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Is Weed Really A Gateway Drug?
Why not break our lack of content with a nice controversial topic. As always I try to remain as neutral as possible, but like to analyze the important points of each side of the argument. The idea that marijuana is a “gateway drug” is a controversial one, and there is much debate about whether this…
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Weed and Sex: Cannabinoids in the Bedroom
Many of the topics I choose to write about are sparked from the countless posts I see regarding cannabis while scrolling on Twitter. One of the recurring themes I stumble upon is the role that cannabis can play in intimate settings. We are human after all, so of course we are worried, or excited on…
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How Do People Like Working at a Cannabis Dispensary?
I wanted to put this up here to kind of crowdsource the sentiment behind working at a cannabis dispensary. With cannabis being in the news more each day more people are turning to dispensaries for work and since this is a relatively new industry, worker morale might be an afterthought. Everyone will obviously have a…
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One Major Difference You Need to Know Between THC and CBD
Cannabidiol (CBD), and Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are the two predominant cannabinoids found in marijuana and while they have key differences, it’s important to understand their similarities as well. The major difference most people think about is typically that THC is psychoactive, and CBD is non-psychoactive. To understand why this is the case, it’s important to look…
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Can Marijuana Actually Help You Lose Weight? A Whole New World of Opportunity
Most people associate marijuana use with the feeling of hunger, also known as the ‘munchies’. If consuming marijuana results in feeling hungry you would expect consumers to be heavier, Right? Or at least that’s safe to assume. Despite the urge to eat while using cannabis, multiple studies have shown that regular cannabis users actually have…
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Important Drug-Marijuana Interactions: Safety Always Comes First
As more people decide to venture into the world of cannabis, the more important it becomes for an increased awareness of potential interactions between the cannabinoids in marijuana and other medicines. Not just medicine, but various compounds regularly consumed by people like you and me. Reminder: The majority of these interactions are a result of the…
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The Significant Impact of Marijuana Legalization on the “Gas Station” CBD Market
When I say “gas station CBD” I don’t necessarily mean it’s sold at a gas station. When I use that term, I’m referring to the numerous poor quality CBD supplements available at retail stores, online, and of course, gas stations. This industry has exploded over the last decade attracting many established as well as new…
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The Golden Rule – Start Low And Go Slow, Especially With Marijuana
It’s something I try to stress as much as possible when someone who hasn’t consumed THC ever, or in a long time, wants to give it a try. Cannabis IS NOT FOR EVERYONE! It isn’t a silver bullet and there can be negative side effects. I bring this up because of a recent interaction with…
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Legalization of Marijuana Discussion
It’s been a hot topic ever since President Biden announced that people with federal convictions for simple marijuana possession will be pardoned. Not only that, but he also is taking steps for the review and potential revision of how marijuana is scheduled under federal law. But, as a person who believes marijuana should be federally legal,…
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The Benefits of Holding a Medical Marijuana Card
First off, this is not a sales pitch. Marijuana isn’t for everyone. However, despite marijuana being a controversial treatment option, it has been proven to be an effective treatment from physical afflictions like chronic pain, as well as mental health issues like PTSD. So for those that opt to treat a wide aray of afflictions…
