Cannabis Education
What is ‘Greening Out’? Plus, Some Common Greening Out Symptoms
Photo by RDNE Stock Project Consuming marijuana is something millions across the U.S. (and the world) enjoy. In fact, in 2021, 13% of Americans reported using cannabis in the past month. If you’re one of these regular smokers of the green stuff, you may wonder, “What is greening out?” Greening out is the closest thing…
Read MoreDoes Smoking Weed Dehydrate You Or Make You Sweat More? Why?
Photo by Thomas Chauke Reaching for a glass of water is not uncommon while enjoying your high. But does weed dehydrate you, or is it more complex than that? While you may think that you are dehydrated, marijuana rarely causes dehydration. The only link between dehydration and cannabis use is Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS), which…
Read MoreWhat is Hemp, and What is the Difference Between Hemp and Marijuana?
Photo by Matteo Paganelli Hemp and marijuana are often spoken of in the same breath, so does this make them the same? They’re similar, but the difference between hemp and marijuana is defined by the amount of delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in each one. They might be the same plant species, but they’re certainly not the…
Read MoreWhat is a Bong? Plus FAQs About How to Use a Bong & How to Clean a Bong
Photo by Pavel Danilyuk Marijuana smoking has never been more popular, with legalization taking hold. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), cannabis is the most commonly used federally prohibited drug in the country today. Many people like to smoke their weed using a bong, but what is a bong, and what do…
Read MoreWhy Does Weed Make You Cough More & Does Coughing Get You Higher?
Photo by Kampus Production From the perspective of weed smokers, a cough is not uncommon while smoking. But why does weed make you cough? Of the millions of pot smokers worldwide, 29% of active marijuana smokers said they experienced coughing as a side effect. Even though a weed cough can be disconcerting the first time,…
Read MoreDoes Weed Make You Gain Weight, or Does Smoking Weed Make You Lose Weight?
Photo by Pavel Danilyuk Cannabis is well-known for initiating the munchies, but does weed make you gain weight, or does smoking weed make you lose weight? Although the answer may seem obvious, recent scientific evidence has shown that the issue of weight gain and loss may not be as clear-cut as many assume. In this…
Read MoreHow Does Weed Make You Feel? Does Weed Make You Dizzy or Hallucinate?
Photo by Damian Barczak Trying marijuana for the first time can be daunting. How does weed make you feel? Does weed make you dizzy? What is it like to be high? These are just some of the questions people have about weed. And these questions are becoming increasingly prominent as more and more states legalize…
Read MoreIndica vs Sativa vs Hybrid – What is Hybrid Weed and What Does it Do?
Photo by Terrance Barksdale Cannabis has evolved from purchasing any type of weed off the street to superstores with countless strains designed to affect your body in specific ways. More people are pursuing the health benefits of cannabis but the options can be a bit overwhelming, especially if it’s your first time at a dispensary.…
Read MoreDoes Weed Make You Depressed? Exploring the Relationship Between Marijuana and Depression
Photo by Engin Akyurt Anxiety and depression are common mental health conditions that afflict millions nationwide. Approximately 21 million Americans have experienced at least one major depressive episode. But does weed make you depressed, or is cannabis the answer to your mental health problems? The relationship between pot and being depressed has been explored multiple…
Read MoreMarijuana and Anger: Does Weed Make You Angry or Can Weed Help With Anger Issues?
Photo by Alexander Grey The world is stressful, and many people find the best way to get over anger is to light up at the end of a difficult day. But with 9% of Americans reporting anger problems, does weed help with anger in most situations? Everyone gets angry and irritable occasionally, but if you…
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