Cannabis Education
What is Linalool? Understanding Linalool Terpene Effects
Photo by Pixabay Cannabis is finding wider circulation throughout the world due to its many medicinal benefits. While the average person may know about cannabinoids like THC and CBD, terpenes are not as popularly known. Terpenes are chemicals that give cannabis and fruits, vegetables, and other plants their distinct smells and flavors. Linalool is a…
Read MoreTHC and Sleep: What Happens When You Sleep High?
What happens when you sleep high after smoking marijuana? Weed makes you sleepy, so many people will use cannabis for sleep, but there’s much debate over whether this is good for you. With approximately 16% of Americans saying they smoke cannabis or use other THC products, this is an issue afflicting potentially millions of people.…
Read MoreCountries Where Weed is Legal in 2023: Guide to Cannabis Law by Country
Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko International marijuana laws have little rhyme or reason. Some countries impose harsh penalties on those caught with weed, whereas others hold the status of “weed-legal country.” Just as the U.S. is a confusing mishmash of laws, so is most of the world. Technically speaking, only Canada and Uruguay are the only…
Read MoreHow Long Does a Weed High Last & How Long Does it Take for Weed to Kick In?
Marijuana is the most commonly used drug in the country. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 18% of Americans consumed cannabis in 2019, despite federal prohibition. But if you’ve never tried it before, how long does a weed high last? Various sources will talk about weed offering highs starting at 30 minutes…
Read MoreIs There Fentanyl in Weed in 2023? And How to Tell if Weed is Laced with Fentanyl
Photo by Chase Fade Fentanyl is a common opioid in the U.S., but the discovery of fentanyl-laced weed has worried consumers and legitimate sellers alike. In an Associated Press report, marijuana confiscated from a Walmart parking lot in Upstate New York indicated that it was laced with fentanyl. Fentanyl weed is a new discovery that…
Read MoreWhat is Limonene? Understanding the Benefits of the Limonene Terpene
Photo by Lena Khrupina What do cannabis, citrus fruits, and lemon-scented floor cleaner all have in common? They all contain the terpene limonene. Cannabinoids drive so much of the interest in medical marijuana but the terpenes found in cannabis give each strain of marijuana its unique flavor and scent. If you’re new to cannabis you…
Read MoreIs Delta-8 THC Legal? And What is the Difference Between Delta-8 and THC-O?
Photo by Teanna Morgan on Unsplash The excitement over medical marijuana combined with a hungry market for cannabis products has launched a gray market of not-quite-legal cannabis products. Laws have been somewhat murky leading to products legal on the state level but not federally, and some federally legal products outlawed by some states. These laws…
Read MoreWeed and Guns: What are the Weed and Gun Laws? Can You Have Your Medical Card and Gun License?
Friendly Reminder: While the posts on this site are doctor-reviewed, nothing in this article should be considered legal advice. Photo by KoolShooters What do guns and weed have in common? They are both heavily regulated by the government. They are also both highly contentious legally because of the difference of federal vs. state laws. Someone…
Read MoreWhat is the Entourage Effect? And Do Terpenes & Cannabinoids Work Together?
Photo by Washarapol D BinYo Jundang As medical marijuana expands across the nation, we’re becoming more collectively aware of how the various compounds in cannabis work. In addition to the THC that gets you high and cannabinoids like CBD and CBN with their health benefits, there are terpenes that create the different scent and flavor…
Read MoreWhat is the Difference Between THC-O vs THC-P? Effects, Safety, Legality & More
Photo by CRYSTALWEED cannabis on Unsplash We all know THC, it’s driven medical and recreational marijuana use for centuries.The burgeoning cannabis industry is not only driving a research frenzy but also leading an industry-wide search for higher highs, stronger products, and legal loopholes. It’s no surprise more types of THC are being created and discovered.…
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