Last year, my father was diagnosed with cancer that caused severe visceral pain. We knew weed could help. What we didn’t know was how much to give him. The months that followed were shaped by trial and error—sometimes we nailed it, and he experienced a few lucid, pain-free hours of relief, and other times, we […]
Being a medical cannabis patient often means knowing two worlds—the symptom-ridden world of being in need of medication, and the world of bodily woes dramatically reduced. Because the endocannabinoid system works with other systems throughout the body, cannabis is able to lessen or even eliminate painful health conditions for millions of patients around the world. I’m one […]
Rules change daily. Some stores are closed, others are open for pickup, and some can now deliver. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) This story was updated at 11am PST on May 21. Is my cannabis dispensary still open? In the season of COVID-19, that question just got a lot more complicated. Cities, counties, and states across the […]
The ability to forget fear is vital in allowing us to live normal lives. If we remembered every ounce of fear we’d ever felt, we wouldn’t be able to function. One of the hallmarks of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is impaired fear extinction—the process that helps our brains forget traumatic events. Anandamide may play a […]
Coconut oil has managed to infuse its way into some of the cannabis industry’s most sought-after products, including edibles and topicals, but why? Why is coconut oil popular for cannabis infusion? Coconut oil has a high concentration of fatty acids (saturated fats). The surplus of these fatty acids in coconut oil create a strong binding […]
Clones can be an easy and efficient way to introduce new genetics into your garden. Whether you’re looking for a proven strain to deliver consistent flavor and yield or hunting for a cut of some rare “clone-only” phenotype, bringing home some clones can be the way to go. But clones can also create problems. Often described […]
Patrick Bennett March 10, 2020 Share Print When it comes to ease of use, portability, and functionality, one cannabis product stands tall above the rest—vapes. You may know them as vape carts or pre-loaded cannabis oil vape cartridges, and they have quickly become the go-to concentrate-based product for both cannabis novices and enthusiasts. However, when […]
Vape pens have revolutionized the way many people consume cannabis, as well as other materials, including nicotine and flavored oils. They are discreet and convenient, allowing you to reap the benefits of cannabis products without needing to roll a joint or use a bulky apparatus. To activate the cannabinoids—such as CBD and THC—in cannabis, it […]
There are many ways to smoke cannabis, but perhaps none are as well-known as smoking a bowl in a pipe. Learning how to pack and smoke a bowl is an essential lesson in cannabis consumption that enthusiasts at both ends of the spectrum can benefit from. Whether you’re interested in packing a pipe for a […]
Cannabis concentrates, oils, and extracts offer many unique benefits that you won’t find smoking flower. From easy, precise dosing to clean and refined flavors, concentrates focus on the ingredients in cannabis that matter most. In this 4-part series, you’ll learn the fundamentals of concentrates, explore product options, discover how extracts are made, and more. Cannabis […]
Less than two years ago, Governor Andrew Cuomo said that marijuana was a “gateway drug” and that he could not support legalizing it. Last week, he made legalizing marijuana a cornerstone of his State of the State address, saying that it could generate $300 million for New York “in a way that creates an economic opportunity for […]
International drug treaties have long stood in the way of cannabis reform on the national level. But in newly issued recommendations, the World Health Organization (WHO) says it’s time to change course on how the United Nations categorizes cannabis. It’s the latest sign that the world is warming to the health benefits of a plant […]
