While cannabis can give you benefits like enhanced relaxation and creativity, there are many good reasons to take a break or cut down on your weed intake. Perhaps you have to undergo drug testing for a new job, or you’re planning a cannabis-free business trip. Maybe you’ve been overindulging for a while, and you would like to take a break to lower your tolerance. Even if you consume cannabis for medical reasons, you may want to pause once in a while to assess your symptoms. Anyone who has tried to transform a deeply ingrained habit knows how difficult it can…
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Even diehard cannabis advocates have to admit that too much weed can have bad effects. Like every other drug, cannabis carries the risk of abuse and overuse. Whether you feel cannabis use is causing more harm than good or you need to quit THC for a new job, you need to know what to expect when cutting back on marijuana. While weed doesn’t carry the withdrawal risks associated with hard drugs like alcohol, heroin and cocaine, getting 100% clean from cannabis will take some willpower. The better you’re prepared for weed withdrawal, the more likely you’ll safely reduce your cannabis…
Despite weed’s illegal status in the UK, it remains an actively used drug throughout the nation. Indeed, data from the UK Parliament suggests roughly 1 in 5 UK residents have tried cannabis at some point. Survey data from YouGov also suggests more UK citizens are interested in legalising cannabis, especially for medical use. However, since cannabis is still banned in the British Isles, locals often resort to the black market to obtain weed. Although surveys in nearby Ireland show that over 87 percent of cannabis users find it “easy” to purchase cannabis, the quality of this weed can be dodgy…
With the daily stress of life in today’s fast-paced modern societies, it’s no surprise that around 45% of the world’s population struggles with some type of sleep disorder. A few cocktails as a nightcap may help some people fall asleep, but the metabolizing sugar usually wakes them up in the middle of the night. Pharmaceutical sleep aids can be effective, but many have dangerous side-effects or can even cause a fatal overdose. Can cannabis offer a less risky way to help restore the body’s natural sleep cycles, or does weed make matters worse? Let’s find out. Sleep Cycles and the…
CBD is all the rage these days: According to surveys, as many as 1 in 3 American adults have tried the product. This is an exceptionally high number, one driven by the potential positive benefits and exceptional flexibility of the product. Approved Uses of CBD To be clear, CBD has been approved for only one medicinal use, and that is to treat two specific types of seizure disorders in children. No form of CBD cream is currently approved by the United States Food & Drug Administration for medical use. However, there is some scientific evidence that indicates that CBD has…
What You Need To Know About Cbd Gummies Gummies aren’t your kids’ gummies anymore. No, no, they are very much for adults now. And not only that, it’s medicine, man! To help the medicine go down, considerate manufacturers have dreamed up the brilliant idea of making yummy CBD gummies good for your head and tummy, full of restorative cannabidiol. Huh? What’s that? Let’s explain. What is CBD? CBD is cannabidiol, a chemical compound, a phytocannabinoid derived from the cannabis plant. It was discovered in 1940. Incredibly, your body already has built-in endo receptors for cannabidiol, in its endocannabinoid system. CBD…
Rosin is having a moment…a mainstream moment. Although this cannabis concentrate isn’t new to the industry, it’s quickly gaining the attention of medicinal and recreational users. Rosin is best loved for its purity, but proponents are swift to point out its versatility and potency. Plus, it’s not all that hard for novices to make their own rosin at home. So, what the heck is rosin? How is it made? And, most importantly, is it right for you? These are just a few of the questions we’ll address in this rosin 101 post. What Is Rosin? Although we often use “rosin”…
As with any other living species, each cannabis plant is the result of a complex interplay between genetics and the environment. You’ve probably already heard a few cultivators toss around fancy terms like “genotypes” and “phenotypes” to help explore this phenomenon. But what exactly do these words mean? Don’t worry if you don’t remember a thing from Genetics 101; we’re going to clear up all the confusion surrounding genotypes versus phenotypes below. This post will also go into greater detail on common cannabis phenotypes and ways to maximise your chances of growing an identical strain. So, get ready for genetics…
