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Columbus, OH

Rolling Stone


The first time  Stephanie Brinkerhoff tried psilocybin, she was a Mormon mother of three and desperate for help. She was struggling with migraines and chronic fatigue, and the antidepressants she had been on for years weren’t working, she felt. After listening to a series of podcasts about psychedelics, and learning about their reported mental health benefits, she presented her research to her Bishop, who didn’t dissuade her. 'Daughters of the Cult': The Must-Watch Doc on the Horrific Acts of Mormon Fundamentalist Ervil LeBaron




	“He was just kind of like, ‘OK, like, I trust you,’” says Brinkerhoff, who looks a lot like...

People Are Trying Magic Mushrooms for Depression — and Accidentally Meeting God

Findings of a newly published study show what authors describe as a “cannabis paradox”: Despite concerns that marijuana use may be associated with some heart problems, adults admitted to the hospital after suffering heart attacks actually seemed to fare better if they were cannabis consumers. “The findings of...

Marijuana Users Have Better Outcomes Following Heart Attacks, New Study Finds, Pointing To ‘Cannabis Paradox’

The world today is more understanding – and embracing – of cannabis use than it has ever been before. Oddly enough, the green herb with its distinctive odor has quickly jumped the ranks from a controversial substance to an almost celebrated component of pop culture. However, like with...

Cannabis use directly linked to head and neck cancer

Cocaine has long been known to hijack the brain’s natural reward system, but the precise mechanism of its power has remained elusive – until now. The hidden depths of our brains, driven by the dopamine “feel-good” hormone, hold the key to our deepest desires and motivations.

How cocaine tricks and hijacks the brain

ScienceAlert


For the first time ever, more Americans are regularly using cannabis than they are drinking alcohol.
While smoking weed for a recreational high is considered by many to be a safer alternative to using tobacco or even drinking alcohol, there is a lack of evidence on the long-term health impacts of the drug. What little is known suggests it may not be as harmless as some think.



					
			

A new investigation from the American Head and Neck Society finds that excessive cannabis use disorder may increase the risk of developing any head or neck  cancer, including oral, oropharyngeal, nasopharyngeal, salivary gland, and...

First Major Study Links Cannabis Use Disorder to Deadly Cancers

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

Picture this scene: You’re lying wide awake at 2 a.m. despite having gone to bed four hours earlier. You toss and turn. But no matter what sleep position you attempt or how many guided meditations you listen to, you just can’t catch a break. Maybe that post-dinner espresso...

Could Xanax Actually Help You Sleep?

Methamphetamine, often called meth, is a powerful and highly addictive stimulant. Understanding meth drug testing can be crucial for various reasons, whether you’re a concerned parent, an employer, or someone curious about the process. Meth drug tests can detect the presence of meth in the body through several methods, including urine, blood, saliva, and hair tests. Each method has its own detection window and level of accuracy. Urine tests are the most common, typically detecting meth use within the past 1-4 days. Blood tests offer a shorter detection window but are more precise. Saliva tests can detect recent use, while hair tests can reveal meth use over a longer period, up to 90 days. Knowing these facts can help you make informed decisions and understand the implications of meth use and testing.

45 Facts About Meth Drug Testing

Fort Myers, FL

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In the ever-evolving landscape of Florida’s retail scene, Publix is updating its footprint once again. The long-standing Publix at 6900 Daniels Parkway, located in the Daniels Crossing shopping plaza in Fort Myers, has recently begun its transition from an old favorite to a new, modern format.

A Publix That’s Been Around for 3 Decades Is Getting Torn Down for a New-Format Store in Florida

Iowa State

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Iowa Storm Center

(IowaStormCenter.com) -- A strong pacific storm system will get underway later tonight with severe thunderstorms and heavy rain. The first round of the one-two punch event is hitting across western Iowa this morning. Then the focus will be across southwest Iowa for severe thunderstorm development by this evening with threats for hail, damaging winds, heavy rainfall and a couple of isolated tornadoes.

Severe Thunderstorm/Heavy Rainfall Threat Tonight.

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. Explore the top 12 strains based on THC content and potency, taking into account other compounds like cannabinoids and terpenes. Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or just starting out, this list features the most powerful strains available today. Are...

Explore the Top Cannabis Strains of 2024

How is marijuana use linked to obesity? This is what a recent study published in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research hopes to address as Dr. Ray Merrill, who is a Professor in the Department of Health Science at Brigham Young University, investigated a connection between marijuana use and body mass index (BMI) throughout the common United States population. This study holds the potential to help researchers, medical professionals, and the public better understand the short- and long-term health benefits of marijuana use.

Marijuana Use Linked to Lower Obesity Populace: New Study Findings

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

We all struggle with things like love, career, and business. However, some zodiac signs struggle for a long period before they get a breakthrough. August 27 will be a great day for three lucky signs whose struggles will end.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Will Stop Struggling on August 27, 2024

New York Post

Here’s some sobering news for stoners. 

Frequent, heavy pot smoking may raise the risk for head and neck cancers, a new University of Southern California study finds.

Marijuana users are between 3.5 and 5 times more likely to develop those cancers, known as HNCs, than those who pass on joints, according to research published Thursday in JAMA Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery.



“This is one of the first studies — and the largest that we know of to date — to associate head and neck cancer with cannabis use,” said Dr. Niels Kokot, a head and neck surgeon at Keck Medicine of...

Marijuana use tied to higher risk of certain cancers: sobering study

Oysters and dried cured meats have been recalled in New Zealand as part of two separate foodborne illness investigations. Te Matuku Oysters has recalled certain batches of Premium Export Grade Pacific Oysters as they may contain norovirus. Affected products have use-by dates of Aug. 27 and 29, 2024. They are...

Recalls issued as New Zealand authorities probe illnesses

BONN, Germany — As we age, our brains slow down. We become more forgetful, less sharp, and struggle to learn new things as easily as we once did. However, the answer to turning back the clock on our aging brains may be hiding in a surprisingly place — cannabis.

Cannabis may be an anti-aging miracle drug for older brains, study suggests

Nausea, sweating, and diarrhea are just some of the possible symptoms of opioid withdrawal. How soon those symptoms start and how long they last can vary by person, but the general opioid withdrawal timeline can last 1 to 3 weeks. Opioids are a class of drugs originally developed to manage...

Your Guide to the Opioid Withdrawal Timeline

Wisconsin State

National Weather Force

Severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of the Midwest much later today, particularly impacting areas in northern Illinois, eastern Iowa, and southern Wisconsin. These storms will be capable of producing damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes.

Damaging Winds, Large Hail & Isolated Tornadoes Possible; Midwest; Evening; August 27th, 2024

Physicians should educate themselves on the benefits of medical marijuana, recognizing that cannabis may soon be re-classified as a Schedule III drug. Discussions of cannabis legalization have grown in number over the last decade, and legalization changes may significantly affect how physicians choose to treat patients. At present, most US states permit medically used cannabis, and almost half of US states allow recreational cannabis use. A Pew Research Center report found that merely 11% of respondents felt that cannabis should not be legalized at all. Digital publication Cannabis Science and Technology notes that, based on recent surveys, support for cannabis legalization is strong and consistent. According to an Associated Press article, the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is changing the status of cannabis from its current Schedule I classification (very restrictive) to a Schedule III classification.

What the Re-Classification of Cannabis as a Schedule III Drug Means for Physicians

Axios

U.S. Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Thornton, spoke publicly for the first time Monday about her mental health, sharing she recently experienced depression symptoms and required hospitalization. Why it matters: Caraveo, a pediatrician and one of 19 doctors who are members of Congress, says she wanted to share her experience to destigmatize...

U.S. Rep. Yadira Caraveo opens up about her depression

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‘Healing centers’ promise to be a safe way to ‘fly’ when consuming psychedelic mushrooms

Whether Colorado regulators even thought about Joe Emerson isn’t known. Emerson is the Alaska Airlines pilot who took psychedelic mushrooms, had a friend drive him to...

‘Healing centers’ promise to be a safe way to ‘fly’ when consuming psychedelic mushrooms

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