Back in the day, you knew a guy who knew a guy, or you had a regular dealer, or you landed in a city for a trip and you talked to cab drivers and bartenders. Today, with cannabis legal recreationally 23 states along with the District of Columbia, Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands PLUS …
How to Pick a Cannabis Strain
There’s no science behind strain names, other than the requirement that they sound cool. While they’re fun to say, they don’t quite describe what you’re about to consume. Out of all the hundreds of strains out there, how the heck are you supposed to choose? Keep reading for a breakdown of the elements that makeup …
How to smoke weed safer: 8 science-based tips
Smoking is by far the most popular method of cannabis consumption, though concerns about potential health risks are leading many to look for ways to make their smoking experience safer and healthier. While research on the health effects of smoking weed alone – as opposed to mixing with tobacco – is still limited, there are …
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Blunt vs. Joint: Everything you Need to Know
For many stoners, there is one age-old debate that rivals that of the chicken and the egg. What is the difference between a blunt and a joint? In the end, when the cannabis has turned to ash and the munchies have begun, it might not even matter. But whether one prefers a blunt or a joint, …
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How to Get Weed Out of Your System
Any cannabis user has likely pondered how to get THC out of the body at some point or another. Unfortunately, the short answer is that there is no surefire way to completely “get weed out of your system” at a quicker than normal rate. Because of the way the body metabolizes THC, it stays in the …
Beat the heat at these weed-friendly travel destinations
Planet Earth is clocking our hottest summer ever. Italian tourists are battling extreme temperatures, and once coveted summer destinations are getting too hot to handle. While this is disappointing for the family dragging through Disneyworld dripping in sweat, it could be a boon for tourist destinations where it’s cool for the summer. These cannabis-friendly travel destinations also have August temperatures averaging …
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Is smoking weed bad for your lungs?
Though it may sound counterintuitive to everything we know about smoking cigarettes, inhaling cannabis can actually increase airflow to the lungs. Long-term use, on the other hand, is associated with respiratory complications. When you dive into the medical studies about how cannabis affects your lungs, however, the bottom line is less clear cut, particularly because many …
What happens when you mix cannabis and tobacco?
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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10 Historical Figures Who Consumed Cannabis
People love consuming marijuana. They always have, and they always will. So, it should come as no surprise the figures we studied in school dabbled in the recreational (and medicinal!) cannabis scene. Here are 10 historical figures who consumed cannabis. Here are some of the most notable examples, from George Washington to Joan of Arc. https://thefreshtoast.com/cannabis/10-historical-figures-who-consumed-cannabis/
Medical Marijuana Improves Military Veterans’ Quality Of Life And Reduces Prescription Drug Use, Study Finds
Over 90 percent of U.S. military veterans who use medical marijuana say that it improves their quality of life, with many using cannabis as an alternative to over-the-counter and prescription medications, according to a new study. Researchers at the University of Massachusetts, University of Utah and cannabis research institutes looked at self-reported survey data from …
