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Cannabis & the Bible

Project CBD

The Old Testament chronicles the embrace of One God instead of many, a major shift that coincided with the displacement of cannabis as a ceremonial substance, as Chris Bennett reports in his latest book, Cannabis: Lost Sacrament of the Ancient World. Due to its usefulness, cannabis has a very long history of human cultivation.

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New Publication: Oxford Uni Press: The Oxford Handbook of Global Drug History

Cannabis Law Report

Informed by new interdisciplinary perspectives, a growing number of academically trained historians are now approaching drugs as a wide-open topic for serious research. The use of drugs in human culture goes back millennia with as many unique histories as cultures in which drugs were used. Lessons from History?, Contributors.

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What does religion say about cannabis? Is it a sin?

The Cannigma

Beyond its use as a religious sacrament, cannabis has a long and storied history as a form of medicine in the ancient world. While cannabis isn’t mentioned in the Quran, the question of whether or not it is haram (forbidden) is still a hot topic. Islam’s prohibition on alcohol is very well-known, buit what about cannabis?

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The best cannabis podcasts 2023: health, business and culture

The Cannigma

This curated list of the top cannabis podcasts covers a wide range of styles and topics, catering to various interests within the cannabis community. The Cannabis Enigma Podcast Topics: Health, Science Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Soundcloud Yep, we’re on the list! 5 prominent women in cannabis history 2.

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Learn Whether Cannabis Alleviates Symptoms of Depression

United Patients Group

Cannabis is a controversial topic, and its use for depression is not entirely clear. Overall, while the potential of cannabis use for depression is a topic of ongoing research, it is imperative to consult with a healthcare professional prior to usage. Book a cannabis consultation. What Is Depression?

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The Legend of Jack Herer - The Top Things to Know About The Pot Pioneer 

Marijuana Seeds NL

From his ground-breaking book to his own cannabis strain, any and every stoner should know who Jack Herer is. In prison, he began writing the now infamous Jack Herer book, ‘ The Emperor Wears No Clothes ’. The published book incorporated all the work, research, and insight Herer had gained on hemp and cannabis throughout his life.

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The Marijuana & Glaucoma Controversy

CannaMD

But despite this history of acceptance, the use of marijuana for the treatment of glaucoma remains a divided subject within the medical and research communities. In the book Marijuana as Medicine? MARIJUANA LOWERS IOP. Later studies yielded similar results.