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. …
All you need to know before trying cannabis for the first time
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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Should I tell my doctor I smoke cannabis?
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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Study Finds Inhaled Cannabis an Effective Treatment for Neuropathic Pain
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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New Study Finds Cannabis Use is Surging Among Older Americans
A newly released study, published in the JAMA Internal Medicine journal, finds cannabis consumption increased by 75% among older Americans in the past four years. Specifically, researchers from New York University’s Grossman School of Medicine find cannabis use among those aged 65+ grew from 2.4% to 4.2% between 2015-2018. https://theemeraldmagazine.com/new-study-finds-cannabis-use-is-surging-among-older-americans/?utm_source=brevo&utm_campaign=August%2018%202023&utm_medium=email
How to Roll a Joint 101: a Guide for all
The art of rolling and smoking a joint has been a popular way to enjoy cannabis for centuries. Records show that the first joint was rolled in Mexico in the 1800s, according to Getting High: Marijuana Through the Ages. In fact, the term “roach” (the end of a smoked joint) originated from the Spanish folk song “La Cucaracha,” …
Black Girl Magic Aims High
Josephine & Billie’s is the first dispensary in South Los Angeles focused on being made-for-and-run by women of color. The store is named in honor of entertainment legends Josephine Baker and Billie Holiday, two outspoken Black cannabis enthusiasts in the early 20th century. Baker and Holiday were ostracized for their use of cannabis and became …
5 types of weed highs and the best strains for them
When it comes to getting high, how do you explain the experience to someone who’s never tried weed? Ask a seasoned stoner how many different ways cannabis can make you feel and they’ll tell you effects fall under a few umbrellas: energizing, uplifting, euphoric, relaxing, or sleepy. https://www.leafly.com/news/strains-products/types-of-weed-highs-best-strains-for-them?utm_source=blast&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=trf-nl-all
Indica vs. sativa vs. hybrid strains: understanding the differences between weed types
When browsing cannabis strains or purchasing cannabis at a dispensary, you’ll notice that strains are commonly broken up into three groups: indica, sativa, and hybrid. Most consumers and budtenders use these weed types to predict effects, but are they accurate? Science is pointing to a better way of determining the effects a cannabis strain will have on you: cannabinoids and …
How to Smoke a Joint Like a Cannabis Connoisseur
To truly appreciate the finest cannabis flowers, one must smoke a joint. The process of inspecting, smelling, choosing and grinding a flower—then rolling that joint—is as integral to the smoking experience as inhaling, savoring and exhaling the smoke; this is the mindfulness of smoking. One of the best ways to heighten your appreciation of the …
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