by Michael Johanssen | Feb 15, 2021 | Education, Marijuana
Some people use cannabis for its mind altering effects, while others enjoy it for its many medicinal and relief providing properties. But whatever reason we use weed, it wouldn’t be half as useful or as fun if our bodies did not naturally contain a biological network...
by Michael Johanssen | Feb 6, 2021 | Education, Marijuana
From rap songs and pop culture references, to mountain ranges, the word Kush can be found in almost all places. And it’s got a pretty good reason too – it represents perhaps the largest family of cannabis strains ever. But where does the word Kush come...
by Michael Johanssen | Feb 4, 2021 | Education, Marijuana
Ever since cannabis was legalized for recreational and medicinal use back in 2018, the internet has been flooded with questions regarding the drugs’ usefulness, effects, and usefulness. Unfortunately, we have also seen an influx of new and innovative products, and...
by Michael Jenkins | Oct 25, 2020 | Buyer Guides, CBD, Concentrates, Edibles, Education, Marijuana, Patches, THC, Topicals, Vaping
Using marijuana is no longer limited to a countercultural activity. Not only is marijuana now legal all over Canada, but it’s becoming more widely-used and accepted than ever. Everyone from young adults to senior citizens can now enjoy pot in all kinds of ways,...
by Michael Jenkins | Jan 24, 2020 | Education, Marijuana
When it comes to growing, assessing, and using marijuana, trichomes are arguably the most important part of the plant. Many people assess how good their weed is based on the pungency of its aroma, the thickness of the resin, and the potency of the THC levels. All of...
by Michael Jenkins | Nov 23, 2019 | Education, Marijuana
There’s a lot of ways to enjoy weed, especially with all of the new types of marijuana-infused products and devices designed for consumption available today. However, despite having all of these new ways to ingest it, sometimes it’s hard to beat the good old-fashioned...
by Michael Jenkins | Oct 10, 2019 | Education, Marijuana
Marijuana is becoming bigger, especially in Canada where it’s now legal for adults to use recreational marijuana. There are still some limits on who can use it- for instance, in most provinces, you need to be at least 19 to buy marijuana. There are also limits on...
by Michael Jenkins | Sep 28, 2019 | CBD, Education
A failed drug test is the nightmare of many employees. If you’re using cannabis products, you may be wondering whether or not certain compounds can make you test positive on a drug screening. Drug tests check for the presence of THC, so if you’re a marijuana user,...
by Michael Jenkins | Sep 20, 2019 | Education, Marijuana
Consumers can now choose from an abundance of legal weed strains for both recreational purposes. Some users make use of medical marijuana for issues like chronic pain, stress, headaches, and anxiety, but did you know you can also use weed strains for depression?...
by Michael Jenkins | Sep 6, 2019 | Education, Marijuana
Adults can now use marijuana in all kinds of ways. Users can buy from a wide selection of indica strains, sativa strains, and hybrid strains depending on the kind of effects and potency they want. Aside from weed, there are also all kinds of unique marijuana products...
by Michael Jenkins | Sep 2, 2019 | Education, Marijuana
The weed language is full of exciting slang terms and fancy buzzwords. Sometimes, even the most seasoned aficionados find it difficult to maneuver in this abundance of vocabulary. Nevertheless, there are some deeply rooted terms in our community, such as the 420...
by Michael Jenkins | Aug 6, 2019 | Education
Pot is a lot more acceptable than it used to be. There are now tons of users who legally use marijuana either for recreational or medical purposes. Many US states have now made pot easy to access for patients, residents or both. Canada is also well ahead of the curve,...
by Michael Jenkins | Aug 2, 2019 | Education, Marijuana
For most people, a weed hangover is an abstract concept. That’s because the vast majority of cannabis users hardly experience any bad consequences after a relaxing session with Mary Jane. But for some, a weed hangover is a well-known fact. It can have an array of...
by Larry Livingston | Jul 17, 2019 | Education, Marijuana
The benefits of Indica are wide-ranging and very effective, making it one of the most popular types of weed strains on the market. Its effects are distinct but also vary based on the type of strain taken, in what form and dosage, and within different contexts. If...
by Larry Livingston | Jul 15, 2019 | Education, Marijuana
What is Indica? This particular strain of weed is a top player in the world of marijuana. Cannabis Indica falls in the Cannabaceae family of plants and was named and classified by French biologist Jean-Baptiste Lamarck in 1785. The name Indica, meaning “of India,”...
by Michael Jenkins | Jul 9, 2019 | Buyer Guides, Education, Marijuana
Have you ever wondered what the science behind getting high is? Why doesn’t raw cannabis get you high? At which point does the magic happen? If you’re new to exploring cannabis, it goes without saying you’ll seek answers to the above questions sooner or later. It’s...
by Michael Jenkins | Jul 5, 2019 | Education, Marijuana
If you’re a frequent cannabis user, chances are you don’t get high as easily as you did at the very beginning of your adventure with the herb. If you’ve just sadly nodded upon reading the above line, you may want to try something more potent than your regular...
by Michael Jenkins | Jun 22, 2019 | Buyer Guides, Education, Marijuana
One of the most frequently asked questions for marijuana users is how exactly to control your dosage when it comes to marijuana. With so many different strains, concentrates, and other cannabis products and so many different ways to consume them, users often undergo a...
by Michael Jenkins | Jun 20, 2019 | Education, Marijuana
Need a natural remedy for anxiety? According to scientific research, a few hits of marijuana can help. A study in the Journal of Affective Disorders found that just two puffs of marijuana could instantly reduce symptoms of anxiety, stress, and depression for users. So...
by Michael Jenkins | Jun 17, 2019 | Education, Marijuana
When you buy THC flowers, you know exactly what to expect, especially if you have a low tolerance to this compound. Giggly mood, a goofy smile, red eyes, cottonmouth, gargantuan munchies, and — of course — ultimate stress relief. Not to mention the whole array of...
by Michael Jenkins | Jun 4, 2019 | CBD, Concentrates, Education, Marijuana
Similar to novice weed aficionados who distinguish between their strains using the old-school indica vs. sativa classification, CBD users select their products based on another distinction — full-spectrum CBD vs CBD isolate. Full-spectrum products contain a whole...
by Larry Livingston | May 7, 2019 | Buyer Guides, Education, Marijuana
We’re off to a good start of the new year. Back in fall 2018, Canada officially became the world’s second nationwide market to sell marijuana legally. All ten provinces have been cleared to legally distribute cannabis to residents who are looking to buy. With this...
by Larry Livingston | Apr 5, 2019 | Education, Marijuana, Reviews
The Sativa strains offer cannabis users a multitude of benefits that are relevant and can be applied to various parts of their lives. Whether it is used for practical purposes or recreational purposes, this particular type of weed has a lot to give. From its defining...
by Jesus Sanchez | Mar 22, 2019 | Concentrates, Education, Marijuana, Vaping
Chances are, if you’re looking to buy shatter online, you’re not super new to the cannabis world. If you’re very familiar with the traditional and popular forms of marijuana, like bud or cannabis oils, shatter might be very appealing to you. You’ve come to the right...
by Larry Livingston | Feb 7, 2019 | Concentrates, Education, Marijuana
Chances are, if you’re in the market for buying weed online in Canada, you’ve stumbled across cannabis oil. But what exactly is it? A reel of questions may come to mind when it comes to buying cannabis oil online and there’s no shame in wanting to understand the...
by Larry Livingston | Jan 3, 2019 | Buyer Guides, Education, Marijuana
Cannabis Sativa is a major strain of marijuana that is widely used for the various properties it promotes. This particular species, originally, was grown in equatorial countries including Colombia, Mexico, and Thailand. Because of this, the plant evolved to thrive in...
by Larry Livingston | Dec 20, 2018 | Buyer Guides, Education, Marijuana
Indica cannabis strains are a top choice for medical marijuana patients thanks to its multi-beneficial effects for so many different diseases and conditions. This particular class of cannabis dates back to the 18th century when it was first officially classified in...
by Jesus Sanchez | Nov 4, 2018 | Education, Marijuana
We developed this guide for those who are just getting started with cannabis and want to learn how to smoke weed. The public image of cannabis has been changing significantly in the last decade. People from around the world have legalized the use and cultivation of...
by Larry Livingston | Nov 21, 2015 | Education, Marijuana
Anyone who knows someone affected by Alzheimer’s Disease knows how truly devastating this degenerative mind disease can truly be. For someone who’s been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, the world can be a very confusing and lonely place. If there is one thing that’s...
by Larry Livingston | Sep 23, 2015 | Education, Marijuana
Update: Since this article was originally written, there have been monumental changes to the laws regarding recreational and medical marijuana use worldwide. As of October 2018, throughout the entire nation of Canada, cannabis is legal for both recreational and...
by Larry Livingston | Sep 23, 2015 | Education, Marijuana, News
As the United States leads the march of legal medical marijuana, Canada follows in close pursuit. With laws recently passed in Canada that now allow all forms of medical marijuana to be consumed, laws are becoming less rigid as more and more people discover the...
by Larry Livingston | Aug 16, 2015 | Education, Marijuana
If you think that medical marijuana is something new just because it’s everywhere, you might want to think again. Cannabis is suspected to be first cultivated as long as 10,000 years ago, and this plant that is so well-revered today has actually been so for centuries....
by Larry Livingston | Aug 15, 2015 | Education, Marijuana
With an increasing amount of people addicted to prescription pain pills and heroin use spinning out of control, finding a solution to this epidemic is vital. In the US, heroin use has seen over a 60% increase since 2002, and these numbers simply continue to rise. This...
by Larry Livingston | Aug 15, 2015 | CBD, Education, Marijuana, News
A group of federal researchers hired by the US government to prove there is “no medicinal value” to marijuana inadvertently let the cat out of the bag when they found exactly the opposite to be true. Not only did they find that marijuana indeed has medicinal value,...
by Larry Livingston | Aug 14, 2015 | CBD, Concentrates, Education, Marijuana
A Brief Introduction to Cannabinoids While medical cannabis or marijuana is nothing new, it is a plant that was illegal for years that carried an extremely negative stigmatism held by many. Interestingly enough, this plant that has been deemed dangerous for so long is...
by Larry Livingston | Aug 13, 2015 | Education, Marijuana
With the prevalence of medical marijuana ever-increasing, it seems that many are turning to this (once very illegal) plant to find the relief they need. The medical benefits of cannabis are showing to reach far and wide and it is used to treat a huge range of...
by Larry Livingston | Aug 12, 2015 | Education, Marijuana
If you’re even the slightest bit familiar with medical marijuana, you’ve more than likely heard of THC and CBD. These two very important ingredients found in marijuana are part of a group of compounds known as cannabinoids. They’re what make marijuana medically...
by Larry Livingston | Aug 11, 2015 | Education, Marijuana, News
Chronic pain is probably the number one reason people turn to medical marijuana. With one in five Canadians and over 100 million Americans suffering from chronic pain, the legalization of medicinal cannabis has come as much-needed relief. Chronic pain can be caused by...
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by Larry Livingston | Aug 8, 2015 | Education, Marijuana, Uncategorized
Feeling blue? If so, medical marijuana treatment for depression might be right for you! The compounds found in cannabis (known as cannabinoids) have shown to work harmoniously with the endocannabinoids present in our minds that are responsible for our emotions and...
by Larry Livingston | Aug 4, 2015 | Education, Marijuana, Uncategorized
Tips for First-Time Medical Marijuana Users If you’re new to medical marijuana you can obviously see that the world of weed is a wide one. Not only is it easy to become overwhelmed with all the different strains to choose from, if you’re a beginner it’s also hard to...