Photo: ShutterstockCannabis is the most popular illicit(ish) drug in the world, and it’s gaining in popularity as it becomes legal—medicinally or recreationally—in more and more states. But what actually happens in your body when you partake? Let’s take a look at this fascinating drug, its health effects, and potential concerns about using it.Cannabis is a controlled … [Read more...] about What Cannabis Does to Your Brain and Body
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The Beginner’s Guide to Edibles
Illustration: Sam Woolley/GMGEdibles are tricky business. If you’ve never eaten your way to a high before, you may be a little wary, even if you’ve smoked many a joint. Edibles, as the kids say, hit differently.You’ve likely heard the “I ate too much of a tasty, chocolatey edible and freaked the eff out” stories, whether from friends, family members, or from New York Times … [Read more...] about The Beginner’s Guide to Edibles