Strain Overview The Scoop: Jack Herer is a lofty and inspired hybrid that was first cultivated by one of the resourceful breeders at Sensi Seeds. Perpetuating the notoriety of its deceased hemp-activist namesake, Jack is thought to be a cross …
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Indiana law allowing CBD oil sparked crackdown, restricting patient access
Published: Sep 13, 2017, 10:12 am • Updated: Sep 13, 2017, 10:13 am By The Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS — A new Indiana law that allows people with certain types of epilepsy to use a marijuana-derived oil for treatment spurred a …
Read More »THC Has Rejuvenating Effects on the Brain
It may come as a surprise to some that science views the link between cannabis use and memory in a positive light. Did you know that THC improves learning and reverses age-related memory loss? A new study, conducted on mice, …
Read More »How different sports leagues treat weed use by players
Published: Sep 12, 2017, 10:45 am • Updated: Sep 12, 2017, 10:47 am By Elliott Almond, Mercury News Different sports leagues have different regulations and thresholds for marijuana use by their players. Here’s a look at the variations in policy. …
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Published: Sep 11, 2017, 11:47 am • Updated: Sep 11, 2017, 11:47 am By Deirdre Conroy, The Conversation If you speak to someone who has suffered from insomnia at all as an adult, chances are good that person has either …
Read More »Dangerous drug use trend among high school seniors, study reveals
Synthetic Cannabinoids marketed as candy. Credit: DEA image. Synthetic cannabinoids (SCs), commonly marketed as “Spice” and “K2”, are potent new psychoactive compounds being used among high school students, with a high risk of adverse health outcomes. Some compounds found in …
Read More »Does marijuana affect your sleep?
Results may vary. Credit: Stokkete/shutterstock.com If you speak to someone who has suffered from insomnia at all as an adult, chances are good that person has either tried using marijuana, or cannabis, for sleep or has thought about it. This …
Read More »Study Suggests Higher CBD Levels Could Counteract Any Potentially Harmful Effects of Cannabis – News
As medical and recreational legalization has taken root across the United States, THC levels in top shelf marijuana have also increased by about 300 percent over the last few decades, while cannabidiol (CBD) levels have actually decreased. But while that …
Read More »Catch up on football’s off-season drive for medical marijuana and CBD oil
Published: Sep 9, 2017, 8:56 am • Updated: Sep 9, 2017, 8:56 am By The Cannabist Staff The new NFL season kicks off this weekend following a summer that saw new momentum in the drive to put medical cannabis in …
Read More »CBD patch turns ex-NFL-er Reggie Williams into cannabidiol disciple
Published: Sep 8, 2017, 4:05 pm • Updated: Sep 8, 2017, 4:07 pm By Elliott Almond, Mercury News SAN FRANCISCO — The flesh-colored bandage is sealed to the southeastern region of Reggie Williams’ knee. The former Cincinnati Bengals star linebacker …
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