Is Runner’s High Real? The Endocannabinoid System Explains It If you’ve ever experienced a surge of positive feelings after going for a long run or after a particularly intense workout, like most people, you probably chalked it up to a rush of endorphins, the body’s self-produced endogenous opioids, as responsible…
Nano CBD: Marketing ploy or the real deal? If you’re familiar with CBD, you’ve probably heard of a new product that’s been making waves in the industry: nano CBD. No doubt you’ve heard of nanotechnology, the ‘branch of technology that deals with dimensions and tolerances of less than 100 nanometers’,…
Are these people Trolling Legal Cannabis in Colorado? Mary Lou Mosely and Willard Behm – two mysterious figures – have reportedly submitted a new proposed ballot initiative that seeks to “repeal” the legalization efforts founded in 2012. This might sound like a ludicrous notion – however, as was reported on…
Is it possible to be allergic to cannabis? https://wtop.com/news/2019/10/can-you-be-allergic-to-marijuana-2/ With cannabis seemingly everywhere, there is one thing that I believe to be of vital importance for consumers to know. This relates to whether or not a person can be allergic to cannabis. While there isn’t a lot of information on…
Cannabis WTF Stories – The Story of 18-year-old “Nose Pot” While “nose candy” typically refers to cocaine our story today will attempt to redefine the term. This article is not meant to showcase the latest developments within the cannabis industry, or to illuminate you on new medical benefit discovered by…
Reasons why Dispensaries Reduce Crime Rates A recent study published in the Journal of Regional Science and Urban Economics found that areas with the prevalence of dispensaries saw a decrease in crime in the area. They analyzed crime data from Denver between January 2013 and December 2016. Recreational cannabis sales…
The Real Reason Most People Use Recreational Cannabis, According To Surveys (Hint: It Isn’t To Get High) No matter how popular and widespread recreational use of cannabis has been in the recent months, studies show that people are still buying adult-use cannabis to treat medical conditions. A study in the…
Is Cannabis Paranoia Really a Thing? Rockwell’s 1984 song, “Somebody’s watching me” probably captures the essence of paranoia the best. According to Prof. Daniel Friedman from the University of Oxford describes paranoia as, “excessive thinking that someone is trying to harm us.” A few years back Friedman published a study…
The Real Reason Law Enforcement Wants Marijuana Illegal It’s no surprise that the cops have been against the legalization of cannabis for a long time now. Some police departments have come a long way and no longer see marijuana in the same light they did some 20 years ago. However,…
Does CBD Originate from Real Cannabis Strains? Cannabidiol is also known as CBD. This is a natural substance that is used as a food supplement and as a means of relaxation, especially for people who live in very high stressed environments. While it will soon be available at CVS and…