Cannabis Use and Respiratory Health Research

The study revealed that individuals who reported using any form of cannabis at least once in the year preceding their COVID-19 diagnosis were significantly more likely to require hospitalization and intensive care.

This increased risk for severe COVID-19 outcomes among cannabis users was found to be comparable to the risks associated with smoking tobacco.… Read More Cannabis Use and Respiratory Health Research

The fear of exposure

Intimidation and Threats: Intimidation can silence potential whistleblowers or witnesses. This could range from subtle threats to outright violence. The aim is to instill fear, ensuring that others are too frightened to come forward with information.

Bribery and Corruption: In many cases, individuals resort to bribery to keep their actions under wraps. This can involve paying off witnesses, law enforcement, or other officials who might have the power to expose them. Corruption, especially in systems with weak oversight, can be a significant enabler of such cover-ups.… Read More The fear of exposure

Exploiting Weaknesses

Creating Dependency:
Providing Validation: Leaders often position themselves as the primary source of validation and acceptance for their followers. This creates a dependency where followers feel compelled to conform to the leader’s expectations to maintain their status within the group.
Reward and Punishment: By rewarding compliance with praise, attention, or social inclusion, and punishing dissent with criticism, exclusion, or further bullying, leaders manipulate followers into aligning with their bullying behaviors.… Read More Exploiting Weaknesses