It’s not in your head—and you have not fallen for the widespread urban myth. If that bag of chips tastes incredibly good after smoking pot, it’s because the connection between cannabis and munchies is real. The stereotype of cannabis and munchies is slowly proving to be true, as studies show a link between THC and a hormone that stimulates appetite. Believe it or not, this ... Continue Reading
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Will U.S. Ban Entry of Canadian Cannabis Users?
Canadians have been banned from entering the U.S. due to marijuana use. This post from Globalnews.ca highlights what Canadian cannabis users should be prepared for at the border. Canadians may be banned from entering the U.S. for legally using marijuana in Canada if a border officer decides that they are likely to consume it in the United States, American border officials ... Continue Reading
Cannabis and Meditation Share A Most Fascinating Relationship
Cannabis and meditation share an ancient partnership. This post from GreenCamp shows how to truly benefit from meditating under the influence of marijuana. The relationship between cannabis and meditation is rather complex so to give you the complete picture, I’ll start slowly and explain for the unacquainted a little bit about meditation itself, before moving on to meditation ... Continue Reading
No Impact of Marijuana Legalization on Crime Rate in the US
Most stigmas associated with marijuana use are not supported by empirical evidence. This post from Business Insider highlights how marijuana legalization has had no effect on crime rates. An analysis of city-level data from states across the US found that medical marijuana laws have little effect on crime in nearly all medical marijuana states. The perception that ... Continue Reading
Should Canadian Landlords Worry About Legal Weed?
Canadian apartment owners are a worried lot, and “cautiously optimistic” that strict pot regulations will prevail. They are lobbying provinces to amend their legislation. Safety hazards, harsh odor, and unit damage are among the concerns plaguing them. Read more in this post from Bloomberg. Canadians will soon be able to add marijuana to their collection of household herbs, ... Continue Reading