More than half of Americans believe the use of marijuana should be made legal according to a recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Center. The new research shows that 52 percent of those surveyed agreed with legalization, while 45 percent were not in favor or making marijuana legal. A total of 1,501 adults were
Keep ReadingIt’s clear that celebrity branding is big business, but with a member of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony partnering to create his own strain of medical marijuana, has the trend gone too far? Michigan Live recently reported that Stanley “Flesh-N-Bone” Howse has partnered with a medical marijuana facility in Otisville, Michigan, to create a new strain for patients
Keep ReadingWe know tobacco is bad for you, but when individuals are tackling addiction to heroin, cocaine, meth or prescription painkillers, are you really going to deny them a few cigarettes? In a recent Scientific American podcast Christopher Intagliata addressed the topic of instituting bans on tobacco at rehab centers. At first glance it seems obvious.
Keep ReadingWhen it comes to quitting cigarettes, the focus is usually on the addictive properties of the nicotine and additives. We talk about how to get past the cravings in order to kick the habit for good and how to survive nicotine detox. What’s usually not discussed is another aspect of smoking that may make quitting
Keep ReadingHookahs are back in the news as experts warn that this seemingly civilized way to smoke may lure young users into ignoring the dangers. While cigarette smoking can be somewhat social, at its heart it’s a solitary activity because it usually involves one person smoking one cigarette. But a hookah is usually used in groups,
Keep ReadingA new study suggests marijuana smoke isn’t as dangerous as tobacco smoke, making experts worry young people will think lighting up is safe. “Legalize marijuana” groups will likely see new research that suggests marijuana smoke does not damage lungs in the same way tobacco smoke does as a victory for their cause. The problem is,
Keep ReadingThis popular way to smoke is perceived as safer than cigarettes, but new research shows it carries dangers of its own. The Partnership at Drugfree.org wants you to know that the hookah you think is so cool can have dangerous side effects. While the health effects of hookahs, or water pipes, haven’t been studied as
Keep ReadingThe new trend of hookahs has captured the attention of young adults with time and money on their hands, but is it dangerous and can it lead to illegal drug use? When keeping kids away from nicotine, the focus of the teens-and-smoking groups has always been on curbing cigarette smoking. But now there’s a new
Keep ReadingAs regulations on smoking increase in the U.S., tobacco addiction continues to be a growing problem in developing countries. While there’s been a crackdown on advertising and promotion of smoking in the U.S., tobacco addiction is still a problem worldwide, especially in developing countries. According to the Global Youth Tobacco Survey organized jointly by the
Keep ReadingElectronic cigarettes are often used to make kicking the habit easier, but FDA officials warn that they carry new dangers of their own. Individuals in treatment or recovery may turn to legal substances to help them stay clean, with caffeine and nicotine being the most popular choices. Others try to kick the habit during or
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