As a stoner, you don’t need to know all of the science behind why marijuana makes you feel the way it does. However, it’s good to be at least somewhat mindful of how THC products directly affect your body’s functionality. Let’s dive into the ways that consuming THC will affect your Endocannabinoid System (ECS). What… Continue reading How THC Feeds Your Endocannabinoid System
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Love Potion #420: How Weed Affects Intimacy
If you and your significant other are seeking new and exciting ways to improve your intimacy, cannabis may not be top of mind, but it should be. Just as marijuana elevates sensations and emotions and helps manage pain in some instances, weed can be ideal in romantic settings such as the bedroom. However, intimacy is… Continue reading Love Potion #420: How Weed Affects Intimacy
Higher THC Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Stronger Weed
With an increased number of states legalizing marijuana for both medical and recreational users, more weed dispensaries are opening across the country. These licensed cannabis dispensaries are selling marijuana products that are labeled with the amount of THC contained. When you visit a cannabis dispensary, you’ll notice that the percentage of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is prominently… Continue reading Higher THC Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Stronger Weed
5 Steps to Ask Your Doctor about Medical Marijuana in Illinois
If you suffer from one of the qualifying chronic medical conditions in Illinois for medical cannabis use and haven’t had a positive outcome with prescribed medical treatments, talking to your doctor about medical marijuana as an alternative treatment for symptoms may be worth looking into. In general, medical marijuana prices are lower than recreational, offering… Continue reading 5 Steps to Ask Your Doctor about Medical Marijuana in Illinois
Cannabis and Coffee: Jittery or Just Right?
For me, work mornings are for coffee, and my day off mornings are for weed. It appears, however, that I may be in the minority among regular recreational and medical marijuana smokers. After all, there must be a reason why decriminalized cannabis pre-rolls first appeared in Amsterdam’s coffee shops, right? Like most people, the pandemic… Continue reading Cannabis and Coffee: Jittery or Just Right?
How to Save Money with Medical Marijuana
Marijuana revenue is a big deal to states that have legalized recreational and medical marijuana, and Illinois is no exception. In fact, in 2020 – the first year that marijuana was legal in Illinois – the state collected $205 million in tax revenue from cannabis consumers. While that is great for the state, it is… Continue reading How to Save Money with Medical Marijuana
10 Tips on How to Handle a Cannabis Green Out
Learn how over-consumption of marijuana can lead to greening out, what it is, and related symptoms. Read our 10 tips on how to handle a cannabis green out.
Marijuana and Motivation: Medicate to Motivate
You know the typical stoner stereotype: a lazy, unmotivated, unemployed burnout hippie who lays around their parents’ house eating munchies while ripping bongs and listening to reggae. High-functioning potheads loathe this mental image of how cannabis users are perceived — whether or not we wear tie-dye and love Bob Marley. Does Weed Make You Lazy?… Continue reading Marijuana and Motivation: Medicate to Motivate
Weed and Dogs: What to Do If Your Dog Eats Your Weed
If you partake in the sticky icky and have a dog, you have probably wondered what would happen if man’s best friend ate your weed. While secondhand weed smoke is bad for dogs, it can be a bit more serious when your pet outright eats your weed or your cannabis-infused edibles. Speaking from experience, this… Continue reading Weed and Dogs: What to Do If Your Dog Eats Your Weed
The Skinny on Marijuana, Antidepressants, and Emotions
Get the skinny on using marijuana while taking antidepressants, and how it can affect your emotions. Consult your doctor before mixing marijuana with meds.