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PR In the Psychedelic Renaissance

The counterculture movement of the 1960s was hallmarked by its anti-establishment nature, civil unrest, a struggle for equality, and the artistic presence that encapsulated it all. During this same time period, there was an explosive movement of scientific advancements including putting the first man on the moon and a deep-dive into the realm of psychedelic exploration, especially in lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) and psilocybin. Read More »PR In the Psychedelic Renaissance

Why Being An Advocate Matters In The Cannabis Industry

I didn’t care about politics. I didn’t feel a need to get involved with the problems of the world. Afterall, weren’t my own problems enough? That all changed in early 2015 when I went through some big transitions in my life. I transferred to the University of Rhode Island where I picked up sociology as a major, and I joined Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP). Sociology opened me up to all of the inequalities that exist across the world. The classes and texts opened up my eyes to a world of struggles that folks face, from economical challenges to racial issues and more. They also taught me what privilege is, including the privileges I have in American society as a white woman. Read More »Why Being An Advocate Matters In The Cannabis Industry

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