the lungs can increase the odds of developing strong symptoms if COVID-19 is contracted. “Based on prior studies with other pulmonary infections, both bacterial and viral, it is highly likely that cigarette smoking and vaping will increase the risk of coronavirus pneumonia and increase its severity, though we don’t know to what extent,” Dr. Michael Matthay told the San Francisco Gate.

5 differences cannabis edibles and flower — Photo by Margo Amala via Unsplash

The coronavirus’s impact on the world and the cannabis industry has been significant. This past 4/20, different cannabis advocates took the opportunity to encourage people to stay home and to avoid gatherings, which have long been some of the most popular ways of consuming cannabis. Until a coronavirus vaccine is found, smoking weed in groups is yet another way of contracting the disease.

A heartfelt message from the Ambassador of the Bay Area, @E40.

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— London Breed (@LondonBreed) April 17, 2020

While edibles are not liked by everyone due to their strong and temperamental highs, it is common for long time marijuana users to begin with flower and evolve into edibles as a way of protecting their lungs and reducing the odds of couch-lock inducing highs, which are common when dabbing, vaping or smoking flower.

Edibles are not as popular as flower yet, but maybe a pandemic is enough to change some people’s minds and to reshape the way in which the cannabis industry develops and markets their products.

Study: Marijuana Rewires Young Brains To Boost Cocaine Enjoyment

Brendan Bures

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April 22, 2020

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Study: Marijuana Rewires Young Brains To Boost Cocaine Enjoyment

In a new study, young rats exposed to marijuana had a more a pleasurable first experience with cocaine compared to adult rats.

Evidence continues to mount regarding the adverse effects teenage marijuana consumption manifests later in life. Recent studies have linked smoking cannabis as an adolescent with developing insomnia issues and depression as an adult. New research now indicates early cannabis use rewires developing brains to become more sensitive to their first experience with cocaine.

The study, published this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, exposed adolescent and adult rats to a synthetic molecule resembling THC. Scientists found the younger rats underwent key molecular changes in their prefrontal cortex, though the adult rats did not experience these changes. Scientists then exposed these rats to cocaine. Once the young rat brains were rearranged, it made their first experience with cocaine more intense.

As previous studies have demonstrated, positive first experiences with a drug could lead to more addictive behavior down the road. This alteration becomes more problematic to individuals already genetically predisposed to developing addiction.

“We know from human epidemiological studies that individuals who abuse cocaine have a history of early cannabis use, and that a person’s initial response to a drug can have a large impact on whether they continue to use it. But many questions remain on how early cannabis exposure affects the brain,” study senior co-author Denise Kandel said in a statement.

Teenagers Now Disapprove Of Alcohol And Cigarettes, More Open To Weed And Vaping — Photo by Helena Lopes via pexels

Using synthetic THC in the study was a limitation, researchers said, because synthetic THC binds more strongly to the brain’s endocannabinoids system than natural THC would. It’s also important to note researchers delivered increasing doses of synthetic THC over time in order to resemble “heavy” marijuana use as an adolescent. The conclusions of the study likely don’t apply to those who smoked cannabis a few times, especially if consuming a low-THC marijuana strain.

“The endocannabinoid system has a modulatory role in brain reward and cognitive processes,” researchers wrote. “It has been hypothesized that repeated interference with endocannabinoid signaling (e.g., through abuse of cannabis or synthetic cannabinoids) can remodel the adolescent brain and make it respond differently to more addictive substances, such as cocaine.”

The specific terms scientists used to describe this process was “cross-sensitization.” Further research is necessary to understand the relationship on a deeper level, and they stressed that a more pleasurable first cocaine experience doesn’t automatically qualify someone to become addicted to the substance.

“These and other experiments are key to understanding the molecular changes to the brain that occur during drug use,” study co-author Eric Kandel said in a statement. “This knowledge will be crucial for developing effective treatments that curb addiction by targeting the disease’s underlying mechanisms.”

Ask Mister Manners, Thomas P. Farley: ‘My Cousin Thinks Corona’s A Conspiracy’

Thomas P. Farley

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April 22, 2020

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Ask Mister Manners, Thomas P. Farley: ‘My Cousin Thinks Corona’s A Conspiracy’

Help! Although most of my family members have been taking the coronavirus seriously, I have a cousin who thinks the whole pandemic is a conspiracy. What do I do?

Debuting with this column, I’ll be taking your questions on all issues of etiquette, particularly as they relate to the coronavirus epidemic. These are unprecedented times, and they call for unprecedented kindness and consideration. By preserving civility, we are literally preserving civilization.

THE CONSPIRACY COUSIN

Q: Although most of my family members have been taking the coronavirus seriously, I have a cousin who thinks the whole pandemic is a conspiracy. Since all of this began, she’s been posting links on Facebook from sources so lacking credibility that it would be laughable if the issue was not so serious. My patience with this spread of misinformation is growing extremely thin. How do I get her to stop?

A: With apologies to Taylor Swift, “deniers gonna deny.” But that doesn’t mean you should shake this off — just don’t use Facebook to challenge her. Not unless you want the conversation to devolve into an hours-long sparring match where each of you questions the other person’s regard for “the facts.”

If she were a fringe acquaintance, I would advise you to bid an unceremonious farewell and unfriend her. But since this is a family member, resolving the situation will not end with dropping her like a too-hot piece of avocado toast. Pick up the phone and share your concerns. Even better, schedule some virtual face time. This will help build empathy. Don’t make the conversation about her Facebook posts alone. Genuinely inquire how she is doing. It may be that quarantine has left her feeling depressed, and latching on to conspiracies is her coping mechanism. Either way, do your share of listening, explain your position clearly and respectfully, and if all else fails, agree to disagree.

Come Thanksgiving — providing we have returned to some semblance of pre-Corona normalcy — you’ll be happy you chose not to fan the flames of discord. Even more so, you can be grateful her beliefs are a family exception and not the rule.

Ask Mister Manners, Thomas P. Farley: 'The COVID Conspiracy Cousin' — Photo courtesy Thomas P. Farley

YOUR CONDOLENCES

Q: My best friend’s father has just died from the coronavirus. Normally, I would have gone to the wake and funeral, but because of social-distancing restrictions, that is impossible. I’ve spoken with him on the phone, but that feels woefully inadequate. What is the best way for me to pay my respects?

A: With most of America still under stay-at-home guidance, families across the country are saying goodbye to their loved ones without the in-person support of extended family and friends. This is painful, as the hugs, tears and gentle laughter that would normally be shared — whether in a funeral home receiving line; while sitting shiva; or during a tribute at a post-burial repast — risk going unshared.

Don’t let the fact that you can’t be at your friend’s side prevent you from being there for him in other ways. Send a handwritten letter or card addressed to him and his family. Include thoughtful words and a wonderful memory of his father. Inquire if his father had a favorite charity, and make a donation in his name. Offer to help organize a virtual tribute to his dad once the initial shock of the loss has started to diminish. Once we all emerge from this isolation — and we will — your friend and his family may even coordinate a celebration of their beloved patriarch. This will be your chance to provide your support in-person, to share a few tears, and I hope, some much-needed hugs and laughter as well.

Mister Manners, Thomas P. Farley, is a nationally regarded expert who appears regularly in the media to discuss modern-day etiquette dilemmas — from how to split a check fairly to how to get a word in edgewise. Follow Thomas on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @MisterManners. And for more insights, listen to his brand-new podcast, “What Manners Most,” which will be focused exclusively on Coronavirus-related etiquette for the foreseeable future.

Could Marijuana Legalization Swing Voters To Joe Biden?

Brendan Bures

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April 22, 2020

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Could Marijuana Legalization Swing Voters To Joe Biden?

Independent and undecided voters support marijuana legalization in key swing states, which could factor into who wins the presidency this November.

Last week, Sen. Bernie Sanders and former vice president Joe Biden announced they would form policy task forces around key issues in the upcoming 2020 election. The news coincided with Sanders formally endorsing Biden, with speculation suggesting Sanders could push Biden toward marijuana legalization. In a recent interview, Sanders declined to include the issue as policies Biden would potentially adopt.

Data suggests that decision might be a mistake, as marijuana legalization could become a key factor in convincing swing voters to Biden’s side. More than two-thirds of the country supports ending cannabis prohibition, Pew Research found. It’s among the few issues that has support across the political spectrum — the majority of Democrats, Republicans, and Independents all believe marijuana should be made legal.

Cannabis also bridges generational divides among voters, with Millennials, Gen X, and Baby Boomers supporting legalization in majority as well. Only the Silent Generation, or those 75 years and older, does not.

Did Joe Biden Accidentally Endorse Legalizing marijuana? — Photo by Scott Eisen/Stringer/Getty Images

As the Washington Post first pointed out, marijuana legalization is popular in several battleground states that could play a pivotal role in swinging the 2020 election. The polling firm Civiqs has acquired data from 140,000 registered voters over the past several years about issues like marijuana legalization. In every state, 50% of voters or higher said cannabis use should be legal. Minnesota and New Hampshire, both key states in the 2020 election, had 65% and 67% of voters support legalization, respectively.

This comes into play when you analyze the analytics behind swing voters. UCLA/Nationscape has polled more than 200,000 registered voters since the summer of 2019. Their numbers can pinpoint small, but significant groups like independents who don’t affiliate with either major party, as well as those undecided about choosing Donald Trump or Joe Biden in the election. In over a 2-to-1 margin, those independent and undecided voters back marijuana legalization.

Throughout his campaign, Biden has remained steadfast in his marijuana policy. He will decriminalize the plant and change it to a Schedule II drug in the Controlled Substances Act, allowing scientists to more openly study effects of cannabis consumption. Should he change his mind, it just might help him win the election.

This Is What Prince Harry Texted Meghan’s Dad To Keep Him From Talking To Tabloids

Patricia Wallace

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April 22, 2020

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This Is What Prince Harry Texted Meghan’s Dad To Keep Him From Talking To Tabloids

The newly released text messages were made days before the wedding, when Thomas told the couple he would not be attending.

Even though they’ve split from the monarchy, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are still fighting an ongoing legal battle pertaining to the British tabloids from their new home in Los Angeles.

In newly released court documents filed in conjunction with Meghan Markle’s ongoing battle with the British press, text messages between Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and her estranged father, Thomas, have been revealed.

As CNN reports, the text messages leading up to the royal couple’s 2018 wedding have been made public as part of Meghan’s lawsuit against the Mail on Sunday and parent company Associated Newspapers. She is claiming invasion of privacy and copyright infringement after the newspaper published excerpts of a private letter she wrote to her father after the wedding basically telling him that he broke her heart “into a million pieces” by not responding to any of her peace-offering attempts and missing her nuptials.

The newly released text messages, however, were made days before the wedding, when Thomas told the couple he would not be attending. That’s when Harry used Meghan’s phone to send the following text:

Tom, Harry again! Really need to speak to u. U do not need to apologize, we understand the circumstances but “going public” will only make the situation worse. If u love Meg and want to make it right please call me as there are two other options which don’t involve u having to speak to the media, who incidentally created this whole situation. So please call me so I can explain. Meg and I are not angry, we just need to speak to u. Thanks

Prince Harry goes on to text, “Oh any speaking to the press WILL backfire, trust me Tom. Only we can help u, as we have been trying from day 1.”

CNN reports that instead of replying to Prince Harry, Thomas took the sleazy way out by issuing a statement through gossip website TMZ announcing he had gone to the hospital after suffering a heart attack. According to court documents:

meghan markles 5 best looks — Photo by Chris Jackson/Staff/Getty Images

“A day later, on May 15, 2018, Meghan texted her father to say: “I’ve been reaching out to you all weekend but you’re not taking any of our calls or replying to any texts … Very concerned about your health and safety and have taken every measure to protect you but not sure what more we can do if you don’t respond … Do you need help? Can we send the security team down again? I’m very sorry to hear you’re in the hospital but need you to please get in touch with us … What hospital are you at?”

The Mail on Sunday and Associated Newspapers have stated that they stand by the original story and will not back down from this lawsuit.

A hearing in scheduled to take place on Friday.

Zoom Says It’s Taking Steps To Censor Nudity

Maria Loreto

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April 21, 2020

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Zoom Says It’s Taking Steps To Censor Nudity

Zoom use has spiked dramatically thanks to the pandemic, with most people using the video service for hangouts with friends and even sex parties.

Online nudity has always been a problem, with most companies applying restrictions in their services as a way of protecting themselves from backlash. Zoom, the video conference app that has experienced a pronounced rise in usage since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, is the latest service to enforce measures that aim to control nudity.

Zoom was initially designed to host business meetings, but the pandemic has thrown their business model out of wack. Data from the month of March shows that there’s over 200 million daily users logged into the app. For reference, before the pandemic struck the U.S., Zoom had 10 million users.

It’s an understatement to say that the app’s scope has expanded, with people logging on to not just host business meetings, but to drink with friends, catch-up with family, attend school sessions, get married and…you know, hold sex parties.

Zoom Is Trying To Censor Nudity — Photo by Allie Smith via Unsplash

In an interview with Rolling Stone, a representative from Zoom explained that the app’s user policies “prohibit any obscene, indecent, illegal, or violent activity or content on the platform.” The spokesperson then explained that Zoom is primarily a business app, one that uses machine learning and other tools at their disposal to ensure that users are complying with guidelines. They’re also encouraging people to report and flag this kind of behavior.

Although Zoom didn’t explain how they monitor people’s video chats, different experts report that Zoom video chats are not stored on the platform unless the host is recording the meeting. They also claim to have a signal with end-to-end encryption, meaning that there’s likely no way for the company to monitor calls.

Nudity has never been a black and white issue, much less on the internet, where companies tend to take measures that sometimes backfire. Zoom is currently battling a host of issues, ranging from trolls that bomb Zoom meetings with racial and homophobic slurs, to encryption problems that make photos, emails and chat leaks possible. Consenting adults that are venting their frustrations with the pandemic through digital sex parties don’t seem to be the right problem to focus on.

Now Is Time To Improve Your Workouts With Weed

Maria Loreto

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April 21, 2020

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Now Is Time To Improve Your Workouts With Weed

If you’ve never worked out while high, now is probably the best time to try if you’re stuck at home.

Despite the limited space and added stress of the pandemic, quarantine has inspired a lot of people to work out. This is awesome news and is also the perfect opportunity to try out new routines and workouts that you’d never considered before. Why not try out a dance class? Who cares if your neighbors catch glimpses of your awkward moves.

Now that our workouts are limited to the comfort and restraint of our homes, it’s the perfect time to mix things up. Here’s why you should try smoking weed before choosing your next online workout video:

Longer workouts

A 2019 study published in the journal Frontiers in Public Health found that people who consume weed before exercising tend to have longer workout sessions. Participants who consumed marijuana said that the drug helped them get motivated to work out and made the activity more enjoyable. On average, marijuana users worked out 2.5 hours more on a weekly basis than those who didn’t consume weed before or after working out.

It’s the perfect time to try out new activities

Getting high and working out in a public setting (gym, yoga class, etc.) sounds fun, but also totally daunting if you’ve never worked out while high. Working out from home gives you the chance to manage how much weed you consume while also providing some peace of mind because you’re alone and won’t be embarrassed. Start off slow and see how you feel, trying out different workouts until you find something that fits.

No time restraints

Marijuana alters our relationship with time. When working out from home there’s no need to worry about having to share weights with someone or limiting the amount of cardio you put in. If you spend more than two hours working out alone at home, good for you.

You won’t have to worry about other people

The worst part about trying out a new activity while high is worrying about what other people might be thinking. Working out is already a vulnerable thing to do, especially if you’re training new muscles or trying out new routines. Being at home provides a safety net of sorts; even if the weed distracts you too much from your workout, you’re still someplace that’s safe and comfortable.

What Is Ashwagandha And How Can It Be Used With Cannabis?

Veronica Castillo

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April 21, 2020

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What Is Ashwagandha And How Can It Be Used With Cannabis?

Considered a neuro-supportive and nootropic herb, ashwagandha promotes healthy cognitive function and supports healthy nervous system function.

Plants have been relied upon as medicine since the beginning of time. Plant medicines like ayahuasca, psilocybin, cannabis, and ibogaine have shown huge promise in treating conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), opiate addiction, nicotine addiction, alcoholism, anxiety, and depression.

Another medicinal plan is getting a lot of attention lately: ashwagandha.

Ashwagandha History, Benefits, and Forms

Classified as an adaptogen (it can help your body manage stress), ashwagandha is an ancient medicinal herb supported by science. It’s an herb known throughout the Indian Ayurvedic system of medicine as a Rasayana (tonic). The plant’s home originated in India, Middle East, Northern Africa and now the United States where it thrives in mild climates like Oregon.

Ashwagandha is a winter cherry, a part of Solanaceae nightshade family — the same family as the tomato. Considered a neuro-supportive and nootropic herb, ashwagandha promotes healthy cognitive function and supports healthy nervous system function. There are benefits that this plant offers, that science has proven, including:

Reduces blood sugar levels
Has anti-cancer properties
Can reduce cortisol levels
Helps help reduces anxiety
May help treat depression
Can boost testosterone and fertility in men
Helps increase muscle mass
May help lower cholesterol and triglycerides
Can improve brain function and memory

peaceful — Photo by JGI/Jamie Grill/Getty Images

Regarding depression, this is what NCBI found from a 60-day study:

64 stressed adults, who took 600 mg of high-concentration Ashwagandha extract per day, reported a 79% reduction in severe depression, while the placebo group reported a 10% increase.

Ashwagandha forms and consumption methods vary. It can be consumed by liquid tincture, capsules, tea, and powder.

Ashwagandha and Cannabis Combined

The benefits of combining hemp CBD and ashwagandha are said to enhance the therapeutic potency of both plant-derived extracts. Combined, they make each other more effective than they are when taken individually. Ashwagandha and hemp CBD roots are natural allies for maintaining an optimized state of equanimity.

It is said that ashwagandha can ground an intense THC high due to its grounding effects. Because it’s an adaptogen, it helps with anxiety by impacting our adrenals. Adrenals manage our physical response to stress, therefore, grounding the intensity.

Ashwagandha has been studied and clinically reported to help manage and balance a range of physical, mental, and sexual sensitivities. Those suffering from stress, cognitive function, sexual performance difficulties, depression, anxiety, inflammation, cancer and a host of other difficulties, may find relief in consuming ashwagandha.

Therapists Predict A Spike In Divorces Once The Coronavirus Pandemic Is Over

Maria Loreto

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April 21, 2020

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Therapists Predict A Spike In Divorces Once The Coronavirus Pandemic Is Over

Pandemic-related stress is causing serious problems for some couples, which could result in divorce when all this is over.

Stress is common when quarantined, popping up at random times, like when you wake up or when you’re faced with a huge stack of dirty dishes. Stress can quickly evolve into an argument when isolating with a partner, something that has given family and couple therapists lots to work with. Some therapists believe divorce rates will increase once quarantine is over, like it’s occurring in China.

“Many couples are spending more time together than ever before,” says family therapist Nicole Arzt in an interview with Bustle.

The fact that there are no distractions and that people are very bored means that it takes a lot of self-control to prevent blowouts over random situations. Differences in how people react to the pandemic are also causing strains in relationships, with financial burdens making them worry about their savings and future or with one partner acting more nonchalant than the other when it comes to the health risks posed by COVID-19.

Couple therapists are reporting more arguments and are advising patients to avoid making any rash decisions during quarantine. They even argue that a pandemic is the perfect setting for working out issues with a partner, especially the underlying ones that have remained unaddressed for years.

guess which video games have caused the most divorce in 2018 — Photo by rawpixel.com

Quarantine life isn’t the same as normal life, and it’s unfair to judge your partner as severely on their behaviors when everything is thrown out of sync. There’s also the fact that even if you break up with your partner you’d have to continue to quarantine with them or find some way of moving to another place while a pandemic is going on, which sounds complicated and possibly dangerous.

At some point couples will return to their normal lives, having more time for themselves and spaces to process their issues, whether that’s in the office, at the gym or while hanging out with friends and family.

Of course, for there to be success among couples in quarantine, both partners must put in the work and address their issues. There also has to be a relatively strong foundation in the relationship to work with. If someone’s marriage was hanging on by a thread, the pandemic is certainly not going to make things easier for them.

Does Elliott Gould Smoke Weed

Brendan Bures

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April 21, 2020

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Elliott Gould discussed his past drug use in a new interview, including marijuana, mescalin, and more.

How you were first introduced to Elliott Gould has almost everything to do with your age, and a little to do with your taste in culture. If you grew up in the 70s, you probably remember him on M*A*S*H or the private detective Phillip Marlow in Robert Altman’s The Long Goodbye. Those of Generation X and millennials likely first consider Gould as Ross and Rachel’s dad in Friends or perhaps part of the gang in Steven Soderbergh’s Oceans flicks.

That distinction flares up in a recent Guardian interview where Gould discusses his up-and-down-and-up-again career, his failed marriage to Barbra Streisand, and his past drug use. In response to whether he had a drug problem, Gould told the Guardian: “I had a reality problem.” But it was his follow-up response that went viral this week.

“Of course I smoked marijuana,” he told the Guardian. “I don’t do that now, because I’m centered and balanced and I don’t want to alter that.”

His candidacy may have surprised younger folks, but anyone who knew the Elliott Gould of the 70s, this news would come as no surprise. According to Barbra Streisand’s biography, Gould escorted Barbra Streisand to the 1969 Academy Awards, although the married couple had recently separated. Upon his arrival, Streisand realized Gould had been smoking marijuana. A friend said Gould’s “tell” when high was that he’d tug on his ear twice every time the camera cut to the couple

Elliot Gould On His Past: 'Of Course I Smoked Marijuana!' — Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Stringer/Getty Images

In an infamous interview with Playboy, Gould discussed why he used cannabis and why he preferred the substance over drinking.

“If one understands himself, there can be no harmful effects in using it. Marijuana doesn’t make me do anything that I wouldn’t be capable of doing otherwise,” he said. “I find it far more pleasant than drinking, less messy and more private. I never had the patience to sit in a bar and drink. Having a joint is far more economical and more immediate. I’m able to switch into certain inner places with marijuana. I’ve also taken a couple of trips that have been incredible.”

Ah yes, a couple of trips. As Gould told the Guardian, he did experiment with “mind-altering drugs” like psilocybin mushrooms, LSD, and mescaline. “I had some experience with that and did some work behind it,” he told the publication. He expanded on those experiences 50 years earlier in Playboy.

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“Last year, I took mescaline and then went to Disneyland, of all places,” he said. “I sat there for hours and watched the Indian dancers who go on every 20 minutes. They came out of a tepee led by a guide who carried a microphone. I was able to better understand just how crassly commercial their routine was and why it sickened me. It was very illuminating.”

Elliott Gould may not relive his past experiences as he once did, but you can be certain he had his fun in the sun. If you were a Gould fan in the 70s, you probably already knew that.

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Will Edibles Become More Popular After The Pandemic?

Experts believe that once quarantine ends people should remain vigilant of the coronavirus, taking the necessary sanitary measures and keeping an eye on their health.

Study: Marijuana Rewires Young Brains To Boost Cocaine Enjoyment

In a new study, young rats exposed to marijuana had a more a pleasurable first experience with cocaine compared to adult rats.

Ask Mister Manners, Thomas P. Farley: ‘My Cousin Thinks Corona’s A Conspiracy’

Help! Although most of my family members have been taking the coronavirus seriously, I have a cousin who thinks the whole pandemic is a conspiracy. What do I do?

THE CONSPIRACY COUSIN

YOUR CONDOLENCES

Could Marijuana Legalization Swing Voters To Joe Biden?

Independent and undecided voters support marijuana legalization in key swing states, which could factor into who wins the presidency this November.

This Is What Prince Harry Texted Meghan’s Dad To Keep Him From Talking To Tabloids

The newly released text messages were made days before the wedding, when Thomas told the couple he would not be attending.

Zoom Says It’s Taking Steps To Censor Nudity

Zoom use has spiked dramatically thanks to the pandemic, with most people using the video service for hangouts with friends and even sex parties.

Now Is Time To Improve Your Workouts With Weed

If you’ve never worked out while high, now is probably the best time to try if you’re stuck at home.

Longer workouts

It’s the perfect time to try out new activities

No time restraints

You won’t have to worry about other people

What Is Ashwagandha And How Can It Be Used With Cannabis?

Considered a neuro-supportive and nootropic herb, ashwagandha promotes healthy cognitive function and supports healthy nervous system function.

Therapists Predict A Spike In Divorces Once The Coronavirus Pandemic Is Over

Pandemic-related stress is causing serious problems for some couples, which could result in divorce when all this is over.

Does Elliott Gould Smoke Weed

Elliott Gould discussed his past drug use in a new interview, including marijuana, mescalin, and more.

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