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You Can't Spell Healthcare without THC
Mary-Jane is my favourite name. I'm not ashamed in saying I LOVE smoking cannabis, but not for recreational purposes. I live in England, so it is completely illegal. Nevertheless, as of 2018, the medical use of cannabis through the NHS was legalised. The smell of cannabis in England is not an uncommon one. 98% of cannabis in Britain is homegrown, and we now have more cannabis in our country than in The Netherlands. When they announced the changes and started selling CBD oil in shops, for people like me (disabled) this was hope that one day we wouldn't have to separate ourselves and feel bad for wanting to be out of pain just to go about our day.
By Rosie J. Sargent3 years ago in Potent
Tips to Follow Before Buying a Cannabis Product
There is no denying that cannabis is the current buzz. You'll have a different cannabis experience if you buy a full pot bud with all of its terpenes and cannabinoids intact, a CBD isolate tincture, or recreational pain relieving balms and energy beverages. With so many products on the market, how do you know which one is right for you?
By Voin Avdakov4 years ago in Potent
The Origins of 420, 710, and Other Weed Holidays
If you smoke weed, or even if you don’t, you’ve probably heard of the number 420 since it’s become synonymous with marijuana culture. When people think of weed holidays, the first one that immediately comes to mind is most likely the celebration that takes place on April 20th. But there are actually tons of cannabis holidays that take place throughout the year!
By Laura Henry4 years ago in Potent
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Baked: Cooking with Mary Jean
A cooking show with one special ingredient: cannabis. Starring Mary Jean Dunsdon.

Marijuana Minute
Marijuana Minute is a smart, irreverent new web series covering everything you need to know about the fastest growing industry in America. Hosted by Michael Eckford. Presented by Willie's Reserve.
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The Day My Hair Changed the Gravity of Love
The first time I wore nano ring hair extensions, I kept telling myself it was just hair. Just a little more length. A little more volume. A small, tidy upgrade that would make me look “done” in photos, the way women are expected to look done—like we woke up already edited.
By Natalee Chandabout 17 hours ago in Potent
The Seam That Holds the Sky
I didn’t plan for hair extensions to change anything big. I told myself it was just a practical decision—something to make mornings easier, something to help my hair look the way I wished it always did when I was rested, hydrated, and living a life with fewer deadlines. But I still remember the moment I sat in the salon chair and realized this wasn’t only about hair. It was about how often I’d been shrinking myself without noticing.
By Natalee Chandabout 18 hours ago in Potent
A Day Off
I haven’t had a day off since the early 2000’s. I am so tired and weary. Actually, I am disgusted. Not having a break in more than 25 years is maddening. Day in and day out, the same thing, constant aggravation, and misery and surrounded by angry people, takes a toll. I feel like I am on the turnpike of no return, and the toll cost is higher than it should be, or I can afford..
By Alexandra Granta day ago in Potent
How to Stay Spiritually Consistent in a Busy Digital World During Ramadan 2026
How to Stay Spiritually Consistent in a Busy Digital World During Ramadan 2026 In 2026, Ramadan arrives in a world more connected—and more distracted—than ever before. Before dawn, notifications appear on our screens. After iftar, social media feeds scroll indefinitely. Prayer is not paused in work emails. Spiritual consistency necessitates deliberate effort in a time when attention is constantly divided.
By Farida Kabir9 days ago in Potent
Words That Refused to Die. AI-Generated.
When Silence Learns to Speak Loudly Naveed always believed that words had weight. Some words felt light, like air passing through an open window. Others felt heavy, like stones carried in the chest for years. He learned this not from books, but from life, which had taught him to stay quiet when speaking felt dangerous.
By Sudais Zakwan17 days ago in Potent
The Color of Our Conscience
We've all surely heard this quote by now: "History does not repeat, but it rhymes with a haunting rhythm." For those of us who spent our youth submerged in the archives of the 1930s, studying the psychological fracturing of a dictator’s upbringing or reading the visceral, skeletal prose of Elie Wiesel’s "Night," the present moment does not feel like a surprise.
By Sai Marie Johnsonabout a month ago in Potent
Minneapolis Shooting Victim: Who He Was, What Happened, and Why the City Is on Edge
Introduction (Hook) Minneapolis has seen tragedy before — but this time, it feels different. A single shooting has once again placed the city at the center of a national storm.
By S.A Charlesabout a month ago in Potent
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