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  • Products

    Best cannabis beverages in 2024

    Cannabis drinks are one of the fastest-growing sectors of the industry.  Drinkable cannabis is subtle, letting you get lifted without...

  • Products

    CBD body wash: worthwhile or a waste of money?

    CBD is undeniably having a moment in the mainstream, showing up in products from seltzers to socks.  It’s not hard...

  • Research

    New evidence of medical cannabis’s value for autism

    High-CBD cannabis treatments can potentially make a positive difference for autistic children, according to a new non-placebo-controlled study. After just...

  • Treatment

    How to find the right strain for you

    Cannabis strains, and how to choose between them, can be likened to the different kinds of apples (Granny Smith, Ambrosia,...

  • Physiology

    What is the endocannabinoid system?

    Discovered by scientists in the early 1990s, the endocannabinoid system is responsible for regulating many basic functions throughout the body...

  • Plant

    Cannabis ruderalis and its game-changing autoflowering trait

    Is ruderalis a type of cannabis or a different species? That’s a question that botanists have been debating for decades. ...

  • Physiology

    Cannabis and reproductive health

    There’s been a notable increase in cannabis users—both for medical purposes and recreationally—all over the world in the past 30...

  • Products

    How long does weed stay fresh and what’s the best way to store it?

    You’ve probably heard that you should store your cannabis in a cool and dry place, but that doesn’t mean you...

  • Treatment

    THC vs CBD: What’s the difference?

    THC and CBD are two of the most plentiful and medicinal chemicals in the cannabis plant, which actually contains over...

  • Physiology

    Is sex better when you’re high?

    Does cannabis lead to better sex? For many consumers, the answer is an enthusiastic yes.  Heightened sensations, a relaxed mind,...

  • Research

    How CBD interacts with the body

    Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a topic sweeping much of the globe. Patients and adult-use consumers alike are finding ways to...

  • Physiology

    Homeostasis and the endocannabinoid system

    If you’ve been paying attention to cannabis science, you may have heard about the endocannabinoid system and its important role...

  • Treatment

    Children and medical cannabis

    A parent’s love for their child will move mountains, especially if that child is seriously ill and conventional medicine is...

  • Physiology

    Cannabis use during pregnancy and lactation

    Pregnancy is both a time of great joy and one where extra caution is taken by expectant mothers to avoid...

  • Delivery

    Vaping vs smoking: What’s the difference?

    Vaporizers have become a popular way to consume medical cannabis in recent years. Many users prefer using vaporizers, commonly referred...

  • Delivery

    Is vaping marijuana a healthier alternative to smoking?

    Vaping entails heating up cannabis (or another substance) until it creates a vapor that can be inhaled. It doesn’t require...

  • Products

    Cannabis topicals — what are they and do they work?

    Cannabis topicals are a method of cannabis administration that uses the endocannabinoid receptors in your skin. These products are easily...

  • Treatment

    What is the entourage effect?

    The entourage effect is a hypothesis that was first suggested in the early 2000s, based on the notion that consuming...

  • Plant

    What is Anandamide?

    A thoughtful gesture from a colleague, a break in the rain on your walk home, or the memory of an...

  • Treatment

    How cannabis affects sleep

    Nearly one in three adults in the United States deals with short-term insomnia, while 10% struggle with various chronic sleep...

  • Products

    What is microdosing cannabis and why should you do it?

    The medical benefits of cannabis (and its active ingredients like THC and CBD) are hard to deny. So if cannabis...

  • Physiology

    How cannabis affects your liver

    There isn't a great deal of research on how cannabis affects the human liver. From the research that does exist,...

  • News

    What to do if you get too high on cannabis

    Taking medical cannabis for the first time can seem daunting for many people. Adverse reactions can usually be avoided by...

  • News

    Jury’s still out on cannabis treatment for mental illness

    As legal cannabis is becoming more available throughout the world, many are utilizing it to treat their own mental health...

  • Physiology

    How long does THC stay in your system?

    THC can stay in your system for several weeks, but how long exactly depends on a range of factors such...

  • News

    Can you donate plasma or blood if you smoke weed?

    Yes, you can donate blood and plasma if you use cannabis. However, there are some things you need to know...

  • Research

    Long-term side effects of cannabis: What we know

    While millions of patients around the world find relief through cannabis, many of the long-term effects of cannabis use are...

  • Products

    What are cannabis drinkables?

    At one point, infused beverages fell under the umbrella of edibles. And while you still can find drinks considered edibles,...

  • Plant

    6 medicinal plants that pharmaceuticals can’t replace

    Modern pharmaceuticals — based on rigorous, peer-reviewed research and state-of-the-art developmental methods — make up the vast majority of the...

  • Plant

    Is it OK to smoke moldy weed?

    You may be a fun guy, but that doesn’t mean that you want any fungi on your weed. We apologize...

  • News

    7 ways to come down if you’re too high

    Medical marijuana patients who are using cannabis for the first time — or are trying an especially high-THC type of...

  • Research

    Cannabis may have negative effects on sperm, review finds

    Cannabis could negatively impact male fertility, found a systematic review of dozens of studies published in the Journal of Urology....

  • Research

    How cannabis affects dreams

    While we sleep, our minds become fields of dreams. Usually, these dreams are benign; some fall under the category of...

  • Physiology

    How cannabis affects the immune system

    Cannabis interacts directly with a system in our body that helps regulate our immune responses and we know that it...

  • Treatment

    Should you stop smoking cannabis because of COVID-19?

    COVID-19 is not an equal opportunity virus. Some groups, particularly the elderly, are at greater risk of severe illness, including...

  • Products

    7 ways to consume cannabis without smoking

    In popular culture, cannabis consumption is often synonymous with smoking. Marijuana use tends to bring to mind a pipe, a...

  • Research

    Trials use cannabis to fight COVID-19 launched in Israel

    With nearly 2.5 million confirmed cases and more than 160,000 deaths from the coronavirus, the race is on for a...

  • COVID-19

    Fact-checked: Coronavirus and cannabis

    During major breaking news events, the pace of new information can be blinding and there is often little time to...

  • Treatment

    Marijuana and meditation: Will it help or harm your practice?

    The combination of cannabis and meditation is not a new trend. There is a long history of cannabis being used...

  • Treatment

    How to get a medical marijuana card online — in minutes

    Roughly half of US states that have medical cannabis programs allow telemedicine in one form or another. In some states,...

  • Delivery

    Is smoking weed bad for your lungs?

    Though it may sound counterintuitive to everything we know about smoking cigarettes, inhaling cannabis can actually increase airflow to the...

  • Research

    Cannabis users may be more likely to have erectile dysfunction, study finds

    Cannabis users may be twice as likely to suffer from erectile dysfunction (ED), according to a systematic review of studies...

  • News

    Medical students aren’t learning enough about cannabis

    The science behind the explosion of medical cannabis has gained widespread acceptance in recent years. The FDA has approved a...

  • Research

    Sports science and cannabis: What the research says

    Attitudes about cannabis in sports are rapidly changing. Cannabis is now a hot topic among professional athletes, with big names...

  • Terpenes

    Myrcene

    Myrcene is a naturally occurring terpene found in a variety of plants, herbs and spices such as hops, peppercorns, mangoes...

  • Research

    Why a standardized cannabis dose is a bad thing. And a good thing

    Could a standard dose of marijuana, or more likely, THC, benefit cannabis research and improve medical cannabis treatment? In theory,...

  • Treatment

    How to dose THC and CBD

    Choosing the right dose of marijuana can be very tricky. People often take too much, thinking that it’s the amount...

  • Strains

    Best marijuana strains for depression

    So you’re wondering what type of marijuana would be best for depression. As with most marijuana matters there’s no simple...

  • News

    Why don’t pharmacists know more about CBD?

    By the time you finish this sentence, a new CBD product may have been released.  But while research has shown...

  • News

    How cannabis interacts with psychedelics

    In the United States, President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris have committed to decriminalizing cannabis. The UN also...

  • Research

    Cannabis ‘effective and safe’ for multiple sclerosis, study says

    Medical cannabis oils can be a safe and effective remedy for the treatment of pain, spasticity, and sleep disturbances in...

  • Physiology

    Is marijuana a depressant, stimulant, or hallucinogen?

    The annals of marijuana history are surely filled with no shortage of winding, late-night conversations between cannabis consumers about how...

  • Plant

    What is CBG?

    CBG (cannabigerol) is by far one of the most important cannabinoids in the cannabis plant. It is often called "the...

  • Research

    Cannabis tied to lower blood pressure in hypertension patients, study finds

    Using cannabis for several months is associated with a significant reduction in blood pressure among older adults with hypertension, according...

  • Plant

    Edibles vs smoking: which is better? 

    It’s one of the greatest debates in cannabis: to smoke or to eat?  Both smoking and edibles have a long,...

  • Physiology

    How cannabis affects urinary function

    Have you ever laughed so hard you peed your pants? Ever laughed so hard and peed your pants while “high”? ...

  • Treatment

    ADHD medications and cannabis – what happens when you combine them?

    ADHD has long been tied to increased cannabis use, as well as abuse of drugs like alcohol and nicotine. This...

  • Physiology

    Keto diet and cannabis: is it a recipe for success?

    The ketogenic diet (or keto diet) and cannabis can both individually have profound effects on the human body, but do...

  • News

    Scientists weren’t able to kill monkeys with excessive amounts of THC. Here’s why this matters

    The good news first - if you were for whatever reason to give a rhesus monkey a “massive” dose of...

  • Plant

    What is PGR cannabis and how can you spot it?

    In the mad scramble to capitalize on the higher demand for weed due to increased legalization, some cultivators have resorted...

  • News

    Study shows CBD can modify your high

    Amid speculation on whether cannabidiol (CBD) can influence the intoxicating effects of d9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a new study supports this idea,...

  • Treatment

    Cottonmouth from weed: why it happens and how to fix it

    The majority of cannabis users can attest to having experienced a common phenomenon known as cottonmouth. At the peak of...

  • Physiology

    Studying while high: is it a good idea?

    Can cannabis help you focus and motivate you to study more effectively? Like all substances designed to help you, it...

  • Physiology

    How cannabis affects your skin

    Oils, creams, skin balms, gels and serums made from cannabis come in all shapes and sizes, and many of these...

  • Physiology

    High thoughts: what are they and why do they happen?

    There are many different experiences that can come from using cannabis. But one of the most noticeable impacts that cannabis...

  • Physiology

    Cannabis and dopamine: how do they affect each other?

    Dopamine is an important neurotransmitter in the central nervous system that is involved in key functions like learning, memory, motor...

  • Physiology

    Cannabis and Viagra: is it a safe combination?

    In general, cannabis can be helpful for male sexual function, including getting and maintaining an erection, but also for men...

  • Plant

    What is CBN (cannabinol) and how does it work?

    So much attention is placed upon THC and CBD that sometimes the less abundant cannabinoids are forgotten about or not...

  • Strains

    Best strains and terpenes for ADHD

    For people with ADHD, cannabis has long been a source of relief and support.  Despite the prevalence of ADHD diagnosis...

  • Strains

    Best strains and terpenes for pain management

    One of the most common uses of medical cannabis is to treat chronic pain. In fact, modern research on cannabis...

  • Strains

    Best strains and terpenes for creativity

    Have you ever had a mind-blowingly good idea while you were high?  More than half of cannabis users report the...

  • Delivery

    How to put out a joint and save it for later

    The joint is an iconic cannabis delivery method, and one of the first things most people think of when they...

  • News

    Bud for Blood: The cannabis industry gives back

    Did you know there’s a blood shortage in the United States right now?  In January 2022, the Red Cross announced...

  • How to

    How to tell if your cannabis is laced

    Laced weed is another way to describe cannabis that has been altered with another substance.  Despite what sensationalist headlines would...

  • Plant

    What is CBGA?

    While CBG (cannabigerol) has been hailed ‘the mother of all cannabinoids,’ it’s time to reveal the true heir to the...

  • Physiology

    How to lower your cannabis tolerance

    If you’re a regular cannabis user, you may have noticed that over time, it takes more weed to get the...

  • Physiology

    What is herbalism and how does cannabis fit in? 

    Cannabis is often described as a “magic plant”,  but it’s not the only one with seemingly magical medicinal qualities -...

  • Strains

    Best strains and terpenes for being outside

    The great outdoors. The sun shining high, a breeze blowing through, and somewhere in the distance a bird calls. What...

  • Products

    Best landrace cannabis seeds for 2024

    Without landraces, we wouldn’t have weed. That may sound overdramatic, but it’s true! Cannabis landraces are the original strains from...

  • Products

    The best cannabis seeds for hydroponics growing

    Hydroponics isn't a new gardening technique. In fact, some historians believe the Ancient Egyptians and Chinese knew all about hydroponic...

  • Products

    Is cannabis-infused makeup worth the hype?

    Cannabis is everywhere these days. From CBD toothpaste and pillows to lotions, face creams and everything in between, it seems...

  • Products

    Best clean, healthy edibles in 2024

    Who says that edibles have to be filled with preservatives and added sugars?  As the edibles market continues to grow,...

  • Products

    5 iconic cannabis strains that grow great outdoors

    Growing weed outdoors isn’t as simple as throwing seeds in the ground and letting Mother Nature take care of the...

  • Products

    The best eye drops for red eyes 2024

    Glassy, glazed, bloodshot eyes – the most obvious sign anywhere in the world that someone has just gotten high. Red...

  • Products

    The 8 best transdermal patches for 2024

    When it comes to topical cannabis products, transdermal patches stand a notch above. These small patches deliver cannabinoids that cross...

  • Products

    The 5 best cannabis and CBD suppositories 2024

    Cannabis suppositories are small, meltable, cone-shaped solids made from a fatty base (usually coconut oil) and cannabinoids, designed for easy...

  • Products

    Best cannabis and CBD gummies for sleep 2024

    Tossing and turning at night? Unable to shut down your restless mind to get some much-needed rest? Cannabis may be...

  • Products

    The 5 best fast-acting cannabis gummies and edibles in 2024

    In recent years, cannabis edibles have gained popularity among users seeking an alternative consumption method to smoking or vaping. Edibles...

  • Products

    Best CBN + CBD + THC gummies for sleep 2024

    With legalization sweeping the world in recent years, cannabis enthusiasts and seekers of alternative wellness solutions are increasingly turning to...

  • Plant

    What are cannabinoids?

    One of the main reasons cannabis has so many diverse uses is the plant’s ability to produce a wide variety...

  • Delivery

    Cannabis consumption methods

    There are three primary categories of cannabis consumption methods — via inhalation, oral, and topical — but within those categories...

  • Physiology

    Clinical endocannabinoid deficiency: When does it happen and why?

    Modern medicine has become somewhat advanced when it comes to treating certain medical needs, but meanwhile many conditions remain mysterious...

  • Treatment

    Is marijuana addictive?

    When it comes to cannabis, there’s a lot of contradictory information out there on whether the plant can be addictive...

  • Products

    How many grams in an ounce of marijuana?

    Dime bags, eighths, and g’s - cannabis is a world with its own language. If you’re new to buying cannabis...

  • Treatment

    Cannabis side effects: How weed affects your mind and body

    There’s plenty of evidence showing that cannabis can help with a variety of medical conditions. Like anything else you put...

  • Delivery

    Cannabis oils: the different types and what they’re used for

    What is cannabis oil? The term ‘cannabis oil’ is incredibly generic. Without any additional context it can be used to...

  • Physiology

    Why does cannabis make your eyes red?

    Red eyes are one of the most common side effects of marijuana, and a tell-tale sign that someone in the...

  • Physiology

    The munchies: Why does weed make you crave food?

    If you’ve tried cannabis — particularly a variety with high levels of THC — you’ve probably experienced one of its...

  • Physiology

    THC metabolism: How your body metabolizes cannabis

    Drug metabolism is the entire process of how drugs are transformed and converted from one chemical form to another. That...

  • Physiology

    What happens to your brain when you get high

    If you were around in the United States in the 80s and 90s, you may remember the classic anti-drug advertisement,...

  • Physiology

    Why cannabis can make your heart race

    One of the most common unwanted side effects of cannabis, a spike in heart rate, also happens to be one...

  • News

    Can cannabis help COVID ‘long haulers?’

    An unknown number of recovered COVID-19 patients are walking through a fog, uncertain when it will end and what can...

  • News

    Can you really snort cannabis?

    The scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn’t stop to think if they should. This...

  • Research

    How long does a weed high last? New studies can’t agree

    How long do the effects of inhaled cannabis last? Whatever your own lived experience has taught you, according to two...

  • Treatment

    Why do so many people with ADHD use cannabis?

    “All over the world, we know that patients suffering from ADHD use cannabis. This is something all psychiatrists know,” Dr....

  • CBD

    What is CBD? Everything you need to know

    Cannabidiol (CBD) belongs to a class of molecules called cannabinoids, which are produced almost exclusively  in cannabis — hence the...

  • Physiology

    5 foods that can affect your high

    Everyone has a favorite album they like to pair with cannabis, a movie they really love to watch when high,...

  • Research

    Can you smoke weed before surgery?

    Chronic and occasional cannabis users are at no greater risk of complications from anesthesia, according to a new study published...

  • Plant

    What is delta-10-THC? Is it safe?

    Delta-10-THC is a synthetic isomer of delta-9-THC, meaning it is made from the exact same elements and has the same...

  • Treatment

    What strains are best for migraines? This study may have the answer

    If your head is throbbing, you probably wouldn’t think to tie on a headband — but you might want to...

  • Physiology

    Why edibles don’t work for some people

    There are numerous reports of people for whom edibles don't produce the high they expect, even if smoked cannabis does...

  • Research

    Can cannabis make you more empathetic?

    Empathy is the ability to put yourself in someone else’s shoes; to look at life from another’s perspective; and to...

  • Treatment

    What seniors need to know before getting a medical marijuana card

    The percentage of Americans over 65 who had reported using cannabis in the past year had increased tenfold between 2006...

  • Physiology

    What are the ‘weed shakes’ and how can you prevent them?

    If you’ve ever tried cannabis you’ll be familiar with some of its most common side effects. For example, cannabis cotton...

  • Plant

    What is THC-O-Acetate? Is it safe?

    THC-O-acetate (THC-O, THCO or tetrahydrocannabinol acetate) is a synthetic cannabinoid said to be more potent and have longer-lasting effects than...

  • Plant

    What is THC? Here’s everything you need to know

    There are a lot of different molecules in nature, and though cannabinoids are rather rare, they are extremely abundant in...

  • News

    What are they smoking? CNN says study found cannabis could double heart attack risk – but did it?

    The CNN headline could hardly have been more alarming if it tried: “Young adult cannabis consumers nearly twice as likely...

  • Research

    If you like how cannabis smells – does that mean it’ll be better for you?

    Do you love cannabis strains that smell like a citrus grove? Do you prefer buying an eighth that smells like...

  • News

    1 in 5 caregivers provide their autistic children CBD as a treatment, survey finds

    One in five caregivers of children with autism give them CBD as a form of treatment, and 31% started CBD...

  • Physiology

    Does cannabis enhance masturbation?

    All too often, the topic of sex centers around bodily gratification, from arousal to climax, and remains focused on physical...

  • Physiology

    Can cannabis help support social interactions and reduce social anxiety?

    Cannabis use has been linked to a diverse array of therapeutic effects on health and wellbeing. But what about its...

  • Physiology

    Does weed lower testosterone?

    There’s a popular narrative going around the anti-cannabis lobby - that increasing legal access to cannabis, medical or otherwise will...

  • News

    What makes a great cannabis strain?

    Having an abundance of very potent cannabis at your fingertips is a great problem to have, but are we missing...

  • Physiology

    Mixing weed and alcohol: the good, the bad and the ugly

    Taken responsibly, both alcohol and cannabis can be a great time. But what about when you mix the two? Drinking...

  • Research

    Wake and bake: why it feels different and how to do it right

    Cannabis enthusiasts are no strangers to the wake and bake —the concept of smoking cannabis shortly after waking up. In...

  • How to

    My parents think I’m a drug addict: how to talk to baby boomers about weed

    Communication across generational lines always comes with challenges. For clued-up millennials and Gen Xers, cannabis has become a part of...

  • Plant

    What are cannabis landrace strains?

    If you’ve ever gone shopping for cannabis, you probably already know that the plant has many different varieties called strains....

  • Research

    What is crossfading and what are the risks?

    Purposely mixing alcohol and cannabis together—or crossfading—is a very common party trend among young adults. Even though it's a very...

  • Research

    Is cannabis withdrawal real and how can it affect you?

    It may not be life-threatening or medically dangerous, but withdrawing from cannabis is a very real experience for many regular...

  • Plant

    What is HHC and how does it affect the body?

    Hexahydrocannabinol (HHC), which was patented in the late 1940s as a “therapeutic substance having marihuana activity,” is a cannabinoid that’s...

  • How to

    The 10 simple cannabis-related resolutions you need to start 2022 on a high

    Creating cannabis-focused resolutions symbolizes a fun, feel-good way to shake up your perspective on the new year ahead. For many,...

  • Plant

    Cannabis cultivation checklist: all you need to know to make your plants thrive

    Marijuana doesn't miraculously "grow like a weed." OK, if you were to toss a few seeds outside, they may grow...

  • Plant

    5 common cannabis growing mistakes and how to avoid them

    Growing award-winning cannabis doesn't happen overnight. Even pro marijuana breeders experience their fair share of mistakes on the way towards...

  • Plant

    How long does it take to grow cannabis?

    Good weed comes to those who wait. But just how many months do you need to grow cannabis indoors? The...

  • News

    Study finds cannabis compounds can prevent COVID-19: but what does this really mean for weed users?

    It’s not often that cannabis takes mainstream news by storm, but a recent study about cannabis compounds and COVID-19 did...

  • Delivery

    What’s the best temperature to vape weed?

    What’s the best temperature for dry herb vaporizing? Well, it depends on what effects you’re looking for. There is no...

  • How to

    Become a pro with these 7 top vaping tips and tricks

    Vaping is an increasingly popular way to consume cannabis. Yet, there’s a lot to know if you want to vape...

  • Physiology

    Cannabis & sex: a woman’s guide

    While female struggles with desire and arousal can sometimes end up at a diagnosis like Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder (FSIAD)...

  • Physiology

    What is greening out? What you need to know about consuming too much cannabis

    Greening out is a slang phrase for consuming too much cannabis, specifically THC. Whether you take a bigger hit of...

  • Plant

    Cannabis co-evolution: are we hardwired to use cannabis?

    Our bodies have a built-in framework ready to accept the active molecules in cannabis, like THC. This network is called...

  • Plant

    Wild cannabis: what is ditch weed and can you use it?

    Ditch weed is a term used in North America for any wild-growing cannabis. It’s an umbrella term that can encompass...

  • How to

    All you need to know before trying cannabis for the first time

    Ready to try cannabis, but nervous about – well, everything? You’re in the right place.  As cannabis legalization spreads across...

  • Plant

    Debunking the myth: what is a stoner?

    If you enjoy cannabis, are you automatically a stoner?  Well, there’s a few different definitions of what a stoner is....

  • Plant

    When’s the best time to harvest cannabis flowers? 

    Harvesting cannabis is simultaneously the most exciting and stressful time for growers. During this time cultivators might be thrilled to...

  • How to

    Should you put ice in your bong?

    Dropping a few ice cubes down the neck of a bong before lighting up is a not-so-secret stoner trick that’s...

  • Plant

    Shrooms vs weed: the difference between magic mushrooms and cannabis

    Cannabis and magic mushrooms are a pair with a long lasting connection. Commonly taken together, and possessing some similar qualities,...

  • Treatment

    Is cannabis an aphrodisiac?

    When it comes to sparking sexual desire and increasing arousal, cannabis takes pride of place on many nightstands. The plant...

  • How to

    Got soggy cannabis? 5 ways to dry your wet weed

    If you’ve gotten your cannabis wet, there is a good chance you’re gonna want to throw it out, as wet...

  • How to

    How to grind cannabis – with or without a grinder!

    It’s important to grind cannabis before you roll it in a joint, blunt, or spliff because it makes it easier...

  • Products

    Can you fly with delta-8 products?

    The legality around flying with Delta-8 is complicated. Delta-8 is already a controversial chemical compound before you add in the...

  • Physiology

    Is cannabis a blood thinner?

    Ever wondered how cannabinoids like THC or CBD affect your blood? It may seem like a weird question, but it...

  • Products

    How CBD, CBDA and CBG work to improve sleep, reduce pain and relieve worry

    Learning how to use non-impairing, hemp-based products such as CBD, CBDA and CBG can be confusing. With some products you...

  • Physiology

    Can you smoke weed on antibiotics?

    Antibiotics are some of the most common medications, typically used to treat bacterial infections - so many wonder whether it...

  • Recipes

    Gluten-free and keto-friendly edibles

    What’s not to love about edibles? They’re versatile, delicious, and inconspicuous- a practically perfect combination.  But many edibles on the...

  • Research

    Here’s what you need to know about cannabis research

    There’s no doubt that the amount of information that is available about cannabis is at an all-time high -  in...

  • Strains

    Best strains and terpenes for sleep

    Sleep is foundational to good health, impacting our energy levels, cognition, and hormone regulation. Yet despite the obvious benefits, nearly...

  • Psychedelics

    This app-guided psychedelic treatment works when antidepressants don’t

    When antidepressants were first introduced in the mid-20th century, they were a breakthrough in pharmaceuticals. Nearly 70 years later, antidepressants...

  • Strains

    Best strains and terpenes for focus and flow state

    It’s 3pm – the last stretch of the work day, and your mind is jumping around. You know if you...

  • Strains

    Best strains and terpenes for ASD

    Cannabis is an incredible, multi-purpose plant. As our body of research expands, new avenues of potential treatment emerge for conditions...

  • News

    Trap gummies: the problem with black market cannabis edibles

    Trap gummies is a generic term for any edibles (not just gummies) made outside of legal cannabis manufacturing processes. Typically,...

  • Research

    This first-in-class cannabis sleep study uses wearables to collect data

    What if you could get paid to consume cannabis and fall asleep?  It sounds too good to be true, but...

  • Psychedelics

    America’s only doctor-reviewed magic mushrooms

    When people think of magic mushrooms, the most common compound that comes to mind is psilocybin. But there are tens...

  • Research

    Cannabis as a cancer cure: what is the research and where is it going?

    Patients are often left to their own devices when looking into cannabis and cancer, given the lack of clinical evidence,...

  • Physiology

    What happens when you mix cannabis and tobacco?

    Mixing cannabis and nicotine isn’t uncommon - especially in Europe, Australia and Israel. Many people enjoy mixing the two substances...

  • Research

    Could CBN really help you sleep? Consumer study data suggest yes.

    CBN has made headlines and claimed shelf space as the next best cannabinoid for sleep. These marketing claims are abundant,...

  • How to

    6 tips for storing decarbed weed

    Decarboxylating your cannabis flower is an essential step in making various cannabis-infused products, such as edibles, tinctures, and oils. Often...

  • How to

    How to decarboxylate cannabis without an oven

    Decarboxylation is a critical step in preparing cannabis for consumption, whether it is for smoking, edibles, or tinctures. The process...

  • Physiology

    Does cannabis have calories?

    If you’ve ever counted calories to lose, gain or maintain weight, and you’re a cannabis consumer, you may have wondered:...

  • Physiology

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