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TreatmentHow 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 -
ResearchWhy 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 -
PlantWhat 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 -
TreatmentWhat 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 -
PhysiologyWhat 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 -
TreatmentHow 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 -
PlantEdibles 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 -
DeliveryIs 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 -
DeliveryIs 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 -
PhysiologyHow 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 -
ProductsHow 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 -
NewsWhy 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 -
NewsCan 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 -
PlantIs 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 -
PlantWhat 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 -
NewsHow 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 -
StrainsBest 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 -
PhysiologyIs 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 -
PhysiologyHow 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 -
PhysiologyKeto 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 -
TreatmentADHD 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 -
NewsScientists 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 -
PlantWhat 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 -
NewsStudy 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 -
PhysiologyStudying 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 -
TreatmentCottonmouth 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 -
PhysiologyHow 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 -
PlantWhat 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 -
DeliveryHow 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 -
How toHow 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 -
NewsBud 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 -
PlantWhat 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 -
PhysiologyHow 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 -
ProductsBest 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 -
PhysiologyWhat 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 -
ProductsCBD 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 -
StrainsBest 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 -
PlantWhat 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 -
PhysiologyTHC 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 -
PhysiologyWhy 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 -
PhysiologyWhy 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 -
NewsCan 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 -
NewsCan 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 -
PhysiologyWhat 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 -
PhysiologyClinical 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 -
TreatmentCannabis 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 -
PhysiologyThe 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 -
CBDWhat 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 -
Physiology5 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 -
DeliveryCannabis consumption methods
There are three primary categories of cannabis consumption methods — via inhalation, oral, and topical — but within those categories...
Sep 12, 201910 min -
DeliveryCannabis 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 -
TreatmentIs 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 -
ResearchCan 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 -
PlantWhat 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 -
PhysiologyWhy 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 -
ResearchCan 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 -
TreatmentWhat 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 -
PhysiologyWhat 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 -
PlantWhat 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 -
PlantWhat 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 -
NewsWhat 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 -
ResearchIf 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 -
News1 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 -
PhysiologyDoes 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 -
PhysiologyDoes 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 -
NewsWhat 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 -
PhysiologyMixing 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 -
ResearchWake 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 toMy 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 -
ResearchWhat 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 -
ResearchIs 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 -
PlantWhat 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 -
ProductsBest 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 -
NewsStudy 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 -
How toBecome 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 -
DeliveryWhat’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 -
PhysiologyCannabis & 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 -
PhysiologyWhat 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 -
ProductsThe 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 -
PlantCannabis 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 -
How toAll 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 -
How toShould 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 -
How toHow 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 -
PlantShrooms 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 -
TreatmentIs 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 -
ProductsHow 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 -
PhysiologyCan 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 -
ProductsIs 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 -
ProductsCan 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 -
PhysiologyIs 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 -
ProductsHow 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 -
RecipesGluten-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...
Jun 14, 20225 min -
ProductsBest 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 -
ResearchHere’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...
Jul 1, 202212 min -
PsychedelicsThis 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...
Aug 5, 20227 min -
NewsTrap 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,...
Sep 21, 20225 min -
ProductsThe 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 -
ResearchThis 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...
Nov 24, 20223 min -
ProductsThe 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 -
PsychedelicsAmerica’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...
Jan 16, 20235 min -
ResearchCannabis 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,...
Feb 1, 202314 min -
ProductsThe 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 -
ProductsBest 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, 20238 min -
PhysiologyWhat 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...
Mar 23, 20239 min