As CBD Rush Ends, U.S Hemp Faces Shrinking Returns
As the gold rush in the CBD sector appears headed for a bitter end, it has left U.S. Hemp a mere shadow of its former self, with reports showing the industry has shrunk roughly 80% from its 2019 peak. According to Stamford, Connecticut-based researcher Hemp Benchmarks, 107,702 outdoor acres have been licensed this year, down […]
Shedding Light on what is Hashish Oil and How to Use It?
American basketball player Brittney Griner was arrested in February by Russian police after being accused of smuggling hashish oil into the country. Russian authorities claim customs officials at an airport near Moscow found vape cartridges in Griner’s carry-on bag. Hashish oil is illegal in Russia, and possession of the substance is punishable by up to 10 years in […]
Latest Research Highlights Marijuana’s Potential in Lowering Demand for Certain Prescription Drugs
A new research project study published in the Journal of Health Economics suggests that States which have legalized recreational use of Marijuana show reduced demand for certain prescription drugs. The study reviewed trends in Medicaid prescriptions in all 50 states between 2011 and 2019 and discovered “significant reductions in the volume of prescriptions” in the […]
Why does Food Taste Taster When You Are High?
Have you ever experienced severe feelings of hunger after consuming cannabis? You know what I mean — that overwhelming desire to reach for every snack food in your cabinet or assemble a peanut butter and pickle sandwich without a second thought. That all-too-common phenomenon is called “the munchies.” One of the best parts about smoking […]
Legal Medical Marijuana Leads to Safer Roads, Lower Auto Insurance Premiums
Millions have been saved in healthcare costs. A new study links the legalization of medical cannabis with reduced auto insurance premiums that have resulted from fewer accidents on the road. The study estimates that legalization has reduced auto accident-related health spending by $820 million annually. The study estimates that if the federal government legalized cannabis, […]
Unique Methods to Consume CBD!
As CBD became increasingly popular, manufacturers were naturally inclined to introduce many different methods of administering this compound. However, this substantial variety of CBD products can be problematic for new users. With multiple available options, many people might be confused and unable to pick the best CBD solution for their needs. Although CBD works similarly, […]
Cannabis & Cancer: How Cannabinoids Can Act Disablers against Active Cancer Cell
There is abundant anecdotal evidence showing that people can live with cancer for decades after diagnosis. Several books and films describe various alternative approaches to traditional medicines that patients have used to help them heal, many citing the use of cannabis. For example, “Weed the People” is an excellent film documenting the cannabis experiences of […]
New Studies Forces Psychiatrists to Rethink on Psychedelics
About one in eight people in the world live with a mental disorder, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), and nearly a billion people around the world live with a diagnosable mental disorder. But modern psychiatry is about to be deluged with more cases of depression, anxiety, paranoia and other mental health issues as […]
CBD Supporting Millions of Life’s, But Who Benefits the Most
In the media, cannabidiol (CBD) is often discussed as a post-workout drink or morning coffee enhancer. Even CBD-infused creams, lotions, and clothing articles are on the market. Then, what is CBD medicine, exactly? What’s so appealing about it? CBD either comes from the hemp plant or is manufactured in a laboratory as a component of […]