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Cannabis 101: Un Viaje de Historia, Cultura y Regulación
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Hoy vamos a sumergirnos en la historia de la planta sagrada y milenaria que es el Cannabis, su impacto en diferentes culturas, y las regulaciones actuales, especialmente en Nueva York y Puerto Rico. La Historia del Cannabis: Un Viaje Milenario El cannabis es una de las plantas más antiguas cultivadas por la humanidad. Originaria de Asia Central, se ha utilizado durante milenios tanto por sus propiedades medicinales como por sus fibras resistentes. En la antigua China, era un componente clave en la medicina tradicional, mientras que en India se usaba en rituales religiosos como parte del "bhang," una bebida sagrada. Cannabis...
Drug Policies & Cultural Resilience: A Personal Cannabis Journey and the Impact of The War On Drugs on Puerto Rico
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High, Loud Siren! Today, I want to share a deeply personal and profound tale that connects deeply through the broader fabric of cannabis culture and policy. This is a story of adversity, yes, but also of resilience and the possibilities for positive change within the cannabis community, particularly in Puerto Rico. A Personal Reflection: The War on Drugs and My Family The War on Drugs has cast a long, dark shadow over many families, mine included. In 2002, my father was arrested for selling just one gram of cannabis. This event shattered my family and opened our eyes to the broader,...