Young men who are heavy weed smokers could have a higher risk for developing schizophrenia, according to a new study. The research, which was published on May 4 in the journal Psychological Medicine, found that a shocking 30% of schizophrenia cases among men aged 21 to 30 could have been thwarted if they had averted … Read more
Puff, puff, pass those sneakers. 8000Kicks, a Portuguese American company that specializes in producing hemp-based goods, has released a limited-edition shoe created with real cannabis. CEO Bernardo Carreira and his grandmother, Otilia Santarém, who also serves as a co-founder of the company, developed the green shoe as a stunt in honor of 420, using the … Read more
Puff, puff, but don’t pass on celebrating this holiday. Whether you give a puff or not, there is an annual marijuana holiday — and people around the world are sparking up in celebration of cannabis. So, as many a weed enthusiast marks 4/20 — the very haziest of unofficial holidays — we bring you a … Read more
To be blunt, this Canadian mom doesn’t really care what you think about her daughter’s name. An Ontario couple who decided to name their daughter Chree were met with disdain from their friends and family who pointed out the name sounds similar to “tree,” a code term for cannabis. Tenille Bain, 33, and her partner, … Read more
A new study led by the American Heart Association has linked vaping nicotine and THC — the psychoactive component in marijuana — to depression and anxiety symptoms in teens and young adults. “Younger people have long been vulnerable to tobacco use, may experience greater harm from nicotine and other drugs, and may be targeted by … Read more
Using marijuana every day increases the risk of developing heart disease, a study presented by the American College of Cardiology found. People who used marijuana on a daily basis were found to be about one-third more likely to develop coronary artery disease versus those who had never used cannabis. “We found that cannabis use is linked … Read more
The ubiquitous reek of pot smoke is making NYC’s streets stink to high heaven. And with NYC’s first legal dispensary for recreational marijuana open since late last month — and more to follow — the haze is no longer limited to neighborhoods popular with nightcrawlers. Now it’s pervasive on Midtown sidewalks during the morning commute … Read more
Afroman is ready for a higher power. The 48-year-old rapper, known for his 2001 tunes “Because I Got High” and “Crazy Rap,” announced on Instagram this week he is running for president in 2024. Born Joseph Foreman in Los Angeles, the Grammy-nominated musician said he’s campaigning as an independent candidate and pledged to be “Our … Read more
There are “likely tens of thousands of illicit cannabis businesses” currently operating out of bodegas, smoke shops and other storefronts in New York City — with many of the pop-up shops selling bad or dangerously tainted weed, a new study reveals. The survey, conducted by the New York Medical Cannabis Industry Association — in concert … Read more
Today’s youth have become Generation Wrecked. The number of young adults smoking marijuana has skyrocketed as cannabis usage has been legalized across much of the United States — including now in New York, a new survey released Monday reveals. Twenty six percent of people ages 18 to 29 — a group that includes older members … Read more
He was high off his broomstick. “Hocus Pocus” actor Omri Katz said Wednesday that he was high during the filming of the original “Hocus Pocus” film when he was just 16. “That was at an age where I started experimenting with cannabis. Let’s just say, some of those scenes, I was having a good old … Read more
Key & Peele – Let Me Hit That If it’s your first time getting high or you’ve been out of the game for a while, take it easy. Tolerance is real, and you probably don’t have much, so don’t try to match your stoner friend Gary’s lungs. Despite how casually many stoners take the drug, … Read more
Photo: Shutterstock (Shutterstock) Teens have been using less and less drugs over the past few decades, with two important exceptions, new research this week suggests. Reported levels of drug use have declined for most substances since the early 1990s, the study found, but rates of cannabis use and vaping have gone up. The findings also … Read more
Media Advisory Monday, September 12, 2022 NIH-funded results add to growing scientific evidence of negative health effects of cannabis use during pregnancy What Prenatal cannabis exposure following the middle of the first trimester—generally after five to six weeks of fetal development—is associated with attention, social, and behavioral problems that persist as the affected children … Read more