Cannabis Education
Are Those Trichomes or Mold? What Does Moldy Weed Look Like?
Photo by Cottonbro Studio One of the benefits of the current cannabis revolution is a new holistic approach to medicine. Consuming live plants as part of your healing or treatment plan can be enticing for those more interested in homeopathic remedies. The only issue is that plant matter can go bad. What happens when…
Read MoreWhat are the Main Differences Between the Effects, Risks & Safety of Alcohol vs Weed?
Photo by Pavel Danilyuk Cannabis is quickly becoming a major part of the medical industry offering a homeopathic alternative for pain management, sleep aids, and orexigenics (appetite stimulants). Recreational legalization is making cannabis as common as alcohol. Sure, they both get you high, but how similar are they? While in the past people may have…
Read MoreIs Marijuana Physically Addictive & How Long Does Weed Withdrawal Last?
Photo by GRAS GRÜN Cannabis is proving to be a boon to both medicine and the economy. Still, oftentimes, even things that are beneficial can end up getting abused. Cannabis does offer a physical high and potential distraction which can lead to bad habits, namely addiction. People can develop an unhealthy dependency on things that…
Read MoreWhat is Farnesene? Farnesene Effects, Benefits & Strains
Photo by Clem Onojeghuo One major impact of the expansion of cannabis legislation is a greater interest in plant medicine. Besides the controversial THC and everyone’s favorite legal cannabinoid CBD there are other plant compounds a.k.a. phytochemicals that show the extensive potential of medical marijuana. Farnesene, while not widely known, is one of these wonder…
Read MoreWhat is Ocimene? Ocimene Effects, Benefits & Strains
Photo by Karolina Grabowska Ocimene is one of the terpenes commonly found in cannabis. What are terpenes exactly? Terpenes are various chemicals in plants that help keep them alive and give what we observe as their flavors and scents. Expanding marijuana legalization is leading to more scientific and medical interest in these compounds. Ocimene is…
Read MoreHow to Smoke Weed: 4 Different Ways to Smoke Weed for Beginners
How to Roll the Perfect Joint or Blunts for Beginners & Tips for Smoking Weed Photo by DESIGNECOLOGIST on Unsplash It can always be a little embarrassing to not know how to do something, after all, you may be too shy to ask how to smoke weed. With cannabis use on the rise, you may…
Read MoreCan Your Edibles Expire? How Long do Weed, CBD & THC Gummies Last?
Photo by Elsa Olofsson Edibles offer a great delivery system for medical marijuana, especially for beginners. After all, smoking weed can be intimidating, but edibles offer all the beneficial cannabinoids without harsh smoke or requiring elaborate accessories like a dab rig or vape. Before you invest in edibles you may wonder, do edibles expire? How…
Read MoreWhat are Terpenes? Types of Terpenes & Effects
Photo by Jane Doan THC has driven much of the world’s love affair with cannabis and a fair amount of its controversy, after all, the only thing separating legal weed from hemp is its THC content. However, it’s not the only important compound in cannabis. What about terpenes? Terpenes are chemicals found in everything from…
Read MoreAlpha-Humulene Terpene Effects, Benefits, Flavor & Strains
Photo by Joris Neyt Cannabis may be highly coveted and contested due to its THC content. However, the expanded adoption of medical marijuana across the United States has led to a greater understanding of the countless biological chemicals found within everyone’s favorite herb. Humuene is one of these compounds and its full list of medical…
Read MoreWhat is the Difference Between Marijuana Decriminalization vs Legalization?
Photo by Ringo Hoffmann Cannabis law in the United States is complex and nuanced while the push for legalization is one of our major political hot topics. While still technically federally illegal, many states have adopted their own approaches to managing marijuana ranging from full prohibition to full legalization. Where exactly does decriminalization fit into…
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