Opinion: Why Growing With Hydroponics Is Better Than Soil
There’s a lot of wariness around hydroponic growing, particularly for homegrowers looking to establish small-scale grows. But although it may be more expensive to get started with than soil, hydroponics can be a superior way of growing cannabis, and hydro technology is getting cheaper and more accessible every day, offering a range of benefits over […]
After Legalizing Marijuana, Colorado Saw ‘Significant Decrease’ In Opioid Prescriptions, Study Finds
Since Colorado legalized recreational marijuana, the amount of opioid prescriptions for pain fell significantly compared to two states where access to cannabis for adult-use is still illegal, a new study finds. While a robust body of research has demonstrated a link between legal access to medical marijuana and lower use of opioids, less is known […]
New York Decriminalizes Cannabis Possession Starting Aug. 27
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York’s governor signed a bill Monday that softens penalties for possessing small amounts of cannabis and allows for the expungement of some past convictions. After Aug. 27 it’ll be a $50 ticket for under one ounce, or $200 for one to two ounces, statewide. The legislation signed into law by Gov. […]
USA Today Report: Cannabis Consumers Reduce Use of Pills, Booze
A new report by Gannett, the publisher of USA Today and dozens of other publications, has found that cannabis use by new consumers correlates with a reduction in their use of painkillers and alcohol. The study, conducted the company’s digital marketing arm, LOCALiQ, combined survey responses with mobile data to paint a picture of cannabis […]
Tips for Using CBD to Enhance Your Cannabis High
When it comes to choosing between a high-THC or a high-CBD cannabis product, it really comes down to your personal needs and preferences. For some, CBD is the preferred cannabinoid; it doesn’t get you high, and it offers certain medicinal benefits like relief of anxiety and inflammation. Others prefer THC, which comes with its own […]
That Alarming CBD Liver Damage Study Is Bunk–And the Media Should Know Better
It’s 2019 and we still live in a world where one small study, on mice, with a highly questionable methodology, published in a marginal journal, with major flaws, leads to a clickbait media panic. Recently, you may have seen a Forbes article headlined “Marijuana Study Finds CBD Can Cause Liver Damage” that reported on a […]
