Category Archives: Education

Why Smart People Are Investing In Marijuana?

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There’s a lot of money swirling around the cannabis industry at the moment. Investors are confident in a return. But why? According to the New York-based private-equity firm Tuatara Capital, the company has raised the largest amount of capital ever to invest in the legal marijuana industry. They raised $93 million and recently closed an […]

What Is Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)?

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Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the chemical in marijuana responsible for most of the plant’s notorious psychotropic effects. It was first discovered in 1964 and was isolated and synthesized from the cannabis plant by a Bulgarian-born Israeli organic chemist named Dr. Raphael Mechoulam. It works by attaching itself to the cannabinoid receptors in the brain. These receptors […]

Proposition 64 – The End of Reefer Madness Mentality?

Proposition 64

Will California become the 5th state to legalize the recreational use of marijuana? One poll shows that 64% of voters support the proposed new legislation, which flies in the face of the Federal Government’s outdated stance on cannabis as a Schedule 1 substance. California’s Legalization History California was the first state to legalize medical marijuana […]

5 Unbelievable (But Absolutely True) Facts about Cannabidiol (CBD)

5 Unbelievable Facts about Cannabidiol (CBD)

CBD has become very popular recently, and it’s easy to understand why: it’s an all-natural product, a relatively new food supplement with promising initial results in research. However, there is also lot of doubt, misinformation, and confusion surrounding it. So, with the goal of shrinking that knowledge gap, here’s a short list of some CBD […]

8 Foods That Help Reduce Inflammation

Foods That Help Reduce Inflammation

Are you suffering from common diseases like diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and arthritis? Did you know that inflammation is the leading cause of most of these diseases and that there are certain foods that you should be eating to help reduce inflammation? Causes of Inflammation   If you cut or bruise yourself, […]

Does CBD Show Up On A Drug Test?

Does CBD Come Up On A Drug Test

Does CBD Show Up On A Drug Test?  First things first, we need to examine what drug tests actually look for. Drug testing is a real problem that can plague people who use cannabis medicinally but who also need to have steady employment. So, does CBD show up on a drug test? Let’s find out. […]

6 Causes of Reverse Seasonal Affective Disorder

Reverse Seasonal Affective Disorder

If you’re feeling the summertime blues, you’re not alone. We’re all familiar with the winter blues; it’s easy to get down when the days turn shorter and temperatures start to drop. Known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), feeling depression in the winter months is a common occurrence. Did you know, however, that some people experience […]