Is Cannabis a Stimulant or a Depressant?
Is marijuana a depressant or a stimulant? It’s one of the most commonly asked questions about cannabis, but the answer is — well, let’s just say it’s complicated. The truth is that the effect of cannabis on your body depends on a wide variety of factors, including the strain, the situation, and your own personal […]
What Are THC Topicals and How Do They Work?
Topical preparations using cannabis are nothing new, but they’re enjoying a surge in popularity as researchers dig deeper into the many benefits of CBD, THC and other cannabinoids. While CBD creams, lotions and serums have been widely available for a few years, THC lotions and THC creams are relative newcomers. Read on to learn more […]
What Is 710 Day and How Is It Celebrated?
Thankfully, cannabis holidays come around each year – and not only in April. 710 Day, also known as Oil Day and Dab Day, has been rising in popularity in recent years, thanks in part to publicity from major leaders and publications in the cannabis industry. As the holiday’s nicknames suggest, more and more fans of […]
Does CBN Help You Sleep?
If you haven’t heard about cannabinol — also known as CBN — then you will soon. One of more than 100 cannabinoids identified in cannabis, CBN has been known for quite a while, but it’s recently getting a lot of attention for its possible sleep-inducing properties. Bethany Gomez, managing director of cannabis research company Brightfield […]
Understanding the Crucial Role of Social Equity in Cannabis
In the last 10 years, 16 states in the U.S. have legalized cannabis for adults over the age of 21, with even more on board for medical marijuana use. With more states poised to legalize cannabis in the near future — and a growing number of brands and dispensaries to purchase from — it’s never […]
Tell Family and Friends About Cannabis Use
The last 20 years have seen a virtual revolution in the public image of cannabis. After decades of being branded as a gateway drug and demonized by the "Establishment," changing societal attitudes and new research have challenged many of the misconceptions about flower. However, lingering cannabis stigma still keeps some people from accepting cannabis use, […]
