The Absurdity of the NFL's Cannabis Policy

I’m not here to defend Josh Gordon. Having broken the same rule multiple times, the blame falls on him and him alone for his current circumstances. After the wideout tested positive for marijuana, these circumstances are a possible 1-year suspension and an uncertain future with the suddenly intriguing Cleveland Browns. Since the news, Gordon has... Read more »
By Jack Giddingson,
June 3, 2014 at 7:58 pm • 

Legal Marijuana Will Fuel a Necessary Paradigm Shift

“I had myself a ball…it’s a thousand times better than whiskey.” -Louis Armstrong   Legal recreational marijuana became a reality for those 21 and older in Colorado on January 1st. This is a big deal for many reasons: An improved economy, more sensible use of taxpayer dollars, less nonviolent humans locked in cages and more... Read more »
By Jack Giddingson,
January 3, 2014 at 2:01 pm • 

Cannabidiol: The side of marijuana you don't know

Cannabidiol: The side of marijuana you don't know
If there’s a marijuana-related compound you’ve heard of, it’s likely Tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC. THC is what makes you high and the reason most recreational users partake. What most don’t know is the medicinal value of the plant comes mostly from a different source: cannabidiol. Cannibidiol (CBD) is a non-psychoactive component of marijuana that possesses a... Read more »
By Jack Giddingson,
November 20, 2013 at 7:11 pm • 
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Nearly Six in Ten Americans Support Legal Marijuana

Forty-two seconds. That’s how long it will take for the next marijuana-related arrest to occur in America. Every forty-two seconds, a person is arrested for something a majority of the country now believes should be legal. According to Gallup’s latest poll, 58% of Americans are in favor of FULL marijuana legalization. I emphasize “full” because most... Read more »
By Jack Giddingson,
October 24, 2013 at 6:22 pm • 

5 Amazing Things You Didn't Know About Marijuana

It’s no coincidence that marijuana legalization support has surged with the growth of social media. The voices of the Reefer Madness era are silenced daily as studies and testimonials continue pouring in about this often misunderstood plant. Ignorance still remains, however, and this fight won’t be won without continued education of the masses. It takes... Read more »
By Jack Giddingson,
October 17, 2013 at 6:51 pm • 

Illinois' Strict Marijuana Program Delays the Inevitable

  Early last month, Governor Pat Quinn’s signature officially made Illinois the 20th state to legalize medical marijuana. It’s a step in the right direction…but that’s all I’ll give it. You see, Illinois’ marijuana law is different than the others. “This is the toughest medical marijuana bill in the nation and model legislation for the... Read more »
By Jack Giddingson,
September 5, 2013 at 11:04 am • 
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