Proponents of marijuana legalization have long said that legal marijuana could curb the ever-increasing abuse of opioids. Now, two new studies add powerful support to their claim. The papers suggest that opioid use decreased in states where medical marijuana became decriminalized.
America currently has a major opioid problem. Doctors prescribe medication like percocet or oxycodone to relieve severe pain, but a substantial chunk of patients...
Ivan Alifan is a Russian-born artist who is fascinated with sex and sensuality. Growing up in a culture where sex was very much taboo, Ivan now always works to celebrate sexual freedom in his decadent, candy-colored paintings. We caught up with him for an insight into his practice.
Where did it all begin for you?
My ability to draw was discovered in Russia at a young age by...
