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Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) is a minor cannabinoid that is found in cannabis in small amounts and has been gaining attention as of late due to its newly discovered psychoactive and therapeutic properties. It is very similar to its deified cousin Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), but THCV effects have been found to lean more toward what one would stereotypically consider...

Almost everyone interested in cannabis knows about THC. Tetrahydrocannabinol is responsible for the high that comes with consuming marijuana. The type of THC that is known to stimulate the brain in a manner to those familiar with cannabis is called delta-9 THC. This highly potent and psychoactive compound is prevalent in cannabis and when consumed it provides the majo...

Whether you live in California or Connecticut, cannabis sellers have been using strain names to describe their bud for decades. Now, as America continues to dive headfirst into cannabis legalization, those strain names have taken on a new life in bold, graphic fonts affixed to heavy glass jars and shiny mylar bags. Frankly, most legal weed packaging these days would f...

Unfortunately, cannabis likes to linger in the body. In most cases, THC will stick around in your system long after the high from your last hit wears off. For pot users who have to take a cannabis drug test though, THC's extended presence can be a nerve-racking nuisance. While you may be tempted to start chugging detox concoctions from your local head shop ahead ...

Most people have heard some sort of fantastical tale of magic mushrooms, otherwise known as the hallucinogen psilocybin. While this substance has often been associated with the counterculture movement and hippie culture, recent studies are finally examining how this drug may help vast amounts of people. Cities are also slowly starting to get behind the decriminaliza...

Can you ever have too much of a good thing? If you're a regular cannabis user with a THC drug test coming up, the answer is obvious. Unlike drugs like alcohol or cocaine, cannabis likes to stick around in the body long after your last hit. THC sticks to fat cells, so the more weed you consume, the longer it will stay in your system. For frequent pot users, traces of t...

As more states continue to legalize marijuana, more people are using it in both recreational and medical capacities. This has also led to increased rates of smoking marijuana while pregnant. Due to long-standing laws and regulations, there have not been many tests conducted on marijuana and pregnancy. Because of this, there is now a deficiency in our understanding of ...

No matter which legal cannabis state you are in, most cannabis dispensaries have an extensive menu that goes on for pages. With so many strains, vape pens, topicals, resins, rosins and other options to choose from, it can be hard for customers to know what they want. Likewise, it can be difficult for dispensary owners to provide a range of products that are all succes...

When thinking about cannabis, one of the first things that comes to mind is the dank smell it has. This aroma isn't coming from THC or CBD, but another thing called a terpene. Terpenes are one of the natural compounds found within the cannabis plant that offer not only your favorite smells but also many benefits as well. The most common of them all, myrcene, is worki...

The list of states where cannabis is legal seems to lengthen by the day. The U.S. now contains 33 states where medical weed is permitted and 11 where any adult above the age of 21 can walk into a dispensary and grab some flower or a weed-infused treat. With that omnipresence comes potential danger, though, because marketing firms and brand ambassadors package tasty ed...

As the cannabis world continues to expand, there are new products hitting the market for consumers every day. With the CBD market seemingly saturated with all kinds of new products, we're wondering what's next in the industry. CBG, or cannabigerol, is the latest phenomenon to hit the shelves, even being labeled the mother of the cannabinoid family. This uncommon canna...

In today's era of cannabis legalization and big business bud, flower vaporizers have emerged as one of the most popular forms of consumption. From tabletop models like the Volcano to sleek handheld vapes from Pax, GPen, and countless other brands, dry herb vaporizers are here to stay and only getting better. Outside of their sleek design, muted odor, and stellar effec...