Maryland bills aim to restrict kratom use, availability0

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• February 4, 2020

Kratom, a substance that users told lawmakers they take as a pain and addiction treatment, would see more stringent regulation in Maryland under legislation making its way through the General Assembly. Some government agencies advise against using the substance, calling it dangerous — while opponents of the bill are advocating for safety standards instead.

Originating in southeast Asian countries, including Thailand and Indonesia, kratom is an herbal substance that comes from evergreen trees and has similar effects as opioids.

House bill 283 would categorize kratom as among the most dangerous controlled substances in Maryland, a list that includes heroin, LSD, ecstasy and a hallucinogen called peyote.… Continue reading.

Maryland bills aim to restrict kratom0

• Kratom Benefits
• January 31, 2020

By Kevin Brown
Capital News Service

Local veterans combine fine, graffiti art styles to create ‘Yellow Squares Bombed’ exhibit0

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• January 14, 2020

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The walls of the Annex at the Bush Barn Art Center were pristine Wednesday morning. 

But in mere seconds, and several brush strokes, one of the walls would soon be covered with splashes of blue, gray and black.

This wasn’t the first time Eddie Caine created art on the walls at the Salem Art Association, and it probably won’t be the last. 

Caine is a graffiti and tattoo artist in Salem. He’s teaming up with Matthew Boulay, a Salem-based fine artist, for their new exhibit, “Yellow Squares Bombed.” It opened Jan.… Continue reading.

‘You don’t want to go there’: Winnipeg musicians frustrated by bar’s violent reputation0

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• January 14, 2020

A weekend shooting at the Windsor Hotel on Garry Street that left one man dead and two others in hospital is just one of a number of recent incidents at that location.

Among the wider safety concerns at the Windsor, members of Winnipeg’s music community are frustrated that the hotel is shutting its doors as a local music venue.

Historically known as a blues bar, the venue inside the hotel has primarily served the city’s independent punk, metal, and rock scenes over a number of years.

Billed as “One Last Showdown at the Windsor”, the venue’s swan song will come Jan.… Continue reading.

Down to Business: With pot now legal, Papa Smoke expecting uptick in people buying ‘head shop’ products0

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• January 10, 2020

What is the best thing about your location? “I feel like the convenience. Being in this big shopping center, we have crazy amounts of parking now. Our old store, it was only street parking. It was a nightmare. It’s one of the reasons we moved down here three years ago. What’s also great about our location is we’re not far from the downtown area, which has seen a lot of improvements.”… Continue reading.

Has Kratom Been Found To Carry Medicinal Worth?0

• Kratom Benefits
• January 9, 2020

Changes in technology have done little to quell different medical conditions arising over time. People are now dwelling on more natural incentives to improve their health. From lifestyle inflicted medical conditions to addictions and even terminal diseases, natural medications are proving to be beneficial with each passing day.

Among the available alternatives is Kratom. Coming from the south of Asia, this herb, over time, has been providing people with relief from various health problems. It is now moving in popularity towards the west and is gaining recognition for the benefits it bestows. However, people are still unsure and wonder if Kratom carries any medicinal worth?… Continue reading.