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A Guide to Cannabinoids Found in Cannabis

A Guide to Cannabinoids Found in Cannabis

Cannabis has grown exponentially in popularity but a recent cannabis study shows that not many people, even those who use the drug regularly, are aware of the cannabinoids in cannabis. Cannabinoids refer to chemical compounds found in cannabis plants that interact with receptors throughout the body and brain, thereby causing various effects. The cannabis plant […]

A Brief History on How The Cannabis Stigmas Began

A Brief History on How The Cannabis Stigmas Began

Hallucinogenic drugs have been used for actual millennia, dating back to prehistory. While they have roots in spiritual and religious ceremony, prehistoric communities were just as likely to use these drugs for recreational or medicinal purposes. One of the most common of these drugs is cannabis, but the stigmas surrounding cannabis have been harsher than […]

Politicians and Cannabis: Who is For or Against Cannabis?

Politicians and Cannabis Who is For or Against Cannabis

Our recent cannabis study found that a politician’s stance on cannabis has a direct effect on a fraction of voters within that politician’s jurisdiction. Let’s take a look at some politicians who support cannabis and some who are still against cannabis legalization. Political Supporters of Cannabis Barbara Lee As a long-time representative of California’s 13th […]

How Legality of Cannabis Has Changed People’s Attitudes: A Study On Evolving Cannabis Attitudes

2018 was a truly monumental year for cannabis. The marijuana industry was valued at about $10.4 billion and is expected to only grow exponentially from there. By the end of last year, two more states (Michigan and Vermont) legalized cannabis for recreational use, bringing the total to 10 states and Washington, D.C. that allow for […]

Why CBD Edibles Are on the Rise

CBD infused edibles

CBD edibles are expected to be THE breakout nutrition trend of 2019. Sales are skyrocketing across the globe. Interest in CBD edibles spans across all adult demographics, regardless of age and gender. So what’s driving this trend? The Rise of CBD-Infused Edibles Research shows significant interest in CBD edibles among Millennials who are beginning to […]

5 Predictions for the Cannabis Industry in 2019

Jars of marijuana in cannabis dispensary

Getting ahead on trends within the cannabis industry isn’t easy, especially considering the statewide legalization efforts and the general expansion in recreational and medical use markets. We do know that the future is bright as spending on legal cannabis is expected to reach at least $57 billion by 2027. The cannabis industry is a rising […]

9 Celebrities Who Endorse CBD Oil

Celebrities Who Endorse CBD and CBD Oil

Thanks to growing legality and accessibility, CBD has become increasingly more popular. As of 2018, nine states have passed legislation allowing for both recreational and medicinal use of cannabis and cannabis-derived products. A total of 46 states (including those previous nine) allow for the use of CBD for medicinal purposes with a prescription, with some […]