Nicholas

You Get What You Pay For

Nicholas looks into the issues that occur in the regulated market which will serve as a blueprint for what we need to avoid down the road when Ireland joins the discussion of cannabis reform. As we gradually move towards the legalisation of cannabis, we must acknowledge such regulation would incur several differences not normally experienced…
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No Country for Auld Smokers

Nicholas looks into two recent arrests of mature cannabis users which have provided a different perspective on the type of people affected by Irish Drug Laws. With the recent news of a 54-year-old man being convicted over €4 worth of cannabis, one has to think how much longer will this go on? The thousands of…
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Reefer Madness – Tackling Misinformation

Nicholas touches on the recent article published by the Irish Times where the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland warn of the effects cannabis have on young Irish people in the wake of the covid pandemic. While propaganda has always been a means to constrain the truth and limit people’s perception of certain issues and hardships,…
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Cannabis – For Your Health

Nicholas looks into the various health benefits of cannabis as people begin to be more health conscious in the wake of COVID-19. In a world that is getting more health-conscious and wary of challenges that can incur stress-related illnesses, more and more people are looking to reduce the possibility of missing out on work or…
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Lockdown – The Changing Attitudes Towards Cannabis & Alcohol

Nicholas looks into the emerging drug use trends since the pandemic began. As cannabis becomes more readily available, alcohol consumption is looking to take a hit as more and more people put down the bottle in favour of the plant. When it comes to the discussion of drugs, addiction, risk of overdose or death, impaired…
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Cannabis & COVID-19

Nicholas looks into the effects COVID-19 restrictions has had on cannabis use and how the plant could possibly be used to combat the virus itself. March 2020 saw the world change for the worse with the introduction of lockdown restrictions to prevent the spread of Covid 19. As a result, more people have isolated themselves…
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Are We There Yet? – Stereotypes of Cannabis

Nicholas looks into the stereotypes cannabis users face and how these perpetrate stigmas for consuming cannabis. The ramifications of misinformation continues to benefit critics of cannabis but we are starting to see these untruths fall to the way side. Cannabis users face a multitude of stigmas stemming from the stereotypes society has cultivated through propaganda. …
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Educated Stoner – Cannabis & Cancer: Take Five Leaves and Pray

A continuation of the Educated Stoner series by freelance journalist, producer and cannabis advocate, Sharon Letts. We encourage our readers to check out more from sharonletts.com as she documents her experience with cannabis from beating cancer to remedy recipes, essays and books to video and podcast interviews, and much more. Twitter: @SharonLetts The summer of…
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Are We There Yet? – Ireland’s Adult Cautioning Scheme

Nicholas investigates the newly amended laws regarding the possession of small amounts of cannabis. Individuals caught with cannabis for personal use are now processed through the adult caution system where they will be referred to healthcare services, avoiding prosecution and a criminal record. The common perception of cannabis consumption is that it is nothing short…
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Drug Driving Testing – Will the Ends Justify the Means

Nicholas looks into the Drug Driving Testing protocol rolled out in 2017 by the Road Safety Authority and the powers given to An Garda Síochána to implement these procedures. What are the repercussions for cannabis users in Ireland who know to drive responsibly but still have THC in their system? Since 2017, An Garda Síochána…
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