Marijuana, also known as weed, pot, or ganja, is a medicinal plant of the Cannabis family. It contains a psychoactive compound known as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) that has major intoxicating effects. The leaves, seeds, stems, or roots, are mainly used for intoxication purposes. Marijuana preparations are usually smoked in pipes, joints, or water pipes (bongs). Marijuana …
Currently over 150 different cannabinoid groups have been discovered in the makeup of the cannabis plant and although most of them are yet to be isolated a lot of studies are being conducted to achieve this goal. The rapid advancement of mindblowing technologies like spectrometry has made it possible to isolate, analyze and identify several …
Marijuana tea, also known by other names, such as weed tea, ganja tea, and marijuana tea, is a simple and soothing way to consume weed. However, it is not as simple as just throwing in the buds of weed into hot water and then bringing it to a boil. It requires precision and the right …
For patients suffering from painful inflammation characteristic of arthritis, medical cannabis is a great option to help keep that inflammation under control. Research has suggested that medical cannabis can help manage not just the common symptoms of arthritis, but also the side effects of having a long-term debilitating illness, like mood disorders and lack of …
Marijuana is legal for both medical and recreational use in California. Recreational cannabis was approved in 2016 and medical cannabis in 1996. California recreational marijuana laws Recreational cannabis became legal in California in 2016. Under this law, adults over 21 years of age can use and possess cannabis for recreational purposes. They can also give …
Marijuana was banned in Canada back in 1923, and it took almost 80 years before it became legal to use it for medicinal purposes. Canada finally legalized medicinal cannabis in 2001. Public opinion helped shape the next stage of marijuana law in Canada. In late November 2017, the Cannabis Act, Bill C-45, was passed by …
Cannabis is an herbal drug that is made from the Cannabis plant. It contains chemicals called cannabinoids. Cannabinoids affect the central nervous system, which includes the brain and nerves. Cannabinoids are found in the highest levels in the leaves and flowers of cannabis. These are the parts of the herb that are used to make …
Marijuana Legalization Update: Early 2021 Legislative Developments In November 2020, voters in five states (Arizona, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, and South Dakota) voted in favor of legalizing medical and/or recreational marijuana. Since then, there have been several developments within the marijuana legalization world that employers may want to keep an eye on as they move forward in …
You don’t have to go far on our website to see pictures of a big, beautiful, crystal covered bud of cannabis. These crystals, known as “resin glands” and “trichomes”, contain a large part of a marijuana plant’s THC content and, while not as delicate as they may appear, will gladly fall off with a bit …
If you have ever gotten hold of a premium cannabis bud in your life, you couldn’t have missed the crystal-like coating on its outer layer. In everyday life, it’s the stuff that makes you need a grinder because it makes your fingers sticky when manually breaking the bud. However, these fragile, tiny white crystals (also …