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The 1975’s Matt Healy Shares Marijuana Helps His Mental Health

Brendan Bures
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The 1975’s Matt Healy Shares Marijuana Helps His Mental Health

The UK rocker revealed that he has a family history of depression, and that cannabis has been a tool to help him get by.

Last year, The 1975 produced a strong argument that rock music is far from dead. Its look and texture has changed, but the Brit rock-pop group delivered the quintessential millennial anthem “Love It If We Made It” (Pitchfork named it the Best Song of 2018), not to mention hits like “It’s Not Living (If It’s Not With You” and “Sincerity Is Scary.” And according to a new feature from The FADER, marijuana might’ve played a significant role in the group’s musical creation.

The 1975’s Matt Healy, who went to rehab for heroin addiction, says cannabis has played a huge role in his recovery. In addition, the plants helps the singer stabilize his mental wellness, as he has a family history of depression. Healy himself has avoided getting diagnosed.

“Smoking weed has been a massive part of my life—it’s been, like, my tool, which sounds really bad,” Healy told The FADER. “But when I first started smoking weed, it was like this symphony in my head of every song I’ve ever written.”

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“I could’ve gotten diagnosed when I was younger, but I knew they were just going to tell me to stop smoking weed,” he continued. “That wasn’t an option, so I never did. It’s as simple as that.”

While it’s easer to interpret that as someone who has developed a personal dependency, The 1975 frontman added that he can quit smoking anytime.

“I can’t [quit smoking marijuana] right at the moment, but I know I physically can,” he said. “When I have kids, I don’t want to be blazing up in front of my kids all the time.” Though he couldn’t help adding: “Surely I have some license to be a cool dad, right?”

RELATED: Robert Downey Jr. Was Once Busted For Smoking Weed At Disneyland

This isn’t the first time Matt Healy opened up to a music publication about his marijuana usage. A couple years ago, Rolling Stone asked the UK rocker which was better: American or British weed?

“The kush in California is crazy. I always knew the weed was better in America, but I didn’t know how much better. The nugs are so big they look like cartoons.”

“Well, my generation wanna f*** Barack Obama / Living in a sauna with legal marijuana,” The 1975’s lead singer Matt Healy roars in their new single, “People.”

CBD As Medicine — How Much Do We Know So Far?

Rudy Sanchez
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CBD As Medicine — How Much Do We Know So Far?

CBD today is marketed as a miracle cure-all, treating everything from headaches to cancer, as well as aid in mental wellness. But has the CBD market outpaced the known science?

CBD, or cannabidiol, is a non-psychoactive compound found in cannabis. It has seen a lot of interest recently, which has created a rush to establish a foothold in the rapidly-growing, emerging market. Accelerating this market boom is CBD’s purported medicinal properties, and since, for the most part, the compound, found in both cannabis and hemp, is marketed as a nutritional supplement, the ability to make health claims is encumbered only by a disclaimer that the FDA has not evaluated said promises. Unsurprisingly, CBD today is marketed as a miracle cure-all, treating everything from headaches to cancer, as well as aid in mental wellness. But has the CBD market outpaced the known science?

Two of the most popular ailments that proponents claim are sleep improvement and anxiety. One recent study, published in January of 2019, found promise in using CBD to treat anxiety-related disorders but concluded that controlled, clinical studies are needed, especially in light of so much interest within the lay population.

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Pain management is another area in which CBD shows promise, with many current and retired athletes, individuals known for pushing their bodies for maximum performance, at the expense of lasting, chronic pain. Traditional pain and inflammation treatments, such as Ibuprofen, can cause long-term damage to internal organs, or in the case of more potent pain killers, like OxyContin, lead to addiction. Last year, the World Anti-Doping Agency removed CBD from its list of banned substances, perhaps a sign of CBD’s popularity and efficacy. But once again, research finds that while there is promise, no conclusive evidence exists because of a lack of consistent studies, also cautioning that longer-term trials are needed to understand the long-term effects and efficacy of CBD with regards to pain management.

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The FDA has approved a pharmaceutical version of cannabidiol, sold under the name Epidiolex last summer, for the treatment of two rare and severe forms of epilepsy, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet syndrome. Both syndromes begin to affect patients in childhood, with Dravet-related seizures appearing within the first year of life. CBD helps control seizures and improve quality of life. To date, the FDA has not approved use of CBD for any other conditions however.

Despite the science of how CBD works on our minds and bodies still being less than conclusive, at least by medical standards, that hasn’t stopped people from using and swearing by the curative properties of the cannabis-derived substance. And since the supplement is not as tightly regulated as medicine, those interested in using CBD should do their research into the manufacturer, and discuss it with their physician prior to use.

This Week’s Music: Ariana Grande, Grimes And Metronomy

Maria Loreto
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This Week’s Music: Ariana Grande, Grimes And Metronomy

This week’s column highlights pop and indie music, with Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, Lana Del Rey, Grimes and Metronomy.

This Week’s Music is a weekly column that discusses the weeks’ best, worst, and most interesting songs. We try to select songs of different artists and genres to keep things interesting and to please a variety of music fans.

This week’s column features Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus and Lana Del Rey’s super awaited collaboration, Metronomy’s “Wedding Bells,” and Grimes’ latest weird single.

Pop

Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus and Lana Del Rey – Don’t Call Me Angel

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Ariana, Miley and Lana have all had an incredibly successful year in terms of music and notoriety, releasing albums, having dramatic break ups and being some of the most revered celebrities in the world. If someone was going to release a song that follows Destiny’s Child’s “Independent Women,” it had to be something this big and dramatic. “Don’t Call Me Angel” is a strange song that leads to some fun results. While Ariana and Miley are a partnership that makes sense on the surface, Del Rey’s subdued presence adds a shimmer of mystique that fits the theme and song. It also helps that she’s just released one of the year’s most acclaimed records.

Electronic

Grimes and i_o – Violence

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Grimes, as usual, is creepy as hell. Also, as usual, her rhythms are a blast, with a rich sound production that results in a trance-like anthem. Lyrically, “Violence” appears to be about an abusive relationship, but knowing Grimes it could be about politics, the weather or an ant. In a now deleted Instagram post she explained that each song on her upcoming album “will be a different embodiment of human extinction as depicted through a pop star Demonology.” Grimes is a weird one, but at least she’s interesting.

Metronomy – Wedding Bells

“Wedding Bells” is a part of Metronomy’s “Forever,” the British band’s most recent album. Six records in and Metronomy continues to cultivate their own type of sound, mixing rock, disco, and electronic music. With “Wedding Bells” they’ve achieved a wedding song that’s surprisingly playful and unromantic. Although it rapidly grows repetitive, it’s a fun addition into the band’s long and successful oeuvre.

Dogs Of Instagram: Pointer

Anthony Washington
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Dogs Of Instagram: Pointer

Since the 17th century, these dogs have been bred to “point” at game birds in the wild. But the breed also makes for a great family pet.

With its muscular build, noble head and laser-focused expressions, the Pointer is described as a combination of athletic grace and power.

As the name suggests, the Pointer is meant to be in the field. Since the 17th century, these dogs have been bred to “point” at game birds in the wild. But the breed also makes for a great family pet in the right setting, such as a farm.  It needs plenty of exercise, or will get frustrated and destructive.

Here, we find Pointers in their natural habitat, the field.

Vedder

https://www.instagram.com/p/B0dBemVCcAS/

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Noli

https://www.instagram.com/p/B01AS0PDLgS/

Hilde

https://www.instagram.com/p/B0y2-DqAXki/

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Bourbon

https://www.instagram.com/p/BpH1MYEAP9X/

Daisy

https://www.instagram.com/p/BhFIOkeHqp9/

Asa

https://www.instagram.com/p/B0qWpUkgtv-/

Ameer

https://www.instagram.com/p/B00caWXoFgn/

Study: Marijuana Can Help You Get Over Your Fear Of Anything

Mike Adams
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Study: Marijuana Can Help You Get Over Your Fear Of Anything

There is evidence that medical marijuana may not just help phobia patients manage anxiety, but  may also help phobia suffers conquer their fears entirely.

More than 19 million people across the country suffer from at least one kind of phobia. And according to the National Institute of Mental Health, phobias are the most common mental disorders in the U.S..

This condition is classified as an irrational fear of something harmless that is perceived to be a threat. People with phobias often experience an immediate and sometimes overwhelming sense of panic when faced with, what they believe is, a dangerous place or situation. These severe anxiety attacks can come with rapid heartbeat, dry mouth, dizziness and even nausea. For many, this condition is quite debilitating. But there is evidence that medical marijuana may help phobia patients manage anxiety.

Recent studies have shown that two of the most common components of the cannabis plant may be effective in helping phobia patients.

RELATED: Using Medical Marijuana For Anxiety Relief: The Dose Is Key

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In 2013, researchers from the University of Michigan published a paper in the journal Neuropsychology suggesting that THC has the power to treat phobias. What’s more is the study determined the cannabinoid may also help phobia suffers conquer their fears entirely.

To come to this conclusion, researchers exposed a group of subjects to the sources of their fears. They later conducted the experiment again after giving them synthetic THC. Over time, the test subjects showed no fear.

Last year, a study published by Frontiers in Pharmacology showed that CBD is also effective in the treatment of specific phobias. Researchers from the University of Birmingham said the non-intoxicating component of the cannabis plant has the ability to reduce fear memory.

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“CBD both acutely inhibited fear expression and enhanced extinction to produce longer lasting reductions in fear,” the study reads. “These observations provide further support for the potential translational use of CBD in conditions such as … specific phobias.”

Although there are a number of prescription medications available for phobia patients, many complain that the side effects from these drugs are worse than the condition itself. However, considering the results of the latest research, it is conceivable that medical marijuana could potentially help millions of phobia sufferers live functional lives.

According to The Phobic’s Society, medical marijuana can be a good natural treatment for this severe anxiety disorder. “But it also has the potential to increase anxiety in larger dosages.” The organization encourages phobia suffers to try CBD strains rather than THC.

“Cannabidiol, or CBD, may be able to block additional anxiety caused by THC. While CBD does not produce the same feelings of high as THC, marijuana rich in the former may prove to be the better choice for anxiety relief.”

5 Cannabis Products Which Quell Monster Menstrual Cramps

Maria Loreto
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5 Cannabis Products Which Quell Monster Menstrual Cramps

Cannabis has become one of the most effective and fast acting remedies for period cramps. We’ve compiled a list of some of the best products available.

Periods are the worst. Different women turn to all sorts of medications and practices for relief. Heating pads, exercise, pain meds, massages, yoga and herbal teas are some of the most recommended measures for pain relief, but for some, the pain is so acute that these methods are ineffective.

If you don’t know much about the cannabis industry, it may sound strange to read about marijuana tampons and suppositories. These products are designed to treat menstrual cramps effectively and won’t get you high.

Here are five of the best reviewed products out there.

Foria Vaginal Suppositories

Photo courtesy of Foria Wellness

While they’re commonly known as cannabis tampons, their purpose is to provide pain relief, so be sure to wear something for the sake of your panties.

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These suppositories take around 15 minutes to work, and they directly affect your pelvis muscles and uterus, relaxing your insides and getting rid of all that tension. Each suppository contains around 60 mg of THC and 10 mg of CBD, and it’s best to use them right before bed or when you know you’re going to be laying down for a while. Relax, and let the suppositories do their thing.  

Whoopi & Maya “Soak” Bath Salt

A good remedy against pain and period cramps is relaxation, which can be facilitated with a nice long bath and some fancy bath salts. Whoopi & Maya’s bath salts (yes, made by that Whoopi) are effective and powerful, providing relief for up to 5 hours, and maybe leaving you a little loopy after your bath. Use with care; these salts contain around 25 mg of THC per 8oz container.

CBD Tinctures

Tinctures are very concentrated and strong, healing your pain with just a few drops if you can stomach the powerful and oily taste. They’re placed under your tongue, and they act fast, within 5 minutes your cramps will be gone and you’ll be feeling great. Tinctures are also a great and safe option for consuming during the daytime, because they won’t make you feel high at all. 

‘Love Your Lady Parts’ Skin Balm

This balm can be used anywhere on the body, including the vulva and vagina. Among other things, it’s an analgesic, so if your cramps are particularly powerful, add a spoonful of the balm to the insides of your vagina and let it melt. Love Your Lady Parts is effective, but messy, so be sure to sit still and wear your least favorite underwear.

Dr. Kerklaan Therapeutics Natural PMS Cream

https://www.instagram.com/p/B2PkzVhBVTq/

This cream can be applied in your lower back and abdomen or any other area that’s been affected by your period. According to the product description, the cream releases tension in different areas and contains 4mg of CBD per 2ml dose.

Here’s Why Royal Watchers Think Kate Middleton Is Planning To Have Another Kid

Patricia Wallace
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Here’s Why Royal Watchers Think Kate Middleton Is Planning To Have Another Kid

Here we go again. The Duchess of Cambridge was seen having fun with some kids this week, which must mean she’s planning another pregnancy, right?

If you’re the betting type, this might be a good time to place some money on Kate Middleton announcing a pregnancy next year. It seems every time the Duchess of Cambridge is seen looking in the direction of a child, betting sites slash the odds of her getting pregnant. (Er, “fallen pregnant”, according to royal standards.)

Royal fans got all crazy this week when a “broody-looking” Kate was seen being playful with some kids at the opening of a Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) wilderness garden. Obviously, that means she’s planning to expand her family. Express describes Kate as being in her “element as a mother” by chatting to children and even “petting” one little girl on the head.

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But we’ve seen this before.

Earlier this year, just a few months before Meghan Markle gave birth, the 37-year-old mother of three was engrossed in royal obligations in Northern Ireland when she chatted it up with a 5-month-old little boy and his father, Alan Barr.

“He’s gorgeous. It makes me feel broody,” Duchess Kate said of the tot. For those of you who don’t speak British slang, “broody” basically means “nesting.” Like, Kate was saying she felt like she wanted another baby. Or was she just making small talk?

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Barr straight up asked Kate, “Baby number four?” in which Middleton replied with a laugh and a  “I think William would be a little worried.” I think we’d all be worried.

Following this week’s “Broody Watch,” online betting site Ladbrokes placed the odds of Kate giving birth by the end of 2020 1:2 odds. Markle’s odds of having another kid next year is a bit higher at 4:7.

Joe Biden Says Marijuana Should Remain An Illegal Misdemeanor

Brendan Bures
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Joe Biden Says Marijuana Should Remain An Illegal Misdemeanor

While Joe Biden stated “nobody should be in jail for a drug problem,” he still thinks marijuana offenders should receive misdemeanors.

Joe Biden can’t help himself, can he? I mean that, literally, by the way. He can’t seem to help himself win the 2020 Democratic primary. When he entered the presidential race, he was pegged as a favorite by polling number and political pundits. But a series of missteps and blunders have plummeted Uncle Joe back within the pack, no longer the standout.

Among Biden’s misfirings, his position on marijuana continues to distance himself from the Democratic Party. Whereas candidates like Sens. Kamala Harris and Bernie Sanders have pushed marijuana at the federal level — and long shot candidate and entrepreneur Andrew Yang is selling weed-themed campaign merchandise — Biden has pushed a platform for decriminalization only, revealing he wouldn’t legalize cannabis should he be elected President.

During this week’s debate, Biden stated his belief that cannabis-related offenses should be treated as misdemeanors, further alienating him from his party. While he stated that “nobody should be in jail for a drug problem” and that the country should invest in “rehabilitation centers, not prisons,” his position remained firm.

RELATED: How Mainstream Media Reinforces Marijuana Stereotypes

“Nobody who got in prison for marijuana, for example—immediately upon being released, they shouldn’t be in there” Biden said, according to Marijuana Moment. “That should be a misdemeanor.”

“They should be out and their record should be expunged. Every single right should be returned,” he continued. “When you finish your term in prison, you should be able to not only vote but have access to Pell grants, have access to be able to get housing, have access to be able to move along the way.”

Biden’s comments didn’t go unnoticed by cannabis activist group NORML. The organization was quick to respond on social media to the candidate’s stance.

Whether this position will hurt Biden in the long run remains to be seen. But for now, one thing seems obvious — he won’t be receiving ringing endorsements from the cannabis sector.

Meme Of The Week: Jonah Hill Drops His Coffee And The Internet Is Entranced

Maria Loreto
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Meme Of The Week: Jonah Hill Drops His Coffee And The Internet Is Entranced

Paparazzi catch Jonah Hill dropping his iced coffee and the internet becomes obsessed. We’ve compiled some of our favorite memes.

This week’s meme is a picture of Jonah Hill, walking down the street and dropping his coffee. That’s it. Clearly, that paparazzi has impeccable timing and we all need to find some hobbies.

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There’s nothing special about the picture, except perhaps that Hill appears to not care that his iced coffee is falling. He probably hadn’t noticed yet but the internet needs more interesting stories, and that’s where the memes come in.

While some people just droped a predictable comment like ‘MOOD’ and ‘me’, others thought outside of the box and worked hard to produce a relatable and funny meme, making paintings (wait, what?) and existential jokes. Check out some of the funniest ones:

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Dr. Pimple Popper Says You Should Apply Antiperspirant At Night

Maria Loreto
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Dr. Pimple Popper Says You Should Apply Antiperspirant At Night

Dr. Pimple Popper says applying antiperspirant every night before bed is much more effective than putting it on every morning. Here’s why.

Sandra Lee, aka Dr. Pimple Popper, is an internet sensation. Having hundreds of followers and a board game called Pimply Pete, it’s easy to forget that she’s also a certified dermatologist who knows how to do other things aside from popping pimples.

In a video for Harper’s Bazaar, Dr. Lee shows the world her nighttime routine, shocking everyone when she said that this is the time of the day when she applies deodorant/antiperspirant. Her opinions are backed by other dermatologists who claim that this is the most effective option for your body.

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She explains that sweat glands become dormant in the evening, meaning that it’s the best time for them to absorb the components in your antiperspirant or deodorant, making their effects stronger and longer lasting.

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An article from Thompson Tee explains the difference between antiperspirant and deodorant, and how applying antiperspirant at night gives much better results over applying it in the morning. While deodorants mask smells, antiperspirants prevent your sweat glands from producing sweat, blocking them with aluminum. Once your glands start producing sweat — something that occurs every morning whether you realize it or not — antiperspirant is no longer doing its effect.

While you might be a little freaked out to learn that every time you put on antiperspirant aluminum blocks your sweat glands, studies claim it’s safe and that the links that have appeared between it and cancer are false. You could still choose to use deodorant, which is less effective at treating bad smells, but at least there’s nothing too weird going on.

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