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General Cannabis Education

Cannabis is a very useful and helpful plant which has been demonized for genereations in countries around the world. Legalization and de-regulation in the United States in the last 15 years has opened opportunities to research and better understand the plant's uses and efficacy. Cannabis is once again recognized to have legitimate therapeutic uses and positive impacts. It is no longer regulated to dead-heads, hippies, and "stoners". There are now upstanding and productive individuals leveraging cannabis for a variety of wellness support.

Here you will find a list of cannabis resources to help you determine for yourself if cannabis is right for you. Enjoy.

General Resources

  • Honest Marijuana Co. Blog: Tons of great information here. Be sure to copy and save, do not just bookmark.
  • Way of the Leaf: Tons of great information here. Be sure to copy and save, do not just bookmark.

Books

Studies and Publications

  • The Laguardia Committee Report New York, USA (1944): The LaGuardia Report, published in 1944, was a scientific study that questioned the prohibition of cannabis in the United States, concluding that marijuana does not lead to addiction or criminal behavior and debunking the "gateway drug" theory. It was commissioned by New York Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia and conducted by the New York Academy of Medicine.
  • A Practical and Natural Taxonomy for Cannabis
  • Medical marijuana users in substance abuse treatment: In this paper, the author reviews the relationship between authorized marijuana use and substance abuse treatment utilizing data from a preliminary pilot study that, for the first time, uses a systematic methodology to collect data examining possible effects on treatment.
  • The Schaffer Report: The 1972 Schaffer Report in a zipped file.

Podcasts and Channels

Articles

Videos

Title Description YouTube Other
Cannabis and the Heart Cannabis and the Heart- Getting into and out of the Weeds. Dr. Oh discusses the different components of cannabis, and what the effects are on the heart. Youtube
The Endocannabinoid System and the Revolution of One In this riveting TED talk, Rachel Knox, MD / MBA, explores the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) and the revolution of one. How we can take control to harness the power found in our own bodies. YouTube
Demystifying the Endocannabinod System Dr. Ruth Ross describes what happens in the brain when introduced to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), one of the primary ingredients in cannabis. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. YouTube
The Scientist: Are We Missing Something? “The Scientist” is a documentary that traces the story of Dr Mechoulam from his early days......as a child of the Holocaust in Bulgaria, through his immigration to Israel, and his career as the chief investigator into the chemistry and biology of the world’s most misunderstood plant. Dr. Mechoulam ascertained that THC interacts with the largest receptor system in the human body, the endocannabinoid system (ECS). YouTube
The Union: The Business of Getting High Examines British Columbia's $7 billion marijuana trade, where most cannabis is smuggled into the U.S. Through grower and law enforcement interviews, it reveals how this illegal industry thrives beyond legal boundaries. YouTube
The Culture High (trailer) This documentary scours the deep-seated roots of this morally induced Marijuana campaign and reveal the fascinating path it has taken to get to where it is today. YouTube Magnet Link
Grass is Greener (trailer) A look at America's complicated relationship with cannabis. Directed by Fab 5 Freddy and featuring Snoop Dogg, B-Real, and others. YouTube
Reefer Madness This unabashed propaganda film is most popularly known as Reefer Madness, but originally known by the title Tell Your Children, a dead giveaway, has become a cult classic of comically bad cinema due to its dated, alarmist views on the dangers of "marijuana addiction" and the exaggerated symptoms thereof. A must-see for fans of: Historical curiosities, cult classics, and a glimpse into the origins of the "war on drugs". YouTube
U.S. NATIONAL COMMISSION ON MARIJUANA AND DRUG ABUSE, 1973 DECRIMINALIZATION HEARINGS XD8253 This 1973 film summarizes and publishes the findings of the National Commission on Marijuana and Drug Abuse (also known as the Shafer Commission), which was appointed by the U.S. President Richard Nixon in the early 1970s. The former chairman of the commission was former Pennsylvania Governor Raymond P. Shafer. The commission published its first report in 1972. The second and final report was given to the President and Congress in 1973. The report published the commission’s findings and called for the decriminalization of marijuana possession in the United States. However, despite the report being ignored by the White House, it remains an important document in the movement to decriminalize pot. Archive.org

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