Cannabis Research
Does Weed Make You Sleepy? What Happens When You Sleep High
Photo by Elsa Donald Executive Summary Weed can make some people sleepy, especially THC-heavy products, higher doses, nighttime use, and cannabis products that create strong body relaxation. THC may help some people fall asleep faster in the short term, particularly when pain, nausea, stress, or another symptom is interfering with rest. However, cannabis does 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 MoreWhat Patients Say About Medical Marijuana for Chronic Pain (Exclusive Survey Insights)
Executive Summary Living with chronic pain often means years of trial and error with treatments that don’t fully relieve symptoms—or come with dangerous side effects. Our new nationwide survey of 1,450 medical cannabis patients managing chronic pain offers a rare look at real-world outcomes with medical cannabis. Patients shared how often they use cannabis, how…
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 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.…
Read MoreWhat are Flavonoids? And What is the Difference Between Flavonoids and Bioflavonoids?
Photo by Dan Cristian Pădureț The growing legalization of cannabis and other natural “drugs” like psilocybin has increased our interest in their biochemistry. People are more curious about the compounds in these biological marvels and how they interact with the body. Flavonoids might not exactly make you want to rush out and learn organic chemistry…
Read MoreWhat is the Half-Life of THC & How is THC Metabolized?
Photo by Rafael Classen By now people know cannabis can get you high because of its THC. The growth of the cannabis industry is expanding our collective understanding of how THC interacts with our body. From tips to extending your high to understanding how long it may linger in your system and pop up on…
Read MoreWhat are Endocannabinoids? Understanding the Endocannabinoid System and CBD
Photo by Bret Kavanaugh on Unsplash CBD is slowly becoming a huge factor in expanding medical marijuana legalization. It’s drawing a ton of positive attention and launching a whole suite of products offering relaxation, reduced inflammation, and more. The draw to cannabis is cannabinoids like CBD and THC. Did you know our body has its…
Read MoreWhat are the Munchies? And How to Stop the Munchies When You Get Them
Even people not familiar with the countless ways cannabis can help the body are still familiar with the fact weed can give you the munchies. Why do you get hungry when you’re high? When you smoke or eat edibles you can often be struck by a hunger or a not-so-subtle hankering for your favorite snack…
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