Medical Cannabis Education
What 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 MoreHow Long Does Weed Stay in Your System? Information on How Long Marijuana Stays in Urine, Blood, Hair & More
Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash Cannabis legalization for medical and recreational use is expanding across the country. However, some employers still reserve their right to test you for cannabis use. They’re within the letter of the law because cannabis use is still illegal on the federal level and depending on your hiring agreement…
Read MoreWhat are Trichomes? And How to Tell the Difference Between Moldy Weed vs Trichomes
Photo by Avery Meeker So much of the draw to cannabis, both medical and recreational, is that it’s plentiful with cannabinoids including the psychoactive THC. Meanwhile, the parts of the cannabis plant that create and store these cannabinoids are the trichomes. What exactly are trichomes and when do trichomes appear in a cannabis plant’s development?…
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 MoreHigh Eyes: What Causes Red Eyes & How to Get Rid of Stoned Eyes Fast
Photo by Vanessa Bumbeers Regardless of why you’re using cannabis, you run the risk of a few mostly harmless side effects like dry mouth and red eye. The issue is red or dry eyes can be embarrassing, uncomfortable, and totally indiscreet. Using medical marijuana doesn’t mean everyone needs to know. Learning how to get rid…
Read MoreWhat is Dronabinol (Marinol)? And How Long Does Marinol Stay in Your System?
Photo by Ruandom Zhong Medical marijuana has been legalized in 39 states and Washington D.C. but as far back as 1985 Marinol, a pill form of THC, was approved for public consumption by the FDA. Dronabinol, also known as Marinol, is a synthesized version of THC made by pharmaceutical companies for medical use. Cannabinoids like…
Read MoreWhat is HHC and What is the Difference Between HHC vs THC?
Photo by Girl with red hat There are hundreds of chemicals in marijuana that interact with the human body called cannabinoids. We know THC and CBD but not necessarily some of the more obscure cannabinoids like HHC that are found in such trace amounts. Cannabinoids are driving so much more than just medical marijuana research…
Read MoreWhat is Delta-9-THC and What Exactly is the Difference Between Delta-8, Delta-9, and Delta-10?
Photo by Girl with Red Hat Attitudes, and more importantly laws, about cannabis are changing. This has created a whole new economy of cannabis products ranging from cananoil to dabs to vapes. While cannabis isn’t legal everywhere, the decriminalization of hemp has opened up an entire market of not-quite-THC products. Delta-8 and delta-10-THC have popped…
Read MoreWhat is Delta-8-THC? Benefits, Side Effects, Safety & More
Photo by Elsa Olofsson Cannabis legalization has created an insane demand and hugely competitive market for cannabis. Products ranging from THC gummies to tinctures to vapes are all the rage, and yet, cannabis is still not quite legal across the US, so many are turning to Delta-8-THC. Delta-8 can seem like a godsend. It offers…
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