Cannabis as a Natural Remedy for PTSD
For years, there has been widespread anecdotal evidence that cannabis is useful in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, but formal research has been hard to come by. While formal research is still in its beginning stages, thanks to the decades-long federal ban on cannabis research , recent and upcoming changes to those laws have […]
How to Properly Dose Cannabis Edibles
While cannabis-infused foods and drinks are a healthy and effective alternative to smoking, there are a few things newcomers should know before they take their first bite. Even those used to cannabis must take it easy initially to determine their own tolerance level. As the saying goes, “start low and go slow”. How Cannabis Edibles […]
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 […]
