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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Cannabis Day 4/20: Everything You Need to Know
April 20th, 4/20, is the day marijuana gets celebrated. Not that marijuana aficionados need a reason to live that weed life, but on one particular day of the year, pot smokers around the world can celebrate the goodness of this healing plant. Cannabis day is especially celebrated in places that have legalized marijuana for recreational purposes, but in the last couple of years, ... Continue Reading
These 5 States Could Legalize Recreational Cannabis Soon
Although 2018 was a year of monumental changes in the recreational cannabis industry, U.S. legislators still have a long way to go. Some of the highlights of 2018 include Michigan becoming the tenth state to legalize recreational weed, and Vermont making history as the first state to legalize marijuana through its own legislature. In January 2018, Vermont House of ... Continue Reading
Recreational Use of Marijuana Support Grows to 62%
For some people, it might be hard to believe how much support has grown for recreational use of marijuana in the last two decades. In 2000, only 31% of American adults supported this movement, and today that number is exactly double. These numbers are meaningful. The implications of a society that, for the most part, accepts medical and recreational use of marijuana are ... Continue Reading
Hash Oil: What It Is & How It’s Made
Marijuana concentrates have gained in popularity over the years, mostly because of their much higher level of THC. Hash oil is one of the best known, and anecdotally the most widely-used type of marijuana concentrate. Recreational users have been preparing it illegally in their homes, at a risk. Let’s dive into comprehensive, science-backed answers to the most common ... Continue Reading