Marijuana
Marijuana explores its uses, benefits, and potential risks, providing insights into its medicinal and recreational applications, as well as its effects on health and wellness.
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Smoking Cannabis: How Do Blunts, Spliffs, and Joints Compare?
Blunts are cigars that have had the tobacco swapped out for cannabis. They typically pack considerably more marijuana than a standard joint. (img by Moose Labs) People often use the words blunt, spliff, and joint interchangeably, but they aren’t identical. To complicate matters further, cannabis terminology shifts across regions. Below is an overview of what […]
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Your Guide to Indica Strains
Picking a cannabis variety can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re in a dispensary stocked with many options. Retailers typically sort products into three broad groups: indica, sativa, and hybrid. (img by Green Sativa) Indica varieties originate from Cannabis indica, a plant that tends to be shorter and bushier than sativa types. Historically, indica strains have […]
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Cannabis 101: A Guide to Sativa Strains
Cannabis sativa plants share many physical traits and produce flowers that often cause similar effects. Picking a cannabis strain can be overwhelming. With hundreds of varieties on dispensary shelves, retailers are still refining how best to classify cultivars for consumers. That’s why most menus divide strains — or cultivars, if you prefer the technical term […]
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How Long Does Weed Stay in Your System?
Tests for cannabis — commonly called marijuana, weed, or pot — look for THC and its breakdown products. THC may be found in blood or saliva within 2–24 hours after use. Urine and hair screenings typically reveal use over a longer span, ranging from 1–90 days after the last exposure. A primary active ingredient in […]
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PSA: Check Your Cannabis for Mold
Moldy cannabis typically presents as a grayish-white, powder-like film and gives off a musty or mildewy odor. While smoking moldy weed is unlikely to be fatal, it’s still inadvisable. (img by Verts Dispensary) Often cannabis covered in mold will have that telltale gray-white bloom. If you’re not experienced with consuming or cultivating cannabis, it’s easy […]
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How to Conquer a Weed Hangover
Although there’s some disagreement about their legitimacy, weed hangovers are probably real. Research is limited, but anecdotal accounts indicate that using marijuana can lead to next-day symptoms for some individuals. (img by The University of Sydney) Despite the similar label, weed hangovers aren’t identical to those caused by alcohol. For many people, marijuana-related aftereffects are […]
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Cannabis Got You Paranoid? How to Deal With It
Many people link cannabis with calm and relaxation, yet it can also provoke feelings of paranoia or heightened anxiety in some users. Why does this happen? To start, it helps to define paranoia. It’s related to anxiety but more specific in nature. Paranoia involves an irrational mistrust of others. You might feel like people are […]
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How to Tell If Cannabis Is Past Its Prime
Cannabis doesn’t usually spoil the way food does, but over months and years its flavor, texture, and strength can alter. It’s also possible for it to develop mold. Using older cannabis generally won’t create serious health problems for most people without underlying medical issues. That said, aged weed often shows a clear decline in potency, […]
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What Happens When You Mix Caffeine and Cannabis?
Some studies indicate that using caffeine together with cannabis could produce effects that differ from taking either substance on its own. There may also be potential hazards to consider. Some commercial products already pair caffeine with two primary cannabis constituents, CBD and THC. Before combining them, it’s important to know how caffeine and cannabis might […]
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How Long Does It Take for Edibles Take to Kick In?
The time it takes for an edible to take effect varies with its formulation and amount. Products that are swallowed usually require more time to act than those absorbed in the mouth, such as lozenges. Edibles are food items infused with cannabis. They appear in many varieties, from gummies to brownies, and can include one […]