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Is It Time to Retire the Term ‘Marijuana'?

October 23, 2017

Way back in the 1990s, around the time of that first, groundbreaking legalization of medical cannabis—thanks, California!—it was common to hear the warning “This isn’t your parents’ marijuana!” This was a bit of caution aimed at smokers returning to the fold: Newer, more carefully cultivated cannabis flower were exponentially more potent than the “street weed” […]

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Can Cannabis Help Me Stop Snoring?

October 20, 2017

If your deep sleep sounds like a midnight lawnmower, chances are you barely even notice it. It probably doesn’t consciously bother you all that much. You go to bed and wake up like nothing happened. Your partner, however, may have a somewhat different opinion… So, for the sake of your significant other and your own […]

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Cannabis

Does Cannabis Make You More Creative?

October 12, 2017

Some of our most celebrated creatives—artists, musicians, writers, and even scientists—swear by cannabis as a tool for driving creative breakthrough and inspiration. Salvador Dali. Bob Marley. Shakespeare. Carl Sagan. In one interview, megastar singer Lady Gaga revealed, “I smoke a lot of pot when I write music.” These icons are far from exceptions. The prevalence […]

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Cannabis Health

Top 4 Cannabis Strains for Enhancing Your Hiking Experience

October 12, 2017

There are few experiences in the world better than sitting on top of a large hill overlooking a vast expanse of nature while blazed on your favorite bud. For many people, marijuana is an essential component of any outdoor excursion, and choosing the right strain to bring along can be vital in maximizing the enjoyment […]

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Cannabis Health News

Does Cannabis Use Increase the Risk of Vehicle Crashes?

October 4, 2017

Despite some frustrating speed bumps, the tidal wave of cannabis legalization shows no signs of receding anytime soon, and one of its primary benefits—besides access to safe, high-quality and clean marijuana!—is the flood of research following in its wake. As we’ve reported previously, two recent studies examine the question of what cannabis legalization does for […]

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Cannabis Entertainment

What Are the Five Best Instagram Hashtags for Cannabis Enthusiasts to Follow?

October 4, 2017

In recent years, a lively cannabis community has developed on the internet. Across social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Reddit, you can find cannabis lovers of all stripes and colors coming together to share pictures, videos, infographics, coupons and more related to one subject: their love of weed. If you use Instagram, chances are you follow […]

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Politics

Why Is Jeff Sessions So Wrong About Cannabis?

September 20, 2017

In an administration rife with controversial figures, Attorney General Jeff Sessions certainly makes the top of the list. In his decades-long political life, he’s been accused of, among other things: Demeaning his subordinates, including African-American aides Making questionable -- ahem, racist “jokes” Withdrawing his support for the Ku Klux Klan only when he learned of […]

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How to Choose High Quality Marijuana

September 19, 2017

Whether you're new to cannabis or an aficionado in the making, you may wonder: How do I make sure I'm buying high quality marijuana? Fortunately, most reputable dispensaries staff professionals -- budtenders -- who are marijuana experts and can guide you. But, it’s helpful to understand on your own how to identify high-quality weed. Essential […]

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Cannabis Health

Will Taking a Break from Weed Reset My Marijuana Tolerance?

September 14, 2017

Is your cannabis just not working as well as it used to? A little less euphoric, a little less inspired, always needing to take just a wee bit more to get back to the same sweet spot? Don’t worry: it’s not you, it’s not your bud, it’s not poor quality. You’re likely experiencing something common […]

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