How does cannabis get you high?
Do you remember looking at your hands? I actually looked at your hands. Although you might not think so, the classic Doonesbury cartoon suggests that people high on cannabis can find...
What Is the Endocannabinoid System?
Let's take a look at the term "endocannabinoid." The cannabinoid is derived from "cannabis" and "endo", which is short for "endogenous," which means it is...
How THC Binds to Cannabinoid Receptors in the Brain
It begins to affect the brain within seconds of marijuana being consumed. The main cannabinoid produced by the cannabis plant is called THC (tetrahydrocannabinol); this...
CBD: understanding how CBD works with our bodies
Johns Hopkins University and the University of California, San Diego, analyzed search frequency for non-intoxicating CBD. The 2019 study revealed that search rates increased to...
Cannabinoids: Here’s Exactly How Cannabis Works in the Body
Although you know Marijuana has a special effect on the body's health, have you ever wondered why? Since ancient times, medical Marijuana has been used....
The Science of the Endocannabinoid System: How THC Affects the Brain and the Body
Scientists who have been studying the effects and side effects of marijuana for decades made some important discoveries. They identified the active ingredient in marijuana...
10 self-help tips to stop smoking
Positive thinking is key. You may have tried quitting smoking before, but that doesn't mean you should give up. Take stock of the lessons you...
Cannabis (Marijuana) and Cannabinoids: What You Need To Know
Is marijuana the exact same as cannabis? Although people often interchangeably use the terms "cannabis", "marijuana", and "marijuana," they are not the same thing. All...
What are Cannabinoids?
The Cannabis Sativa plant contains cannabinoids, which are naturally occurring compounds. Out of the over 480 compounds found in the plant, there are only 66 that can...
Medical Marijuana: What You Should Know
Marijuana is the dried stems, leaves, and flowers of the cannabis plant Cannabis. The main active ingredient in Marijuana is the mind-altering chemical delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)....