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Why Does Marijuana Give You The Munchies?

Chips, chicken wings, perhaps some White Castle? We already know that activating the cannabinoid receptor 1 (CB1R) contributes to that uncontrollable urge to snack. And now, according to a new study published in Nature this week, the munchies are partly driven by neurons that, oddly...

Marijuana Infused Craft Beer

It is no surprise Colorado has introduced a heady grass-infused series of brews to the legal market in recent years. As enthusiasts, we just had to know what was up. Marijuana Infused Craft Beers Thanks to the continuing spark of legalization in the marijuana industry more and...

Cannabis Infused Coffee – Consumers Grow Wise to Health Benefits of Marijuana

Talk to anybody about Marijuana Coffee and they may refer to long existing establishments in Netherlands where licensed coffee shops have been serving it to customers for decades. However, the idea has firmly caught on in the United States, where pot-infused coffee is growing...

The FBI Says It Can’t Find Hackers To Hire Because They All Smoke Pot

The Internet can be a treacherous place. So treacherous, that in order to meet the mounting cybersecurity challenges posed by hackers, Congress has tasked the FBI with hiring some 2,000 new recruits to fight computer-related crimes. But the hiring process has hit an unforeseen snag: the FBI’s...

Should Grandma Smoke Pot?

This piece first appeared in Cannabis Now. The late Billy Mays called him “a legend in the pitch business.” Robert Platshorn, the man who once sold Vita Mix, frozen food knives, and gadgets in television infomercials, has a new pitch for America’s seniors: “Don’t break the law,...

Cannabis And Coconut Oil Make Powerful Mixture To Kill Cancer Cells

Humans have cultivated and used the flowering tops of the female cannabis plant, known colloquially as marijuana, since history was recorded. Archaeologists in Central Asia even found over 2 pounds of cannabis in a 2,700 year-old grave of a shaman. Written and pictorial evidence of...

6 Differences Between Sativa and Indica Strains

While many of you may have thought all cannabis is created equal, that’s actually not the case, as there are two predominant strains with subtle differences between them. A read-through of this list may help you understand why certain batches of weed result in...

8 Common Misconceptions About Female Smokers

Most female smokers out there probably find themselves in a joint circle that is made up mostly of male smokers. And most male smokers probably find that most of their smoking buddies are male, and a female presence in the joint rotation is much appreciated....