In the past 100 years, cannabis has undergone a dramatic transformation in the public eye, becoming enemy #1. Despite the lack of recorded deaths due to cannabis and the long-reported health benefits, cannabis has been looked down on and systematically targeted. So, what would the world look like if cannabis was never demonized? How would the …
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CBD has gained a reputation for its therapeutic effects in recent years, and one new use for it researchers are looking at is whether CBD could help with smoking cessation. Using a cannabis product to quit smoking is unorthodox, to say the least, especially considering the popularity of smoking cannabis and tobacco together. http://cannigma.com/research/can-cbd-help-you-quit-smoking/?utm_source=The%20Cannigma%20B2B&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2012.09.23%20%2801H9Z8Z81GFY0H5BCX4112VXHN%29&_kx=8G3OumshLvEfThcp28ReRczuzrPAIU-MWOpNcx5ueGO9Kp14cLaD_i0UpkDn7gGP.J8JtEm
Taking medical cannabis for the first time can seem daunting for many people. Adverse reactions can usually be avoided by using the “start low, go slow” approach to dosing. If you do experience psychoactive effects that feel uncomfortable, however, here are some handy pieces of advice. http://cannigma.com/cannabis-news/what-to-do-if-you-get-too-high-on-cannabis/?utm_source=The%20Cannigma%20B2B&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2025.08.23%20%2801H8NJMWF9KZYJ1R2JFZAPZ9J3%29&_kx=8G3OumshLvEfThcp28ReRczuzrPAIU-MWOpNcx5ueGO9Kp14cLaD_i0UpkDn7gGP.J8JtEm
Mixing cannabis and nicotine isn’t uncommon – especially in Europe, Australia and Israel. Many people enjoy mixing the two substances to create a unique “high”; some swear it heightens the effects of THC while others claim to not feel much from weed without nicotine. How do these two substances interact in the body and brain, …
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If you’re a regular cannabis user, you may have noticed that over time, it takes more weed to get the results that you want. This build-up is known as tolerance, and it’s common in chronic cannabis users. But is it a problem? http://cannigma.com/physiology/how-to-lower-your-cannabis-tolerance/?utm_source=The%20Cannigma%20B2B&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2005.09.23%20%2801H9D7KY337CSVTYSSB62C2XCB%29&_kx=8G3OumshLvEfThcp28ReRczuzrPAIU-MWOpNcx5ueGO9Kp14cLaD_i0UpkDn7gGP.J8JtEm
Five years into legalization, we wanted to see how to have fun as a stoner on Sunset Strip. Surprise—you totally can. Ride along with Leafly senior editor David Downs as he picks the top stores, flowers, growers, eats, and activities on Sunset Blvd. http://www.leafly.com/news/lifestyle/how-to-have-a-hollyweed-weekend-on-sunset-blvd
Ready to try cannabis, but nervous about – well, everything? You’re in the right place. As cannabis legalization spreads across the US, and the world, the number of people trying cannabis for the first time is on the rise. But approaching cannabis can be nerve-wracking, even in the legal market. Luckily, thousands of people turn to the plant for …
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While Bob Dylan’s 1964 release of “The Times They Are A Changin’” became an anthem among frustrated youth, many of whom would go on to call themselves “hippies,” the lyrics ring ever true today. Some six decades later, our society is facing different challenges, different battles. But despite the hard times, progress has been made. …
Question: I’m getting to the age where I’m periodically having medical “procedures,” and on the various forms that have to be completed they always ask if you “smoke.” Just the generic question. In years past I always assumed they were asking about tobacco usage. Now that cannabis is becoming widely used, how do the medical professionals …
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The inhalation of vaporized herbal cannabis is an effective treatment for neuropathic pain, according to the results of a recently published study by German researchers. The observational study also found that inhaled cannabis helped neuropathic pain patients with sleep problems, a common symptom experienced by at least half of those diagnosed with the sometimes-debilitating …
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