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Lauren Vrabel, PharmD
Lauren is a practicing cannabis pharmacist with an insatiable desire to learn about the science behind the plant. She enjoys educating dispensary pharmacists and staff regarding the endocannabinoid system and is a preceptor for pharmacy students so that they are able to learn what they aren’t taught in school.
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PlantWhat is CBGA?
While CBG (cannabigerol) has been hailed ‘the mother of all cannabinoids,’ it’s time to reveal the true heir to the...
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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
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Products7 best cannabis salves for 2023
Of all of the wonderful products you can make from cannabis, topicals are perhaps the least appreciated. These aptly named...
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ResearchCan CBD help you quit smoking?
CBD has gained a reputation for its therapeutic effects in recent years, and one new use for it researchers are...
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Jul 14, 20205 min -
ResearchHow cannabis and caffeine interact
For nearly 70% of Americans adults, drinking coffee is a daily ritual — and that’s not even counting all those...
Jan 4, 20215 min -
NewsBest strains for multiple sclerosis
So you’re wondering what type of marijuana is best for multiple sclerosis. As is often the case with marijuana —...
Mar 2, 20215 min -
PlantOther plants and the endocannabinoid system: exploring beyond cannabis
Cannabis has done a lot to make the world a better place, from make food and sex better to helping...
Mar 3, 20228 min -
PlantWhat is CBDA and what is it good for?
CBDA, also known as cannabidiolic acid or CBDA, is a chemical naturally produced by cannabis and is especially abundant in...
May 13, 20226 min -
StrainsBest strains and terpenes for seniors
Seniors enjoying cannabis? Don’t look so surprised. Despite being in the early classes of the war on drugs, legalization has...
Jun 16, 20229 min -
DeliveryDo THC transdermal patches really work?
There are a lot of ways to consume cannabis on the market. One option that’s lesser-known but worthy of more...
Jun 20, 20224 min -
PhysiologyCan cannabis use during pregnancy contribute to low birth weight?
Cannabis is one of the most commonly used substances during pregnancy. Stigmas around weed are subsiding and the plant is...
Oct 17, 20228 min -
CBDCan cats and dogs overdose on CBD?
Since 2018, hemp has been an ingredient in demand. The sudden explosion in availability has given rise to hemp as...
Jan 19, 20238 min -
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Jul 13, 202110 min -
DeliveryWhat are edibles and how do they affect your body?
One of the unique features of cannabis is that it’s available in so many different formulations. There have never been...
Sep 12, 201910 min -
PlantWhat are terpenes?
Terpenes are the aromatic oils found in all plants. These molecules are responsible for the distinct smell and taste of...
Sep 15, 201911 min -
PlantWhat is Delta-8-THC? Is it safe?
What if there was a type of weed that was fully legal, safe to use, you could buy at the...
May 6, 20218 min -
ResearchWhy cannabis might make some women sleep worse
Women who regularly use cannabis are more likely to suffer from sleep issues than male cannabis users, a new study...
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StrainsBest weed strains for sex
The singer Billy Joel once said that there’s nothing better than good sex, but even a peanut butter and jelly...
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ResearchCan weed make you more creative?
Countless works of music and art show the sort of open-minded, vulnerable and imaginative mindset that many people associate with...
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DeliveryCan you make edibles kick in faster?
Have you ever been running behind and wanted your edibles to kick in ASAP? What about if you can’t sleep...
Nov 18, 20219 min -
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Getting the most from a daily dose of medical cannabis is top of mind for many patients, especially those treating...
Dec 16, 20218 min -
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Whether you’ve participated or not, you’ve likely heard the term “hotboxing” before. The practice of filling a small enclosed area...
Feb 2, 20225 min -
PlantWhat is THCP and how does it affect you?
In the wee hours of 2019, a team of Italian researchers reported on an astounding discovery; a new cannabinoid was...
Aug 3, 20228 min -
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Just because stoners have the stereotype of being lazy doesn’t mean it’s true. In fact, if you struggle with the...
Aug 31, 20228 min -
PhysiologyIs CBD safe to use during pregnancy and nursing?
Cannabis use and pregnancy is a tough topic. The unknown effects of cannabis on developing babies are concerning enough to...
Oct 7, 20228 min -
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If you’re new to cannabis, you may think that all weed smells the same. But once you’ve spent some time...
Oct 20, 20227 min -
RegulationWhat’s the deal with driving high?
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Jan 1, 20236 min -
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Previously thought of as either a horse tranquilizer or a dissociative recreational party drug, ketamine has re-emerged as a promising...
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