There are select regions that allow cannabis for recreational use. This means that smoking marijuana is treated with the same regard as drinking beer. Also, such activity can be fun in most gatherings like camping wherein you can have the time of your lives while getting high.
Camping with cannabis is unlike smoking a joint in your friend’s house. For starters, you are in the outdoors where access to the hospital might take hours of driving. Aside from that, there is a possibility that phone signals are low and none has the right skill for a medical emergency among your companions.
The key to avoiding any misfortune caused …
The Environmental Impact Of Cannabis Cultivation
The legalization of cannabis use includes the total approval of its production. One may think that it seems like an incentive to grow plants as it adds more ‘green’ to the environment.
Unfortunately, that is not the case for now since most existing producers, whether a large company or a simple garden grower, uses methods of growing that involve a lot of electricity usage.
There are countless cannabis growers who build indoor gardens, especially in the urban setting. While it may sound ‘environmental’, most of them want to protect their merchandise, and so they prefer to grow within the walls and use devices that …
5 Simple Ways to Be a Sustainable Cannabis Consumer
Now that cannabis is part of the allowed consumable products in select countries, the challenge now is sustainability. Just like in every business, there is a need to continue the cycle of producing and consuming as long as it can.
One enemy of that is the waste being created along the process and its lack of management. In order to contribute as a consumer, you can try these 5 simple ways.
Purchase cannabis from a local store
Choosing to purchase cannabis from distant stores even if you have good quality ones nearby means that there is transportation involved. Any fuel-driven vehicle working is already a contributor…
So Your Friend Got Too High On Cannabis; Here’s How to Help Them
Cannabis may have been legalized, but there is no denying the obvious: it gets you high. That fact has been the basis of any argument that categorizes cannabis as an illegal drug alongside cocaine and meth. However, due to plenty of studies over the decades, the lighter side of cannabis is displayed more.
With that being said, anyone is prone to consuming it irresponsibly, and the worst of it all, it is allowable similar to being intoxicated by alcohol. Although things seem to be fun at the stage of getting high, it definitely attracts trouble and judgment will be easily clouded.
If you have a friend getting high on cannabis…
5 Must-Read Books For Cannabis History Lovers
Are you a history buff and a cannabis user? Maybe you can go deeper on why you get the opportunity now to consume your favorite plant and reap its benefits. If that’s the case, here are 5 books about cannabis history that you must read:
“Cannabis: The Illegalization of Weed in America” by Box Brown
Box Brown provides detailed research on how weed became notorious in America to the point of illegalization. It also highlights the role of government propaganda and the undertakings of the black community.
“Sacred Bliss: A Spiritual History of Cannabis” by Mark S. Ferrara
The book focuses on the …
Tolerance Break
When you start to take in something, there will be a point where the feeling is less likable. You eat a delicious meal every day, and then, it will be just normal food for you. Taking medicines such as antibiotics more than usual will often lead to needing even higher dosages.
When consuming cannabis, you will immediately fall in love with its benefits. You’ll start making it a habit, but later on, you can observe that you are getting addicted. This forces you to need a higher dose since you felt that what you had “was not enough”.
It can’t be helped since the body is getting used to it and the ‘shock’ value that …
Does Cannabis Keep You Young
As cannabis is being reported to have more benefits than harmful effects, it wouldn’t be a surprise if people think it’s for stress relief. Stress is what generally ages people faster than their actual age. Your mind will be filled with negativity and your body will also adhere to the mindset.
When you use cannabis, whether by smoking, eating, or applying topically, the chemical compounds will stimulate your endocannabinoid system. It will then release substances that promote relaxation, causing the body to feel stress-free. It is perfect for people suffering from mild mental problems, sleeping problems, and pain intolerance….
How to Taste Pair Food With Cannabis
When someone thinks of consuming cannabis, what usually comes to mind is smoking a joint. Of course, after decades of stigma and depiction in the media, people who want to try cannabis only know smoking as a way to harness the benefits. However, little do people know that it can also be paired with food.
Literally, cannabis can be an ingredient of a meal or a condiment. Cannabis products produced nowadays can be versatile as they provide a distinct aroma and flavor. To maximize your options in pairing cannabis, here are a few of the usually available flavors and their ideal situations:
Acrid
Some of the notable …
Blind Cannabis Tasting: Smoke Like Cannabis Connoisseur
Testing cannabis products is not for the faint of heart. You will actually smoke the joints as if you are eating a dessert. If you wish to be a cannabis connoisseur, you have to give more than just a casual description.
Visual Appraisal
Observe the colors and shapes of cannabis. For a better look, you can use a 60-times magnifying mini-microscope. Check out the trichomes’ colors and the shape of the stalks to determine whether the cannabis is handled well or not.
Fragrance Assessment
By pinching the bud, inhale the fragrance deeply and take some reference for comparison. Inspect for discoloration or mold …
You’ve Grown It, Now Own It: How to Master Drying Curing Cannabis
Now that cannabis for recreational use is legal in Canada, farming your own marijuana and preparing to sell them is one good business idea. After growing the plant, the next stages prove to be the most important part so it can become a consumable product: drying and curing.
Drying basically means reducing the majority of water content in the plant. However, this can be very difficult since a miscalculation in judgment can result in having dead leaves instead of dried leaves. Meanwhile, curing is a necessary process after drying in order to prepare it for the consumer.
Drying
To achieve the perfect drying procedure, …