Tag: Marijuana

New Biden proclamation pardons certain light marijuana offenses

New Biden proclamation pardons certain light marijuana offenses

U.S. Citizens with light marijuana offenses will be seeing some relief very soon. In a recent proclamation by the Biden administration, a pardon was extended to United States citizens and permanent residents who were “committed or were convicted of the offense of simple possession of marijuana, attempted simple possession of marijuana, or use of marijuana.”  […]

The Reality of Which is Safer: Marijuana and Alcohol

The Reality of Which is Safer: Marijuana and Alcohol

For decades the federal government, and many governments throughout the world, have considered marijuana to be a dangerous drug. So dangerous that it needed to be strictly criminalized. However, in the eyes of lawmakers and much of the public, alcohol is not regarded with the same caution. This is despite the fact that marijuana is much safer for your body and doesn’t cause violent and dangerous behavior. So why is alcohol so much more socially acceptable, even today?

Turns Out Russian Skater Kamila Valieva Can Still Compete

Turns Out Russian Skater Kamila Valieva Can Still Compete

Recently, Russian Skater Kamila Valieva failed the drug test to compete for the Olympics. She is now cleared to continue skating for the Olympics. This is because she is taking a drug for her heart medication and Valieva will be able to compete in the individual women’s skating competition Tuesday. In last week’s performance, Valieva was able to land a perfect quadruple jump.

Sha’Carri Richardson Should be Running the 100 Meter Dash at the Tokyo Olympics

Sha’Carri Richardson Should be Running the 100 Meter Dash at the Tokyo Olympics

Sha’Carri Richardson, who is currently the fastest women’s sprinter in the U.S., is currently facing a 30-day suspension from the U.S. Olympic team after a drug test found cannabis in her system.

Alaska Reporter Charlo Green says “F-ck it” and Quits on Live TV

Alaska Reporter Charlo Green says “F-ck it” and Quits on Live TV

For anyone that’s ever had a bad job, you know the feeling of imagining your epic exit. You sit around daydreaming about all the grand gestures you would do if you were to ever have the courage to quit, all the while knowing you would never actually do any of those things. Well, there comes […]

Snoop Dogg Arrested!

Snoop Dogg Arrested!

Looks like being rich and famous doesn’t get you off the hook when it comes to illegal drugs! Over the weekend, Snoop Dogg was arrested on his tour bus for possession of marijuana at a border patrol station in Sierra Blanca. It seems like the rapper tried to hide his pill bottle, which contained several […]

God Forgives, Seizures Don’t

God Forgives, Seizures Don’t

On October 14, 2011 rapper Rick Ross’ suffered not one, but two seizures while trying to fly over to Memphis, Tennessee. The first seizure occurred while Ross was en route to Memphis via commercial plane. After that one had been treated, Ross suffered another seizure after being transferred over to a private jet. Two seizures […]

Kid Cudi Explains Decision to Stop Smoking

Kid Cudi Explains Decision to Stop Smoking

A once publicly open smoker, Cudi has decided to stop smoking marijuana in order to become mature in life. As a tribute to retiring from his smoking career, Cudi will release the music video for “Marijuana” from his album The Man On The Moon II: The Legend Of Mr. Rager. The music video shares footage […]

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