In April 2017, Keischa N. Quiles Mercado of Arecibo, Puerto Rico, was 27 and had just started her master’s program in psychotherapy, when one morning she was awoken by a series of grand mal seizures. Her mother and sister rushed her to the emergency room. At the hospital, imaging revealed a large mass lodged in […]
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Women And Weed: Here’s Why Female Cannabis Consumers Are In Hiding
As cannabis legalization continues to sweep the United States, it’s become commonplace to find folks being more open and forthcoming about their consumption of this therapeutic plant. After all, in some states, you can walk into a dispensary as easily as a liquor store, and minutes later walk out with a joint to spark up […]
Cannabis Prohibition Putting Some Mothers At Risk Of Losing Their Children
Mother’s Day is upon us, and cannabis brands have gone full throttle in their holiday marketing: Women’s lifestyle publications are pushing mom-centric gift guides; female celebrities are touting the benefits of CBD as a wellness tool; and Kim Kardashian even threw a CBD-themed baby shower. According to Forbes, cannabis sales were higher during Mother’s Day […]
How Dispensaries Can Become More Accessible For Medical Marijuana Patients
For those wanting to explore the realm of medical marijuana, the process of getting product can often feel incredibly prohibitive. Even before someone can consider a dispensary visit, you first need a medical marijuana card. With the physical card also comes the fees attached to it. This can also involve months of planning, including saving […]
Is Your Grow Op Causing Obsessive Compulsive Behaviors?
Have you ever had someone say that you’re obsessed with growing cannabis? My girlfriend kept telling me, “You’re OCD about your pot plants.” When I asked what she meant, she said I neglect her and spend way too much time worrying about and attending to my cannabis grow op. I explained to her that growing […]
Can’t-abis: Veterans And Active Duty Still Barred From All Legal Marijuana
There has been a lot of discussion surrounding the fact that military veterans are having trouble getting access to medical cannabis because the Department of Veterans Affairs, a federal agency, won’t legally allow its doctors to prescribe it — which means vets can only be prescribed often-addictive pharmaceuticals instead. However, there has been less attention […]
More Than Just A Good Smell: Unlocking The Power Of Rare Terpenes
Our knowledge of terpenes remains limited, considering how prevalent they are in our environment. Indeed, terpenes are present in many of Earth’s living things — and they might even change the plastics and fuel industries as expanding innovation begins to unlock and explore these aromatic organic compounds. This revelation is what makes the current focus […]
Angst Busters: Scientists Say These Cannabis Strains Will Curb Your Anxiety
For those of you who have been struggling with anxiety, the findings from a new study may offer up some hope. Stress from the challenges of everyday life can have a big impact on a person’s anxiety levels, and overwhelming and abnormal feelings of worry, angst and persistent dread can reduce your quality of life […]