Canada’s Cannabis Journal since 2010
By Ted Smith In this short video I describe why i believe cannabis is the Tree of Life as referred to in the Bible. If you would like to buy my book, HEMPOLOGY 101: THE HISTORY AND USES OF CANNABIS SATIVA please go to this link. We are slowly creating videos to compliment the entire […]
by Ted Smith From the Cannabis Digest archives: Fall 2004 Relief swept through the room when the judicial stay was quickly read in court record this fall, validating the bold persistence of the Cannabis Buyers Club of Canada over the past 8 years. On Tuesday Sept. 7, 2004, Madame Justice Chaperon agreed with defence lawyer […]
A Rastafari Perspective By Ras Kahleb “The reform measures approved by Cabinet have been primarily driven by the human rights and constitutional considerations prevailing in the Jamaican environment” ~ Mark Golding These were the words of Jamaica’s Minister of Justice, Mark Golding, during his address to the Jamaican people in regards to amendments being made […]
By Gayle Quin What a beautiful spring we have had. Thanks, Mother Nature, for making up for a horrible winter. My heart was full of empathy for all of you living in the East. I hope your summer shines bright on your gardens and on your lives. I have greatly missed seeing all of the […]
Health Risks of Marijuana Use by James Geiwitz, Ph.D. September 19, 2001 Contents 1.0: INTRODUCTION 2.0: THE TOXICOLOGY OF THC 2.1: Genetic Effects 2.2: Pregnancy and Offspring 2.2.1: Pregnancy 2.2.2: Birth defects and brain development 2.3: Hormonal Systems and Reproductive Capabilities 2.4: Immune System 2.4.1: Suppression versus enhancement 2.4.2: Humans and disease 2.5: THC and […]
First off—WOW! Issue number 40. This feels more exciting than my 40th birthday will! It has been a great pleasure and joy to be able to contribute over the years. There have most certainly been a lot of changes, and more are on the way. I can finally say with conviction: “the end is near. […]
The Cannabis Convention season is upon us, and the International Hempology 101 Society is gearing up to give us the best educational experience on cannabis in the province. The convention at the University of Victoria has been going strong since 1999, aside from one year in 2001 when the convention had to be cancelled […]
By Gayle Quin Although summer took a long time to come, it was packed full of fun and lots of hard work. The Reach For the Pot Tournament was full of excitement and fun with team “Smoke on the Water” screaming to the top! Congratulations to Brandi, Fayaz, Jason, and John. This year’s contest winners […]
Herb has been at it again! This time the beloved mascot of the International Hempology 101 Society, and Team 420, has been spreading delight to the masses at the Victoria Times Columnist 10k Marathon. As onlookers lit up in cheer, Herb, worn by Ted Smith, dashed through the streets of Victoria manoeuvring through groups of […]
By Kristen Mann The International Hempology 101 Society has provided me the opportunity to continue my post secondary education by sponsoring one course a semester for the last two years. This has not only encouraged me to continue working towards my goal of achieving a bachelor’s degree and enhanced my work with the Cannabis Buyers’ […]