Cannabis Education
How to Get Rid of Weed Smell from Your Cars, Clothes, Furniture & More
Photo by RDNE Stock Project Executive Summary To get rid of weed smell, start by reducing the source, then ventilate, filter, and clean. Fresh air can help move smoke out, but ventilation alone may not remove odor that has settled into clothes, curtains, carpet, upholstery, walls, hair, or car vents. For lingering cannabis odor, the…
Read MoreWhy Does Weed Make You Cough More & Does Coughing Get You Higher?
Photo by Kampus Production Why Does Weed Make You Cough? Does Coughing Get You Higher? Executive Summary Weed can make you cough because cannabis smoke, heat, particulates, and airway irritation can trigger the body’s cough reflex. Your lungs are sensitive to smoke of any kind, and smoking cannabis may irritate the throat, bronchi, and lungs.…
Read MoreDoes Smoking Weed Make You Age Faster, or Does Weed Make You Look Younger?
Photo by Shelby Ireland Executive Summary Smoking weed may contribute to visible aging, especially because smoke exposure can affect circulation, collagen, elastin, skin texture, and oxidative stress. The clearest concern is not necessarily THC by itself, but the act of smoking. Smoke from cannabis, tobacco, or other burned plant material can expose the skin and…
Read MoreAlcohol vs Weed: What are the Main Differences Between the Effects, Risks & Safety?
Photo by Pavel Danilyuk Executive Summary Alcohol is generally considered more harmful than weed when comparing fatal overdose risk, long-term disease burden, cancer risk, liver damage, and dangerous physical withdrawal. Excessive alcohol use is linked to a large number of preventable deaths in the United States each year, and alcohol affects nearly every major system…
Read MoreHow Long Does a Weed High Last? Joints, Vapes, Edibles and More
Executive Summary A weed high can last anywhere from a couple of hours to most of the day, depending on how you use cannabis, how much THC you consume, your tolerance, your metabolism, and whether you smoke, vape, dab, or take an edible. Smoking and vaping usually start working within seconds to minutes, peak relatively…
Read MoreCan You Fly With Medical Marijuana? TSA’s 2026 Update Explained
Executive Summary If you have been wondering, “can you fly with marijuana?” or “can you fly with weed if you have a medical card?” the answer has become more complicated in 2026. TSA’s public guidance now lists medical marijuana as allowed in both carry-on and checked bags with “Special Instructions,” but those instructions are not…
Read MoreMarijuana Scheduling Update: What a Move to Schedule III Could Mean for Patients, Research, and the Industry
Executive Summary Federal cannabis policy may be approaching one of its most consequential shifts in decades: reclassifying marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). Today, marijuana remains a Schedule I drug at the federal level, but the rescheduling process has advanced through formal rulemaking steps and has continued to…
Read MoreChronic Pain in 2025: What Reporters, Clinicians, and Policymakers Need to Know
First, some context before we jump into stats and assets. Chronic pain didn’t get the memo about quick fixes. Patients and clinicians are navigating a shifting policy landscape while trying to balance relief, safety, and function. Here’s what changed lately—and why it matters for your coverage. What just changed in Texas On September 1, 2025,…
Read MoreThe Best Sativa Strains of 2024: Most Popular & Highest THC
Cannabis is a booming business with an entire industry of products ranging from pre-rolled joints to dabs to gummies, beverages, and even savory snacks all containing cannabis. Meanwhile, there are only 3 main classifications used to describe all products and strains of cannabis: indica, sativa, and hybrids. This post will help you find out…
Read MoreHow Many Strains of Weed are There & What is the Strongest Strain of Weed Ever?
Cannabis is booming, driving an expanding industry, growing state economies and creating interest in the new medical applications of cannabis. This marijuana movement is driving a treasure trove of cannabis products, and varieties of cannabis called strains. How many strains of weed are there? What is the strongest weed strain? This post will explore…
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