After 20 years of active involvement, this 47-year-old cannabis activist is retreating from public life. This post from Times Colonist unveils his decision in the backdrop of current marijuana changes. Ted Smith, Victoria’s longtime cannabis crusader, is calling an end to his activist career. On Saturday, the 47-year-old got together with friends in Beacon Hill Park to ... Continue Reading
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Marijuana and You: Health Effects & Concerns
What does marijuana actually do to your brain and body? This post from Lifehacker.com discusses marijuana’s health effects and potential concerns. Marijuana. Pot. Weed. Whatever you call it, it’s the most popular illegal drug in the world, gaining support for legalization for both medicinal and recreational purposes. But what does marijuana actually do to us? Let’s take a ... Continue Reading
Microdosing with Edibles: 3 Tips for New Users
Potency of the edibles is always on the mind of new cannabis users. This post from Westword highlights 3 things you should know about microdosing with edibles. New cannabis consumers are often attracted to edibles but wonder how much is too much. To help both Colorado native newbies and the many tourists who visit Colorado and have questions about edible potency, industry ... Continue Reading
Cannabis for Pets: A New Lease on Life?
Many pet owners are convinced cannabis for pets improves the animals' health and well-being. This post from The Associated Press highlights the views of veterinarians on this. Michael Fasman's 12-year-old dog, Hudson, limps from pain caused by arthritis and an amputated toe, but Fasman doesn't want to give her painkillers because "they just knock her out." So the San ... Continue Reading
Is Marijuana a Natural Aphrodisiac? Depends!
Cannabis is commonly considered a natural aphrodisiac, but this post from Motherboard explores the possibility of too much weed getting in the way of getting it on. A recent query to Leafly, an online encyclopedia of cannabis strains, came from a woman lamenting that her boyfriend couldn't get an erection after consuming a 120-milligram edible one night, and a couple joints ... Continue Reading