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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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What You Should Know About Beta-Myrcene
It’s been a while since we had some content posted so let’s change that with a quick look at the most abundant terpene found in cannabis, β-Myrcene. If you want a refresher on some other terpene-centric posts check them out here. β-Myrcene gives cannabis strains a mildly sweet flavor profile and provides scent notes that…
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How Cannabis Can Alter Your Memory
Marijuana can affect both long-term and short-term memory, although the extent of the effect can vary depending on several factors, such as the amount and frequency of use, the potency of the strain, and individual factors such as age, genetics, pre-existing mental health conditions and prior drug use. Short-term memory impairment is one of the…
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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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Important Tips on the Use and Storage of Live Concentrates
With the popularity of cannabis skyrocketing in the U.S. users continue to explore new ways to consume their favorite cannabinoids. Many people have heard of cannabis concentrates but with the advent of new extraction methods the variety of these concentrates is rapidly increasing. You may have walked into a local dispensary and even noticed some…
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Cannabis and Menstrual Pains
Menstrual cramps(dysmenorrhea) can cause debilitating pain and can be associated with bloating, fatigue, and a myriad of other symptoms that can make your time of the month, the worst time of the month. An article from the National Library of Medicine reported that over 80% of women experience pain associated with menstruation at some point…
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What You Need to Know About Cannabis Tolerance
Cannabis, weed, whatever you want to call it, like many other medications can become less effective at one dosage after a certain period of time. When people build up a tolerance to cannabis, they will not receive the same benefit they initially did from their starting dose. Increasing the dose can remedy the issue in…
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Important Economic Factors to Consider if you Grow or Consume Cannabis
As cannabis becomes more popular for medicinal and recreational use, it’s important to consider how this will affect the economy from a global standpoint all the way to the individual growers. I know the state of CT will be expanding to 16 approved growers as of the time I’m writing this along with the countless home…
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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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Important Considerations On Climate Change & It’s Effect On Cannabis Plants
Climate change is always a hot topic of discussion and in recent years the unpredictability of the climate has been a concern for agricultural-based businesses, especially cannabis cultivators. As much as people want to ignore the shift in weather patterns, the warming of the earth is evident and with this we will have to adapt…
