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UK Study Fails to Identify Cannabis as a Risk Factor for Psychosis

Cannabis opponents and mainstream media outlets have claimed for many years that cannabis is bad for human brains. As part of their claim, opponents often suggest that cannabis use causes psychosis. Psychosis is a serious mental health condition that is always worthy of research and thoughtful discussion, which is why public health strategies should be […]

Terpenes Enhance THC’s Ability to Interact With Endogenous Receptor

For many years very little was known about cannabis terpenes. Terpenes are the compounds contained in the cannabis plant that gives it its smell. Scientists currently estimate that the cannabis plant contains over 150 different terpenes, with different genetics containing different ratios of terpene levels. An example of a cannabis terpene is pinene, which is one of […]

What to Know Before Buying CBD

Inflammation causes backaches, menstrual cramps, swollen joints, and many other ailments. That’s why nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen are among the most commonly used drugs in the world. If you’re trying to move away from reliance on NSAIDs, cannabidiol (CBD) can be an effective alternative. Before jumping aboard the CBD train, there are a […]

ESG Like Your Life Depends On It

Pay attention. Your survival could depend on it. Cannabis consumers, I’m talking to you. How’s the environment looking? Pretty bleak. Is the economy rock steady? Far from it. Let’s not even talk about the quality of global leadership right now. These elements are the foundation of a seemingly abstract term — ESG. It stands for […]

Did Biden’s Medical Cannabis Research Act Help Anything?

A new year encourages hope and reflection, both of which are useful in evaluating existing cannabis policies at the federal level and what may be expected in the coming months. Significantly, while the industry suffered a loss in the unsuccessful efforts to include the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act in the National Defense […]

German Legalization to Innovate Consumption and Cultivation Tech

Earlier this month federal ministers in Germany conducted a press conference in which they provided details regarding the nation’s adult-use cannabis legalization plan. Germany’s legalization plan involves permitting personal possession, cultivation, and consumption, and noncommercial cannabis clubs will serve as the initial foundation for access to legal cannabis. Eventually Germany will also have regional cannabis […]

How Can Cannabis Help Our Furry Friends?

The CBD for animals category is exploding, but can cannabis help pets the way it helps people? “My pet is a member of the family.” You’ve probably heard this statement before, or even said it yourself. Nearly 70% of American households have a companion animal, with dogs and cats being by far the most popular. […]

More Regions in Germany Request Cannabis Legalization

A little over a week ago federal ministers in Germany held a press conference in which they provided details regarding the nation’s current legalization plan. The plan has two phases, with the first involving legalizing personal cannabis possession, use, and cultivation, as well as permitting noncommercial cannabis clubs. The second phase of legalization in Germany will […]

Chronic Pain Patients Report Improvements in New UK Study

A fairly sizable study was recently concluded in the United Kingdom involving cannabis, chronic pain, quality of life, and opioid use. The study revolved around multiple cannabis products, which is not always the case with cannabis studies. Below is more information about the scope of the study, and the findings, via a news release from NORML: […]

How to Become a Magical Weed Wizard for 420

Ready to inspire awe as a magical cannabis wizard for 420? I’ll tell you how with some impressive new technology from Puffco. Let’s start with the basics. After all, you can’t become a wizard unless you’re wise in the ways of herb. Vaporizers are widely considered the healthiest method for inhaling cannabis products. Many vapes […]