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The Future of Drugs
Dr. Nathan S. Kline, was one of the key researchers who revolutionized how society views and treats mental illnesses. He understood the importance of antidepressant drugs for treatment of people suffering from mental illnesses. At the outset he was treated with widespread skepticism among his peers. No amount of naysayers could stop him though.
Sigmund FriedPublished 7 years ago in PotentSnoop Dogg and Martha Stewart
In the dog days of the summer of ’41, Martha Kostyra was born into a middle class Jersey City family of Polish origins. She brushed with fame babysitting the children of several New York Yankees, including Yogi Berra and Mickey Mantle. At 15, she began modeling. At Barnard, she met Andrew Stewart who was studying law at Yale and whom she married in 1961.
Henry KronkPublished 7 years ago in PotentHistory of Drugs in Soap Operas
Soap operas and drugs have more in common than most people would imagine. For one thing, they both can be addictive and have equal viewers to users. For another, the soaps pioneered the subject of drugs in their shows. Conservative housewives who watched the original soaps have witnessed in recent years, between tear jerks: people slipping pills in other people's drinks as if they were ice cubes; accidental (and not so accidental) drug trips, drug dealers, deaths by overdose, cocaine addictions, drug treatment centers, stolen prescriptions, and more, much more, as the world turns.
Potent StaffPublished 8 years ago in PotentHeavy Metal Songs About Weed
Whether you're taking hits from your bong, hitting your pipe, or smoking a blunt, you'll enjoy it more if you have the perfect heavy metal songs about weed during your smoke sesh. Metal heads everywhere know that the right tunes make the sticky icky even sweeter. There are some true classics on this list, giving you the perfect mix of songs you might know as well as some brand new favorites. So sit back, spark up, and check out our list of the top heavy metal songs about weed.
Johnny HashPublished 8 years ago in PotentBest Stoner Anime to Watch
Choosing the best stoner anime to watch is more than just blazing up and watching whatever anime you can find while, *ahem* impaired. Boost your buzz with comedy, crafty visual styling, and thought-provoking themes but beware, tentacled monsters are a real buzz kill. Here’s our list for the top stoner anime to watch.
George GottPublished 8 years ago in PotentMost Ridiculous Anti-Drug PSAs
There are great ways of selling the message "Stay away from drugs, kids!" but anti-drugs public service announcements, or PSAs, really aren’t it. Ridiculous and hysterical, you can only take these seriously if you’re already high. And, if you’ve ever settled down to an evening snickering at Reefer Madness, then you’ll already know just how hysterical a piece of finely crafted drug propaganda can be. Just remember that the makers of these videos hoped, and even expected, that you’d take them all utterly seriously.
Best Cannabis Edibles
Let's get real here: you smoke joints, you get high. You like it but sometimes that good feeling either doesn't last long or it's the same old same old. Well did you ever know that eating pot will get you just as high, if not better than smoking up? For reals. Eating marijuana can give you a longer lasting high than smoking it. Eating THC gives a more psychedelic effect than smoking it. The pharmacokinetics of marijuana is absorbed by the body differently in both the cases. Also eating pot is a healthier alternative to smoking. Smoke is harmful to lung health. Whether from burning wood, tobacco or marijuana, toxins and carcinogens are released from the combustion of materials. Smoke from marijuana combustion has been shown to contain many of the same toxins, irritants and carcinogens as tobacco smoke does. For consuming edibles, you can skip the smelly and harmful lung compromising smoke while enjoying a much greater high! These are some of the many delectable treats out there that will sure to make any pothead both happy and fulfill any of their munchie cravings.
George GottPublished 8 years ago in PotentHow to Break the Stoner Stereotype
So, what is ‘the stoner stereotype’ exactly? Lazy, lethargic, always late, has uncontrollable munchies, can’t be relied on and so forth. You get it, Harold and Kumar types. The issue is that many important people in your life who you might not want to think of you as a stoner (such as business owners, investors, potential partners, clientele or even your parents) might judge you according to these labels. You don’t want that, trust me! I’m not saying all of them think badly about weed or weed smokers, but for those who do, we need to help change their perceptions. Steve Jobs, Carl Sagan, Bill Gates, Michael Phelps, the list goes on, are all recognized as successful individuals who use/d marijuana recreationally without any 'real' problems – apart from a few run-ins with the law. The stigma attached to pot smoking needs to change, and that’s why I’m here. I’m here to tell you exactly why that stigma is, well, just a stigma and nothing more than that. Hopefully after reading this, it will help you break the stoner stereotype and not just be smart about it, but act it too!
George GottPublished 8 years ago in PotentThings that Smell Like Weed
If you are someone that loves the smell of marijuana, then you must have encountered, at least once, a place or a certain object that smelled very similar to the beloved herb. Cannabis is known for its very distinctive smell, which is not only enjoyable but relaxing to many people. Sometimes it can be an inconvenience. But hey, thats what vapes are for. And, although nothing will ever compare to the sensation of smelling some fine grown buds, here are a few things that smell like weed.
Parag PatelPublished 8 years ago in PotentMost Common Myths About Cannabis
As the most widely known molecule found in cannabis, THC has been a thing of myths for a long time. Scrutinized as far back as Chinese emperors, many of the myths believed for centuries were simply due to a lack of factual knowledge. As the legalization movement begins to accelerate, the global community of information expanded, and common myths about cannabis started to get debunked. Plus there was the invention of the internet, so, that helped quite a bit too. Fortunately, with time comes knowledge and with knowledge comes...well... truth. So let's get started and start busting these common myths about cannabis.
Potent StaffPublished 8 years ago in PotentWhy Stoners Make Great Partners
Everyone loves getting stoned, everyone loves being with their partner (I hope); so if it isn’t already clear why stoners make great partners, you’re about to find out. In addition to the fool proof mantra, "couples that smoke together stay together," stoner couples are #goals. From their laid back attitude to their love of food and their great taste in music, you have to admit there are many reasons why stoners make great partners. They are always down for a good time, whether it’s smoking up with friends or hitting a joint and then a movie or just staying in and smoking and watching some bad TV, there is always a good time to be had with a stoner. Grab your favorite munchies snack, maybe a drink for cottonmouth, kick back and relax, but you were probably already doing that. Without further adieu, here’s the reasons why stoners make great partners…
Johnny HashPublished 8 years ago in PotentGreatest Musicians Who Smoke Weed
Music and drugs go hand in hand. Weed specifically, known for it's mind-opening qualities, allows creative musicians to tap into parts of their brains that otherwise may have laid dormant. Some of the greatest musicians of our time credit marijuana as their muse, and have openly advocated the use of the herb. Nothing is better than turning up your favorite song, smoking a joint, and reflecting on life. The greatest musicians who smoke weed have been helping us on this journey for decades.
Emily McCayPublished 8 years ago in Potent