Mary Jane, aka Ganja, aka Marijuana, is the topic of discussion in this episode. Jess & Laura are on a mission to end the stigma around Weed, the people who use it and why they even use it in the first place. As many Canadian millennials can relate to, growing up in the D.A.R.E (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) era we were taught that Marijuana was the "Devil's Lettuce" and if taken would only ever lead to harder drugs, therefore it must be avoided at all costs. Stoners, aka people who smoke a ton of weed, were only ever depicted as lazy, unmotivated individuals who usually lived in their mom's basement and listened to Bob Marley.
However, since Cannabis became legal for recreational use in October, 2018 (Canada) both Laura & Jess have learned more about it and have come to discover that those stereotypes are nothing more than urban myths. In this episode, learn about the girl's first experiences with smoking weed, why they enjoy it now and their high hopes for the future. They break down the differences between CBD and THC, sativa vs indica and sprinkle in a few fun facts along the way.
They also discuss the effects cannabis can have on a person and that, it, just like any substance, can be abused. If you or someone you know is having substance abuse issues and/or dealing with addiction, you are not alone and help is available.
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