The hysteria of reefer madness, the myth of the gateway drug, the caricature of the mindless stoner: while not exactly absent from American society in 2022, they have, at least, been shown the door. Taking shape in their place is a new, more nuanced view of cannabis that recognizes benefits as well as harms, users […]
Pain is the most common malady to afflict humankind and the major reason people seek medical care. The annual healthcare costs related to pain are over $300 billion, which is greater than the costs of heart disease, cancer, and diabetes combined. According to a landmark report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, […]
Migraine is one of the most prevalent illnesses in the world. Some 39 million people in the United States and 1 billion people worldwide suffer from migraine headaches, or one in eight men, women, and children living on the planet today. Almost half of all women will experience migraines at some point in their life, […]
The stereotypical weed smoker is depicted as a slow dimwit with the inability to harbor productive thoughts for more than a few seconds. They are motivated by their hedonistic tendencies and want to get “high” as much as possible. In 2021, we know this is not true considering that almost half of all US adults […]
You’ve most likely heard about tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) as the psychoactive compound in marijuana. Similarly, you may have also heard about the fantastic health benefits of cannabidiol (CBD), and that it is a non-psychoactive chemical in marijuana. However, did you stop to think that the medicinal benefits of marijuana go beyond CBD and THC? Presently, a […]
As a cannabis enthusiast, your first reaction to learning about THC-O — a cannabinoid 3 times stronger than THC might be that of shock, cheerfulness, or bemusement. In fact, you might even consider it a blessing. But whatever the case may be, it is important to educate the general public on the borderline psychedelic and […]
Cannabis possesses compounds that are antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. This makes it fit to fight against strep throat bacterial infections. Different studies have shown that when used, cannabis products (especially cannabis oils) can improve the antibacterial activity of antibiotics which are being used to treat strep throat symptoms. What is strep throat? Strep throat is a […]
Nick Offerman recently said in an interview that he has quit cannabis and that he once used marijuana as a form of escapism. This doesn’t mean he’s against the legalization and regulation of cannabis, however from a personal position he will not be smoking. In part, he is quitting because of his wife but as […]