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What are Cannabis Strains?

What are Cannabis Strains?

Sativa. Indica. Hybrid. Strains. You hear these cannabis-related terms all the time. But what do they actually mean? What is Cannabis? Before we get into what a cannabis strain is, let’s start with the basics of cannabis. What is cannabis? It’s a group of...
What are Cannabinoids?

What are Cannabinoids?

The cannabis plant—You smoke it. You vape it. You eat it. You drink it. You grow it. What makes the cannabis plant so unique that we ingest it in all its many forms? It’s because of its cannabinoids. Certain cannabinoids have psychoactive or therapeutic properties...
Marijuana for Chronic Pain

Marijuana for Chronic Pain

Chronic pain can be debilitating, impacting your ability to work, engage in social interactions, and diminish your overall quality of life. While opioids, otherwise known as analgesics, are the primary treatment for chronic pain, marijuana is a viable option for...
Cannabinoids and the Endocannabinoid System

Cannabinoids and the Endocannabinoid System

Despite its illegal status in many jurisdictions, cannabis is a medically helpful plant. Mounting scientific evidence shows that the most well-known cannabinoids, Cannabidiol (CBD) and Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and the endocannabinoid system work together to support...
Medical vs. Recreational Marijuana

Medical vs. Recreational Marijuana

You’ve been diagnosed with social anxiety, and you want to take marijuana to deal with your medical condition. Occasionally, you smoke marijuana for fun. Should you go down the street to the local dispensary to get recreational pot? Or should you go to a health...