CAN CANNABIS HELP WITH INSOMNIA?
Are you having problems getting a good night’s sleep? While there are many different over-the-counter medicines and 3rd party sleep aids to help people sleep, many are researching alternative methods to help relieve their insomnia. We’ll explore what insomnia is, how it’s currently treated and how medical cannabis can potentially help patients experiencing insomnia. What […]
DOES CANNABIS HELP WITH PTSD?
Patients who suffer from PTSD or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder have an array of treatment options to help cope or recover from experiencing an intense emotional and physical reaction. These treatment options often include psychotherapy, medication or a combination of the two. While treatment options are readily available to patients with PTSD, many of them are […]
HOW TO DAB CANNABIS CONCENTRATES SUCH AS WAX, SHATTER, BATTER, SUGAR AND RESIN
Dabbing is becoming a more common way to enjoy cannabis, especially in medical states such as Arizona and Maryland. We’ll explore what dabs are, the variety of ways patients dab their concentrates and some safety tips to ensure your dabbing experience is a positive one. What Are Dabs? Smoking dabs of cannabis concentrates has been […]
DOES CANNABIS CURE CANCER?
Cannabis has been called a “miracle drug” for helping with several types of medical-related conditions such as chronic pain, muscular dystrophy, painful spasms, and chemotherapy-related nausea. There have also been claims that cannabis has completely cured their ailments. But despite the enthusiasm of some people, the use of cannabis has not been medically proven to […]
NOT ALL VAPE CARTRIDGES ARE CREATED EQUAL
Vape cartridges and electronic cigarettes (known as e-cigarettes or e-cigs) have been in the news recently because of the adverse side effects people have experienced that include lung infections and, in some cases, death. But are ALL vape cartridges unsafe for consumption? The short answer is no. Let’s look at what’s causing the health epidemic […]
CONGRESSIONAL ‘GREEN TIDE’ COULD MAKE 2019 MARIJUANA’S BEST
A lot of folks believe 2019 will be the best year the United States has seen yet in the realm of cannabis reform. Not only did the Democrats take back control of the House, but there are also no more Pete Sessions to block cannabis legislation from reaching the floor for debate. By all accounts, […]
SILVER LINING: MATURE CANNABIS CONSUMERS ARE A FAST GROWING MARKET
By Harris Damashek, Chief Marketing Officer at Acreage Holdings February 4, 2019 The green wave that’s driving cannabis legalization in the U.S. is being powered by an unexpected group: Baby Boomers and the Silent Generation. The people born in the 36 years between 1928 and 1964 are providing strong demand for cannabis. In fact, the […]
CANNABIS USED IN US RESEARCH DIFFERS GENETICALLY TO THE VARIETIES PEOPLE SMOKE
The cannabis that’s used for research in the United States is genetically different to the stuff people are smoking, says a recent study1. The finding suggests that research investigating the plant’s biological effects might not completely replicate the experience of people using commercially available strains ― something researchers have long suspected. Scientists studying cannabis in […]
MARIJUANA RESEARCH STILL SHACKLED BY FEDS THREE YEARS AFTER DEA PROMISED TO LIFT MONOPOLY
Bipartisan House group, including reps from Orange County, push Trump administration for answers. Nearly three years after the Drug Enforcement Agency announced it would end a monopoly on who can grow cannabis for legally sanctioned research, there’s still only one federally authorized cannabis cultivator in the United States. And the limited supply of research cannabis […]
