VA Mental Health Commission Recommends Federal Marijuana Research
Despite the unique recommendations of its drug policy findings, the document has gone mostly unnoticed by reform advocates and the media.
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While cannabis has been used for thousands of years in ancient sites in Israel, the country’s developments in the last few decades have been extremely significant.
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This Black Veteran Was Just Sent To Prison For Possession Of Medical Marijuana
Sean Worsley, a disabled Black veteran who served in Iraq and was awarded a Purple Heart for his service, received a five-year prison sentence because of a simple mistake.
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A medical marijuana telemedicine service is supporting students in need.
Michigan’s cannabis industry is about to grow exponentially.
5 Fun Websites Where You Can Learn A New Skill
At this point in the pandemic, it’s natural to feel the urge to do something new, something that feels productive and nourishing.
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Sean Worsley was initially stopped by the police for playing his music too loudly.
Does Your Kid Need To Go To Rehab For Marijuana?
Though most Americans would vote for marijuana legalization at the national level, some parents are still frightened by the idea that their kids could be negatively impacted.
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The US government has remained steadfast in its prohibition of cannabis, despite the fact most states have legalized at least some form of marijuana use. But, according to celebrity doctor and TV host Mehmet Oz, better known as Dr. Oz, this refusal to accept the therapeutic potential of cannabis may stem from a lack of consensus between federal agencies, rather than a united stance against weed.
In a recent Instagram interview with Fatman Scoop, Dr. Oz claimed that officials from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) separately told him that both agencies are totally down for cannabis reform. However, each of these agencies has blamed the other for blocking their own efforts to put an end to prohibition.
These comments came to light when Scoop asked Dr. Oz his professional opinion on cannabis. The doctor said that he became convinced of the medical value of pot after fellow TV host Montel Williams told him how he successfully used medical marijuana to treat symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Since then, Dr. Oz has become a proponent of medicinal pot, calling it “one of the most underused tools in America,” according to Marijuana Moment.
“We ought to completely change our policy on marijuana,” the doctor told Scoop. “It absolutely works. Now I’ve seen this helping people with sleep issues, with pain issues for sure, and a lot of people who have serious medical problems getting relief—and here’s the thing, you can’t die from it. I’m unaware of any case when anyone has overdosed.”
“It’s a lot safer than alcohol. It’s safer than narcotics. It ought to be used more widely and we can’t even study it that easily because of the way it’s regulated,” Dr. Oz continued. “You know what, I called the DEA—they said, ‘we don’t want this to be illegal. Your government ought to change that. But we got to enforce the law.’ I call the FDA that regulates the drugs, they say, ‘we think it ought to be used, but until the DEA says it’s allowed, we can’t let people prescribe it everywhere.”
The doctor also made it clear that he was only advocating for medical cannabis, and not adult-use. “I have never smoked pot in my life, never gotten high, and I only bring that up because I’m not someone who’s saying this because I personally would use it,” he told Scoop. “I just as a doctor think it makes sense.”
These conversations were held in private, and Dr. Oz did not reveal the names of the officials he spoke with. The full details of the story are likely to remain private, but both FDA and DEA officials have publicly cited each other as the reason that they can’t move ahead with cannabis reform.
The DEA has had several requests to remove cannabis from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, a category reserved for dangerous drugs with no medical value. The agency has said that they have been unable to reschedule cannabis because the FDA has not officially accepted it as a viable medicine, however. And the FDA has said that they have been unable to recommend cannabis as a medicine due to the DEA’s outdated policies.
So far, it has been unclear whether the two agencies have just been using each other as an excuse to continue America’s longstanding cannabis prohibition or not. But, if what Dr. Oz says is true, it is possible that both agencies might finally be able to reach an agreement that could see the prohibition against medical cannabis finally come to an end.
Shopping for a bong online can be like sifting through a mass of fake diamonds in search of a real one. There are big expensive bongs and small ones that cost twice as much. There are bongs that can’t break, and bongs so intricate they look like they’ll break just by looking at them. Somehow, all of them seem to have 5-star reviews, though what shows up at your door a few days later might not deserve any stars at all.
While not all bongs are created equal, some are so exceedingly superior that they deserve not only a second look, but their own damn article. Tsunami Glass makes those kinds of bongs.
Luxurious yet affordable, Tsunami Glass turns the classic super stoner aesthetic on its head with a scientific twist, using the power of physics to create some of the heaviest hitting pieces out there.
Whether you’re in the market for a new bong, or was just curious as to what all the buzz is about, here’s our guide to Tsunami Glass.
Founded in Troy Michigan in 2011, Tsunami Glass was originally conceived as a premium vaporizer brand. Over the years, they expanded to offer a wide variety of products, becoming particularly well known for their outstanding glass bongs and rigs after launching their own line, Tsunami Glass, in 2012.
Tsunami Glass is known for using high-quality borosilicate glass to create stunning clear glass bongs with multiple percolators and different filtration techniques. They come in a multitude of shapes, sizes and colored accents.
The name “Tsunami” comes from the way the water swirls between the percolators when you hit their bongs, which you can view on their YouTube channel.
Before we get into the next portion of our guide, it’s important to cover the basics. For example, what exactly is a percolator in terms of bongs and what does it do?
When it comes to smoking methods, bongs tend to intimidate novice users. Add a few percolators to that bong, and they’re downright scared. Like most stigmas in the weed world, however, this one is also backwards. Not only are bongs a really clean way to get high, percolators are there to make the experience smoother and altogether less gnarly. Not the other way around.
Each time smoke passes through the chambers of glass and water, it becomes more filtered, cooler, and easier to ingest. Because of this, people are able to ingest more smoke than usual, leading them to get higher than usual. If you’re afraid of getting too high but interested in checking out the percolator way of life, try packing a tiny bowl and work up from there.
To use a Tsunami Glass bong, simply pack the bowl with the flower of your choice (remember, they hit hard so air on the smaller side), light up, and take a hit.
Their bigger bongs require slightly more lung power than the casual smoker may be used to. Hit the bong until you can feel the water swirling like a twister through the percolators, pull the bowl and exhale.
Tip: For the first hit of your new bong, I suggest sitting down. These things hit harder than any smoking device I’ve ever encountered.
When it comes to cleaning intricate bongs with multiple percolators, bells, and whistles like those in the Tsunami Glass line, it all comes down to a combination of rubbing alcohol, hot water, salt, and personal ritual.
Not only does Tsunami Glass deliver an extremely high-end product for the price of an average bong, their attention to scientific detail in smoke percolation elevates the quality of their bong hits far beyond most.
Tsunami glass has class
— Tsunami Vapor & Glass (@TsunamiPremiumV) February 19, 2020
Throughout my tireless research, I’ve found that a small rip from a normal bong will get you three to four times higher if you take it from a Tsunami Bong. I’ve even taken to only using mine at night because it can be too heady for the morning. They’re a great tool for weed conservation, too.
And finally, they look really cool. Blurring the line between scientific functionality and stoner chic, these bongs stand out just enough to be eye-catching without being ridiculous.
Tsunami Glass is available at head shops around the country, and online at HighRollerSmoke.com. For retailers, the best place to buy Tsunami Glass is on their parent company’s wholesale website, The Odyssey Group.
The Triple Honeycomb offers 4 levels of percolation plus a turbine perc for extra smooth hits.
Price: $150
Innovative and unique, the Sprinkler Donut’s middle ring will mesmerize you as you take on massive stoney hits.
Price: $170
Standing 15” tall and weighing 5 pounds, the button double is a hefty crowd pleaser.
Price: $105
The perfect tabletop dab rig, the Fab Egg Dome Showerhead is the ultimate choice for dabbing enthusiasts.
Price: $89.99
A whole 9” of swiss cheese design, the Showerhead Swiss is an art piece within a rig.
Price: $80
Featured image provided by the Odyssey Group
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