Just What is a Dab?

Just What is a Dab?

For many of us who have been smoking cannabis for some time, dabbing might not seem like such a foreign concept. But for those who are new to smoking weed, dabbing can be this strange alien form of ingesting the substance. A dab usually refers to a small glob of cannabis concentrate, the glob is…

Marijuana and HIV/AIDS

Marijuana and HIV/AIDS

In almost every state that has medical marijuana, HIV or AIDS are among many of the qualifying conditions that a patient needs to have to acquire their medical marijuana card. The human immunodeficiency virus or HIV is a virus that is typically contracted in the same way as an STD. The virus infects and attacks…

Cannabis Smoke vs. Vapor

Cannabis Smoke vs. Vapor

If you’re one of the over thirty million Americans who smokes weed on a regular or semi-regular basis, you may have wondered what the potential health concerns are. Smoking can cause tumors, cancer, and lung damage from tar and heat, the list just goes on. However, most facts when it comes to smoking are tobacco…

Just What is a CBD?

Just What is a CBD?

When you think of the composition of cannabis, the first thing that typically comes to mind is THC or tetrahydrocannabinol. THC is the main psychoactive chemical compound found in marijuana. It was first discovered in 1964 by an Israeli chemist by the name of Raphael Mechoulam. At the time it was a big discovery in…

Treating Depression with Cannabis

Treating Depression with Cannabis

While using medical cannabis to treat physical ailments such as cancer, epilepsy, pain, etc. is commonplace, you rarely hear about using medical cannabis to treat psychiatric disorders such as depression. Fortunately, as the stigma regarding the usage of marijuana is slowly being lifted from our society, more opportunities arise to explore the possible psychological benefits…

THC Blood Levels and DUIs

THC Blood Levels and DUIs

While typically when you think of someone getting a DUI (driving under the influence) you assume they were under the influence of alcohol. However, it’s also illegal to drive under the influence of marijuana in all 50 states. Now, this is where things start to get a little more confusing. You can easily perform a…