This is probs the closest we'll get to a public service message . . . Our biggest concern is that we don't come off preachy given that we merely serve to share info that we find interesting.
Sure, sometimes we'll warn that backdoor shenanigans come with inherent risks but skeptical souls often discount our genuine concern amid so much snark and hottie celebrities reported upon on by this blog.
Either way . . . Recent blogging about cash crop profits got us thinking about a longstanding local connection to good times by way of dangerous substances . . . Again, we were inspired by local bar celebration of this town's sketchy history:
The Wise Guy readies for grand opening inside former Rieger Hotel - Kansas City Business Journal
Restaurateurs Bret Springs and Zach Marten want The Wise Guy to become a go-to neighborhood joint, from business meetings to date nights.
Glamorizing mobsters is fun for middle-class dorks but generally EVERYBODY KNOWS that bars make their profits by selling customers what is tantamount to poison in much the same way that gangsters seem cool until they're kicking you in the face.
Similarly . . .
Weed has garnered more sympathy for medicinal uses that seem legit but it's IMPROBABLE that so many people are BUYING BILLIONS WORTH OF LEGAL WEED to help their glaucoma.
A quick consideration . . .
Is Marijuana Bad for Health? Here's What We Know So Far
Marijuana's health impacts-good and bad-are coming into focus
Democrats urge DEA to end delay, 'swiftly' reclassify status of marijuana - UPI.com
Twenty-one Congressional Democrats sent a letter to the Drug Enforcement Administration on Thursday, urging officials to "swiftly" reschedule marijuana's drug status.
And so tonight, because April is Alcohol Awareness Month despite so much of our local economy is dependent upon liquored up gut fests . . . We'll share just a few more resources about the rising tide of booze drowning Americans that started during the pandemic and continues to impact locals more than most of us would like to admit.
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .
Alcohol vs. Edibles: Is One Worse for Your Health Than the Other?
Are edibles healthier than alcohol? Learn what experts have to say about the long- and short-term implications of each.
Youth alcohol, e-cigarette use 'alarming': WHO
The World Health Organization is sounding the alarm on the use of alcohol and e-cigarettes in adolescents, calling the widespread use "alarming" in a new analysis. The WHO, in a report published Thursday, said their findings show a "concerning picture" of substance use in youth, according to data from age groups 11, 13 and 15....
Hangovers suddenly worse? Researchers think COVID could be the cause
Can't handle your booze like you used to? You might have COVID-19 to blame, according to researchers at Stanford University.
Why Are Older Americans Drinking So Much?
The pandemic played a role in increased consumption, but alcohol use among people 65 and older was climbing even before 2020.
60% of Americans battling drug or alcohol addiction also have jobs. Here are the professions with the highest rates of substance-use disorder
60% of Americans with drug or alcohol addictions are employed. "If you think that you do not have anyone in recovery or with substance-use [issues] in your business, you're either too small, or you're mistaken."
Taylor Swift sings about being 'a functioning alcoholic.' What does it mean?
Taylor Swift's song "Fortnight" on her new album has lyrics that include the line "I was a functioning alcoholic." Addiction doctor explains what that means.
Alcohol Awareness Month: Examining The Ills of Alcohol Use Disorder
Discover the rising rates of alcohol-related deaths and the health implications of excessive alcohol use in the U.S. Find out how recovery advocates are addressing this issue in Washington, D.C.
Hopefully, we'll have more for the next update . . . STAY TUNED!!!
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