Pothead

Pothead
Author: Neal Pollack
Publisher: Central Recovery Press
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2020-06-16
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 194948131X

A poignantly funny account of renowned writer and humorist Neal Pollack's years as a marijuana addict. Beginning innocently enough in his 20s, Neal Pollack discovers that pot makes everything—food, music, sex—better. Getting married, having a kid, and enjoying professional success do nothing to dampen Pollack's enthusiasm for getting high. As cannabis grows stronger and more widely available, the expansion and acceptance of marijuana Big Business shadows Pollack's dependence. By 2014, Neal is a correspondent for a national marijuana newspaper, mostly because it means free pot. Diving into the wild, wicked world of weed with both lungs, Pollack proceeds to smoke, vape, and eat his way to oblivion, leading to public meltdowns and other embarrassing behavior. After his mother dies in 2017, he spirals out of control, finally hitting bottom during a reckless two-day gambling and drug-filled binge, culminating in a public crack-up at the World Series in Dodger Stadium. Three weeks later, he quits. After joining a twelve-step program, Neal outs himself as a marijuana addict in a 2018 New York Times op-ed piece, leading to his decision to document his experience as a cautionary tale for the millions of recreational users in the hazy age of legalized weed.

Hairy Pothead and the Marijuana Stone

Hairy Pothead and the Marijuana Stone
Author: Dana Larsen
Publisher: Young Writers
Total Pages: 235
Release: 2007
Genre: Marijuana
ISBN: 9780955968501

Parody of Harry Potter and the philosopher's stone, by J.K. Rowling.

The Old Pothead Poems

The Old Pothead Poems
Author: Sam Abrams
Publisher: Donald S. Ellis
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003
Genre: Marijuana
ISBN: 9780887394805

Louis Armstrong said it, Marijuana is an assistant, a friend. These poems riff off that theme, a fifty-year-long set of improv-collaborations between two old friends, Miss Mary Jane and her man, Sam.Poems too of a classicist, on familiar terms with Sappho, Archilochus, Horace, Socrates -- regulars in the audience along with Miles, Billy, Bessie, Woody -- hard listeners for poems that are bluesy, bopsy, beat, Whitmanesque, funny, generous, passionately committed, intellectually rigorous, sometimes savage -- poems that swing hard, come on hard, poems from Brooklyn, America, Greece, London -- in-your-face poems. And always poems composed not in the head but on the breath. Poems that can only -- the author insists -- be read aloud.The goal is to perfect the world, to sing the golden age into America, an absurd goal, but only by constantly risking absurdity can we become human.

How to Smoke Pot (Properly)

How to Smoke Pot (Properly)
Author: David Bienenstock
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2016-04-12
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0698401522

“A humorous and informative trip through the drug’s various medicinal compounds, a timeline of the its history, and recipes that take you beyond the standard pot brownie—with pro tips from cannabis-friendly celebrities sprinkled throughout.”—Vanity Fair Once literally demonized as “the Devil's lettuce,” and linked to all manner of deviant behavior by the establishment's shameless anti-marijuana propaganda campaigns, cannabis sativa has lately been enjoying a long-overdue Renaissance. So now that the squares at long last seem ready to rethink pot's place in polite society, how, exactly, can members of this vibrant, innovative, life-affirming culture proudly and properly emerge from the underground—without forgetting our roots, or losing our cool? In How to Smoke Pot (Properly), VICE weed columnist and former High Times editor David Bienenstock charts the course for this bold, new, post-prohibition world. With plenty of stops along the way for "pro tips" from friends in high places, including cannabis celebrities and thought leaders of the marijuana movement, readers will learn everything from the basics of blazing, to how Mary Jane makes humans more creative and collaborative, nurtures empathy, catalyzes epiphanies, enhances life's pleasures, promotes meaningful social bonds, facilitates cross-cultural understanding, and offers a far safer alternative to both alcohol and many pharmaceutical drugs. You'll follow the herb's natural lifecycle from farm to pipe, explore cannabis customs, culture and travel, and discover how to best utilize and appreciate a plant that's at once a lifesaving medicine, an incredibly nutritious food, an amazingly useful industrial crop, and a truly renewable energy source. You'll even get funny and informative answers to burning questions ranging from: How can I land a legal pot job? to Should I eat a weed cookie before boarding the plane? In two-color, with charts and illustrations throughout, How to Smoke Pot (Properly) is truly a modern guide to this most revered herb.

Pot Culture

Pot Culture
Author: Shirley Halperin
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 825
Release: 2015-06-12
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1613128746

“Essentially an encyclopedia of pot, filled with such top 10 lists as ‘best stoner movies’ . . . plus a ‘pot-parazzi’ section with celebrities sneaking a toke.” —Billboard Do you know the difference between burning one and Burning Man? Does using the name Marley as an adjective make total sense to you? Do you chuckle to yourself when the clock strikes 4:20? Are you convinced that the movie Dazed and Confused deserved an Oscar? If you answered “Dude!” to any of these questions, then Pot Culture is the book you’ve been waiting for. For those in the know, it’s the stoner bible. For novices, it’s Pot 101. Either way, Pot Culture encapsulates the history, lifestyle, and language of a subculture that, with every generation, is constantly redefining itself. From exhaustive lists of stoner-friendly movies, music, and television shows to detailed explanations of various stoner tools to celebrity-authored how-tos and an A-Z compendium of slang words and terms, it’s the ultimate encyclopedia of pot. Written by former High Times editors Shirley Halperin (now a senior writer at Entertainment Weekly and a TV talking head) and Steve Bloom (publisher of CelebStoner.com), and featuring contributions by a host of celebrity stoners, including Melissa Etheridge, Maroon 5’s Adam Levine, Redman, Steve-O, and America’s Next Top Model’s Adrianne Curry, Pot Culture provides the answers to everything you ever wanted to know about pot but were too stoned to ask. “This is a fun book that every toker should get their sticky green fingers on. Clever and informative . . . Great book and a must-buy for all us loadies.” —Blogcritics

Marijuana As Medicine?

Marijuana As Medicine?
Author: Institute of Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2000-12-30
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0309065313

Some people suffer from chronic, debilitating disorders for which no conventional treatment brings relief. Can marijuana ease their symptoms? Would it be breaking the law to turn to marijuana as a medication? There are few sources of objective, scientifically sound advice for people in this situation. Most books about marijuana and medicine attempt to promote the views of advocates or opponents. To fill the gap between these extremes, authors Alison Mack and Janet Joy have extracted critical findings from a recent Institute of Medicine study on this important issue, interpreting them for a general audience. Marijuana As Medicine? provides patientsâ€"as well as the people who care for themâ€"with a foundation for making decisions about their own health care. This empowering volume examines several key points, including: Whether marijuana can relieve a variety of symptoms, including pain, muscle spasticity, nausea, and appetite loss. The dangers of smoking marijuana, as well as the effects of its active chemical components on the immune system and on psychological health. The potential use of marijuana-based medications on symptoms of AIDS, cancer, multiple sclerosis, and several other specific disorders, in comparison with existing treatments. Marijuana As Medicine? introduces readers to the active compounds in marijuana. These include the principal ingredient in Marinol, a legal medication. The authors also discuss the prospects for developing other drugs derived from marijuana's active ingredients. In addition to providing an up-to-date review of the science behind the medical marijuana debate, Mack and Joy also answer common questions about the legal status of marijuana, explaining the conflict between state and federal law regarding its medical use. Intended primarily as an aid to patients and caregivers, this book objectively presents critical information so that it can be used to make responsible health care decisions. Marijuana As Medicine? will also be a valuable resource for policymakers, health care providers, patient counselors, medical faculty and studentsâ€"in short, anyone who wants to learn more about this important issue.

Going to Pot

Going to Pot
Author: Dr. William J. Bennett
Publisher: Center Street
Total Pages: 230
Release: 2015-02-03
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1455560715

William J. Bennett, former director of the National Drug Control policy under President George H.W. Bush and bestselling author of The Book of Virtues, and co-author Robert White provide strong societal and scientific arguments against the legalization of marijuana. Marijuana, once considered worthy of condemnation, has in recent years become a "medicine," legalized fully in four states, with others expected to follow. But the dangers are clear. According to Bennett's research, more Americans are admitted to treatment facilities for marijuana use than for any other illegal drug. Studies have shown a link between marijuana use and abnormal brain structure and development. From William Bennett comes a call-to-action for the 46 states that know better than to support full legalization, and a voice of reason for millions who have jumped on the legalization bandwagon because they haven't had access to the facts.

Hairy Pothead

Hairy Pothead
Author: L. Dowell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2014-06-26
Genre:
ISBN: 9780615881232

"If you enjoy reading puerile literature, this is for you." Cheech and Chong meet Harry Potter in this parody for all the Potterheads out there by L. Henry Dowell!!! Hairy Pothead the Stoned Sorcerer is an easy read, because let's face it, most of you who will be reading this book have probably smoked yourselves daft by now, anyway. On his 30th birthday, the stoner known as Hairy Pothead receives a somewhat delayed invitation to attend the Hawgsleg School of Wizardry and Herbology. While there, he meets a wacky group of misfits including a gentle giant named Groovius Haggard, the dark and disturbing Professor Rape and Bumbling Dumbass, the lovable old Headmaster of Hawgsleg. Of course, he also meets the two people destined to become his bestest friends, Red Measley and Hornie Stranger. Little do any of them know that an evil power is hiding in their very midst. "WHO?" That's right! "WHO?" Exactly! It's the villainous King Owl Jr.! But what does he want with dear old Hairy Please Note: This parody is NOT for children NOR prudish sorts! (And especially not for prudish sorts of children!!!) Also Note: This book contains a handy British slang guide in the back at no extra charge to you, gentle reader!

Barack Obama

Barack Obama
Author: David Maraniss
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 773
Release: 2012-06-19
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1439167532

The groundbreaking multigenerational biography, a richly textured account of President Obama and the forces that shaped him and sustain him, from Pulitzer Prize–winning reporter, political commentator, and acclaimed biographer David Maraniss. In Barack Obama: The Story, David Maraniss has written a deeply reported generational biography teeming with fresh insights and revealing information, a masterly narrative drawn from hundreds of interviews, including with President Obama in the Oval Office, and a trove of letters, journals, diaries, and other documents. The book unfolds in the small towns of Kansas and the remote villages of western Kenya, following the personal struggles of Obama’s white and black ancestors through the swirl of the twentieth century. It is a roots story on a global scale, a saga of constant movement, frustration and accomplishment, strong women and weak men, hopes lost and deferred, people leaving and being left. Disparate family threads converge in the climactic chapters as Obama reaches adulthood and travels from Honolulu to Los Angeles to New York to Chicago, trying to make sense of his past, establish his own identity, and prepare for his political future. Barack Obama: The Story chronicles as never before the forces that shaped the first black president of the United States and explains why he thinks and acts as he does. Much like the author’s classic study of Bill Clinton, First in His Class, this promises to become a seminal book that will redefine a president.

Pot Head

Pot Head
Author: Woody Bryant
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 150
Release: 2023-06-13
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1662458495

Pot Head Book 2 The Experiment. In writing this book each character has a numerology profile for example Savannah in real life is an 8, I gave her character the 8 energy in the book. The number 8 is about business, about strength and power, understanding action, service, and determination. It shows her character represent her. This is the experiment. Miles in real life is a 6. In the book I give his character 6 or 33 highly schooled master of all subjects, skilled in performance, well balanced and fearless under pressure. Each character has real life components. My wife in real life is a 4 her 4 character is always organizing; she has a great plan filled with danger. Brandon's character in real life is a 3, I make the 3 characters in the book really lucky. The main character Pot head I gave him my number 5, he goes through changes, just like me. Numbers have nothing to do with this book, this is my experiment. The book is about an adventure on another world, a level above earth, level 27 Atlantis and the struggle this black family has to encounter to survive on this world and the enlightenment with the encounter with Jesus who was on this world at the same time, fighting to survive. We are really going to burn now Danger, danger a change is coming