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Best cannabis beverages in 2023
Cannabis drinks are one of the fastest-growing sectors of the industry. Drinkable cannabis is subtle, letting you get lifted without...
Jul 4, 20228 min -
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...
Aug 18, 20225 min -
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...
Sep 12, 20193 min -
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,...
Sep 12, 20197 min -
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...
Sep 13, 20199 min -
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. ...
Sep 13, 20196 min -
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...
Sep 15, 20194 min -
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...
Sep 15, 201911 min -
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...
Sep 15, 20195 min -
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,...
Sep 15, 20196 min -
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...
Sep 15, 20198 min -
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...
Sep 25, 20197 min -
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...
Sep 25, 20197 min -
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...
Sep 26, 20195 min -
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...
Sep 27, 20196 min -
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...
Sep 29, 20198 min -
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...
Oct 2, 20199 min -
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...
Oct 10, 201912 min -
Plant
What is Anandamide?
A thoughtful gesture from a colleague, a break in the rain on your walk home, or the memory of an...
Oct 27, 20199 min -
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...
Nov 14, 20195 min -
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...
Nov 19, 20194 min -
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,...
Nov 20, 20196 min -
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...
Nov 21, 20195 min -
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...
Nov 24, 20195 min -
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...
Dec 5, 20197 min -
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...
Dec 22, 20193 min -
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...
Jan 1, 20204 min -
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,...
Jan 9, 20203 min -
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...
Feb 5, 20206 min -
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...
Feb 17, 20204 min -
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...
Feb 18, 20203 min -
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....
Feb 19, 20203 min -
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...
Mar 9, 20205 min -
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...
Mar 31, 20203 min -
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...
Apr 1, 20205 min -
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...
Apr 14, 20203 min -
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...
Apr 23, 20203 min -
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...
May 6, 20206 min -
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...
May 8, 20205 min -
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,...
May 14, 20204 min -
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...
May 20, 20206 min -
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...
May 28, 20204 min -
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...
May 29, 20205 min -
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...
Jun 18, 20206 min -
Terpenes
Myrcene
Myrcene is a naturally occurring terpene found in a variety of plants, herbs and spices such as hops, peppercorns, mangoes...
Sep 6, 20202 min -
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,...
Oct 18, 20207 min -
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...
Nov 5, 20206 min -
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...
Nov 24, 20205 min -
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...
Dec 1, 20207 min -
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...
Dec 24, 20208 min -
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...
Jan 12, 20212 min -
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...
Jan 19, 20216 min -
Plant
What is CBG?
CBG (cannabigerol) is by far one of the most important cannabinoids in the cannabis plant. It is often called "the...
Jan 21, 20219 min -
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...
Jan 26, 20214 min -
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,...
May 13, 20216 min -
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”? ...
Oct 9, 20216 min -
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...
Oct 21, 20217 min -
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...
Oct 21, 20218 min -
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...
Oct 27, 20216 min -
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...
Nov 2, 20217 min -
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,...
Nov 11, 20215 min -
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...
Nov 21, 20213 min -
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...
Nov 21, 20216 min -
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...
Dec 20, 20217 min -
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...
Dec 28, 20219 min -
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...
Feb 17, 20226 min -
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...
Feb 24, 20224 min -
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...
Mar 7, 20227 min -
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...
Apr 13, 20227 min -
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...
May 13, 20229 min -
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...
May 17, 20227 min -
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...
Jun 9, 20225 min -
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...
Jun 13, 20224 min -
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...
Jun 21, 20224 min -
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...
Jun 23, 20226 min -
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...
Jun 24, 20226 min -
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 -...
Jul 28, 20224 min -
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...
Sep 7, 20227 min -
Products
Best landrace cannabis seeds for 2023
Without landraces, we wouldn’t have weed. That may sound overdramatic, but it’s true! Cannabis landraces are the original strains from...
Jan 10, 20227 min -
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...
Feb 10, 20226 min -
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...
May 29, 20226 min -
Products
Best clean, healthy edibles in 2023
Who says that edibles have to be filled with preservatives and added sugars? As the edibles market continues to grow,...
Jun 27, 20226 min -
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...
Jul 27, 20228 min -
Products
The best eye drops for red eyes 2023
Glassy, glazed, bloodshot eyes – the most obvious sign anywhere in the world that someone has just gotten high. Red...
Oct 25, 20226 min -
Products
The 8 best transdermal patches for 2023
When it comes to topical cannabis products, transdermal patches stand a notch above. These small patches deliver cannabinoids that cross...
Dec 7, 20227 min -
Products
The 4 best cannabis and CBD suppositories 2023
Cannabis suppositories are small, meltable, cone-shaped solids made from a fatty base (usually coconut oil) and cannabinoids, designed for easy...
Feb 16, 20235 min -
Products
Best cannabis and CBD gummies for sleep 2023
Tossing and turning at night? Unable to shut down your restless mind to get some much-needed rest? Cannabis may be...
Feb 20, 20239 min -
Products
The 8 best fast-acting cannabis gummies and edibles in 2023
In recent years, cannabis edibles have gained popularity among users seeking an alternative consumption method to smoking or vaping. Edibles...
Jun 15, 20236 min -
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...
Sep 12, 201911 min -
Delivery
Cannabis consumption methods
There are three primary categories of cannabis consumption methods — via inhalation, oral, and topical — but within those categories...
Sep 12, 201910 min -
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...
Sep 29, 201910 min -
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...
Oct 10, 20198 min -
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...
Nov 6, 20193 min -
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...
Dec 1, 201910 min -
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...
Dec 5, 20198 min -
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...
Dec 22, 20198 min -
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...
Dec 23, 20195 min -
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...
Dec 26, 20196 min -
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,...
Apr 22, 20205 min -
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...
Mar 29, 20218 min -
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...
May 5, 20215 min -
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...
May 5, 20215 min -
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...
May 16, 20217 min -
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....
May 28, 20214 min -
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...
Jun 15, 202118 min -
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,...
Jun 20, 20218 min -
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...
Jul 7, 20214 min -
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...
Jul 11, 20214 min -
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...
Jul 21, 20213 min -
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...
Aug 1, 20215 min -
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...
Aug 25, 20215 min -
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...
Aug 29, 20216 min -
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...
Sep 9, 20216 min -
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...
Sep 12, 20216 min -
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...
Sep 12, 202121 min -
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...
Sep 12, 20214 min -
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...
Sep 17, 20214 min -
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...
Sep 21, 20213 min -
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...
Sep 26, 20215 min -
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...
Oct 3, 20218 min -
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...
Oct 7, 20216 min -
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...
Oct 18, 20218 min -
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...
Oct 19, 20219 min -
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...
Dec 1, 20216 min -
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...
Dec 1, 202110 min -
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....
Dec 2, 20219 min -
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...
Dec 2, 20216 min -
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...
Dec 7, 20216 min -
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...
Dec 14, 20214 min -
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,...
Dec 22, 20219 min -
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...
Dec 26, 20216 min -
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...
Dec 26, 20216 min -
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...
Jan 3, 20226 min -
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...
Jan 18, 20223 min -
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...
Jan 23, 20227 min -
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...
Jan 24, 20228 min -
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)...
Jan 30, 20227 min -
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...
Feb 8, 20225 min -
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...
Feb 24, 20226 min -
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...
Mar 7, 20227 min -
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...
Mar 10, 20227 min -
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....
Apr 3, 20225 min -
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...
Apr 5, 20225 min -
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...
Apr 19, 20223 min -
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,...
Apr 26, 20227 min -
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...
May 1, 20226 min -
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...
May 12, 20227 min -
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...
May 16, 20224 min -
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...
Jun 1, 20224 min -
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...
Jun 2, 20227 min -
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...
Jun 6, 20229 min -
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...
Jun 12, 20226 min -
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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:...
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Physiology
MDMA and weed: a wicked combo or a dangerous mix?
Nearly 1% of Americans over the age of 12 have used MDMA in the past 12 months. That’s around 2.5...
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Research
Sleep issues? Free THC+CBN+CBD gummies for sleep study
Sleep deprivation is the worst. Poor sleep or not enough of it can impact every aspect of life, including energy...
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How to
How to smoke weed safer: 8 science-based tips
Smoking is by far the most popular method of cannabis consumption, though concerns about potential health risks are leading many...
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Physiology
Does weed actually stunt growth?
Growing up, you probably heard that smoking weed can lower sperm count, make you lazy, and stunt your growth. Happily,...
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Products
Perimenopausal women are all about this CBD sleep gummy
Sleep is essential for overall health and well-being, and yet, many of us struggle to get a restful night's sleep....
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Physiology
What’s the deal with cannabis and hair loss?
The debate surrounding cannabis use and hair loss has gained attention in recent years. While there is scientific evidence supporting...
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Products
Real world data: CBD with CBN, THC, and melatonin is a winning formula for sleep
The use of both cannabis and melatonin to fall asleep and stay asleep is hardly news. Cannabis has been used...
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