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19 Apr Marijuana and 420: The History Behind the Pot-Smoking Holiday

Posted at 11:37h in Blog, Substance Abuse Prevention

By Nathan Grounds April 20, or “Weed Day,” is the unofficial but widely accepted holiday for cannabis enthusiasts around the world. On this day, millions of “potheads” gather to “blaze up” or smoke marijuana together. But how did April 20 become the global weed-smoking holiday it...

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03 Mar Effects of marijuana legalization on youth

Posted at 16:11h in Blog, Substance Abuse Prevention

It’s time to talk about a serious issue: the effects of marijuana legalization on youth. Marijuana is already legal in some states, and with local news breaking stories like “Rep. Simpson files bill to end marijuana probation in Texas,” it’s time we start talking about how...

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