The Cannabis Blog
Medical Marijuana and Medicare: Could Cannabis Save Medicare?
As we’ve written elsewhere, cannabis is so many different things to so many different people: An illegal and dangerous “gateway” drug; a medical miracle worker; an all-natural and safe shortcut to rest and relaxation; or all of the above? Regardless of your stance on cannabis and whether or not it plays a role in your […]
What to Look for When Buying a Cannabis Pipe
For beginning smokers, it can be difficult to navigate the vast maze of available options for smoking marijuana. We’ve got a myriad of pipes and bongs to choose from (and each is suited to different needs). If you’re a beginning smoker — a novice — or simply prefer not to get too high, you probably […]
Best Places to Store Weed To Keep Stash Safe from Kids
The roles have reversed. As a kid, you may have had the problem of hiding weed from your parents, but now as an adult, you’re trying to outsmart your adorable bundle of joy (or terror). Whether you’re afraid that your 3-year-old will mistake that marijuana infused brownie for, well, a brownie, or that your teenager […]
Cannabis for Weight Loss: How CBD Helps With Appetite Suppression
Cannabis has a bit of a reputation when it comes to your appetite. So much so that its ability to create an unstoppable case of the munchies has led to its use as an effective treatment for the loss of appetite in chemotherapy and other conditions. What most people don’t realize, however, is that this […]
7 Enlightening Books On Cannabis You Need To Read
If the furious pace of cannabis legalization has your head spinning, you’re not alone: Decades-old habits, assumptions, and—most importantly—laws have undergone huge changes in the figurative blink of an eye. The most obvious change this has wrought is—needless to say—access to clean, well-tended and safe cannabis. But in the long run, it’s likely that a […]
CDC Study: National Teen Marijuana Use Has Dropped
When the debate over legalizing cannabis in Washington State was raging back in 2012, one of the opponents’ main concerns was that decriminalizing weed would lead to an increase in its use by teens. While cannabis policy is a fast-changing state of flux, early indications are that—not only here in Washington State but nationally—increased access […]
Famous People Who Use Marijuana or Have Used It In The Past
Like any other drug, marijuana has its proponents and its detractors, those who’ve experienced its life-changing benefits and those who just don’t see the point. It’s safe to say that its longevity in human history has everything to do with its genuine usefulness, but a long line of well-known advocates certainly hasn’t hurt! Though many […]
What is the Difference Between Smoking vs Vaping Weed?
One of the most important distinctions for a new cannabis smoker to understand about modern marijuana use is knowing the difference of smoking vs vaping cannabis flower (vaping concentrates is a whole different topic). Here is a quick guide to help you sort out the differences and make an informed choice that is best for […]
5 Ways To Achieve Responsible Recreational Marijuana Use
We’re living in such a fascinating time in cannabis history, and it’s incredibly exciting to be playing a role in its emergence from behind the clouds of prohibition and misunderstanding. This shift in perception—introducing many millions to the therapeutic and recreational potential of this fascinating plant—is a perfect time to pull over and ponder what […]
3 Talking Points For Discussing Responsible Cannabis Use With Your Kids
If you’re one of the millions of Americans now enjoying safe and legal cannabis, we couldn’t be more excited for you. You’re in great company—an overwhelming majority of Americans support the decriminalization of cannabis—and we’re confident that cannabis stands to play a genuinely positive and valuable role in the lives of millions more to come. […]