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With CBD being on the news practically every day, it’s impossible not to hear about its many great benefits. People use CBD oil for everything from anxiety to pain and epileptic seizures. It appears that despite the long list of therapeutic effects, it has a surprisingly short list of unwanted reactions, most of which are mild at worst. It’s very likely that you can use CBD to improve your well-being or even change your life completely. But, finding quality information about CBD, its benefits, and how to use CBD products for your maximum benefit — that’s easier said than done. That’s why we’ve put together all the reliable information in one place. From the benefits of CBD to its legality and whether it’s good for you — we’ll cover everything you need to know, cover to cover. But first, let’s break some basic terms down. Cannabinoids? Cannabidiol? Are You Sure You Know the Major Cannabis Terms? CBD stands for cannabidiol, a compound belonging to a class of molecules known as cann...

When it comes to marijuana, users understand that knowing the right measurements goes a long way. No one likes to be cheated out of their money, especially if the weed in question is nothing special! Still, the problem we’ve encountered the most has to do a lot with the use of two different measurement systems: metric and imperial. Usually, those who grew up using the metric system have no clue how much a pound is. Likewise, those using the imperial system would never even think of using grams on a daily basis. Unfortunately, knowing how many grams there are in an eighth, a quarter, or an ounce of weed isn’t as easy as it seems. Because of that, here’s a neat guide that explains everything in detail and ensures no one ever even tries to sell you less product at a higher price. First Things First — Do the Measurements Really Matter? If you’re a true casual smoker who only likes to get high from time to time, using a scale to determine precisely how much marijuana you’ve got is a bi...

Wondering what the best recipe for weed-infused rice krispie treats is? You’re in for a treat! Cannabis rice crispy treats are one of the most popular edibles that cannabis consumers can make at home, largely because it’s such an easy process. The biggest trick to making them is having cannabis butter on hand. The more potent the cannabis butter, the more potent the cannabis rice crispy treats. Below is a recipe for cannabis rice crispy treats that I have used for years with great success: Ingredients 3 tablespoons of cannabis butter 4 cups of miniature marshmallows 6 cups of rice crispy cereal The Five Easy Steps Melt the cannabis butter in a large saucepan on a stove burner that’s set to low heat. When the cannabis butter is completely melted add the marshmallows and stir until the mixture is completely melted and combined. Remove the pan from the stove burner and add in the rice crispy cereal while stirring constantly. Stir the mix until all of the rice crispy cere...

Major League Baseball (MLB) and the MLB players union announced on Thursday that they have reached an agreement to remove marijuana from the list of banned substances and will begin to treat its consumption by players in the same way that  alcohol use is handled. The agreement is the product of negotiations on the league's drug policy , with both parties agreeing that steps must be taken to handle drug misuse through a treatment-focused model, rather than by simply imposing penalties. With that, MLB will also start to test for opioids and cocaine, and players who test positive will be referred to treatment. Only those who refuse the treatment program will be penalized. Today, @MLB and the @MLB_PLAYERS jointly announced significant changes to the Drug of Abuse provisions of the Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. pic.twitter.com/jIie1JDVAg — MLB Communications (@MLB_PR) December 12, 2019 The cannabis change reflects an attempt to modernize the league's drug pol...

Roman Mironenko's story as a professional mixed martial artist is a familiar one. After some career-high points, including a stint on the Russian reality show Mixfighter , he retired to train and teach Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) in Marseille, France. But due to the intense pain from a disc herniation from his competing days, his training was sidelined for months. He eventually found relief in a CBD oil he took sublingually twice a day. In time, he was able to return to BJJ training. Mironenko's story is just one of many where professional and amaeteur fighters use CBD to help recover and protect their bodies from the physical and psychological toll of mixed martial arts (MMA). It's a trend that MMA fighters find themselves ahead on compared to the rest of the sports world. Writing for the Telegraph , longtime fight sports journalist Gareth Davies argued that MMA athletes looking for pain management and “neuro-protective plusses” to protect against traumatic brain injuries ...

An overwhelming majority of New Mexico voters — 75% — support legalizing marijuana, according to a new poll released on Dec. 19, 2019. “In this day and age, getting 75-percent of people to agree on the day of the week is hard if we make it political,” said Pat Davis, an Albuquerque City Councilor who serves as chairman of the Governor's Legalization Working Group, which commissioned the new survey. “For this many New Mexicans to say it's time to do this is remarkable.” “Support for legalization is stronger in New Mexico than any state polled this year.” The polling found 73% support for legalization before voters were given any information about the topic at the start of the survey. But after they were read messaging arguments about the policy change, support ticked up to 75%. The poll, which surveyed 1,055 likely 2020 New Mexico voters between November 26 and December 2, 2019, revealed some interesting facts about marijuana politics in the state: Support varies by parti...

Paranoia has always been the Achilles heel of nature's most wondrous plant. As with all things in life, a dark side exists in the ying-yang of cannabis use. While a medicinal cure-all to many, some weed exists as a portal to one's personal hell, complete with spells of anxiety, doubts of self-worth and the psychological implications that follow.   The web woven from the many intersections of marijuana and paranoia is built on a strange bed of scientific facts and first-hand accounts, peppered by the lies lingering from Reefer Madness-era propaganda and its accompanying pseudoscience.  There are scientific theories as to why weed causes paranoia, and then there are a plethora of cultural stigmas surrounding the plant itself. The public perception exists somewhere between the two.  In an attempt to dissipate the metaphorical smoke surrounding this topic's many mirrors, here is a brief explainer of weed paranoia, addressing each of the scientific and cultural facets of this...

Tech has CES and fashion has Magic, but the biggest trade show of the year for the cannabis industry is MJBizCon . The four-day event ran December 11-14 in Las Vegas, featuring conferences, panels, parties, and an expo at the Convention Center with about 35,000 attendees and more than 1,300 exhibitors.  The annual gathering was the perfect place to gauge where things currently stand while pinpointing the latest trends. Top takeaways reveal that the industry is stronger than ever and moving in a promising direction — even if some issues need to be addressed along the way.  Microdosing: less is more Consumption is often a guessing game. How many puffs should I take? How much of that brownie should I eat? As the consumer base continues to grow, microdosing is becoming an attractive alternative to those who want to ease into the enjoyment of THC or simply manage their intake without an overwhelming high.  "It's really about finding the right cannabis product that suits your to...