While many people enjoy the feeling of relaxation that comes with smoking marijuana, a less popular side effect is often the munchies that come with it. Some individuals who are prescribed medical marijuana, such as cancer patients who have extreme trouble eating, use this affect to their advantage. However, the average cannabis user may not…

Currently, more than half of Americans believe that marijuana should be legalized. However, under federal law, marijuana is still illegal. As political attitudes continue to shift, many financial experts have recognized the growing popularity and economic opportunity of the cannabis industry. In fact, the U.S. legal marijuana industry was estimated at $13.6 billion in 2019…

Detoxing from marijuana just involves taking a break from the substance by giving your body time to cleanse itself from any THC. There are many reasons an individual may want a break from marijuana, such as decreasing tolerance levels or if there is a potential drug test in your future. If you are a frequent…

While steps towards the legalization of cannabis are nothing new in the United States, recently the fight for cannabis reform has started a conversation around social justice. Pro cannabis organizations have found success in reframing the pro cannabis movement as a civil rights and racial justice issues. It has been proven time and time again…

The idea of growing your own cannabis is daunting for many, particularly those with minimal knowledge surrounding general plant care. However, the term “weed” implies, quite accurately, that growing cannabis is pretty easy. Whether considering growing indoors or outdoors, gathering a basic understanding of growing cannabis will be helpful to eliminate fears and make the…

The United States Congress just proposed a new bill, called the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act, which would take cannabis off of the federal list of controlled substances. In addition, the bill would serve to expunge federal cannabis records, a big step in helping to give justice to those who were charged for marijuana-related crimes.…

United States track star Sha’Carri Richardson earned a spot to the Tokyo Games for the upcoming Olympics after she won the women’s 100-meter race. Her spot, however, was revoked after Richardson failed a drug test after the qualifying victory, testing positive for THC. From the excitement in Eugene, Oregon at the U.S. Olympic Track and…

As cannabis grows in popularity, scientists are expanding the amount of research conducted to analyze the effects of cannabis on the body to increase our knowledge and understanding of the subject. In fact, the National Institutes of Health has funded research on the medical benefits of both CBD and THC. Even though cannabis is legal…

When smoking cannabis, cigars, or anything else, butane lighters are the most common. Due to the fact that they are cheap, easy to find, and convenient to use, they have gained immense popularity. According to scientist Steve Gross, butane make ideal gas for use in lighters because “butane turns liquid quickly when compressed, and just…