#increase cannabis production

[budandtender]

Cannabis: A Multifaceted Plant for a Multitude of Uses

Introduction

Cannabis, a plant that has been a part of human history for thousands of years, is experiencing a resurgence in popularity as its myriad of uses become increasingly recognised. From its strong fibres used in textiles and paper to its nutritional and medicinal properties, cannabis has proven itself to be a truly multipurpose plant. This article will delve into the various aspects of this versatile plant and explore how it has been utilised throughout history and across cultures.

The History of Hemp: A Material with Unmatched Strength

One of the most well-known uses of cannabis is in the production of hemp, a material derived from the plant's strong fibres. These fibres have been used for millennia to create durable cloth, rope, and paper. The Vikings, known for their seafaring prowess, utilised hemp to construct sails for their ships, enabling them to voyage from Scandinavia to Nova Scotia. In the United States, Betsy Ross sewed the first flag from hempen cloth, and the Declaration of Independence was written on hemp paper. Even the now obsolete German currency, Deutsche Mark, were once printed on hemp paper.

The use of hemp extended beyond these applications, as seen in the Netherlands, where windmills were built specifically to crush hemp stalks. This demonstrates the importance of hemp in various industries and highlights the plant's incredible versatility.

Cannabis as a Nutritional Powerhouse

While the strength of its fibres may have initially attracted humans to the cannabis plant, its potential as a food source likely played a significant role in its widespread cultivation. Cannabis seeds, or hempseeds, are packed with essential nutrients such as polyunsaturated fats, essential fatty acids, and proteins. These qualities qualify hempseed as a functional food, meaning it provides health benefits beyond basic nutrition.

For over three thousand years, Asian cultures have utilised hempseed as both a food and a medicine. Despite the prohibition of cannabis products in the United States, hempseed has been allowed for use in food over the last two decades. This highlights the recognition of its nutritional value and potential health benefits.

Cannabis Resin: A Source of Medicinal and Psychoactive Compounds

The resin produced by the cannabis plant is another aspect that has garnered significant attention due to its medicinal and psychoactive properties. The compounds found in cannabis resin, such as THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol), have been the focus of breeding efforts to increase their production. These efforts have led to the development of various cannabis drug chemotypes around the world, with some cultivars producing only THC, others producing both THC and CBD, and a few expressing propyl THCV (tetrahydrocannabivarin) and/or CBDV (cannabidivarin).

The medicinal uses of cannabis resin have been widely researched, with evidence suggesting its effectiveness in treating conditions such as chronic pain, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and more. The psychoactive effects of THC have also led to the recreational use of cannabis, which has sparked debates surrounding its legalisation and regulation.

Environmental Benefits of Cannabis Cultivation

In addition to its myriad uses, cannabis cultivation offers several environmental benefits. Hemp plants are known to absorb large amounts of carbon dioxide, making them an effective tool in combating climate change. Furthermore, hemp requires fewer pesticides and herbicides than many other crops, reducing the environmental impact of agriculture.

Cannabis can also be used as a source of biofuel, offering a renewable and eco-friendly alternative to fossil fuels. Additionally, the fast growth rate and low water requirements of hemp make it a sustainable crop, capable of providing resources without causing significant strain on natural resources.

Conclusion

Cannabis is a truly remarkable plant, with applications ranging from textiles and paper to nutrition and medicine. As society continues to recognise its numerous benefits, it is likely that the cultivation and use of cannabis will only continue to grow. By embracing this versatile plant, we can harness its potential to improve our health, industries, and environment for generations to come.

[covid-safer-hotties]

Cannabis Use Linked To Improved COVID-19 Outcomes, New Study Suggests - Published Sept 9, 2024

by Patricio Liddle

Recent research from Northwell Health, published in late August in the journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, indicates that marijuana users may face better outcomes when battling COVID-19, including lower rates of severe infections and reduced likelihood of intubation or death. This promising development points to the potential immunomodulatory effects of cannabis, which could lessen dangerous inflammation during infection.

Cannabis Users Show Lower COVID-19 Mortality The study analyzed data from the National Inpatient Sample Database, comparing hospital admissions for COVID-19 among cannabis users and non-users. Adjusting for various factors like age, gender, and comorbidities, the findings, as reported by Forbes, revealed a significant reduction in mortality and severe complications such as lung failure among cannabis users. Specifically, the mortality rate among non-users was 5.1%, nearly double the 2.8% observed in cannabis users. Additionally, cannabis users tended to have shorter hospital stays, averaging 6.4 days compared to 7.0 days for non-users.

Cautions Noted Despite Positive Findings However, despite these encouraging results, experts urge caution. Dr. Benjamin Caplan, a cannabis expert and author consulted by Forbes, highlighted potential limitations in the study, such as challenges in adequately matching study subjects and absence of crucial data, including patient inflammation levels and the specific cannabis products used.

Mixed Research Findings On Cannabis And COVID-19 The study's preliminary results as well as previous research also support the potential association between cannabis and reduced COVID-19 severity. For instance, a 2022 study by researchers from Oregon State University showed that certain cannabinoid acids in cannabis could prevent the SARS-CoV-2 virus from entering human cells in vitro by binding to its spike protein, suggesting a possible preventive role against the virus.

Earlier research cited in the Forbes article presents a mixed view: Canadian studies suggest cannabinoids might reduce COVID-19 severity by hindering viral entry and easing oxidative stress. Conversely, a University of Washington study linked marijuana use with increased severe COVID-19 risks, underscoring that no evidence supports smoking cannabis as a preventive or curative measure for the virus.

As cannabis research progresses, more studies are vital to fully understand its potential health benefits and risks, particularly given the long history of prohibition that has stifled scientific exploration in this emerging field.

Study Link: www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/can.2024.0048 (PAYWALLED)

[monocodoll]

MonocoDoll's Vile Ventures (Drug Dealing) Mod Report (Small Additions, Additional Tunables, Animation Bloopers, Testing/Bug Fixes)

Another Month has passed. Which means another Mod Report for my Vile Ventures mod. This month I have been focusing on adding small additions, creating more tunables, attempt at first consuming animation, and testing the mod on a playthrough to find any bugs that may have been missed. Which I will go over these on the report.

[Small Additions]

-Shroom Harvestable

A new Shroom Harvestable has been created. As I honestly forgot to create one when I had previously made my other custom plants. The shroom seeds are obtainable through your NPC drug dealer after aquiring Drug Dealing Skill level 4.

You are also able to craft your own baggies of Shrooms through obtaining 6 Shroom ingredients and one baggy.

The Shroom Baggies are also obtainable through your Drug Dealer NPC, and there are no skill requirements needed to obtain the consumable shroom baggies.

-Illegally aquiring Drug Seeds

You are now able to obtain Drug Seeds Illegally via your NPC Drug Dealer. However, you must meet a certain threshold within your Drug Dealing Skill level. The prices for each seed is tunable.

-Drug Dealing Skill Level 3: Unlocks White Widow and Purple Haze Buds

-Drug Dealing Skill Level 4: Unlocks Skunk and OG Kush Buds. As Well as Shrooms seed.

-Drug Dealing Skill Level 5: Unlocks AK47 and Amnesia Buds. As well as Coca Seeds.

-Drug Dealing Skill Level 7: Unlocks Opium Seed.

-Racket Inheritance

Any Rackets that your Drug Dealer Sim owns can now be passed down to someone in the case of your sim dying. You are able to ask any Teen or above sim to take over your operations when you pass. The sim being asked must not be against Illegal drugs and need to have at least a friendship relationship established. Otherwise they will not accept your offer.

In the case that your sim who owns the Illegal racket does not assign anyone to inheret the rackets. The Rackets will first be handed to a child of the sim. If no children are present, then a sibling. If No siblings are present, then a parent. Otherwise, the racket will be lost upon death.

-Added Extra Benefits For Completing Drug Dealing Challenges.

Completing the Cannabis Dealer Expert, Psychedelic Dealer Expert, Pill Dealer Expert, and Powder Dealer Expert challenges now provides an additional bonus on top of just increasing sale earnings for the category of the drug. Completing these category challenges will now net you high quality product when you are crafting your own supply. So collecting your cured weed while having the Cannabis Dealing Expert challenge completed will provide you with high quality cannabis baggy instead of normal quality cannabis baggy.

-Lean Is Craftable

Lean is now craftable. Select a Styfoam Cup. You will need Jolly Ranchers, Sprite, Styrofoam Cup, and Cold Medicine. The cold medicine has up to 4 uses. So with one cold medicine, you can create up to 4 Lean.

-Using Baby Laxatives to Cut High Quality Cocaine

Baby Laxatives will be obtainable at the grocery store. On Drug Dealing Skill level 2, you will be able to utilize them to cut High Quality Cocaine Baggies into normal quality Cocaine Baggies. Which will either net you two or three Normal Quality Cocaine Baggies.

-Finished Making Moodlet Images For each Custom Moodlet

At this moment, the total amount of custom moodlets provides by this mod will be 106. The images for these moodlets have been completed.

[Additional Tunables]

I also added some notable tunable's to certain features. There are many more, but I will notate the ones that were introduced during this month.

-Overdose Chances

Chance of overdosing on drugs are tunable. By default the values for each drug.

Lean: 60%

Adderall: 40%

PainKillers: 50%

Xanax: 45%

MDMA: 55%

Cocaine: 70%

Meth: 80%

Heroin: 90%

Overdosing can only occurs if your sim takes more than one dose of the substance when they are already under the effects of that substance.

-Fatal Overdose Chances

You can also determine the chances of an overdose being fatal. If the overdose is fatal, the sim will die. If it is not fatal the sim will be knocked out and fall asleep. By default the values for a fatal overdose are...

Lean: 40%

Adderall: 30%

PainKillers: 40%

Xanax: 20%

MDMA: 30%

Cocaine: 50%

Meth: 70%

Heroin: 80%

-Time it takes to Cure Weed

Previously, the time it took to cure weed in a jar was not a tunable. While I was playing a playthrough with my mod, I figured that some would appreciate this as a tunable. By default it is 24 hours.

-Time It Takes for Cocaine Brick and Meth Package to finish

Previously, the time it took for Cocaine Brick and Meth Package to be completed in their respective containers was not a tunable. The time it takes is now tunable. By default, it takes 48 hours for a Cocaine Brick and Meth Package to be collected in their respective containers after filling it up.

-Drug Dealing Skill Points earned per Sale

You will be able to dictate just how much skill points your sim earns per type of drug sold. By Default selling Cannabis, Psychedelic, Pill, and Powdered type drugs net you 100 skillpoints. Which is a bit of a grind. For example at the moment during my playthrough I sold 139 drugs and I just got to Drug Dealing Skill level 5.

[Animation Attempt]

There was an attempt during the month to at least produce one consumption animation for this month. However, the prop refused to appear in the correct location. I'm still unsure what went wrong, but I will continue to look into it. The attempt was made for the drink Lean animation.

[Changes/Fixes Made During Testing]

I decided to perform a playthrough with my mod. To determine if I should make any changes or if there are any bugs that need fixing. Which there were a few I found.

-Fixed Bug Preventing my custom plants from growing overtime.

-Fixed a Bug Preventing the heat system from saving after reloading a save:

Example, my sim had a heat level of 15. Making him eligible to potentially have his residence raided. However, when I reloaded my save after saving. My sims heat level went back down to 0. This is resolved and heat level will be retained even after reloading a save.

-Fixed Empty Jars having a black substance inside of them:

This was a problem I had in the past, but didn't decide to expirement to try to fix it until it started to bother me in my playthrough. The black substance only appeared after you collected your cured cannabis. However, the empty jars are now truly empty.

-Made a adjustment to crafting drugs via the Chemistry Table:

Previously when processing Coke Powder, Meth Tray, Heroin, and MDMA there were no Drug Dealing Skill Requirements. I decided to go back and add a Drug Dealing Skill requirement in order to produce these drugs via the Chemistry Table. Especially for Meth. Since all the ingredients to produce meth is obtainable through the grocery store. Which will make it too easy I thought. So now on top of the logic skills required to produce these substances. MDMA production will require a Drug Dealing Skill of 4, Cocaine/Meth Production will require a Drug Dealing Skill of 5 Heroin production will require a Drug Dealing Skill of 7. Cannabis and Shrooms still do not require a drug dealing skill. Just the necessary ingredients for now.

And that is all I have to report on for this month. We went over creating a Shroom harvestable, Racket Inheritance, Crafting Lean, Obtaining Drug Seeds Illegally, Cutting High Quality Cocaine with baby laxatives, Adding more tunables, and making adjustments and fixing bugs found during my playthrough.

I had fun testing the early game of my mod. I managed to make it to drug dealing skill level 5 and was satisfied with the early game of the mod. I will continue to test my playthrough and attempt to make it to the late game of my mod. Where I will be attempting to own my own rackets and ensure that they work just perfectly. If all is well during my playthrough then everything is complete regarding my Drug Dealing side of the mod. And all that would be left are the final touches of the consumption of these substances. Which will include consumption Animations, reactions of nearby sims when smoking, and a rolling skill for joints and blunts, and possibly anything else that I may think of later on.

Now I'm going to go back to being a ghost. However, again thank you for all those that are patient.

[yuri-for-businesswomen]

I used to be a SWERF until January. Now I realise how much harm that caused and I am so sorry for being so ignorant to sex workers who are probably among the most vulnerable women out there (and men and enbies too). Consensual sex work is work and I strongly advocate its legality so we can properly regulate it to be less exploitative.

Thing is when something is legal, it’s easy to control and regulate it. You can see how all the rules that should be in place with drugs and alcohol are blatantly ignored when they’re illegal. Same goes for sex work.

The regulations should be that sex workers get most of the pay they get and any pimps involved should only get part of it since the workers did most of the work although I’m still on the fence with pimping. Obviously you should be 18 years old or over and sex workers should be able to unionise. Denying sexual services should also be allowed.

I think we can view things as contractors or direct hires. If SW were legitimized as a business, SWers wouldn’t need “pimps” (aka traffickers). If they preferred to go legit, then they’re managers or business owners. I have a feeling, just like a “plug” when cannabis was legalized in certain states, they like tax free revenue and the freedom to exploit their “product” without govt oversight. I’d still like to see it legalized or at least decriminalized, for safety reasons. Plus health insurance.

Sex work should indeed be legal, and if you’re interested to learn more about effective policies around it, look into the discourse around decriminalization. (you can take it a step further by listening to sex workers and sw unions who call for decriminalization NOT legalization.) That’s the preferred model for many (if not most) sex workers. It’s a very interesting and important topic.

We all use our bodies for money. Every. Single. One. Of. Us. There is no difference between a tiler using his arms and legs etc to do their job, and a sex worker using their genitals to do their job. Therefore, every sex worker should have the same rights as every other worker - a safe, regulated and respectful work environment with access to all the tools required to do their job safely.

she really came into my inbox thinking she did something. i know the arguments. none of this changes that legal prostitution gives men the right to enforce unwanted sex with women, and increases demand, and consent cant be bought. the issue in many cases is not that women are forced by violence but by financial duress. thats why they dont say no. the issue is the sex buyers who feel entitled to have their sexual fantasies fulfilled. enduring sex is not a profession and making someone endure sex for money is not claiming a service. in actual jobs you dont sell your body, you sell your labour. there‘s more to unpack here but i cant even take someone serious who‘s on the fence about pimping lol. if youre interested to learn more check out #anti prostitution instead of being smug assuming others dont know what we‘re talking about.

[afrotumble]

Lesotho's 🇱🇸 Marijuana Exportation to hit US$3.67m this year.

Kingdom of Lesotho exported estimated 8.5 tones of medicinal marijuana to North Macedonia.

It is the world's largest single legal cannabis export so far.

Lesotho export in Marijuana is expected to see significant growth in its cannabis market. this 2024, revenue in the cannabis market is projected to reach US$3.67m. This is expected to increase at an annual growth rate of 1.48%, resulting in a market volume of US$3.95m by 2029.

It exports Non psychoactive cannabidiol (CBD) oil extracts and other medical cannabis products primarily to South Africa and is working on entering markets in Europe and the Middle East, as well as Australia.

It's the country most significant cash-crop. In the 2000s it was estimated that 70% of the cannabis in South Africa originated in Lesotho.

Lesotho made history by becoming the first certified African country to supply the European Union with cannabis for pharmaceutical use.

In 2017 Lesotho became the first African country to allow the cultivation of cannabis for medicinal purposes. Then Deputy health minister Manthabiseng Phohleli told AFP that the legalization of cannabis presented “a huge opportunity for the country”, which boasts 300 days of sunshine per year

-- African Hub

[sethshead]

About damn time. These unlicensed shops didn't pay their fees or taxes, and their products are unregulated and often acquired through criminal networks. They put licensed shops that engage with the law in good faith at a disadvantage. And perhaps worst of all, they were able, though Big Pot investment capital, able to throw excessive gobs of money at landlords, thus increasing rents for all small businesses and driving out many neighborhood institutions. Instead of every landlord dreaming of scoring a bank branch, now they dreamed of a smoke shop. Storefronts would remain vacant since no other businesses could afford landlords' inflated expectations, while unlicensed smoke shops oversaturated blocks and neighborhoods, surviving the competition and bad business models thanks to their illicit backers.

There was nothing good about the explosion in unlicensed smoke shops, and I will be very glad to see them forced to either play by the rules or close.

[brightlotusmoon]

The sensation of wanting to consume unique combinations of food or more food than normal after using cannabis products is called “the munchies.” It occurs whether you choose to smoke, vape, or consume edibles and is the main reason why cannabis is recommended to cancer patients going through chemotherapy or for those experiencing certain eating disorders.

Your body normally signals to your brain when it's hungry by releasing small signaling molecules called hormones. These hormones go to areas in the brain, such as the hypothalamus, that signal you to look for food when your stomach is empty. Over 20 gut hormones, the most well-known being ghrelin, are produced to help regulate appetites.

Additionally, your body's endocannabinoid system (ECS) plays a role in controlling hunger. The endocannabinoids AEA and 2AG activate cannabinoid receptors in the body and stimulate hunger.

The science behind the munchies comes down to three separate mechanisms:

THC interacts with cannabinoid receptors on the gut's cells, which ultimately causes an increase in the levels of ghrelin being produced, making you feel more hungry.

In the hypothalamus, which controls hunger and appetite, among many things, there is a group of neurons called the POMC neurons, which typically release a compound to make you feel full. However, when activated by THC, it causes the POMC neurons to stop producing the compound that makes you feel satiated and instead starts producing endorphins, which make you feel more hungry.

THC can mimic cannabinoid compounds that the body makes, called endocannabinoids, that are involved in signaling hunger in the brain.

In each case, consuming cannabis makes people feel more hungry since THC causes the body to release or mimic hunger hormones.

[newstfionline]

Sunday, November 3, 2024

Canada’s largest drug ‘superlab’ in history has been taken down, police say (Washington Post) Canadian federal officers have dismantled what they described to be the largest, most sophisticated drug lab in the country’s history, seizing a massive cache of weapons and drugs intended for both international and domestic distribution. The facility, described by police officers as a drug “superlab,” contained enough fentanyl and precursor chemicals to produce more than 95.5 million potentially lethal doses of fentanyl, an amount that “could have taken the lives of every Canadian, at least twice over,” Assistant Commissioner David Teboul with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said in a statement. About 54 kilograms of fentanyl and 390 kilograms of methamphetamine, in addition to “massive amounts of precursor chemicals” and smaller amounts of cocaine, MDMA and cannabis, were discovered at the facility in Falkland, a small rural community in British Columbia, the police statement said, adding that the lab was believed to be behind the production and distribution of “unprecedented quantities” of fentanyl and methamphetamine.

Falling Back (NYT) The transition to fall is scattered with seasonal markers: The occasional chill in the air; the urge to make soup. These changes so far have happened like clockwork, and next comes the one that actually involves clocks. On Sunday Nov. 3, people in the United States and Canada will “fall back” to standard time, setting their clocks back an hour and signaling the end of daylight saving time. (Hawaii and most of Arizona, which are on permanent standard time, keep their clocks the same.) For now, most of us will be making the switch. And while many scientists maintain that standard time is better aligned with human circadian biology, even a modest time adjustment can take some getting used to—particularly when it means shorter, darker days. The extra hour of afternoon darkness can be especially hard for people who are “vulnerable to feeling down in the autumn and winter—which is an awful lot of people,” said Norman E. Rosenthal, a clinical professor of psychiatry at the Georgetown University School of Medicine who coined the term “seasonal affective disorder.” “They may be low-energy, lethargic, prone to overeating and just out of sorts for a while.” Many people—if they’re not working the night shift or parenting a small child—will get an extra hour of sleep on the morning after the clocks change. And that’s “going to enable them to function better,” said Elizabeth B. Klerman, a professor of neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital.

As data centers for AI strain the power grid, bills rise for everyday customers (Washington Post) Consumers in some regions of the country are facing higher electric bills due to a boom in tech companies building data centers that guzzle power and force expensive infrastructure upgrades. Companies such as Google and Amazon have ramped up construction of new data centers as they race to compete in artificial intelligence. The facilities’ extraordinary demand for electricity to power and cool computers inside can drive up the price local utilities pay for energy and require significant improvements to electric grid transmission systems. As a result, costs have already begun going up for customers—or are about to in the near future, according to utility planning documents and energy industry analysts. In the Mid-Atlantic, the regional power grid’s energy costs shot up dramatically, and data centers are cited as among root causes of rate increases of up to 20 percent expected in 2025.

Smuggling rings make billions from migrants (Washington Post) He called himself a simple onion farmer, a Mayan Indian with four kids and a fourth-grade education. U.S. prosecutors knew better. By his late 30s, Felipe Diego Alonzo had built a crime route stretching from Central America to Texas, allegedly paying off Mexican drug cartels along the way. He tooled around Guatemala’s western highlands in a loaded silver Ford Ranger pickup and had a show horse valued at $100,000. Alonzo’s business “was more profitable than drug trafficking,” said one of the Guatemalan officials who detained him. Alonzo was moving people. At least 80 percent of unlawful border-crossers hire smugglers. They guide people through treacherous jungles on the trek from Colombia to Panama. They whisk migrants over remote Guatemalan border crossings and up traffic-clogged Mexican highways. With revenue estimated at $4 billion to $12 billion a year, the smuggling of migrants has joined drugs and extortion as a top income stream for groups like Mexico’s Sinaloa and Jalisco cartels, increasing their economic clout throughout the hemisphere.

Bolivia’s president accuses supporters of former leader Morales of seizing 3 military barracks (AP) Bolivian President Luis Arce on Friday condemned the seizure of three military units by supporters of former President Evo Morales, saying that “the taking of a military unit is a crime of treason against the homeland and an affront to the country’s Constitution.” Earlier on Friday the Bolivian Armed Forces said in a statement that “irregular armed groups” had kidnapped military personnel and took control of military units in the center of the country, where police officers began to clear the roads blocked 19 days ago by supporters of former President Evo Morales. The conflict broke out three weeks ago when Bolivian prosecutors launched an investigation into accusations that Morales fathered a child with a 15-year-old girl in 2016, classifying their relationship as statutory rape. Morales has refused to testify in court.

In Spanish Town Devastated by Flood, a Grim Search for Bodies (NYT) Plates with half-eaten dinners were still sitting on the white tablecloths in the nursing home’s dining hall on Thursday, amid muddy and overturned wheelchairs and walkers. Six people died in the facility on Tuesday, as a raging river exploded out of its banks and swept through villages and towns around the Spanish city of Valencia, on the country’s east-central coast. Among them was the town of Paiporta, where residents said the water came without warning. It had not even been raining on Tuesday night when the water from the river swept in suddenly. The floods killed at least 205 people in Spain, in the deadliest natural disaster in the country’s recent history, with almost all of those deaths, 202, in the Province of Valencia, the authorities said on Friday. More than 60 of the victims were killed in Paiporta, a working-class town on the southern outskirts of the city of Valencia, according to the official, Vicent Ciscar, the town’s deputy mayor. Amidst the mud, the grim search for bodies goes on.

US is sending $425 million in military assistance to Ukraine (AP) The Pentagon announced Friday it was sending an additional $425 million in military assistance to Ukraine as Kyiv prepares to face Russian forces augmented by North Korean troops. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had said more aid was coming, and soon, during his visit to Kyiv last week. This aid package includes weapons that will be pulled from existing U.S. stockpiles, including air defense interceptors for National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems, munitions for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems and 155 mm artillery, and armored vehicles and anti-tank weapons.

Japan plans automated cargo transport system to relieve shortage of drivers (AP) Japan is planning to build an automated cargo transport corridor between Tokyo and Osaka, dubbed a “conveyor belt road” by the government, to make up for a shortage of truck drivers. A computer graphics video made by the government shows big, wheeled boxes moving along a three-lane corridor, also called an “auto flow road,” in the middle of a big highway. A trial system is due to start test runs in 2027 or early 2028, aiming for full operations by the mid-2030s. The plan may sound like a solution that would only work in relatively low-crime, densely populated societies like Japan, not sprawling nations like the U.S. But similar ideas are being considered in Switzerland and Great Britain. The plan in Switzerland involves an underground pathway, while the one being planned in London will be a fully automated system running on low-cost linear motors. In Japan, loading will be automated, using forklifts, and coordinated with airports, railways and ports.

Israel’s path of destruction in southern Lebanon raises fears of an attempt to create a buffer zone (AP) Perched on a hilltop a short walk from the Israeli border, the tiny southern Lebanese village of Ramyah has almost been wiped off the map. In a neighboring village, satellite photos show a similar scene: a hill once covered with houses, now reduced to a gray smear of rubble. Israeli warplanes and ground forces have blasted a trail of destruction through southern Lebanon the past month. The aim, Israel says, is to debilitate the Hezbollah militant group, push it away from the border and end more than a year of Hezbollah fire into northern Israel. Even United Nations peacekeepers and Lebanese troops in the south have come under fire from Israeli forces, raising questions over whether they can remain in place. More than 1 million people have fled bombardment, emptying much of the south. Some experts say Israel may be aiming to create a depopulated buffer zone, a strategy it has already deployed along its border with Gaza. Some conditions for such a zone appear already in place, according to an Associated Press analysis of satellite imagery and data collected by mapping experts that show the breadth of destruction across 11 villages next to the border.

North Gaza 'apocalyptic,' everyone at 'imminent risk' of death, warns UN (Reuters) The situation in the northern Gaza Strip is "apocalyptic" as Israel pursues a military offensive against Hamas militants in the area, top United Nations officials warned on Friday. "The entire Palestinian population in North Gaza is at imminent risk of dying from disease, famine and violence," they said in a statement signed by the acting U.N. aid chief Joyce Msuya, heads of U.N. agencies, including U.N. children's agency UNICEF and the World Food Programme, and other aid groups. Israel began a wide military push in northern Gaza last month. The United States has said it was watching to ensure that its ally's actions on the ground show it does not have a "policy of starvation" in the north. "Humanitarian aid cannot keep up with the scale of the needs due to the access constraints. Basic, life-saving goods are not available. Humanitarians are not safe to do their work and are blocked by Israeli forces and by insecurity from reaching people in need," they said.

Almost two dozen countries at high risk of acute hunger, UN report reveals (Guardian) According to a joint report by the U.N.’s Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Food Program, 22 countries across the globe are expected to experience heightened levels of acute food insecurity over the next six months. Five of those countries—Sudan, South Sudan, Mali, Palestine, and Haiti—are expected to face famine or the risk of famine between now and May 2025. Situations are likely to degrade even further in some areas experiencing food insecurity as a La Niña weather pattern is projected to sweep the globe this winter. With unusually high levels of rainfall (and the accompanying risk of flooding) expected for some regions, “many countries experiencing humanitarian crises risk being further affected by La Niña, which could exacerbate food insecurity, increase human suffering and result in further economic losses,” added the representative.

[allthebrazilianpolitics]

Brazilian industry urges regulatory agency to end cannabis import

Association requests ANVISA to revoke measure allowing individuals to buy cannabis-based products from abroad

Sindusfarma, the Brazilian pharmaceutical industry association, has petitioned the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) to revoke resolution RDC 660, which allows patients to import cannabis for medical purposes. The measure was adopted in 2022 in response to increasing legal demands and a product shortage in Brazil.

“With the advancement of the domestic market for medicinal cannabis, there are now 37 products duly approved by ANVISA and available for sale in Brazil. This development indicates that there is no longer a need for specific regulations allowing direct importation of cannabis products by individuals,” Sindusfarma wrote in its letter to ANVISA on September 19, which Valor reviewed. When contacted, Sindusfarma confirmed it had submitted a request to the regulatory agency.

The volume of imports is not growing at the same pace as in previous years. In the first half of this year, there were 75,800 requests for purchases from abroad, a 14.6% increase over the same period in 2023. Between 2019 and 2023, the demand for imports doubled each year.

Continue reading.

[madamlaydebug]

CANNABIS & KUNDALINI

Cannabis is a cure for many diseases and a useful tool which becomes a prolonged regular habit in most who set out to use it for spiritual growth, ultimately causing dependency if not combined and integrated through meditation.

Initially it catapults the process of transmutation ,one may find themselves induced into blissful altered states resembling enlightenment, opening new etheric channels due to an overflow of prana, expanded creativity and clearing old blocks, but since this is artificially made to surface, it is not a sustained shift as it is with meditation. What has surfaced with marijuana use settles down deeper once the effects have worn out. The energy of the system gets occupied in neutralising the sudden amplification of the metabolism while its peaking, and later to maintain and recover the metabolism as the downer hits and prana dips. One may feel they have moved a step forward in their process but at the same time they have fallen back two steps by taxing the etheric, nervous and endocrine system.

The regular use overwhelms the nerves by increasing production of cannabinoids beyond the natural capacity of the receptors to sustain such a flooding of these neurotransmitters thus desensitising them. The increased neural activity further brings the hormonal production to a high which drains the nutrients from other processes of the body such as immune system, eventually its like running an engine without lubricant oil, ceribro-spinal fluids. On an emotional and mental level issues seem to be getting resolved, but since its not a permanent clearing, the patterns get ingrained deeper in a passive state, only to pop out time to time causing panic, dullness/ numbness, lack of clarity, paranoia, aggressive & depressive states.

The biochemistry within our system is capable of producing all required substance, dopamine, cannabinoids, tryptamines , serotonin, meletonin . In the exact quantity the system can handle for optimal functioning without the use of external help unless there is an organic deficiency in which case other satvic ayurvedic herbs can be used to balance which have less severe side effects.

[budandtender]

Water Hash: The Pure and Potent Extraction Method

Water hash, a favourite method of making cannabis concentrates worldwide, has gained significant popularity due to its pure and potent characteristics. This article will delve into the details of water hash, its production methods, its surge in popularity, and how it competes with solvent hash.

Understanding Water Hash

Water hash, also known as bubble hash, gets its name from the efficient water-based process used to collect glands from the trim, leaf, and bud bits of the cannabis plant. It is essentially a loose, kief-type product that can be smoked directly or pressed into traditional hashish form. The result is a pure and potent product that quickly wins over many who experience it.

Production of Water Hash: Simplicity and Precision

One of the main attractions of water hash is its simple production process. It can be made in small or large quantities, depending on the user's needs. The ready-made systems available in the market have significantly simplified the process. These systems have enhanced the precision and efficiency of the water hash production process, contributing to its increasing popularity.

For those who prefer a DIY approach, it's possible to make water hash using home-gathered equipment. The key components include ice, water, cannabis material, and specially designed "bubble bags" that help filter out the trichomes from the plant matter. This simplicity makes it an accessible option for many.

The Rise of Water Hash Popularity

Over the past two decades, water hash has dominated the world of cannabis concentrates. Its popularity stems from its pure and potent nature, which offers users a high-quality experience. Additionally, the absence of harmful solvents and chemicals in the extraction process makes it a safer choice, not only for consumption but also for production, as there's no risk of explosions or exposure to hazardous materials.

Competition with Solvent Hash

However, water hash's reign is being challenged by the rise of solvent hash. Products like wax, shatter, budder, and oil have begun to replace bubble hash on many dispensary shelves in the United States over the last few years.

The competition from solvent hash has forced water hash makers to up their game. Ultra-fine water hash is now being marketed as "solventless" wax, reflecting a level of distrust about poorly made butane-tainted products. High-grade water hash is also excellent for edibles, and the best of it is indeed dabable.

The Safety of Water Hash

One of the significant advantages of water hash is its safety. The production method doesn't involve any sketchy chemicals or pose a risk of explosions. This safety factor, combined with the pure and potent nature of the product, continues to make water hash a preferred choice for many.

In conclusion, water hash offers a simple, safe, and efficient method for producing high-quality cannabis concentrates. Despite the increasing popularity of solvent-based products, water hash continues to hold its ground due to its purity, potency, and safety. Whether you're a novice or an experienced user, Water Hash provides a unique and satisfying experience.

[monocodoll]

Drug Dealing Mod Report (Dealing Drugs and Custom Plants)

Another month has passed, which means I am doing another report regarding my Drug Dealing mod. In my previous reports, I had shared images of the meshing of some of the items that were going to be used in the mod. As well as share the effects that the drugs would have on the sim. The effects being while under the influence, addiction, withdrawals, and overdoses were some of the things I went over in my previous reports. For this report we will go over what I had worked on since my last report. Which is the Dealing aspect and the creation of custom plants.

Dealing Aspect

To First begin dealing drugs, you will need to assign a Drug Dealer NPC to any sim outside your household. The Drug Dealer NPC will be a sim that you will be able to Buy Drugs from and Inquire about Dealing.

Once you assign your NPC Drug Dealer, you can now purchase drugs from your NPC Drug Dealer. Your dealer will have a chance to roll 6 random average quality drugs each day. And between 8:00PM-4:00AM your dealer will roll 4 random high quality drugs. As of this moment the high quality drugs only have a higher potential earnings when selling them.

The prices of the drugs are all tunable. So if you were to want to increase the cost of the drugs or lower them. You can!

In order to become a drug dealer, you will need to inquire about drug dealing to your NPC Drug Dealer. As long as you two are friends, you will be given permission to start dealing. Which your sim will then aquire the skill.

The Drug Dealing skill has statistics which record the number of drugs that you have sold and the revenue that you made from them. Each in their own individual category and all together. The seperate groups are... [Cannabis]

-White Widow

-Purple Haze

-Skunk

-OG Kush

-AK47

-Amnesia

[Psychedelic]

-LSD

-Shroom

[Pills]

-MDMA Baggy

-MDMA Pill Bottle

-PainKillers Pill Bottle

-Adderall Pill Bottle

-Xanax Pill Bottle

[Powdered]

-Cocaine

-Meth

-Heroin

The Drug Dealing Skill also has challenges. The challenges at the moment are Cannabis Dealer Expert, Psychedelic Dealer Expert, Pill Dealer Expert, Powder Dealer Expert, Big Shot Dealer, and Good Drug Dealer.

Cannabis Dealer Expert

Upon Completion of the challenge will net you 25% more revenue from selling Cannabis products

Psychedelic Dealer Expert

Upon Completion of the challenge will net you 25% more revenue from selling Psychedelic products

Pill Dealer Expert

Upon Completion of the challenge will net you 25% more revenue from selling Pill products

Powdered Dealer Expert

Upon Completion of the challenge will net you 25% more revenue from selling Powdered products

Big Shot Dealer

Upon Completion of the challenge will net you 25% more revenue from selling any drug products.

Good Drug Dealer

As long as you are able to sell 50 Cannabis or Psychedelic drugs and continue to not sell any pill or powdered drugs you will get a lower sentence when being dealt by the police.

The requirements to meet these challenges are also tunable. If you were to want to lower the amount to complete the challenge or increase it.

Now that we have some supply we can sell some drugs to other sims. In order to sell to other sims you will first need to meet a relationship value of 15 with the other sim. Which you can then speak about drugs. This can be a study about drugs or a funny drug story for example. Eventually the sim will either become interested or not interested in drugs. When the sim decides. You will be able to seal the deal to the sim. Selecting a product from your inventory.

The higher your Charisma skill, the more likely a neutral sim will be willing to purchase drugs. Sims that are for drugs will always be interested. And Sims against drugs will always never be interested. For Drugs, Against Drugs, and Neutral sims are all determined via their traits.

If the sim were to be interested in drugs. They will purchase the drugs. And you will have the drug removed from your inventory and you will earn some simoleans. Which are dependent on your skill level, a random number between a mininum and maximum amount, and if you were to have some completed challenges from the Drug Dealing skill which could increase your earnings. This time around you are able to sell up to 4-5 drugs to a single client. before they receive a cooldown of 8 hours. (In my Arms dealing mod I made you all sell only one product to a sim. Which at least in my playthrough selling 5 a day was a chore. So I increased the amount that you are able to sell before the sim isn't able to buy anymore.)

Additionally, the Minimum and Maximum value's are tunable. So you can customize sell prices of the drug products to better fit your economy. I will demonstrate a single example of how the earnings work for the drugs.

[Explanation of how earnings of dealing drugs work]

For example Average Cocaine has a default price of 400. It also has a min sale value of 350 by default. and a max sale value of 550 by default. Additionally, for each skill level in the Drug Dealing skill increases your earnings by 5%. And if you were to have the Powdered Dealing Expert Challenge completed you will have an additional 25% boost to your earnings. The Big Shot Dealer challenge will also give you a 25% boost to your earnings.

[Math Example]

So with all those values. Lets say your sim has a Drug Dealing Skill of 10, has completed the Powdered Dealing Expert and the Big Shot Dealer challenge. And the min and max sale value of Cocaine are the default values of 350 and 550. The price of average Cocaine is also the default value of 400

-Drug Dealing Skill level 10 provides 50% increase to earnings

-Powdered Dealing Expert provides 25% increase to earnings

-Big Shot Dealer will increase earnings by 25%

So total markup value will be 100%

The price of average Cocaine will be multiplied by our markup value.

So, 400 *(0.50 + 0.25 + 0.25) = 400

Then, a random value will be selected between our min and max sale value of cocaine. The min and max are 350-550. Lets say we got lucky and we got the max value of 550.

Now, our earnings for selling average Cocaine would be (400 + 550) = 950

[When Sims Are Not Interested In Drugs]

When sims are not interested in drugs, depending on their traits or profession. They will either tell you they aren't interested and nothing negative will come from it. Or they will threaten to call the cops.

(I know of the spelling error. I will fix that)

You will have three options to react to this. You can choose to Bribe, Intimidate, and Runaway. This mechanic works just like my Arms Dealing mod.

[Bribe]

You will offer cash for the sim to turn the other way. If sim accepts they receive payment and you are free to go. If sim refuses your bribe, then the cops will be called. Where you will inevitably be arrested.

[Intimidate]

If you succesfully intimidate the sim, they will not call the cops and you will be able to leave. If you are not succesful, the sim will call the cops and you will inevitably be arrested.

The higher tier gun that your sim has in their inventory, will increase the likelyhood that the intimidation will work. Yes the guns will be the same from my Arms Dealing mod.

[Runaway]

If you succesfully runaway, you will be given a timer to leave the lot before the cops show up. If you fail to leave the lot. The cops will arrest you. If you fail to runaway, the cops will be called and you will inevitably be arrested.

The higher your athletic skill the more likely you are to be able to succesfully Runaway.

[Arrested For Drug Dealing]

If your attempt to evade the cops fail, an officer will respond and you will be taken to prison and Sentenced.

My sim has only been sentenced to a day in prison. The sentence is purely dependent on the value of the drugs contained in your sims inventory. By default for each Cannabis item you will receive a 250 Fine, For each Psychedelic you will receive a 500 Fine, For each Pill Bottle Drug you will receive a 750 Fine, and for each powdered drug you will receive a 1000 Fine.

The sentence can be a day, three days, or 5 days. The value needed to receive a 5 day sentence would be above 7500, for three days it would be between 5000-7500, and a day would be between 2500-5000. Anything below 2500, I would like to work on a house arrest function. (House arrest not implemented yet.)

You will also get a standard fine of 2000 for Drug Dealing. So getting caught can be very costly.

These values are all Tunable. So you can play around with the fines and the threshold to get a certain sentence.

Custom Plants Aspect

Before I mention what has been worked on regarding the plants. I would really like to thank @bietjie as they had walked me through making custom plants and have helped me each time I ran into an issue. Without the assistance, the implementation of these plants would most of likely taken much more longer. So again thank you.

One of the most popular feauture requests with a Drug mod was making harvestable plants. As of this moment, I have made 8 different plants. 6 Cannabis Plants for each strain I introduced to the mod, a Coca Plant, and a Opium Plant.

[White Widow Cannabis Plant]

[Purple Haze Cannabis Plant]

[Skunk Cannabis Plant]

[OG Kush Cannabis Plant]

[AK47 Cannabis Plant]

[Amnesia Cannabis Plant]

[Coca Plant and Opium Plant in the backround]

Sorry forgot to take a screenshot of the opium plant.

These plants will be used to produce ingredients needed to produce drugs. Coca Leaves will be used to produce Cocaine, Opium will be used to produce Heroin, and the uncured buds will be used to produce edibles or you can place your uncured buds in a jar to cure the buds. Which after it is cure you can get a baggy of the strain of weed.

And that is all I have to report on for this month. I have most of the dealing aspect of the mod completed. And Just finished making my harvestable plants. Up next, I will most likely work on the crafting/production of drugs. Which includes curing weed to get weed baggys, producing Cocaine to get bricks, producing heroin to get heroin baggy's, producing Meth to get a Meth package, producing MDMA baggy's or pill bottles, and producing Lean. So there's gonna be a lot of meshing for the other non harvestable ingredients.

Now I'm going to be a ghost again. However, I'll leave you a sneak peak of the new jars filled with each strain that is curing.

[beardedmrbean]

A disorienting and blinding fog connected to a store's alarm is a relatively new security measure to stop would-be thieves as organized retail crime spirals out of control.

The technology, which was created by DensityUSA, is already in use in several countries in the European Union and Australia but is becoming more prevalent in the U.S., said Mike Egel, president of DensityUSA.

Stores lost an estimated $86.6 billion to retail theft in 2022, and projections indicate that amount may reach $115 billion in 2025, according to Capital One Shopping Research.

"I think the COVID-19 pandemic tore the social and economic fabric of America," Egel told Fox News Digital. "Pre-pandemic, crime was on the decline. But when the nation shut down and the economy stepped backwards, common sense went to an all-time low. And sadly, crime rose and continues to grow."

Businesses have been forced to hide products behind registers or lock them up in glass cases to protect their inventory.

That hasn't stopped orchestrated smash-and-grab robberies in which thieves execute intricate plots to grab as many items as possible and leave before witnesses get a good look or police respond.

DOLLAR TREE TAKING ‘VERY DEFENSIVE APPROACH’ TO SHOPLIFTING, CEO SAYS

Egel said there was one instance in the United Kingdom where a truck took out the entire front of a jewelry store, but the fog covered the 900-square-foot space in less than five seconds.

"Once it's activated, the DensityUSA system creates a dense fog with near-zero visibility conditions in just seconds," Egel said. "The fog is designed to be dense and disorientating to deter an intruder from following through with their intentions."

In the case of the U.K. jewelry store, the thieves came away empty-handed, he said: "Thieves can’t steal what they can’t see."

The company is based in St. Louis, but the European Union was the first to approve the fog machine as a crime deterrent.

After seeing its success, Egel said he and his business partner, Scott Bader, introduced their security measure to the United States, which is used in stores in a handful of states.

"After seeing the rise in crime across the United States and billions of dollars lost to intrusions, including burglaries, riots and looting, we partnered with our colleagues in the European Union to bring Density Global to the U.S. as DensityUSA," Egel said.

"The system can be used in all retail settings, from clothing stores and pharmacies to cannabis stores, from convenience stores to gun shops."

A 2022 report from the Retail Security Survey found $94.5 billion in losses in 2021 because of shrink – losses coming from causes other than sales – which includes shoplifting and damaged products.

That's up from $90.8 billion in 2020.

"The study found that, similar to the last five years, the average shrink rate in 2021 was 1.4%," according to the study.

Organized retail crime, which increased on average by 26.5% in 2021, is the driving force, the study says.

Retailers, on average, saw a 26.5% increase in organized retail crime (ORC).

"Eight in 10 retailers surveyed report that the violence and aggression associated with ORC incidents increased in the past year," the 2022 Retail Security Survey says.

"The current climate of active assailants and gun violence add to retailers' concerns about being able to keep employees and customers safe."

[daisiesonafield-blog]

Info for Faith In The Future World Tour PHOENIX, AZ - JUL 3 2023

With special guests THE SNUTS & ANDREW CUSHIN!

Important Times:

6:00 PM - Doors Open

7:00 PM - Andrew Cushin

8:00 PM - The Snuts

9:00 PM - Louis Tomlinson

Times are all approximate and subject to change.

General admission (pit tickets):

Guests can begin lining up no earlier than 9:00 AM on the day of show, July 3.

Sequentially numbered wristbands will be put on guests' wrists upon arrival on a first come, first served basis.

Guests must have a valid ticket for the Arizona Financial Theatre 7/3/23 show to receive a wristband, and all guests in a party must be present to receive a wristband.

Any guests that have camped overnight or arrived before 9:00 AM will not be given wristbands and will be sent to the back of the line.

Guests are encouraged to return at 3:00 PM to queue for General Admission entry beginning at the 4th avenue side of the venue.

Security will honor wristbands from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM.

After 4:00 PM, guests will join the line on a first come, first served basis.

Loss, removal or tampering with a wristband will result in loss of place in the GA line.

Guests are not permitted to hold places in line. Please be respectful and courteous to all other guests in line.

Check the venue's socials for updates!

🔆📛⚠️EXTREME TEMPERATURE ADVISORY ⚠️📛🔆

EXTREMELY HIGH TEMPERATURES expected in Phoenix!

Temperatures will reach above 114ºF/ 46ºC

There is an 'Excessive Heat Warning' for the entire week!

Major Heat Risk due to dangerously hot temperatures will occur.

Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses, particularly for those vulnerable or participating in outdoor activities.

YOU MUST drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air- conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on each other. Nobody should be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true because car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

YOU MUST Hydrate before the show, while waiting in line and during the show

Wear sunscreen!

⚠️ HYDRATION ADVISORY ⚠️

YOU MUST Hydrate before the show, while waiting in line and during the show

For optimal hydration drink something with electrolytes such as Gatorade or LiquidIV

Eat well!

Wear sunscreen!

Here are important things to know:

The venue is cashless! Pay with card and mobile pay!

Parking: Parking is available on site. Purchase in advance here ($20) or in person (cash only, subject to availability).

ADA info here

Cameras: Personal cameras are allowed in the venue. Flash photography, video and removable lens cameras are not permitted without venue approval.

NO Outside food and beverages

NO bottles or cans

NO Coolers

NO Animals (except service animals)

NO Marijuana or any cannabis products

NO drugs

NO smoking

NO umbrellas

NO Fireworks or sparklers

NO knives, firearms, Brass knuckles, Tasers & mace/pepper spray or weapons of any kind

NO wallet chains, spiked accessories

NO Inflatables, throwing toys (including beach balls and frisbees), blow-up toys, balloons or bubbles

NO Recording devices, iPads/laptops

NO Selfie sticks, drones

NO Laser Pointers/flashlights

NO Scooters/Skateboards

There is NO RE-ENTRY!

Lost & Found info here

VIEW VENUE MAP 

VIEW SEAT MAP 

*This list is not exhaustive. Items not appearing on the list may still be prohibited at the discretion of Security.

For more details click here

Bag Policy:

Bags up to 12” x 6” x 12” are allowed in the venue.

All bags will be searched prior to entry.

Bags that are not clear will be subject to additional search.

Banners, signs and flag policy:

Handmade posters that are no larger than 8.5" x 11" are permitted.

Contact:

For additional questions please call the venue at (602) 379-2888. You can also access their website. Email: ArizonaFinancialTheatre@livenation.com . Check their Twitter and IG for updates. Address: 400 W Washington St Phoenix, Arizona.

[hermespharma]

CBD Market and its scopes

The CBD market is a rapidly growing industry, with the potential to become one of the most significant players in the health and wellness space. With the increasing acceptance of cannabis as a viable form of medicine, more and more people are turning to CBD as a natural alternative to traditional pharmaceuticals.

CBD, or cannabidiol, is a chemical compound found in the cannabis plant. Unlike its psychoactive cousin THC, CBD does not produce a "high" or intoxicating effect. Instead, it is believed to have a range of therapeutic benefits, including reducing anxiety and inflammation and potentially even treating conditions like epilepsy and chronic pain.

As the popularity of CBD grows, so too does the market for CBD-based products. These products come in a variety of forms, including oils, tinctures, edibles, and topicals, and can be found in stores and online.

One of the major factors driving the growth of the CBD market is the increasing legalization of cannabis. As more and more states and countries legalize the use of marijuana for medical and recreational purposes, the market for CBD products is expected to continue to expand.

Additionally, the growing body of scientific research on the potential benefits of CBD contributes to the market's growth. As more and more studies are conducted, the evidence supporting the use of CBD for a range of conditions is becoming increasingly compelling. However, the CBD market is not without its challenges. Despite the growing acceptance of CBD, the legal landscape surrounding the sale and use of these products is still somewhat murky. In the United States, for example, the FDA has not yet approved the use of CBD as a medical treatment, and there are strict regulations on the sale of CBD products.

Another challenge facing the CBD market is the need for more standardization in the industry. Because the market is still relatively new, there is a lack of industry-wide regulations governing the production and labeling of CBD products. This can make it difficult for consumers to know exactly what they are getting when they purchase a CBD product.

Despite these challenges, the future of the CBD market looks bright. As more and more people turn to CBD for its potential health benefits, the demand for these products is only going to continue to grow. As the market matures and the legal landscape becomes more clear, the CBD market is expected to become an increasingly important player in the health and wellness space. More Pharmas and Wellness stores are going to be adopted in the Global Market

[dmvcannabisdeliverysblog]

Do Weed Edibles Make You Dehydrated? (What Experts Say)

Do you ever experience dry skin, mouth, or other dehydration symptoms while consuming Cannabis? Does that ever concern you? If so, you are not alone. Many people have certain concerns while trying new stuff, especially when it is drug-related, whether it is for pleasure or pain management. But is it really the truth or a myth? Do weed edibles dehydrate you? We will explore it in this article.

What is Dehydration?

It is the absence of enough fluids or water in the body. Dehydration occurs when your body loses more fluids than it takes in. Your body won’t work properly if the lost fluids aren’t replaced as soon as possible.

Usually, thirst is our body’s way of telling us we need to drink water. It has been shown, nevertheless, that thirst alone isn’t necessarily a good sign of hydration. Many people don’t feel thirsty until they’ve already lost a lot of fluid, which is especially typical in older people. In general, it’s a good idea to increase water consumption whether you’re sick, it’s hot outside, or you’re exercising.

Dehydration signs are obvious, such as darker urine and a considerable reduction in urination. Dehydration can also be indicated by less obvious symptoms like fatigue or lightheadedness, which can occasionally resemble the consequences of using Cannabis. It can also appear as a dry scalp or skin.

Dehydration results from regular biological functions that cause us to lose water, such as breathing, sweating, peeing, and producing saliva. Dehydration results from not drinking enough water to replenish these losses.

Dehydration can occasionally happen accidentally. Lack of thirst, being preoccupied with other things, not feeling thirsty, or even being under the influence of Cannabis can all cause dehydration.

Read More: How Long Do Weed Edibles Stay in Your System?

Why Does Cannabis Dry Mouth?

Cannabis users frequently suffer from “cotton mouth,” a drying sensation in the mouth that is also associated with dehydration. The dryness that follows smoking, meanwhile, doesn’t always indicate dehydration.

Cannabis use does not automatically dehydrate you, but dehydration symptoms like dry mouth, lightheadedness, and dizziness, which are typical of a “weed hangover,” might be mistaken for these symptoms.

Contrary to claims of dehydration, Cannabis itself doesn’t significantly disturb the natural balance of water. However, actions like consuming alcohol and Cannabis together might cause dehydration and other problems.

Although Cannabis does not normally result in dehydration, a small percentage of long-term users may have a disease known as cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS). CHS develops in phases, resulting in vomiting, dehydration, weight loss, and nausea. The only CHS therapy that works and results in complete recovery is ceasing to consume Cannabis.

But Is Cannabis Dehydrating Your Body?

Does Cannabis dehydrate? Yes, it does. Cannabis has dehydrating properties because of its diuretic properties, which encourage urine production and, therefore, increase water excretion.

Fundamentally, increased renal function can cause the body to feel dry when using Cannabis without maintaining enough water consumption. This effect is especially prominent in the case of edibles since the prolonged period of increased urine lasts for several hours due to their slow digestion.

Read More: Do Weed Edibles Smell? The Truth Revealed

What Can Be Done to Avoid Dehydration?

You can use the below-mentioned tips in order to avoid dehydration after consuming the weed edibles.

1. Maintain Hydration

Staying hydrated is essential, especially while using Cannabis. This means drinking enough water before, during, and after using Cannabis. You may prevent the possible dehydration effects of Cannabis by intentionally ingesting enough water. The body’s natural systems are supported by enough hydration, which also helps counteract water loss from cannabis’ diuretic effects.

2. Choose a Balance Diet

Diuretic intake must be balanced; therefore, paying attention to what you’re eating is important. The drying effects of Cannabis can be exacerbated by meals high in salt and beverages like coffee and alcohol. These drugs promote increased urination, which amplifies water loss. Maintaining optimum water levels can be greatly helped by monitoring and controlling your consumption of certain diuretic substances.

3. Exploring Cannabis-Infused Drinks

If you like edibles, choosing cannabis-infused drinks might be a smart move. These drinks give a hydration benefit in addition to the desirable cannabis benefits. Contrary to certain conventional ways of ingestion, cannabis-infused beverages increase your fluid intake and help you stay hydrated as you experience the effects of the drug.

4. Quickly Responding to Dehydration Symptoms

It’s crucial to spot early indications of dehydration. A few examples are a dry mouth, increased thirst, darker urine, or a feeling of exhaustion. The dehydration effects of Cannabis can be fought off by increasing water intake as soon as these symptoms appear. You may avoid the pain and potential health problems related to dehydration by practicing proactive hydration.

5. Factors Affecting Dehydration Caused by Cannabis

The degree of dehydration brought on by Cannabis varies depending on a number of variables. These variables include the amount and kind of Cannabis used, as well as one’s metabolism, body composition, and general health. An overall feeling of dehydration can also result from other cannabis side effects, such as an elevated heart rate or dry lips.

Should You Get Advice from a Medical Professional?

It’s important to recognize that the relationship between Cannabis and a person’s physiology can be complicated. It is advisable to see a medical expert before making any big adjustments to your cannabis use, especially if you are worried about how THC may affect your body’s processes. Based on your health history, medical specialists can offer individualized guidance to make sure your cannabis use is in line with your general well-being.

Maintaining proper hydration while using Cannabis entails a proactive approach to water intake, mindful use of diuretics, consideration of alternative consumption methods like beverages infused with Cannabis, prompt response to dehydration signals, and consulting medical professionals to make educated decisions about your cannabis use.

Read More: How to Make Weed Edible Rice Krispie Treats?

Conclusion

Drinking a lot of water is essential while using Cannabis; however, there should be a healthy balance to everything. When the body stores an abnormally large amount of water, water intoxication can arise from excessive ingestion. Drinking a substantial volume of water in a short period of time can give birth to this issue. For instance, consuming 100 ounces of water in only a few hours might result in a number of risks, even lethal ones. Make careful to spread out your regular water consumption equally throughout the day to protect your health.

There are a number of sensible methods for keeping hydrated when using Cannabis. The cornerstone of preserving good health is moderation, along with a balanced lifestyle and nutrition. Since thirst may not always correspond to our real hydration needs, including hydrating drinks and plain water in your diet can help. In addition, maintaining sufficient hydration is a tried-and-true way to reduce the effects of a “weed hangover” the next day.

More Information please visit our online store :- https://dmvcannabisdelivery.com/