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Primary Health Benefits of Hemp

Primary Health Benefits of Hemp

Hemp has many health benefits to offer, and may be making its comeback in the United States.

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It's Time to Address Cannaphobia

It's Time to Address Cannaphobia

"Cannaphobia," or unreasonable fear of cannabis, is a problem for holistic medicine and health freedom.

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A Higher Level of Freedom: The Benefit of Cannabis to Health

A Higher Level of Freedom: The Benefit of Cannabis to Health

In a day and age where possession of an herb like cannabis – which grows freely on this Earth -- is an offense sometimes punishable by incarceration, it is important for us to reflect on how we arrived at this dark point in time. Herbs, after all, were put there by God. If you prefer the word...

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Micro Dosing- Fad or Future?
Fad or Future

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Is micro dosing cannabis the way it will be consumed by future generations?
Before we get into that debate, let’s answer the most obvious question, what is Micro dosing and how is it changing the way cannabis is being consumed?
Cannabis legalization has become a game changer for the way the drug is perceived by people all over the world. While a subset population of all countries have always been prone to using the drug for recreational purposes, larger groups are now getting interested in learning how to incorporate the drug into their daily routine. The rise in productivity, the improvement in focus and clarity while trying to finish a task and most importantly the drugs inherent ability to help the user relax are many ways due to which cannabis is popular in different classes. One of the ways in which the modern world is taking cannabis is through the process of micro dosing which has seen an instant hike in its popularity in recent times.
Cannabis micro dosing and its positive side effects have been making news since a while now. So, what exactly is micro dosing? As the name suggests it is a way to take small doses of cannabis as opposed to larger amounts. The ideology behind this to reap maximum benefits of cannabis and its productivity inducing element without facing the haziness that comes with taking larger doses.
Amidst the potency obsessed market, micro dosing allows the consumption of the drug to be less in quantity and higher in benefits. Which essentially means that after a small dose one can focus on tasks better, communicate better without feeling the social awkwardness that at times comes with larger doses.
Typically to micro dose you need to take in small doses of any kind of cannabis- most commonly people opt for LSD, ketamine or mushrooms. The doses are taken on a semi regular schedule to help manage pain, anxiety, stress and enhance ones over all wellbeing.
Many studies have been conducted to see how the drug affects the lives of those who micro dose and most of the effects have been positive and healthy. People have experimented with doses of cannabis while going about their day and doing usual activities such as working out, playing with their kids or running errands. Many have seen rise in their productivity and communication skills which has inevitably improved their relationships with family and friends.
The most interesting aspect of micro dosing is how it is more popular in females. Studies show that females are more likely to be prone to micro dosing while going about their day. They consume it in smaller doses throughout the day and enjoy the benefits of feeling ‘better’. Esmeralda a regular at micro dosing says:
“People take well over a gram recreationally. I weigh out about 0.12g and then just swallow it, like any food. It gives me an alertness, an assurance. I move from a place of anxiety to a normal state of confidence, not overconfidence. I enjoy small tasks that I otherwise detested and my relationship with my kids has also improved. I enjoy playing with my little daughter more and I feel I am more present in the conversations I have all day. Smoking cannabis in larger doses has never done it for me, I always ended up getting paranoid and uncomfortable. Through micro dosing I feel I can enjoy the good parts without having to worry about the bad ones! ”
Micro dosing started from San Francisco less than a decade ago. Cannabis was illegal in the region but users decided they wanted to take tiny amounts which made them more focused, stimulated creativity and allowed them to stay productive. Slowly, as it always happens the fad moved from one city to the other and more and more individuals started consuming cannabis through micro dosing. Legalisation of the drug allowed for more people to try it without the stigma attached and that is how micro dosing became popular.
Regular cannabis micro dosing connoisseurs cite feelings of mindfulness, heightened awareness, increased empathy, an insightful outlook towards life and an overall calm that helps them keep ‘it’ together. They claim to feel less irritable and are able to manage the day to day stresses in a more efficient manner.
Micro dosing regulars also state that their work life balance and relationships with people in their lives and themselves has seen a drastic improvement. It induces in them the ability to manage work life and personal life frustrations in a healthy manner. Many claimed they were more ‘present’ in their daily lives than ever before.
However, like everything else, everything is not rosy in the land of micro dosing. Despite the positive reports and studies it is also a fact that micro dosing cannabis isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. In many cultures in terms of work the use of cannabis is still frowned upon, despite it being legal, in such a case micro dosing has shown to be a deterrent in the employees’ ability to adhere to company policy.
There are many studies making the rounds about cannabis micro dosing, many studies suggest that while the drug has a positive effect on patients who wish to deal with stress, anxiety, depression, physical pain, there has been no link made to these effects with micro dosing. Studies have cropped up from here and there regarding the effects but there are plenty of opinions in the world regarding this practice.

 

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Part Two

A great example of the positive and individual effects of micro dosing would be through a study conducted in 2012 where advanced cancer patients who received smaller doses in regular time intervals showed greatest reduction in pain as compared to those who were being given high dosage of cannabis. Either way, the message remains: Do your own research before you decide to make a lifestyle of micro dosing to manage pain, illness or just to take the edge off a rough patch in life.
At times individuals are looking for ways to optimize their work productivity and get creative juices flowing. With job stress on the rise globally for many micro dosing is used as a managing tool for immense stress. Many try to navigate their depression using micro dosing and some try to take the extra edge off the day when it is packed with back to back meetings. In any case the popularity is seen majorly in females who are juggling multiple tasks in a day and office going professionals who wish to excel in their careers. Micro dosing cannabis has gained particular notoriety and many feel that it is the ‘modern’ way to consume the drug.
A good way to figure out whether micro dosing is right for you is to do research and figure out what works best for your body. With both micro dosing and cannabis consumption, one thing is for sure, the effects are customized and it works differently for each individual. For some micro dosing has been life changing and for others it has been the cause of constant paranoia and distress. It has hampered and improved relationships for individuals in different stages of their lives. Think about it, cannabis consumption was characterized as the ultimate act of rebellion and being ‘hipster’, but when it became mainstream, popular culture is trying to ‘tame it’s intake to make it look better.
If you wish to consume cannabis to improve your productivity without the couch slacking that comes as a byproduct, try micro dosing, if it works for you make it a part of your life. If it tends up making you uncomfortable, go back to your regular mainstream consumption of cannabis without worrying.
One thing however cannot be compromised on if you decide to take on the micro dosing lifestyle, you MUST do it responsibly. Here are a few tips to make sure you micro dose responsibly.
Realize your goal is not to get sloshed and high, consumption is targeted towards a certain goal. The point of micro dosing is not to get high and insane. It is to consume low doses of cannabis at regular intervals to change your disposition towards certain areas of your life. Weather it is work stress, productivity or enhanced cerebral capacity. Be clear as to why you are indulging and what your dosage will be at regular intervals.
Test it on a safe day- don’t chose important days to test out your new hobby! As mentioned repeatedly earlier cannabis reacts differently on each individual, chose a regular working day. Take a safe bet and dabble with it on a








day when things are normal and nothing unusual is taking place. Experiment with your perfect dose and find out what works best for you before you decide to make it a daily thing. Give yourself time and adjust to the new routine.
Find the best product for yourself! This is the most important, all cannabis products will get you high, but which gets you high enough for you to sustain regular small doses throughout the day? Experiment with a few to find out your micro dosing cannabis of choice and stick to it!
Acknowledge your responsibility while you micro dose. There is a risk attached to trying anything new, especially if it is in the form of introducing a new substance in your body. Have a chat with your doctor and make sure you do not regularly consume something which may have effects such as paranoia. The good thing is you cannot over dose on cannabis but it is best to keep things safe for yourself.
The real question that begs to be answered- which is it, a fad or the future? Well the way it seems micro dosing is here to stay. It has made the long run of being relevant for almost over a decade, which means that its popularity is on the rise. Many argue that it is main stream culture’s way of taming the way the conservatives see consumption of the drug. It seems more docile and less ‘wild’ in comparison to the good old smoking cannabis. However many argue that micro dosing is the way through which people will truly learn to accept cannabis as a part of daily life and routine.
Our verdict is, micro dosing is NOT a fad. It is here to stay and unless there comes out a study that explicitly and globally denounces its benefits, may will continue to take in their daily small doses of cannabis which allows them to feel in control of their lives. Micro dosing can be seen an alternative or ally to regular cannabis consumption, you can be on either side of the argument but the one thing you cannot look away from is that micro dosing is here to stay!

 

[Jimi]

Part One Of Two

Eating Cannabis Seeds: Can it get you high?

Right – so the short answer is no – because weed seeds do not contain any THC (main psychoactive compound) or CBD.
If you’ve ever wondered so as to whether marijuana seeds are even edible to begin with – yes, they are – and you don’t have to worry about going on a trip. In fact, Canada has already legalised shelled hemp seeds which can be added to food. They taste rather oily and many have described them as tasting like sunflower seeds.
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So, we’ve established one thing early on: there’s no high to be found by eating marijuana seeds because that’s what they are: plain ol’ seeds. As you may or may not know, cannabis seeds do not contain any of chemical compounds that get you high, so we can put that topic to rest.
However, it pays to know why so many love consuming raw cannabis seeds – there are actually a plethora of health benefits to be had.
Why Would Anyone Eat Marijuana Seeds if They Don’t Get You High?
Apart from being an excellent source of protein, cannabis seeds can help you manage weight problems and also round off your diet with essential nutrients including certain vitamins and omega fatty acids. In fact, not known by many cannabis lovers is the fact that the seed contains up to 20 different types of amino acids (building blocks of protein), 9 of which are essential ones.
Marijuana seeds can also help excrete toxins out of the body faster while also improving the immune system. As far as we know, there have been no side effects of consuming raw cannabis seeds, and to quickly reiterate: there’s no high to be found, sorry!
So whether you’re planning to eat marijuana seeds or hemp seeds, go right ahead and indulge – enjoy the health benefits and the creamy, oily taste – but they will not get you high, there’s no two ways about it. The only way for you to enjoy a high is if you sow the seed and let the plant mature – because then, you’ll get those wonderful THC levels that do get you high.
A Quick Primer on Marijuana Seeds
Just to be perfectly clear, the term “marijuana seeds” is a collective reference to cannabis seeds in general. For example, when it comes to nutritional benefits, there is actually no significant difference between a hemp seed and a cannabis seed, which has the potential to produce a high-THC and potent strain through its flower, stalk, stem and leaves.
In fact, this is where the big distinction lies when it comes to the medicinal prowess of cannabis or hemp plant seeds versus the actual plant material. Majority of cannabis’s medicinal benefits come by way of active chemical compounds like THC and CBD, as well as certain flavonoids and terpenes. Since cannabis seeds do not contain any of this “good stuff”, they are useless for therapeutic or recreational (euphoric high) purposes.
But there is a silver lining and a big, glaring one at that: consuming marijuana seeds offers a host of health and nutritional benefits, namely their protein and omega fatty acid content. In fact, this nutrition is second to none when it comes to plant-derived foods.
So, if you can’t get high from seeds alone and there are no therapeutic benefits, then what are we left with? This shouldn’t stop you from making those seeds a part of your daily nutritional regimen. Let’s expand on that:
No High – But a World of Health Benefits
Abundant source of easily digestible, natural protein
Ask any well-established nutritionist, and chances are you will hear that proteins derived from plants are a lot healthier and even easier to digest than the regular animal-based variety. In fact, data revealed in a recent study where health records of over 130,000 people in a span of 30 years were examined; it was discovered that participants who did not consume any animal protein had noticeably lower death rates than regular meat-eating participants; that where there was an increase in every 3% caloric intake from plant protein, death risk was effectively cut down by 10%.
And there’s no question about it that cannabis seeds are the best natural source of plant-based protein that you might come across today. This is why since the 17th century, farmers have been using marijuana seed mash to provide nutrition for their livestock – that is, before it became illegal.
This also explains why hemp seed protein power is so popular now in bodybuilding circles. Former Women’s UFC champion, Ronda Rousey, used to start off her mornings with some hemp hearts before hitting the gym for intense training bouts.
Heart Health Booster
A good reason why you should seriously consider consuming marijuana seeds is that they are really good for your heart. After all, diets rich in omega fatty acids can reduce blood pressure, improve cardiovascular function and also lower the risk of stroke by cutting down the likelihood of clot formation.
Moreover, cannabis seeds have a lot of arginine – an amino acid which is responsible for boosting nitric oxide in the blood. This helps the blood vessels relax and dilate, which in turn, reduces heart attack risk, lowers blood pressure, and improves overall cardiovascular function. Hemp seeds, in fact, have been recommended by many nutritionists to help patients recover faster following a heart attack.
Rich in Omega Fatty Acids
Even though omega fatty acids are a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to full body wellness and vital organ health, as human beings we cannot produce omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids on our own. This is why we need them from a food source. As you may already know, omega fatty acids can not only improve heart health and blood flow, but also boost cognitive function, eyesight, joint health and reduce inflammation.
Many health experts claim that hemp seeds contain the most omega fatty acid content among all plant seeds, even more so than flaxseed, walnuts and Chia seeds.
Whole Body Wellness and Disease Prevention
When you take just some of the benefits into consideration, it’s easy to understand why consuming cannabis seeds on a regular basis can be an excellent way to prevent certain diseases, and promote whole body wellness as well as general health.
In fact, based on their cardiovascular benefits alone, cannabis seeds have been shown to cut down the risk of dementia, Alzheimer’s and a few other psychological conditions. Therefore, marijuana seeds can not only promote physical but also mental wellbeing.

 

[Jimi]

Part Two of above article

And just to reiterate, marijuana seeds happen to be one of the only few plant based foods that contain a rich amino acid profile – that’s every single amino acid required for survival. Perhaps this is why many leading growers and cultivators have described the cannabis/hemp seed as the most nutritionally well-rounded food source ever.

Good for Losing or Gaining Weight
A diet rich in cannabis seeds have been known to help loose or gain weight. Does this sound confusing or counter-intuitive?

Obese people can benefit from consuming seeds because they contain lots of vitamins, including Vitamin E, and essential minerals such as magnesium, potassium, iron, zinc and calcium – nutrients that can help overweight people stay fuller and feel more satiated around the clock.

On the other hand, the very same nutritional attributes found in cannabis seeds can help you gain weight (the good kind) if consumed in a healthy way.

Okay, Great – No High but so Many Healthy Benefits – How do I Eat Them?
All aboard the cannabis health train! Now the next step – what’s the best way to eat them?

Well, marijuana/hemp seeds can be consumed straight off the buds (raw) or cooked, shelled, unshelled, etc. pretty much however you want. Some folks even like roasting and adding them to their favourite dessert. You don’t need to cook or ‘process’ them in any way to reap all those wonderful nutritional and health benefits.

But – they can be a lot more enjoyable and satisfying to eat when you get creative and have them in a meal, as opposed to just having them straight up, plain and raw.

A very popular way of consuming hemp seeds, for instance, is to first roast them and then mix them with a crunchy snack like kale chips. Some folks even roast their cannabis seeds and throw them in boiling water along with their favourite spices – a great way to increase the nutritional bang of your choice of tea, by also including cannabis stems and dried leaves as well.

Shelled cannabis seeds can be sprinkled on all kinds of foods like hummus, salads, yogurt, quinoa, smoothies, etc. you can even press raw seeds for oil, grind them up into a nice flour or make a protein supplement out of them by mixing in your favourite peanut butter snack or protein shake.

Closing Thoughts on Can You Get High from eating Marijuana Seeds?

Let’s just leave all the “high” stuff to the actual plant, is what we say. With such a unique range of health benefits, you’d want to think long and hard before tossing out those delightful seeds.

References

https://forum.grasscity.com/threads/weed-seeds-and-consuming-them.715971/

https://www.quora.com/Can-a-person-eat-marijuana-seeds

 

[Jimi]

Part One Of Two


Dog Ate Your Stash? Is It Dangerous? Here’s What You Do Next
Dogs will eat anything, as any owner will tell you. If they see it lying around and it looks tasty, they’re going to take a bite or two. If you have the odd cannabis edible hanging around at dog level, don’t be surprised if your favorite pooch takes an instant liking to it.
While you’re high and putting the world to rights, your dog may just be focused on one thing. It pays to keep an eye out for what your dog is up to. Even more so if you have several in the house.
The first thing we need to say is that dogs aren’t human. That might be stating the blindingly obvious but many pet owners tend to put their own human qualities onto their animals. So, when they see their dog stumbling around in a cannabis funk, they either think it’s funny or believe all the animal has to do is sleep it off and they’ll be okay.
Neither is true. If your dog is affected by cannabis it’s because they’ve essentially been poisoned and they will probably need the help of a vet to get them through. Whether cannabis is legal or not in your state, you need to pick up the phone and get your pooch to the vet. They’re professionals and more likely to be focused on saving your dog than berating your cannabis habit.
What Are Dogs Likely To Eat?
Seriously, dogs will eat anything. Cats can be choosey but dogs have an inbuilt capacity to eat the most inedible things. They might munch off your buds and leaves if they think it looks tasty.
Edibles will certainly attract attention, for obvious reasons. If you got a few cannabis-infused brownies sitting around, your dog is going to find them irresistible. And even a small amount of cannabis can affect a dog – it all depends on their size and physiology. All you need to do is turn your back for a moment and the dog is going to pounce.
Dogs and Cannabis – Your Top Five Questions Answered
If you own pets of any kind and they are likely to eat your stash, you’ll want to make sure you keep those edibles and those buds out of sight and temptation. A few simple precautions, as we outline below, should help keep your dog protected.
1. Can Dogs Get High?
The answer is yes. The effects can be fairly similar to humans in most respects. The most often cited cases of ‘dog ate your stash’ scenarios online are edibles laced with cannabis and ingesting buds and leaves directly. Perhaps it will also surprise you that dogs could get high inhaling second-hand smoke. Bear that in mind next time you light up and make sure your dog is safe.
2. What Happens When Your Dog Eats Your Stash?
Your dog is going to get high. Even if you have a CBD product that only has a small amount of THC, it’s going to affect them.
You may think it’s funny but actually ingesting cannabis can cause damage and even lead to death. Remember, dogs aren’t like humans and will wolf down a bunch of food or cannabis without understanding the effects. They could easily become very ill on a bunch of chocolate brownies if you leave them lying around.
3. How Does Marijuana Affect Dogs?
That’s going to depend on a number of different factors. The first is how much they’ve ingested. If a dog ate your stash, this is the first thing you need to try and ascertain. Always assume the worst. In other words, assume they have scoffed your entire cannabis supply. The weight, age and size of your dog is going to be another big factor. A small dog like a chihuahua is obviously going to react differently to a Doberman.
While dogs may seem unsteady on their feet, they might also feel paranoid and be liable to bite or attack you if they are affected cerebrally.
4. What Symptoms Are There if my Dog Ate Cannabis?
Your dog may look lethargic, have breathing problems or seem distressed. They will probably have trouble coordinating their limbs and if you check their heart rate you’ll probably find their heart is beating abnormally. There may also be incontinence. Assume that these problems are going to get worse as the cannabis works into their system.
5. Is Cannabis Bad for Dogs?
Don’t be mislead by people or articles that say cannabis is relatively safe for dogs. It’s not. People usually cite an investigation into the effects of cannabis on dogs with epilepsy. First of all, this research was carried out under controlled conditions. Secondly, the likelihood is that your dog has taken far too much of your cannabis stash and is in danger.
Let’s state it clearly: Ingesting too much cannabis for a dog is life-threatening. If your dog is showing visible signs such as having difficulty walking or can’t be roused and you suspect cannabis is the cause, then you need to get to your vet immediately.
The number of calls to vets has increased dramatically over the last few years. That could be because of the legalization of cannabis in many states and the fact that it is more readily available. If you’re tempted to toss the last of your joint onto the street, by the way, be aware that a dog might walk past and decide to eat it. In other words, always make sure you dispose of any cannabis products responsibly. Even if you don’t own a dog yourself.

 

[Jimi]

Part Two

Dog Ate Your Stash? Our Top Five Tips
While videos of high dogs might make you laugh, it will be different if your own pooch ends up with cannabis poisoning. Fortunately, it’s something you can do something about. Here are our top tips:
1. Be Careful with Your Cannabis
The first thing to be keep at the top of your precautionary list, of course, is making sure you keep cannabis out of reach for your dog. If you have edibles, keep them in the cooler, put your buds up high on a shelf and don’t leave stuff lying around. That goes for concentrates as well which can be even more lethal to a dog.
2. Before You Get High, Think About Your Dog
If you are planning to smoke or munch on some edibles, think about your dog first. If you’re smoking, make sure they are out of the house or at least ensure your room has plenty of ventilation. Should you be inviting friends around, make sure they know the protocol when it comes to your dog.
3. Pick Up Spills Immediately
If you are cooking with cannabis and drop some of your cannabutter on the floor, pick it up immediately. The same goes for when you are munching on edibles – if crumbs drop, pick them up too. Most dogs are veritable vacuum cleaners when it comes to food on the floor.
4. Learn to Spot the Signs
It’s important to be aware of the symptoms of cannabis poisoning in your dog. If they start to behave differently and show lack of coordination or distress you need to take things seriously. Don’t be fooled by the size, weight or age of your dog and think pooch will get well if you just leave them to rest. It’s not worth taking the risk. Having said that, the smaller your dog, the more worried you should be.
5. Contact Your Local Vet
Whether you think it’s serious or not, you need to see your vet as quickly as possible. They are likely to be less judgmental than you think and they’re best placed to ensure your dog is given the best chance possible of recovering. There is no time to waste and the quicker you get your dog treated the better.
6. If You’re Not Going to Your Vet
Okay, we know that some of you will not want to go and see your vet for a variety of reasons, usually because you are worried about the repercussions or because you simply don’t have money.
In that case, you need to get rid of anyone in your house who is a stranger and give your dog the attention they require. Sit with your dog and try to keep them calm. Provide water so they can drink when they need to. It can take a lot longer for cannabis to get through your dog’s system than a regular human being.
Of course, the main point here is that you should put in protective measures if you own a dog and take cannabis, whether for recreational or medicinal purposes. A little forethought should ensure you avoid many of the pitfalls other owners have experienced. A ‘dog ate your stash’ scenario is totally avoidable if you put sensible measures in place.

 

[Jimi]

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Is Cannabis Tincture a Good Option For Spare Bud?

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4/20 is a significant date in the cannabis calendar and you might well notice stores around the U.S. upping their supplies in preparation. A lot more people smoke, vape, dab and eat cannabis on this date than any other. It’s become something of an unofficial national holiday for many people around the world.
What you may not know is that cannabis stores tend to have sales to get rid of their excess stock afterwards, so you can pick up some pretty good bargains if you’re in the right place at the right time. On sale, you all also find a variety of cannabis tinctures.
You might be a cannabis lover who grows their own plants. Harvest time can be a brilliant time and set you up for the next couple of months. But what do you do with all that extra leaf or offcuts? The good news is there are plenty of different products you can make in the home including tinctures. It’s one of the simplest methods of making an ingestible product that lasts for a long time and is easy to administer, which makes it a particularly popular choice among medical cannabis users.
Here we take a closer look at what a tincture is and how you can easily make it at home.
What is a Cannabis Tincture?
A tincture is quite a common way of getting extracts out of plants which can then be used for both recreational and medicinal purposes. You normally put them in a bottle with a dropper attached and you can then put a few drops on your tongue. Pop into a health food store and you’ll find a tincture practically every five feet.
The cannabis tincture has long been a method of using up spare leaf and it was one of the most popular methods of administering weed until everything started to get legalized in the U.S. That’s mainly because it’s easy to use but it’s also pretty simple to make. Known also as green dragon, tincture preparations are still used widely today and they are a pretty good starting point for newbies whether they’re interested in recreational or medicinal cannabis.
The great thing about a tincture is that it can be added to a lot of other things. You can put a few drops in your juice, add tincture to your ice cream, even put it in mash and gravy to spice things up. This is great if you take it for therapeutic reasons.
The Benefits of a Cannabis Tincture

• Because the tincture is usually added under the tongue, it quickly gets into your blood system and means you should experience the effects fairly quickly.
• With a small dropper, you are able to control the amount of cannabis that you ingest using a tincture.
• It’s a pretty discreet way of taking cannabis, particularly if you do so for medical purposes.
• A tincture is fairly safe and the bottle can be stored for a relatively long period.
• Making a tincture is less hazardous than some other methods of creating cannabis products and can easily be done at home.

How Do You Make a Cannabis Tincture?
For those who don’t want to mess around with complicated cooking or preparation techniques such as cannabutter, a tincture is the perfect option to go for. Practically all the equipment you need is a sealable jar, your cannabis offcuts, a straining implement and some alcohol.

• The first step is to decarboxylate your leaf or bud to release the THC. This involves grinding up your weed and putting it on some parchment paper, then placing it in the oven at around 220 degrees Fahrenheit for about 30 minutes.
• Next, once cooled, put your leaf in a mason jar with a sealable lid and add a good quality alcohol. Ethanol is a popular choice, something with an alcohol level of between 25-60%. Many people go for a brand like Everclear because it’s readily available.
• The next thing you need to do is seal the jar and leave it for a couple of weeks, shaking once a day to agitate the leaf. During this time the alcohol will break down the plant material and release components such as THC, CBD and terpenes.
• After the two weeks is up, you should filter the mix through something like a coffee filter to get your finished tincture. Swap this into a bottle with a sealable dropper and you are ready to go.

Some people have used alternatives such as glycerol and vinegar to make a tincture. While okay, they are not as effective. The alcohol breaks down the basic contents and acids contained in the bud or leaf and, if you follow the recipe steps, you should end up with all the good stuff in your tincture bottle at the end.
How to Take a Cannabis Tincture
Cannabis tincture is taken sublingually, which is the scientific word for ‘under the tongue’. Fill your dropper and open your mouth, lift your tongue and place a few drops there. The area under your tongue is full of blood vessels and the tincture should be quickly absorbed if you hold it there for a while. If you don’t like this method, you can always add the tincture to your food or even glass of water to make it more palatable. Ingesting should take longer this way so don’t make the mistake of thinking nothing is happening and taking more.
If you are taking your cannabis tincture sublingually, expect it to be about 15 minutes before you notice any effect. You should reach the peak level for being high (if your cannabis is THC dominant) at around an hour and a half. If you have put it in edibles, give at least a few hours before you take any more.
The great thing with cannabis tincture is that you can use it in a variety of ways. Yes, you can do the traditional under the tongue approach but you can also add it to soups, salad dressings and teas. Just a few drops are all it takes and it’s really great if you use cannabis for medical purposes.
The trick with any tincture is to try not to swallow. What you’re trying to do here is let the tincture sit on the underside of your tongue and get absorbed into the many blood vessels there. If you swallow, it decreases the effect, so the longer you can hold it the better.
If it’s your first time or you have a new bottle of tincture, you’ll not be completely sure of how strong it is. We advise starting with one small drop and then leaving it for an hour or so to see what effect you get. You can always increase the dose later if it’s not enough.
CBD Tincture and Medical Use
One of the most popular reasons for making a tincture is to use cannabis as a therapeutic tool. Soaking in alcohol can help release cannabinoids such as CBD which is used to treat a wide variety of conditions from poor appetite and nausea to insomnia, pain, anxiety and depression. Of course, everything depends on the particular strain that you are turning into a tincture. The ease of dosing and control over its effects are also factors that make this a suitable method for medical use.
Does a Tincture Cause Side-Effects?
Side effects are a perennial talking point in a few serious cannabis circles. If you’ve made your tincture properly you are likely to get similar effects to what you would if you were smoking or vaping. In other words, if you are making a THC tincture it should get you high and if you are looking at a CBD strain, it should hopefully solve your health problem.
Taking cannabis can stop other drugs from working properly, particularly CBD which decreases the ability of the liver to deal with certain chemicals. If you are taking another medication, for example, because you have heart condition, you might want to check that a CBD tincture isn’t interfering and likely to put you in harm’s way.
Is a Tincture Best For You?
This question normally applies to medical cannabis users who might not be interested in smoking or vaping. You can carry your bottle of tincture around with you and it’s fairly discreet. A few drops under the tongue should have the appropriate effect and it’s not that difficult to make, taking just a few days.
If you prefer traditional ways of administering cannabis, a tincture might be the perfect solution for any extra bud or off cut leaves that you have hanging around. A cannabis tincture is useful if you have nothing else in the house and want to relax yourself.
They’re also good for social situations where no one is smoking. You can nip away and discreetly have a few drops in the restroom rather than shocking everyone by lighting up a huge blunt in polite company.

 

[Jimi]

Part Two

Why Does Cannabis Cause Nausea and Vomiting?
The big question is why something that is used to prevent nausea and vomiting will start causing it. People generally find this confusing. The key may be in the activation of CB1 receptors by THC which has been shown to inhibit biological processes like gastric secretion in the gut. In fact, cannabis may have a number of different, detrimental effects on the stomach, not least reducing motility and causing inflammation. This can accumulate over several years with regular use of cannabis which gets users to the point where ‘damage’ to the gut begins to cause nausea.

The trouble is that the research into the mechanism of CHS is still fairly limited. It might simply be down to the dosage whether you suffer from the syndrome. Experiments on rats has found that low doses of CBD prevent sickness while high doses can make vomiting more likely. Therefore changing the amount of cannabis you take can make a difference, particularly in Prodromal Phase.

There is still some scepticism as to whether this is a real condition at all, however. Some research points to the fact that cannabis has been taken for thousands of years and yet this syndrome has only just come to light in research. This may, of course, be down to greater liberalization of the drug. According to some, it could also be down to growing practices and additional chemicals used in the cultivation process. In areas like Asia where use has been around since cannabis was first smoked, there are little or no incidences of Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome. Others think that certain individuals may be more sensitive to others.

How to Know if You Have Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome
If you are suffering from any of the symptoms above, it may be that you have CHS but it’s by no means certain. The problem is that you can’t totally depend on your local medical expert to diagnose you properly either. If the sickness and vomiting are severe, however, reducing your cannabis intake may make a significant difference to your symptoms.

Let’s be clear: It’s important to get medical advice if you are suffering from the symptoms associated with CHS as it may be something totally different and need intervention.

If you stop taking cannabis and the nausea and vomiting subside, however, you may well have found the cause. For those who take cannabis for pain or nausea relief, there is also the additional issue of what to put in place of the medicinal weed. The same can be said for anyone who uses cannabis to alleviate problems such as anxiety and depression.

The truth is that abstinence is not always the easiest thing to achieve if you are using cannabis for therapeutic purposes. It may be that some period staying off the weed will solve the problem and you can then continue to use it again once, say, your gut has recovered. A lot will depend on you as an individual when it comes to how quickly you are likely to recover.

 

[Jimi]

Terpenes Deliver Flavor, Taste and Medical Benefits

7 min read
Our understanding of cannabis and all its amazing constituents has improved considerably over the last twenty years. More research and legalization, not just in many areas of the US but around the world, have encouraged greater exploration into the possible health benefits.
There’s no doubt that people, in general, have a better, more positive approach towards cannabis than they did just a few decades ago. We’re beginning to understand that there could be major benefits in taking cannabis or its isolated components for therapeutic purposes.
One area that seems to be becoming a little clearer is terpenes. This is quite an exciting area for cannabis enthusiasts and researchers, not least those who are focused on the medical benefits. While much remains to be uncovered, head online nowadays and there’s a lot of talk about terpenes and their potential for helping with a wide range of conditions.
What are Terpenes?
Cannabis is not just CBD and THC, despite the fact that these are the most talked about compounds in online forums. Like most plants, there’s a whole bunch of different elements that could be useful.
We all know that different types of cannabis have different flavors and tastes. For example, Kush strains tend to have pungent, earthy aromas and can be citrusy or spicy. In some respects, tasting cannabis is similar to wine for many enthusiasts. The aroma and the taste is down to the terpenes that are found in each plant.
Terpenes are essential oils and they are produced by all plants, including cannabis. Their purpose seems to be to attract insects or ward off animals like herbivores which are likely to eat them. The terpenes are formed in the trichomes of the flowering plant and leaves. They’re very small, almost microscopic in some cases, but highly numerous mushroom-like growths. Whether you pick up a rose or have a cannabis plant in full bloom in your living room, what you are generally smelling are the terpenes.
Terpene development can be influenced by a range of different factors including the weather, how dry or wet the climate is, the type of soil the plant is growing in and even the time of day. Research so far has uncovered over 100 different terpenes relating to the cannabis plant and there may well be many more.
The exciting thing is not simply the smell and taste these terpenes produce but their potential medical benefits too. Some terpenes, for instance, have been associated with deep relaxation, others with greater focus. They may also interact in positive ways with other more recognized components such as THC and CBD either dampening or enhancing their performance.
A recent discovery is what is called the entourage effect where not just isolated chemicals such as THC are important but how they connect and interact with other components of the plant, including with terpenes. This is not that well understood at the moment but seems to be really important.
Connoisseurs have long had a thing for terpenes, purely on the basis of their flavors and tastes. But the change in how we perceive cannabis and its medical benefits are likely to be far more pivotal. While the research here still has a long way to go, the potential appears, at least initially, pretty promising.
The Common Cannabis Terpenes You’ve Never Heard Of
Unless you use cannabis for medicinal purposes, you may not have spent a lot of your time investigating terpenes at all. To help, here are some of the more prominent ones that have caught the imagination and which may have a lot of potential going forward.
1. Alpha-Pinene
As well as being found in pine needles and rosemary, alpha-pinene is also present in a number of cannabis plants. Characterized by a pine aroma, there are potential effects in helping improve memory and alertness. It may also counter the psychoactive impact of THC. The medical or therapeutic benefits which users have mentioned include alleviating asthma, reducing pain and combatting inflammation.
2. Limonene
If you only know a few terpenes, limonene is probably on your list. This citrus flavor and taste is popular among many users and is found in juniper and peppermint as well as cannabis. Potential medical benefits could include alleviating anxiety and depression, reducing pain and inflammation, and providing support for reducing nausea in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
3. Myrcene
Myrcene is a terpene that delivers a rather complex aroma and taste. It’s a popular one with cannabis connoisseurs and mixes cloves and cardamom aromas in an earthy and musky scent. The characteristic of this terpene in connection with THC is a very relaxing and sedating effect. It’s used by many people for insomnia but also has potentially a role to play in pain relief and reducing inflammation.
4. Beta-Caryophyllene
If you prefer something a little spicier, this terpene brings the aromas of pepper and cloves. It’s largely used by people who are looking for stress and anxiety relief and it may also be useful in the treatment of depression.
5. Humulene
This has a more hoppy, earthy aroma and taste making it another popular choice for connoisseurs. The medical benefits are largely anti-inflammatory as well as anti-bacteriological and it is present in strains such as White Widow.
6. Linalool
Present also in lavender, cannabis seeds that have this terpene are noted for their floral aroma, delivering sedating and relaxing effects. It’s no surprise that linalool is used in helping people who suffer with anxiety and depression. It also has potential for pain relief and alleviating neurogenerative diseases such as MS.
7. Ocimene
Another woody and earthy scented terpene, present in many herbs such as basil and mint, ocimene has topical applications as an anti-fungal and anti-bacterial agent which could make it effective in lotions and skin tonics.
8. Terpinolene
It’s pine/floral aroma makes this an aromatic favorite with cannabis users. It’s a terpene that’s also present in nutmeg, apples and lilacs. Delivering relaxing effects, you can expect terpinolene to be used in combatting anxiety but it also has a role to play as an anti-fungal agent.
Why Temperature is Important for Terpenes
One thing we haven’t discussed yet is the effect that temperature has on terpenes. Key to their extraction is that each has its own vaporization temperature. For example, alpha-pinene vaporizes at 311°F while beta-caryophyllene does so at 266°F. These temperatures allow for the extraction of the terpenes directly rather than as a mix of other chemicals or compounds.
Knowing the temperature, for example, could be useful if you have a vaping device where it can be controlled. You could heat up your bud or leaves to the desired temperature and release more of the desired terpenes.
The potential here is still something that has to be better explored and a lot more work needs to be done.
Encouraging More Terpenes
If you grow your own plants, there are several things you can do to increase the number of terpenes that your crop produces. The first is choosing the right quality seeds before you even think about planting. We advise that you do your research and make sure that the cannabis seeds you decide to buy include the terpenes you are looking for.
The quality of the planting soil is always going to be a major issue if you want to grow a healthy plant with plenty of terpenes. A little low-stress training can also make a difference to the quality of your crop, although overdoing it can have exactly the opposite effect. Optimum lighting and the right temperature for your plant are also things you need to monitor closely.
The Future of Terpenes
This is a pretty exciting development for the cannabis industry and particularly for those who use it for therapeutic purposes. With the legalization of cannabis for both recreational and medical uses in recent years, we should hopefully expect more research to be done in this area.
Being able to carefully control the temperature when heating up cannabis also gives many users more control. You might also expect to see cannabis products coming onto the market which will have varying levels of particular terpenes or specific mixes of different concentrates. The technology and the research is, therefore, allowing us to be more focused in this area and for those with therapeutic needs to tailor their cannabis use more closely to their condition.
Of course, there’s still a long way to go but there is already anecdotal evidence out there which suggests terpenes certainly have many beneficial effects. We just have to wait and see what the research uncovers in the next few years.

 

[Jimi]

Part One Of Two

Moon Rocks – What Are They and What’s the Best Way to Smoke Them?

9 min read
At some point, you may have been asked at a social gathering if you’ve ever smoked Moon Rocks. Or, you might have even asked yourself the same question, wondering about their origins, what the experience is like and how they can be smoked.
When was the last time you had a cannabis experience that made you feel as if the top half of your face was almost completely numb? If you already haven’t had that kind of experience while consuming cannabis, then you should definitely give Moon Rocks a go, because they will pretty much take you to the ‘moon’ and back.
Origins – What are Moon Rocks?
Moon Rocks’ origins are somewhat fuzzy although rumour has it that they came into inception at a cannabis dispensary called Starbudz720. In fact, well-known West Coast rapper, Kurupt, came up with a trademarked version called Kurupt Moonrock and heavily pushed its popularity.
The best way we can describe Moon Rocks is to put them next to cannabis buds with a very high level of THC (the main psychoactive component responsible for potency), as in, an extraordinarily high level. They were originally concocted as a way for cannabis connoisseurs to take their experience to the next level, a level much closer to the moon, quite literally.
Moon Rocks are more or less cannabis buds covered in hash oil and typically consumed in a joint which is covered in kief – this takes the potency levels to even higher extremes. Therefore, we strongly advice relatively new cannabis users to ‘take it easy’ when trying out Moon Rocks in order to assess their tolerance level.
So how potent are they exactly? In a nutshell, the potency and quality squarely depend on the materials used – we would recommend obtaining Moon Rocks from a reputable dispensary only. In most cases, however, the THC level in Moon Rocks is roughly 50%, in some cases, even 60%. In contrast, some of the purest cannabis strains boast anywhere between 21-30% THC.
The Moon Rock Experience Explained
Upon initially ‘hitting’ Moon Rocks, you might feel overwhelmed by the highly pleasant terpene-rich tasting kief. The really big and full smoke clouds in particular are a sight to behold.
Now let’s talk about the high – if we could use just one word to describe the experience it would simply be a big, resounding wow. The numbing high typically begins in your head and reverberates all throughout your body until it reaches your toes. Most seasoned Moon Rocks users have described the high as initially a slow burn that’s clear and present, and in about half an hour, it feels as if you just climbed a gruelling mountaintop, which you may not have been ready to climb.
In fact, don’t be surprised at all after consuming just a gram of Moon Rocks in the evening, and feeling the next morning as if you missed the ride from the moon back to Earth. We’re going to mention a little disclaimer here: Moon Rocks aren’t for everybody, particularly if you happen to be a new cannabis user. If this is your first ever experience smoking cannabis, starting outright with Moon Rocks may not be the best idea. The 50-60% THC level may prove to be too much for your unaccustomed system.
If, for some reason, you still don’t believe how strong Moon Rocks can be, then you might believe renowned American rapper and ‘world famous cannabis user’, Snopp Dogg, who once exclaimed in an interview: “Moon Rock is too much, dog”.
In a nutshell, the experience truly is long lasting and full bodied – and it certainly did not get the name Moon Rocks out of thin air – you do feel like you’re floating around in outer space on a rocket ship.
Be forewarned and proceed with caution – if this stuff was too much for Snoop Dogg, it may most likely be too much for your endocannabinoid system as well.
How to Make Moon Rocks
The great thing about Moon Rocks is that any cannabis user can apply a little bit of ingenuity and get great results. Creating the gooey cannabis is somewhat like a crafting class for adults. It’s fast and fun, and just super-easy once you know what goes into the process.
However, before we can consume Moon Rocks, let’s discuss a few factors that go into the fun and creative process of making it.
You’ll discover that making Moon Rocks is a great way to combine your favourite cannabis flower with a large stash of kief and flavourful extracts. And, since you’re the mastermind in this process, you can alter the potency by way of choosing weaker or stronger flowers, kief and hashish oils.
Since Moon Rocks are typically sought by cannabis connoisseurs, the main purpose and motivation most users have for making it themselves is to get the most potency, flavour and quality out of the process as possible. If this is especially true for you, then you must use only freshly cured, top-quality indoor flowers. You’d also want a clean and potent extract such as flower rosin or live resin. And as far as the kief goes, bubble hash or a full-melt dry sift will produce the best quality coating for your Moon Rocks.
However, we understand that not everybody wants to blast off straight away to the moon on their first experience and that’s fine. In cases where you wish to have the potency somewhere in the not too strong/not too weak zone, you can replace kief with isolated CBD powder or even use high CBD strains and concentrates. This balances out the often extreme THC effects in the oil and flower.
And here’s what you’re going to need before beginning:
* Fresh and whole flower buds
* Hashish oil or concentrate
* An abundant supply of kief
* Butter knife (or bowl)
* Tweezers, tongs or any apparatus that allows you to properly grab/pinch
* Lighter
Now, let’s begin!
Make sure that your buds aren’t entirely dry or they will crumble into little pieces. Start by dabbing your butter knife liberally with hash oil. Run the lighter back and forth across the knife’s underside which will allow the hash oil on top to be heated. We’re only aiming to melt it slightly not burn it.
Once the hash oil has melted, use tongs, a pair of tweezers or silicone gloves to pick up one of your fresh buds. Using the butter knife, evenly spread the hash oil on the bud until it is completely soaked.
Take your hash oil soaked buds and cover them generously with kief until they resemble powdered doughnut holes. The coating needs to be thick enough so as to conceal the bud completely.
Alternatively, you can also stick the bud on one end of a chopstick and dip it straight into a bowl of melted hash oil.
Give your Moon Rock adequate time to dry before smoking it.

 

[Jimi]

Part Two

The Best Part – Smoking Moon Rocks

Moon Rocks are a haven for THC lovers and true cannabis aficionados’. Now that you know what you’re getting yourself into, you may be wondering how to smoke it. It’s quite possible and actually really easy to smoke your Moon Rocks in joints and blunts, however, this may not be the best way to smoke them. Pipes and glass pieces work much better and it’s important to understand why.
One of the first and foremost reasons you would not want consume Moon Rocks in a joint, spliff or blunt is that they have trouble staying lit due to all the kief and hash oil. However, this is not a problem with glass.
Here are some tips to pay heed to if you want to experience Moon Rocks in the best way possible:
Use Glassware Instead of Joints
Pipes and bongs work brilliantly when it comes to smoking Moon Rocks, because they are greasy and thick, unlike the usual cannabis flower. So unless you’re willing to buy at least 18 grams of the stuff, you simply will not be able to keep it lit like a regular joint.
Put Them on Top of Your Flower
Since Moon Rocks are greasy in nature, they are difficult to light up. You should smoke them by putting some on top of a little cannabis flower. This not only makes for an intense experience but also allows you to break the Moon Rocks up into pieces which can be sprinkles on top of grounded cannabis. This may be one way to make it work in a joint; however, we’d still recommend using a glass pipe or bong.
Stay Hydrated
Smoking Moon Rocks will leave you dehydrated. Extremely dehydrated, in some cases. Keep at least a gallon of water right next to you – consume a few glasses prior to your session and continue to consume until you start feeling the high. Believe me, once you’re there ‘in the zone’, you would not want to move a muscle just to get some water. The same pretty much applies to snacking.
Smoke Towards the End of the Day
This is important because the high is so intense, you will probably not feel like getting up just to do chores or run some errands. So whatever priorities you have, get to them first and then relax, and enjoy your high without a care in the world.
Create the Right Environment
In order to have the best possible experience, especially if it’s your first one, you should create a comfortable environment rife with positive vibes. Comfort in particular is an important factor to consider because you will most likely be almost completely out during the course of the high.
Moon Rocks is a great way to experience the best of three cannabis products in one space rocket of a ride. Elevate your smoking sessions and experience that same level of bliss and euphoria as you did when you consumed cannabis for the very first time.

 

[Jimi]

Cannabis Addiction: Is There Such a Thing?

8 min read
Many people around the world use cannabis either for recreational or medicinal purposes. According to the 2017 United Nations’ World Drug Report, between 183 and 238 million people worldwide take it in some form or another. With more and more decriminalization in recent years, that number could be set to rise.
But when does cannabis use stop becoming beneficial and when does it start to actually become harmful?
The idea of cannabis addiction is not as straightforward as many people think. Researchers often point to a difference between the kind of physical or biological dependence that you get with drugs like opioids with the idea of user abuse. But there is also a psychological aspect to dependence which can be just as powerful.
Semantics aside, according to some research, cannabis addiction affects around 10% of regular users. You are also more likely to end up with a cannabis abuse problem if you start taking it in your teenage years. There are two issues that users face when it comes to cannabis addiction. The first is recognizing that they have a problem in the first place. The second is actually doing something about it.
Defining Cannabis Addiction
When most people are asked about addiction they tend to focus on the chemical addiction. You get phrases like going cold turkey, crashing and withdrawal. In other words, stopping taking the drug means you suffer physical trauma such as shakes and cravings which are associated with physical dependence. These can be more violent the more addicted you are.
That’s led to the misconception that cannabis is not addictive in the true sense of the word because you don’t get the same, violent withdrawal symptoms you get with other drugs.
The fact is that addiction takes many forms. It can be physical so that you need to take a certain amount to maintain your habit or feel the same. It can also be psychological – you’ve become mentally or emotionally dependent on the drug.
You might, for instance, take cannabis to reduce your anxiety or PTSD and believe that not taking it will cause you harm. People often become emotionally dependent on the drug which means that it can be just as addictive as, say, gambling, food or sex.
There’s also an environmental factor in cannabis addiction as with other drugs. You may find yourself craving a smoke of weed when you are in a particular location or faced with certain circumstance because you have become conditioned by the drug. Our life circumstances can determine whether we become dependent on cannabis or not. If you’re suffering from a trauma and cannabis relieves that, even for a short while, you may be tempted to try more and more to avoid further emotional pain.
Cannabis in itself is not addictive in the biological sense but there are plenty of conditions that could well make us addicted to it. In other words, cannabis addiction is a pretty complex thing.
Cannabis Use Disorder
Speak to most medical professionals and they will be loathed to use the term cannabis addiction. What they tend to focus on is the idea of a use disorder. In essence, it’s seen as a psychiatric or psychological disorder that is influenced by many other things going on in your life.
There a number of clear factors that affect whether you are diagnosed with a cannabis use disorder. These include:

• Taking cannabis over a prolonged period and in larger amounts than you would normally recognize for a social activity.
• A person may have a big desire to cut down their use and is constantly battling to release themselves from its influence.
• A person may also have strong desires or cravings and spend an inordinate amount of their time trying to obtain the drug.
• Someone might have social or personal problems associated with their cannabis use yet still be unable to control their habit, for example, stealing to buy their next hit of weed.

With any psychological disorder like this, it’s the impact that it has on the individual and the damage that it does around them which can make the biggest difference. There are around 11 different criteria that are used to determine whether there is a cannabis addiction or use disorder.
The trouble is it often varies from state to state whether these are used to implement treatment or not. Someone who exhibits two or three factors could well be put forward for treatment in some states, in others it takes more.
This can lead to pushing someone towards treatment when it is not entirely appropriate. Someone who uses cannabis for recreational purposes, for example, and does so responsibly and quite happily could well exhibit one or more of the criteria but that doesn’t mean they have a cannabis use disorder.
Even a moderate disorder can be managed effectively without a person being forced into treatment of some kind and labelled an addict or societal problem.
The Influence of Cannabis Legalization and Addiction
In many parts of the world, including the US, the response to drug addiction in the past has been to punish the individual rather than help rehabilitate them. Someone who is addicted to cannabis and steals to fund their habit is more likely to be put in prison than given the support they really need (something that goes with a lot of a drug-related crime). Prohibition over the years has generally not worked out well when it comes to solving drug problems which could be one reason why many states are now decriminalizing cannabis.
There’s also the suggestion, however, that cannabis legalization has led to more problems with more people becoming ‘addicted’ or developing use disorders. The National Academy of Sciences recently suggested there is no evidence that legalization leads to ‘a substantial increase in marijuana use’. The common perception is that exactly the opposite is true but there has been little in the way of concentrated research that has been done in this area either.
Like most drugs, including alcohol, cannabis can be beneficial or harmful depending on the individual and their circumstances. Advocates of cannabis are quick to point out its beneficial effects but we all need to be more realistic in our attitude and understand that there are plenty of downsides as well.
Yes, cannabis can be good for us. But it can also be bad. Being caught in a cannabis addiction can not only be destructive for the individual but also for their family and friends and the society around them. Cannabis addiction can also combine with other substances including alcohol that make things more complicated and difficult to resolve for the individual.
What to Do If You Have a Cannabis Use Disorder
Admitting that you have a cannabis use disorder is the first step to doing something about it. The trouble is that many cannabis users don’t see their ‘habit’ as a problem – it’s usually other people that notice there is an issue. In America alone, around 400,000 people a year go into rehab to try and kick a problem with cannabis. That’s an even more interesting statistic when you realize that only 1 in 10 people ever seek professional help for their addiction.
For most people, quitting marijuana and getting over a cannabis use disorder is a long road that doesn’t just end when you decide to stop smoking, vaping or dabbing. It can take months and even years before you reach the point where you are no longer dependent (ask anyone who has ever given up smoking). The trouble is every person is an individual and will react in their own unique way.
If you have accepted that you have a cannabis addiction, the first step is to get some formal help. There are plenty of different organizations now that focus on helping people with a cannabis use disorder and you should make the effort to get involved or reach out to with these. You’ll be able to connect with people who have been through the same problems as you and have come out on the other side.
Most of getting over a habit like cannabis is not physical but emotional and psychological. You will find that certain triggers will affect your cravings, for instance. A certain place or group of people might give you a craving to light up. Stress at work or home can influence whether you take a step back or not. Having support in place to help you cope with these pressures is vital and one that cannot be underestimated if you feel that you have a problem.
The other thing you can do is to educate yourself about what happens after you give up cannabis. If you have been using for a long while, you may be prone to certain effects like depression or higher levels of anxiety. Understanding that this is all part of the ‘withdrawal’ process should make them easier to cope with. The good news is that after a while you should be able to get yourself back onto an even keel and begin to enjoy life more.

 

[Jimi]

WHAT ARE TERPENES AND TERPENOIDS AND DO THEY MATTER?

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Learn about terpenes and terpenoids, and how they play a significant role in the potential therapeutic applications of cannabis.

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[Jimi]

WHAT ARE TRICHOMES AND HOW DO THEY AFFECT MARIJUANA?

What Are Trichomes and How Do They Affect Marijuana?

Trichomes are small resin glands found on marijuana flowers and leaves. It's in the trichomes that compounds like cannabinoids are most highly concentrated.

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[Jimi]

WHAT IS DABBING? A COMPLETE DABBING GUIDE

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What is dabbing? Dabbing is a way to vaporizing cannabis extracts like shatter and wax using a dab rig that is fast activating and highly potent.

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[Jimi]

WHAT IS KIEF: HOW TO COLLECT AND USE KIEF POWDER

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What is Kief and the benefits and uses of kief? Click to read more about how to smoke kief, how to make kief edibles, how to collect kief, and more.

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[Jimi]

A COMPLETE GUIDE TO CANNABUTTER: WHAT IT IS, HOW TO MAKE IT, WHAT TO DO WITH IT

A Complete Guide to Cannabutter: What It Is, How to Make It, What to Do With It

Cannabutter allows you to make your own personal cannabis-infused recipes and edibles. Here’s everything you need to know about making and using cannabutter.

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