May
31
2024
A new study suggests that using marijuana before sleep has minimal if any effect on a range of performance measures the next day, including simulated driving, cognitive and psychomotor function tasks, subjective effects and mood. The results of the study indicated that a single oral dose of 10 mg THC (in combination with 200 mg … Continued
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May
31
2024
Daily marijuana use outpaces daily drinking in the US, a new study says
For the first time, the number of Americans who use marijuana just about every day has surpassed the number who drink that often, a shift some 40 years in the making as recreational pot use became more mainstream and legal in nearly half of U.S. states. In 2022, an estimated 17.7 million people reported using … ContinuedUncategorized
May
16
2024
Recent scientific advancements have shown that a lesser-known compound from the cannabis plant, cannabinol (CBN), may hold promise for treating neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Researchers at the Salk Institute discovered that not only does CBN protect brain cells from age-related damage, but its chemically modified versions could be even more effective. … Continued
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May
16
2024
Most Americans Who Have Tried Marijuana Had ‘Positive’ Experiences, Survey Finds
A majority of Americans have tried marijuana—and most say they had a positive experience—according to a new poll. As the federal government moves to reclassify cannabis and more states pursue psychedelics reform, the poll offers fresh insights into how people have personally used the substances and where they stand on changing drug laws. 75% of … ContinuedUncategorized
May
13
2024
A recent observational study found that medical cannabis may be beneficial for people with ADHD. In the rare study, researchers tracked specific cannabis patients with ADHD for 12 months and observed improvements in their anxiety, sleep quality, and health-related quality of life. The patients tolerated the cannabis well: Less than one-fifth of them reported adverse … Continued
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May
13
2024
Interaction of Marijuana Terpenes and Cannabinoids Offer Hope For Novel Treatments, Study Says
A new review of the science around the components of marijuana says the “complex interaction between phytocannabinoids and biological systems offers hope for novel treatment approaches,” laying the groundwork for a new era of innovation in cannabis-based medicines. Among other takeaways, the report, published earlier this month in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, underscores … ContinuedUncategorized
May
13
2024
A new study published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science debunks the stereotype that people who consume cannabis are lazy or unmotivated. In the study, researchers from the University of Toronto interviewed 260 cannabis consumers five times per day over a week. The participants — who were considered “chronic” consumers, using cannabis at … Continued
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May
6
2024
Stoners Still Gathered at Hippie Hill for 4/20 Celebration Despite Event Cancellation
Although the official city-sanctioned 4/20 celebration on Hippie Hill in San Francisco was canceled this year, it still attracted thousands of people to gather on the holiday. The lower part of Hippie Hill was roped off with chains to host a “Peace, Love, and Volo Field Day,” a free event inviting people to play cornhole, … ContinuedUncategorized
May
6
2024
A new study challenges the stereotype that chronic cannabis users are lazy and unmotivated. The research surveyed 260 frequent users and found no significant drop in their motivation or effort levels while high compared to when sober. The researchers studied the participants’ willingness to exert effort in completing a task while high. They found participants … Continued
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May
2
2024
The Growing Season is starting! You may be wondering how even to start. Where to start? Can you grow without a yard? Is it legal to grow Cannabis where I live? We are here to give you some beginner information to start this season! At the end of the blog, we will include other resources … Continued
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