How Much Cannabis Do You Need? Decoding Cannabis Measurements
When it comes to buying cannabis for the first time, understanding the measurements on the labels can feel like reading another language. However, understanding the measurements of THC and CBD on packaging is crucial to having a good cannabis experience, as it ensures that you will dose these products properly when you are ready to […]
What are Cannabis-Infused Drinks?
Cannabis-infused beverages are the latest items in the Massachusetts cannabis edibles market. According to Seattle-based cannabis analytics firm Headset, sales of cannabis drinks have jumped 40% over the past year. Consumers flocked to a new consumption method — and an alcoholic beverage alternative. But what are they, exactly? What experience can you expect to have […]
Cannabis as a Natural Remedy for PTSD
For years, there has been widespread anecdotal evidence that cannabis is useful in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, but formal research has been hard to come by. While formal research is still in its beginning stages, thanks to the decades-long federal ban on cannabis research , recent and upcoming changes to those laws have […]
How to Properly Dose Cannabis Edibles
While cannabis-infused foods and drinks are a healthy and effective alternative to smoking, there are a few things newcomers should know before they take their first bite. Even those used to cannabis must take it easy initially to determine their own tolerance level. As the saying goes, “start low and go slow”. How Cannabis Edibles […]
Is Cannabis a Stimulant or a Depressant?
Is marijuana a depressant or a stimulant? It’s one of the most commonly asked questions about cannabis, but the answer is — well, let’s just say it’s complicated. In fact, at least one textbook notes that cannabis products are "in a classification of their own." The truth is that the effect of cannabis on your […]
What Are THC Topicals and How Do They Work?
Topical preparations using cannabis are nothing new, but they’re enjoying a surge in popularity as researchers dig deeper into the many benefits of CBD, THC and other cannabinoids. While CBD creams, lotions and serums have been widely available for a few years, THC lotions and THC creams are relative newcomers. Read on to learn more […]
