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What ’ s in a Name : Cannabis Slang
There are at least 200 slang terms related to cannabis — or weed or pot or asparagus . And there are hundreds more to describe one ’ s state of intoxication after imbibing the drug , according to slang scholar Jonathon Green . But why are there so many words for pot ? With any slang , as adults or authorities become wise to what one term means , that ’ s a signal that it ’ s time for a new one . And many people who smoke cannabis across the globe were bound to come up with different words . Green says he doesn ’ t see the creativity waning . “ The terminology doesn ’ t really emphasize illegality : It is the illegality that created the need for the terminology ,” he says . Due to the herb ’ s criminalization , many cannabis enthusiasts had to come up with different street names for the plant . Some of the street names like ‘ weed ’, ‘ pot ’, and ‘ marijuana ’ date back to the 1930s and emerged in America . In Britain , all you need to do is ask for a ‘ gasper stick .’
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Weed-Themed License Plates for a Good Cause
Colorado officials recently announced another round of auctions for ceremonial , cannabis-themed license plates to raise money to support programs for people with disabilities . People were able to bid ( bids closed on April 20 ) on 22 different license plates with cannabis terms like “ WEED ,” “ 420 ,” “ BONGWTR ,” “ HASH ,” and “ THC .” “ For over a decade , Colorado has been a leader in the cannabis space , bringing bold , innovative , and creative businesses to the state ,” says Gov . Jared Polis ( D ) in a press release . “ This effort allows us to celebrate Colorado ’ s mile-high reputation and fund critical projects and programs in our disability community .” The state generated more than $ 45,000 from last year ’ s inaugural marijuana license plate auction for the Colorado Disability Funding Committee ( CDFC ). Other plates in the new auction included : “ BLUNT ,” “ DABBING ,” “ TERPENE ,” “ TOKER ,” “ VISINE ” and “ NORML .” One of the top sellers from last year ’ s auction was the “ TEGRIDY ” plate , a nod to the fictional South Park marijuana farm .
CBD : The Cannabinoid for Gamers ?
When it comes to professional gaming and cannabis , most people look at THC and its ability to impair cognitive function . Specifically , it may worsen brain mechanics that are essential to gaming . However , most do not consider cannabidiol ( CBD ) and its potential to enhance cognitive performance . While research remains preliminary , many scientists are discovering CBD ’ s ability to reduce symptoms of health conditions ( and not cause psychoactivity ) is beneficial for brainpower . Gamers who struggle with a specific health condition ( such as anxiety ) will likely find they ’ re more relaxed and level-headed when gaming on CBD oil . Most video games feature similar stimuli for our brains , including fast speeds , high perceptuality , and unpredictability . One study found that participants who played League of Legends for one hour had increased performance on visual selective tests . This means that a short period of gaming improved attention skills .
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