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Drug Use for Grown-Ups: Chasing Liberty in the Land of Fear | Review
Read more: Drug Use for Grown-Ups: Chasing Liberty in the Land of Fear | ReviewDoctor Carl Hart is a Professor of Psychology, specialising in Neuroscience at Columbia University in New York. He is well-known for his research on drug abuse and addiction, which has been his passion for over 25 years. He opens his latest book, 1Drug Use for Grown-Ups, with the lines: “I am an unapologetic drug user.…
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Matthew O’Brien of FOUR PM | 23.04.2021
Read more: Matthew O’Brien of FOUR PM | 23.04.2021Matthew O’Brien is a young Irishman who moved to Canada in 2017. Having started his career in the cannabis industry as a Budtender, Matthew has since gone on to manage multiple retail locations and processing facilities, overseeing supply chains and developing software & lead marketing for cannabis companies as a Consultant. How would you describe…
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Cannabis – For Your Health
Read more: Cannabis – For Your HealthNicholas 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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Pierce Richmond | 31.03.2021
Read more: Pierce Richmond | 31.03.2021Pierce Richmond is a 38 year old father of four from Dublin, now living in the North East. His father has late stage throat and oral cancer and they are currently reviewing options for palliative care. Here, Pierce chats about the use of cannabis for his father’s illness. Twitter: @egg__fried_reus When did you first become…
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Emily – Part II | 26.03.21
Read more: Emily – Part II | 26.03.21Emily describes herself as an Irish goth who loves makeup. She has Asperger’s Syndrome and suffers from other physical and mental health conditions which greatly affect her quality of life. Here, she speaks in more depth about the kinds of medications she has been prescribed and how she takes them, while also looking at their…
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Lockdown – The Changing Attitudes Towards Cannabis & Alcohol
Read more: Lockdown – The Changing Attitudes Towards Cannabis & AlcoholNicholas 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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Emily | 23.03.21
Read more: Emily | 23.03.21Emily describes herself as a goth who loves makeup. She has Asperger’s Syndrome and suffers from other physical and mental health conditions which greatly affect her quality of life. Here, she speaks of how she has tackled these conditions and how the Irish system has failed her on many occasions by not providing her with…
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Senator Lynn Ruane at ‘The Case For Drug Decriminalisation in Ireland’ | 03.03.2021
Read more: Senator Lynn Ruane at ‘The Case For Drug Decriminalisation in Ireland’ | 03.03.2021Lynn Ruane is an independent Senator for the University of Dublin constituency in Seanad Éireann (the Irish Senate). As a guest speaker for TD Gino Kenny’s Case for Drug Decriminalisation in Ireland, Ruane shares her perspective on what is needed for effective drug reform, as someone who once used drugs and who grew up in…
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Dr. Carl Hart at ‘The Case For Drug Decriminalisation in Ireland’ | 03.03.2021
Read more: Dr. Carl Hart at ‘The Case For Drug Decriminalisation in Ireland’ | 03.03.2021Doctor Carl Hart is a Ziff Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at Columbia University and is recognized for his research in drug use, addiction and abuse. Devoted to debunking common myths concerning drugs, Hart has spent his career researching the impact drugs have on the body in order to identify the grounds that mediate drug…
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Mark Jenkins of Releaf Cafés | 23.02.2021
Read more: Mark Jenkins of Releaf Cafés | 23.02.2021Mark opened the first ¹Releaf artisan café in Clonmel, County Tipperary in 2018 and later opened a second premises in Dungarvan, County Waterford. They offer regular barista style coffees and also sell ²GreenWay CBD-infused coffees and Calm drinks, alongside a range of CBD and hemp products, including edibles. Here Mark speaks with Richard about recent…
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