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02/28/2023

IS IT SAFE TO USE CANNABIS WITH ADHD MEDICATIONS?

Some users may find that while they are able to make use of the cognitive benefits offered by ADHD medications, ma*****na is effective in tapering out the side effects of the drug such as irritability or insomnia. It can even provide a blissful, euphoric high but the risks simply outweigh the rewards. But no matter how safe some people claim it to be, there is always a huge risk involved when combining ma*****na with other substances. One is a stimulant, the other is a depressant. While there is a dearth of studies examining the dangers between Adderall and w**d, the data we have on each of these medications is sufficient to advice against it. This is what can happen when you mix both ma*****na and ADHD drugs at the same time:

Extreme stimulation: The heart rate can increase to dangerous levels, which is bad enough for people who already have existing heart conditions. While some people’s cardiovascular systems can handle it, this can be a devastating occurrence for others and it can lead to permanent heart problems or even death.

Arrythmia: Irregular heart rate and arrythmia can occur as a result of mixing the two drugs. One can easily overdose on Adderall when you add ma*****na to the mix.

Existing mental health problems can worsen: For anyone who already struggles with ADHD, schizophrenia, anxiety, or just about any other mental disorder, mixing the two can result in delusions and hallucinations — not the fun kind.

Ma*****na is a medicine that works best alone in the human body. We have endocannabinoid receptors that bind to the molecules in the plant, working their healing properties when we consume THC, CBD, or a combination of both in any way. Whether you mix it with other relaxants or stimulants such as ADHD drugs, it can cause unwanted effects on the human body — even at supposedly safe dosages — that can lead to death. So just because your friend is having a great time mixing ma*****na with ADHD drugs doesn’t mean that it would have the same effect on you. These days, there’s so much hype about ma*****na because it’s widely used and considered among the world’s safest medical and recreational drugs. At the end of the day, its safety is based on how it’s used, and when you put other meds in the mix, it may no longer have the same safety profile compared to its use alone.

Some users may find that while they are able to make use of the cognitive benefits offered by ADHD medications, ma*****na is effective in tapering out the

02/27/2023

DOES CANNABIS USE AFFECT IQ RATES?

Does cannabis use, both medical and recreational, have a negative impact on cognitive function? As the number of studies focusing on cannabis exposure and cognitive impairment with different findings grows, the topic is becoming more controversial.

A study conducted in 2001 and published in the journal Archives of General Psychiatry revealed that “the former ma*****na smokers did not show any cognitive impairments,” the same as a study published four years later in the journal Neurotoxicology and Teratology.

On the other end of the spectrum are studies suggesting the opposite. As a rule, those kinds of studies mainly focus on the long-term outcomes of those who started using ma*****na earlier in life, comparing statistically significant changes in cognitive functioning among those who use cannabis and those who don’t.

NEW RESEARCH
One such example is recent research that followed 1,037 New Zealanders from age 3 to age 45 to determine the effect ma*****na has on brain function.

Published in The American Journal of Psychiatry, the study found that those who have been using cannabis long-term and on a regular basis showed cognitive impairment after all.

Besides a 5.5 points decline in users’ IQs from childhood to midlife, the results confirmed some deficits in learning and processing speed compared to those who are not ma*****na users.

Moreover, long-term cannabis users also developed memory and attention problems, the study found.

However, experts said that more studies are needed to assess if long-term ma*****na users show increased rates of dementia in later life.

02/26/2023

How Canadian love cannabis

1. In 2018, a man in Ontario legally changed his name to "Cannabis" to celebrate the legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada.

2. In 2019, a bear was caught on camera stealing a cannabis plant from a backyard in British Columbia. The bear was later captured and relocated to a more suitable habitat.

3. In 2020, a Toronto-based company launched a line of cannabis-infused dog treats, claiming that the treats can help dogs with anxiety and other health issues.

4. In 2021, a police department in Quebec shared a photo of a snow sculpture that resembled a cannabis plant, which they had confiscated from a resident's front yard. The sculpture had apparently been created by a group of teenagers as a joke.

5. Also in 2021, a Canadian man became the first person to legally purchase cannabis seeds and bring them into space. The seeds were part of an experiment to study how cannabis plants grow in microgravity.

Is this enough to prove how Canadian "love" Cannabis?

02/26/2023

8 FACTS ABOUT CANNABIS IN CANADA
1. Legalization: Canada became the second country in the world to legalize recreational cannabis nationwide on October 17, 2018.

2. Purchase and Possession: Adults over the age of 18 (19 in some provinces) are allowed to purchase and possess up to 30 grams of dried cannabis or its equivalent.

3. Retail stores: Licensed retail stores are authorized to sell cannabis products in most provinces, while some provinces have government-run online stores or a combination of both.

4. Medical cannabis: Medical cannabis has been legal in Canada since 2001 and requires a prescription from a healthcare practitioner.

5. Production: Canada is a major producer of cannabis, with many licensed producers operating in the country. However, export of cannabis is still heavily regulated.

6. Impaired driving: It is illegal to drive while impaired by cannabis in Canada. Police use a combination of physical sobriety tests and drug recognition experts to detect impaired drivers.

7. Edibles: Edibles, such as cannabis-infused foods and beverages, were legalized in October 2019, and are subject to strict packaging and labeling requirements.

8. Workplace policies: Employers in Canada have the right to establish their own policies regarding cannabis use in the workplace, and employees may be subject to drug testing.

It is important to note that cannabis laws and regulations can vary by province or territory, so it is important to research and understand the specific laws in your area.

02/24/2023

IS ALL W**D BASICALLY THE SAME? HERE’S WHAT SCIENTISTS RECENTLY FOUND

IN A RECENT STUDY, RESEARCHERS SHARED THE FINDINGS OF THE BIGGEST CURRENT ANALYSIS ABOUT THE CHEMICAL COMPOSITION IN CANNABIS PRODUCTS.

When consumers shop around for cannabis flower, there are thousands of strain names to choose from.

These cultivars are said to be unique in their chemical and genetic makeup, with a special terpene and flavonoid content as well as THC or CBD. That should make things easier, right?

Then again, when we’re out buying ma*****na products, we also encounter labels such as sativa (energizing, uplifting), indica (relaxing, sedating), or hybrid (a combination of both). It should be simple enough. But the truth is that we can no longer rely on these names.

CANNABIS STRAINS ARE NOW IRRELEVANT
In a recent study published in the journal PLOS One, researchers shared the findings of the biggest current analysis about the chemical composition in cannabis products. They analyzed around 90,000 cannabis samples taken from six states, checked their terpene content, cannabinoid makeup, and other chemical analysis from Leafly and other sites. They found that most of the cannabinoids available in recreational cannabis is nothing more than just THC.

The authors stated that labels “do not consistently align with the observed chemical diversity”. In fact, the study’s authors recommend that cannabis products have a proper labeling system just like what we have for the nutrition facts label with food.

“Our findings suggest that the prevailing labeling system is not an effective or safe way to provide information about these products,” says Brian Keegan, co-author of the study. “This is a real challenge for an industry that is trying to professionalize itself,” says the assistant professor of Information Science at CU Boulder, reports the CU Boulder Today.

This is revealing, given the countless names that ma*****na growers and marketers have had to come up with over the past few years especially with the explosion of strains that has made the mainstream market. Memorable names are a must: think about Maui Wowie, Stinky Pinky, Han Solo Burger, Alaskan Thunder F**k are just some of the few famous strain names.

After all, a strain name referring to one that you had an enjoyable experience with while high will stick around. It’s what you will ask your budtender for next time, and it’s a strain you’ll tell your friends about. Clever names are memorable and will pique more interest.

However, as this and other studies show, a name is pretty much all you get. Cannabis genetics change depending on who breeds it and how, so it can be rare to find 100% of the exact same kind of t**e experience, genetics, terpenes, chemical makeup, and other factors if you buy your w**d of the same strain elsewhere.

The researchers also discussed the absence of standardization in the cannabis industry especially for strain names, adding that they were “poorly or not at all defined.” For us consumers, this leaves us feeling confused, with the lack of information on packaging, consistency, chemical phenotype, genotype, and more.

For these reasons, recreational and medical users are better off buying cannabis products that have a Certificate of Analysis (COA). The COA is a document provided by a third-party laboratory that shows you exactly what’s in your cannabis, and this is the closest thing we can get to a “nutrition facts panel” for cannabis as of the moment. It acts as a quality check of sorts, and depending on the test results or laboratory, can provide consumers with a range of information including microbiological testing, cannabinoid concentrates, terpene profile, residual solvents, and heavy metals if any.

02/24/2023

4 WAYS TO ENJOY W**D WITHOUT SMOKING IT

Cannabis has been a debatable subject for a long time, and people are still wondering about its use and safety. The truth is that the h**p plant has a long history, being used for its multiple benefits since ancient times.

More and more people worldwide have started to consume cannabis. According to Forbes, U.S. cannabis sales are estimated to reach $72 billion by 2030. Various cannabis products, from tinctures, oils, and v**es to toothpaste and gummies, abound on the market.

But since there are so many ways to consume ma*****na, it can be challenging to figure out which one would be the best for you. Remember that different methods also imply different kinds of experience. So, if you’re a newbie to cannabis consumption, you may want to get more insight into what each method has to offer.


SMOKING
Perhaps the most widespread consumption method, smoking remains the favorite of many users. Smoking w**d implies lighting the cannabis flower and inhaling the smoke, which is quite simple compared to other consumption methods. Depending on the strength of the cannabis, you can feel its effects within 5-10 minutes. The “high” feeling can last up to 3 hours, which is maybe one of the most significant advantages of this intake method.

Some of the most popular ways to smoke the cannabis flower include pipes, joints, and blunts. Each method comes with its particularities so that joints are made by rolling cannabis into rolling papers, while pipes come in a specially designed form that allows smoke to travel from that bowl-shaped area to the mouthpiece so that you can make the most of the experience.

These are probably the most popular options when it comes to cannabis smoking, thanks to their compactness, but there are also worth-trying methods like water pipes, also known as bongs. They filter and cool the smoke through water, the reason why many people believe this method to be the healthiest smoking option.


VA**NG
Although some people mistake va**ng for smoking, they’re very different concepts. While smoking, as its name also suggests, produces smoke that then reaches your lungs, va**ng consists of heating cannabis below the point of combustion, which can reach 370 degrees Fahrenheit. This way, the smoke is transformed into vapors that are inhaled and distributed to the bloodstream. This method is believed to be more lung-friendly and have stronger effects because less THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is lost in the process.

As in the case of smoking, there are several ways to v**e cannabis, some of the most popular being v**e pens, vaporizers, and dab rigs. V**e pens are the last innovation in terms of cannabis inhalation-related devices, being one of the top choices among consumers. And there’s no wonder why: they come in the size of discrete items that can easily fit in your pocket without drawing too much attention.


EDIBLES
Moving from smoking and va**ng to oral methods might seem a little too much, but you need to know that more and more people opt for this kind of consumption method. With so many cannabis products released on the market lately, it would be a pity not to take advantage of the variety of forms in which cannabis can be taken.

Ingesting cannabis in the form of edibles has gained ground due to various products you can choose from. From baked goods and beverage shots to chips and gummies, you can opt for the option that best suits your needs. Don’t forget that ingestion is different from smoking and va**ng in the sense that the active phytochemicals responsible for the “high” take the digestive tract to reach the brain and bloodstream, not the respiratory one. That means the cannabis effects have a delayed onset, taking up to 3 hours to appear, but the good news is that you can enjoy them for up to 12 hours.

With so many cannabis seeds on the market, you can grow your own ma*****na and prepare delicious recipes like cannabis-infused chocolate cookies and brownies, cannabutter, and pasta. You can find various cannabis seeds on the market, including autoflowering, feminized, and regular seeds. If you’re a collector, that’s great because now you have the possibility to grow your own mini plantation.


TINCTURES
Tinctures are made by soaking the cannabis flower or leaves in alcohol, which makes their absorption through the blood vessels better take place sublingually. Now, how many drops you’re going to use is only up to you. We recommend putting 2 or 3 drops and then waiting for the cannabis to be absorbed to get the full effect. If there will remain cannabis extract under your tongue, don’t worry; the rest is going to be ingested so that no drop is wasted.

Cannabis oils are also widely used, and for a good reason: they help with unmanageable pain, psychological issues (for example, PTSD) , arthritis symptoms, and epilepsy syndromes.


TOPICALS
Being rather a delivery method than a consumption one, topical cannabis is also worth trying. You’ve probably heard that cannabis helps with issues like anxiety, but did you know that it’s also a great pain reliever? It helps with inflammation and muscle soreness, thus making pain more manageable.



When it comes to topicals, you have a myriad of variants to choose from: creams, oils, lotions, balms, sprays, and salves. If you decide on this method of using cannabis, there are plenty of choices. You can also reap this popular plant’s skincare benefits, choosing products containing cannabis as one of the main active ingredients.

However, it’s worth knowing that you won’t get “high” when using cannabis topicals because this is only possible when it’s ingested, smoked, or v**ed, which means it has to reach your bloodstream. By topical application, you only absorb cannabis through the skin.