Sure, lighting up and getting high night lift your mood and calm your anxieties but studies suggest that the effects may only be temporary. According to a study published online in the Journal of Affective Disorders, one puff of cannabis helped reduce the symptoms of depression. Two puffs eased perceived anxiety but the greatest relief…
Read MoreIs Cannabis Addiction And Dependence Real?
We’re all familiar with the numerous types of anti-pot propaganda that use fear mongering and scare tactics to reduce overall marijuana use, especially among the youth. Many people have grown to believe that cannabis is a gateway drug that could lead to heavy drug use of potentially deadly substances like heroin or opioids. While the…
Read MoreNew cannabis laws coming in 2019
2018 was an important year for cannabusinesses in California and the increasing popularity in weed has lead to more products, events and research than ever before. Over 30 million adults identified themselves as “current marijuana users” in a recent Gallup poll and almost half of respondents have tried marijuana at least once. Prop. 64, which…
Read MoreJoints That Will Impress (But You CAN Roll)
Whether you’re looking to enter the world of smokeable sculptures, or simply impress some friends for a treat, there are a few classics that are not too painful to learn. As with any skill, practice makes perfect, but adding these fairly easy art-joints to your repertoire as a cannabis smoker are quite fun for special…
Read MoreCan Smoking Cannabis Help Treat Asthma?
At first thought you’d probably think that cannabis and asthma would be a recipe for disaster. How could smoking anything have a positive impact on someone’s asthma other than to possibly give them another attack. But surprisingly, it appears to be just the opposite. Cannabis is actually one of nature’s greatest expectorants (something that helps…
Read MoreTips For Surviving Your First Cannabis Experience From Someone Who Had A Bad First Trip
Most of the details from my first cannabis experience are lost in the recesses of my subconscious, but I will never forget the gnawing sense of fear and guilt I felt the first time I lit up. It was New Years Eve. I was in my early 20s and I was with three friends at…
Read MoreGetting My Medical Medical Card in Washington State: Part Two
If you remember my article from last week, you’ll know that I was supposed to get my medical card earlier this week. As you can probably tell from the intro: that didn’t happen. When I scheduled my authorization appointment, I did everything right. I scheduled an appointment with my healthcare provider who is licensed to…
Read MoreGreat Gifts for Cannabis Smokers
It’s the holiday season and I always find it difficult to find useful but cool gifts for my fellow medical marijuana using friends. Cannabis smokers are used to a culture of art mixed with practicality and wow factor that is unparalleled in any other industry. I’ve compiled a list of things that are sure to…
Read MoreHow To Identify High-Quality Weed At Your Dispensary
Identifying high-quality weed at a dispensary can be difficult if you’ve never been to one. Even if you have, it’s up to the you to trust that the cannabis you’re getting is of high quality. Oftentimes, dispensaries will set up their flower selection based on tiers: bottom-shelf, mid-shelf, and top-shelf, and sometimes, a premium or…
Read MoreIs It Ok To Smoke Weed With A Cold Or Flu?
It’s cold and flu season, which means that a lot of regular cannabis users are lighting up while sick. The viral respiratory infection could spread when sharing a joint, bong, or bowl. There’s no definitive research on the effects of smoking cannabis with a cold or flu. In many cases, smoking cannabis can worsen symptoms.…
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