Post Laminectomy Syndrome (PLS)—a chronic pain condition that can follow spinal surgery—has long challenged both patients and physicians. As traditional pain management options, including opioids, face increasing scrutiny for their side effects and addiction potential, medical marijuana is gaining attention as a potential alternative.PLS, also known as failed back surgery … [Read more...] about Exploring Medical Marijuana as a Treatment for Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Medical Marijuana Emerges as Potential Therapy for Postherpetic Neuralgia
Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), a debilitating complication of shingles, is characterized by persistent nerve pain that can severely impact a patient's quality of life. Traditional treatments, including anticonvulsants and antidepressants, often provide limited relief and may be accompanied by undesirable side effects. In recent years, medical marijuana has garnered attention as … [Read more...] about Medical Marijuana Emerges as Potential Therapy for Postherpetic Neuralgia
Weed, Warranties, and Wreckage: Connecticut’s Green Dream Goes Up in Smoke
They kicked in the door like it was Prohibition and the joint was slinging bathtub gin and bootleg blues. Only this time, it was 2023 in Torrington, Connecticut—and the juice wasn’t moonshine, it was THC. A lot of it. Precisely 107 pounds of it, to be exact. Gummies, vapes, edibles, flower, and god knows what else with a sticker and a promise of euphoria.The target? A curious … [Read more...] about Weed, Warranties, and Wreckage: Connecticut’s Green Dream Goes Up in Smoke
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Connecticut’s High Horse: Now with More Cops and Less Weed
Look, we’ve talked about this before. More than once. Hell, I’ve practically worn out the keystrokes ranting about Connecticut’s weed policies — but somehow, this nonsense keeps popping up in my feeds like a bad edible trip that just won’t end. So here we are again, dragging these two legislative stink bombs — SB 970 and HB 7181 — back into the light where they belong.Because … [Read more...] about Connecticut’s High Horse: Now with More Cops and Less Weed
Moldy Bud Blues: When Your Weed Gets Recalled
You ever open a fresh jar of flower, take a whiff, and think, “Huh… that smells like a basement in July?” Well, guess what? The suits at Curaleaf just admitted one of their buds might’ve gone rogue—and by rogue, I mean moldy. That’s right, folks. The state of Connecticut dropped the hammer (gently, of course) on a batch of Curaleaf Whole Flower 3.5g Auburn (H), and it’s … [Read more...] about Moldy Bud Blues: When Your Weed Gets Recalled
Mother’s Day can be hard sometimes…
Dear Mom, Pass the Rig: A Love Letter to High-Functioning Moms
Let’s get one thing straight: if you’ve got a mom who raised you while simultaneously battling life, laundry, and little league schedules—and she didn't throttle you with a flip-flop—you owe her more than a Hallmark card and a half-dead bouquet. You owe her a proper sesh. And maybe a foot rub, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Mother’s Day. The annual guilt trip where … [Read more...] about Dear Mom, Pass the Rig: A Love Letter to High-Functioning Moms
Smoke Shops, Seltzers, and the Great THC Shakedown
I came across this article a few hours ago while doom-scrolling through the Hartford Courant while deep in a caffeine bender and halfway through reorganizing my spice cabinet (don’t ask). As we already know, Connecticut cops have been prowling smoke shops like a pack of bloodhounds, sniffing out THC-infused contraband like it’s Prohibition with a vape pen. And they're going to … [Read more...] about Smoke Shops, Seltzers, and the Great THC Shakedown
Surge in Cannabis-Related Hospitalizations Highlights Mental Health Concerns
A recent study conducted in Arizona reveals a significant uptick in hospital visits linked to cannabis use, with a notable association to mental health disorders. Published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, the research indicates that individuals admitted for cannabis-related issues are nearly eight times more likely to receive a primary diagnosis of a mental … [Read more...] about Surge in Cannabis-Related Hospitalizations Highlights Mental Health Concerns
