Sports franchises have rarely smiled upon drug use. Even drugs that enhance our bodies -- albeit in unhealthy ways -- have been banned from major sports leagues. Of course, cannabis was thrown into the “drugs are bad” bucket long...
Older folks, aka "seniors" over 65, are using cannabis in increasing numbers. In fact, cannabis consumption by this demographic has doubled since 2015. What accounts for this? Are there health impacts? Are they good or bad? Why are seniors...
For too long, “drugs and alcohol” were more than neighbors in a phrase; they were taken as equals. Drugs were addictive, alcohol was addictive, and the two were essentially equal in that regard. For some, you’re just as likely...
One of the notable properties of cannabis is its ability to reduce inflammation in the human body. This effect has been used predominantly for joint pains, and all sorts of issues that arise when tissues become inflamed in the...
You may not think about genetics when you’re toking, but it’s an integral part of the modern marijuana economy. Genetics are of course how breeders come up with new breeds, extend the lineage of old types of pot, and...
Have you been drinking more or less since the pandemic? If you’re a cannabis consumer, there’s a poll that says you’re probably drinking less, by a lot. In the poll, which involved a healthy sample of 2,000 respondents, 45%...
Politics can be messy, as Americans have learned while seeing political football in the form of COVID relief. A couple of cannabis bills are also being impacted by the politics of compromise, but in one case the benefits could...
Could smoking cannabis open the magical door to weight loss? Some recent studies have implied that daily cannabis use is associated with a lower BMI, smaller waist size and lower fasting insulin levels. Some cannabis growers have heard the...
The CBD experience. The best way to consume CBD is the way you prefer it the most. Whether it’s smoking CBD flower, incorporating a CBD tincture or gelcap into your dietary supplement regimen, or including CBD infused flour or...
Every cannabinoid in marijuana has a unique profile, and each has a different effect on the body’s endocannabinoid system. Some are more effective for pain management, while some will lift your mind into the stratosphere. The big cannabinoids are...
