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.
Can You Smoke Magic Mushrooms?
Dried mushrooms can be ground into a fine powder and rolled into a joint. Some folks also place purified psilocybin crystals into pipes. Neither approach, however, is ideal. (img by Honest information about drugs | FRANK) It’s difficult to know definitively what happens when you inhale shrooms. There’s virtually no scientific research on the topic, so most information comes from users sharing their experiences on forums such as Reddit. Some…
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 these terms generally mean in the United States. So what exactly is a blunt? A…
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 been linked with more of a body-centered high that promotes relaxation. They’re commonly suggested for…
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 — into three basic groups: sativa, indica, and hybrid. Sativas are commonly linked with a…
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 cannabis is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, commonly abbreviated as THC. Drug screenings target THC and its metabolites. These…
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 to confuse mold with trichomes. Trichomes are the sticky, shimmering glandular crystals on buds and…
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 milder and easier to tolerate than alcohol hangovers. Frequent signs of a weed hangover include:…
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 observing you, tailing you, or planning to steal from or harm you in some way.…
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, which matters most for those relying on it therapeutically. Keep reading to find out how…
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 interact, what effects mixing them can produce, and what risks could arise. Continue reading to…
