[ad_1] The Case for Euphoria as an Added Benefit in the Healing Process Reddit link on the debate is here. When you feel ill, unwell, unhealthy, bad…a physician will prescribe you some medicine and would urge you to rest. In most cases, the pharmaceuticals will reduce the symptoms and potentially make you drowsy (and some other side effects too) and if all goes well…you’ll get better. Irrespective of the pharma med they…
"Recreational vs. Medical Marijuana Labeling"Category: CBD
[ad_1] The U.S. cannabis industry is projected to be worth $100 billion USD by 2030, and MERCHtender is dedicated to helping smaller cannabis brands get their piece of the pie. At a time in our nation’s history when we could very well see the federal legalization of marijuana happen within the next couple of years, MERCHtender gives the “moms and pops” of cannabis farmers, distributors, and brands a boost by helping them to better connect with their customers…
"A Nutshell Customer Story: MERCHtender"
[ad_1] A cannabinoid is any molecule that interacts with at least one of the body’s two cannabinoid receptors, CB1 and CB2. This large class of chemicals can be divided into three parts: those produced by cannabis, called phytocannabinoids; those produced within the body, called endogenous cannabinoids or endocannabinoids; and those produced in a lab (that don’t also exist in nature), called synthetic cannabinoids. It’s this latter class of novel molecules, encompassing valuable research chemicals and…
"The Risky Business of Synthetic Highs"
[ad_1] Dr. Miyabe Shields, PhD and Dr. Riley Kirk, PhD are using platforms like TikTok and Instagram to … [+] promote cannabis pharmacology education. They’ve also collected data from thousands of respondents about their cannabis use. Courtesy photo Love it or hate it, social media can be a powerful tool for education and data collection. While the subject of cannabis often triggers the removal of content and banned accounts, pharmaceutical scientists Dr. Riley Kirk, PhD…
"Meet The Two Radical Scientists Using TikTok To Make Cannabis Education Accessible"
[ad_1] Yesterday, Senator Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senators Cory Booker and Ron Wyden presented the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA) in the Senate. This version of the CAOA is a big deal, as it’s been over a year since the discussion draft of the bill was shown to the public. It’s also a big deal because we finally have a meaningful cannabis bill (with the input of many, many stakeholders) originating from the…
"Federal Cannabis Legislation: The CAOA is Back!"
[ad_1] Brentwood, California officials are fed up with the uptick in home cultivation violations and did something about it. On July 12, the Brentwood City Council intensified the rules on the home cultivation of cannabis—taking the rules beyond the legal six-plant limit inside a personal residence. Administrative citations may be issued—per plant—for any plants that are grown beyond the legal limit. The measure was approved by the Brentwood City Council by a 4-0 vote, with…
"California City to Charge Separate Violations Per Illegal Plant"
[ad_1] Ever Considered using CBD for Addiction? One of the most overlooked benefits of CBD is its ability to combat drug and alcohol addiction. “How could you even use CBD for addiction?” you’re probably asking. And you’re completely right. At a glance, it seems pretty bizarre. And to be frank, some would even interpret it as a load of bs from companies just trying to sell more product. I mean, how could CBD be used…
"Study: Using CBD for Addiction Helps Prevent Relapses"
[ad_1] The use of herbal tinctures for its therapeutic benefits has been around for many centuries. In fact, experts estimate that tinctures have been used since the 12th to 17th centuries primarily for teaching medicine. Tinctures are essentially highly concentrated extracts of herbs that are made by soaking up medicinal herbs in oil, alcohol, or vegetable glycerin. Even cannabis indica tinctures could be purchased in pharmacies until the 1920’s, though the use of tinctures…
"The DIY CBD Tincture Recipe That You Can Make at Home"
[ad_1] Despite inherently flawed and overlooked data, the United Nations annual drug report tries to make sense of an increasingly expansive and convoluted global cannabis landscape. The United Nations released its annual World Drug Report on Monday, and, for the first time, it looks at cannabis legalization outcomes and the environmental impacts of different types of cannabis cultivation. The member states’ self-reported data is lacking and inconsistent as the UN tries to keep tabs on…
"UN Drug Report on Environmental Impact of Cannabis Legalization"
[ad_1] Much as THC exerts the majority of its psychoactive effects through the CB1 cannabinoid receptor, the “classic” psychedelics – LSD, psilocybin, mescaline, and dimethyltryptamine (DMT) – are defined by activation of the serotonin 5-HT2A receptor. Widely distributed throughout the central nervous system, 5-HT2A receptors mediate a number of important processes including learning and memory, perception, inflammation, hormone regulation, and of course hallucination. Given the role of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) as a “master regulator”…
"Ayahuasca and the Endocannabinoid System"