What Are Terpenes? Before we rush into the importance of terpenes, let’s first go over what a terpene actually is. A terpene, also scientifically referred to as an isoprenoid, falls under the multifaceted class of organic compounds – specifically the aromatic hydrocarbons, consisting of multiple repeating linked isoprene subunits. In order to be considered a […]
Whether you are an advocate for marijuana or not, the very first question you had when you came across it for the first time was probably, “Is Marijuana Addictive?” Well, that depends on your definition of addiction. To answer this question, let us begin by understanding how cannabis works in our brains and bodies. Cannabis […]
Everything You Need to Know About Cannabis Tinctures Thanks in large part to changing attitudes and legislation across the US and beyond, cannabis-based products such as edibles, salves, and concentrates have become increasingly popular. Another product that has benefited from this wave of positivity is the cannabis tincture – and with good reason. Unlike other […]
The cannabis plant has two primary cannabinoids, THC and CBD (or cannabidiol). These substances are becoming more and more well known, but what surprises many people is that humans have receptors in our bodies and brains that are specifically receptive to cannabinoids. These are called CB receptors (cannabinoid receptors). Even more surprising is that we […]
A common theory promoted by people who oppose marijuana legalization is that the consumption of marijuana leads to the use of harder drugs, such as cocaine and heroin. People who use the so-called gateway drug theory as a reason to protest the legalization of marijuana point to trends and data they see as supporting the […]
You’ve heard a lot about cannabis and its many potential health benefits, and you’re ready to try it, but you don’t want the mind-altering experience. Believe it or not, smoking cannabis does not have to make you high, even when decarboxylated (a process that creates and releases the psychoactive effects from marijuana). Not all cannabis […]
THCA is fast becoming one of the most fascinating and widely discussed cannabinoids being researched and used today. But before we explore THCA specifically, let’s give you a brief overview of cannabinoids. Cannabinoids are chemical compounds that bind with the cannabinoid receptors in our cells in both our brains (CB-1) and our bodies (CB-2). The […]
As the legalization of marijuana for both medical and recreational use continues to sweep the country by storm, the methods of using marijuana have definitely come a long way. Where smoking has long been the preferred method of consuming marijuana, it seems that these days, people have quite a few more options. Marijuana oil has […]
Were you to take a quick tour of the DEA’s website, you might be forgiven for thinking hemp was never an accepted part of American society, parked as it is alongside nefarious substances like heroin. So it may come as a surprise to know that hemp used to be one of the most widely planted […]
There is a pervasive belief that using cannabis can make you lazy. But is there any truth to it? A new study from the University of British Columbia has set out to find an answer. Rats are industrious little creatures. Smart too. But when researchers at the University of British Columbia administered THC, something very […]