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Alcohol vs. Cannabis: Effects on the Human Body

The debate over whether alcohol or cannabis is safer to consume has been the topic of many discussions in the medical and political worlds. There is a large amount of evidence about the health benefits and deficits for both substances, and here I will compare the two. The short-term effects of alcohol are plentiful: impaired motor […]

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Cannabis: On Top of Topicals

One sector of the cannabis market that is expanding rapidly is topicals, or products applied to the skin. Cannabis topicals are offered in many forms and strengths, and are becoming highly popular with seasoned cannabis users and canna skeptics alike. How Are They Made? Cannabis topicals are made primarily with either CO2 oil or infused […]

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Motif Interviews Andrew Freedman of Colorado’s Office of Marijuana Coordination

Andrew Freedman, Director of the Governor’s Office of Marijuana Coordination in Colorado, visited Rhode Island recently to confer with local legislators, the governor’s staff and, at one point, the press. He shared his thoughts on the implementation of cannabis legalization and answered some questions: Mike Ryan: What are the main impacts RI should anticipate if it […]

Alt-Health

Alt-Health: Dosage for Dummies

We are at a tricky crossroads in drug history. Along with opening the door to promising medical treatments, marijuana is poised to become the next legal recreational drug in Rhode Island. Therein the problem lies. Because of the relative safety of pot compared to pharmaceuticals, street drugs and alcohol (no deaths from its use have ever been recorded), […]

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Let’s Talk Terpenes

Terpenes are not new to the cannabis community; finding strains and concentrates with preferred terpene profiles has become a necessity for cannasseurs in the last few years. However, the powerful medicinal effects of terpenes are becoming clearer and it is very exciting. Laboratories across the country have begun testing strains and mapping their terpene profiles, […]

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A Closer Look At Green

Cannabis should only be used with a prescription from your doctor. Here are some prominent strains and tips on what they’re good for.

Opinion

In Their Own Words: Cannabis

We received verbatim responses from two leading proponents and two leading opponents of cannabis taxation and regulation. We have not censored their responses or fact-checked their claims — we just want you to know what they’re thinking. The opinions here, obviously, do not reflect the opinions of Motif. Mike Cerullo Peter Kilmartin Scott Slater Andrew […]

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Got Beer? Suds and Buds

We like to play along with the Motif Special Issue themes whenever we can, so here’s a deep dive into the link between beer marijuana (Cannabis sativa) and hops (Humulus lupulus). The fun stuff is coming up, but first we need a bit of book learning. As Randy Mosher notes in his essential volume, Tasting […]

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In Their Own Words: Mike Cerullo

What are the chances Rhode Island will be the first New England state to proceed with cannabis taxation and regulation? Unlikely this year. Vermont or possibly Massachusetts [will be] first, but it may not be any state as more and more info on what’s really happening out west along with more and more concrete, high […]

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In the Canna-Kitchen

The brownie is classic, and there’s nothing wrong with that. But there’s also nothing wrong with taking your culinary skills to the next level with dark chocolate cake, a smoothie with no psychoactive effects or a jalapeno biscuit that your chili has been crying for. Add these recipes to your repertoire and invite your favorite […]