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Ambassador Award 2023 - KUJU Studio from Kosovo for the "Best Art Production of the Year"

Cannabis reduces headache and migraine

Cannabis reduces headache in 47.3% and migraine pain in 49.6% of respondents, according to a recent study led by Carrie Cuttler , assistant professor of psychology at the University of Washington. The study, recently published online in the Journal of Pain, is the first to use real-time data on headache and migraine patients using cannabis.  Previous studies have asked patients to recall the effects of cannabis use in the past. There was one clinical trial that suggested cannabis was better than Brufen in relieving headache, but it used nabilon, a synthetic cannabinoid drug. "We are motivated for this study because a significant number of people say they use cannabis for headaches and migraines, but surprisingly few studies have responded to this topic," said Cuttler, lead author of this paper. "We wanted to approach it in an environmentally sound way, which is to look at actual patients who use herbal cannabis to meditate in their own homes and surroundings,

MDMA safety by DanceSafe

We are big fan of DanceSafe ♥ DanceSafe is a organization that promotes health, education and safety within the rave and festival community.  DanceSafe is also one of the leading groups promoting “harm reduction” policies in the rave and festival community. “Harm Reduction” is a public health philosophy that encourages policy choices at raves and fests that reduce the risks associated with the use of MDMA. On their web site they provide information on harm reduction, in fact they will set up a stand and provide unbiased drug information, patrons with condoms, water, ear plugs, sunscreen... They also provide a safe space for people to cool down and have healthy conversations about the drug use and their health. These are their rules on MDMA safety:  - test your drugs - hydrate yourself  - drink water and electrolytes - take breaks and cool down - Communicate with someone around you if you start to feel overwhelmed or are having a difficult experience Read m

Documentary "How Drugs Work" by BBC

This is a documentary by BBC that gives you a story about the way Ecstasy works.  The goal is not to scare you, but it provides an understandable scientific explanation of the dangers MDMA uses in itself.  If you want to take Ecstasy, you must be careful and know your health condition. What makes one person high, for another person can be "goodbye"!  "Series "How Drugs Work" by BBC, using visual effects and CGI to examine the effects of drugs on the human body, as well as confronting the myths and controversies that surround them"