Recreational Medicine: Rethinking Cannabis in the Age of Legalization
While cannabis use continues to grow in the United States, our framing of it remains archaic, reflecting a non-existent binary that cannabis is either medicinal or recreational. Yet, the truth is that as more Americans use cannabis, they are discovering that its recreational benefits are just as important as the medicinal. Stoners today make up…
How to Combat Stoner Stigma
Today, more Americans support cannabis legalization than at any point since its prohibition, with 78 percent believing it holds medical value. Though more Americans are consuming cannabis for different reasons, we remain beholden to the idea that stoners are lazy, forgetful, and use it only for recreational purposes. Data proving that the 1 in 5 Americans…
The Token Chosen: Jews, Joints, and Cannabis’ Continuing Role in Jewish History
The Jewish relationship with cannabis stretches through time immemorial – from the ancient Israelite priests to modern-day activists fighting for restorative justice. As doctors reassess cannabis, long misjudged due to government propaganda, it’s essential to explore how Jewish communities have historically engaged with cannabis and how it has shaped society and justice reform. A new…