Cannabis compound’s neuroprotective properties revealed — could be key to treating Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

Recent scientific advancements have shown that a lesser-known compound from the cannabis plant, cannabinol (CBN), may hold promise for treating neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Researchers at the Salk Institute discovered that not only does CBN protect brain cells from age-related damage, but its chemically modified versions could be even more effective. … Continued

Most Americans Who Have Tried Marijuana Had ‘Positive’ Experiences, Survey Finds

A majority of Americans have tried marijuana—and most say they had a positive experience—according to a new poll. As the federal government moves to reclassify cannabis and more states pursue psychedelics reform, the poll offers fresh insights into how people have personally used the substances and where they stand on changing drug laws. 75% of … Continued

Study: ADHD Patients Benefited From Medical Cannabis

A recent observational study found that medical cannabis may be beneficial for people with ADHD. In the rare study, researchers tracked specific cannabis patients with ADHD for 12 months and observed improvements in their anxiety, sleep quality, and health-related quality of life. The patients tolerated the cannabis well: Less than one-fifth of them reported adverse … Continued

Interaction of Marijuana Terpenes and Cannabinoids Offer Hope For Novel Treatments, Study Says

A new review of the science around the components of marijuana says the “complex interaction between phytocannabinoids and biological systems offers hope for novel treatment approaches,” laying the groundwork for a new era of innovation in cannabis-based medicines. Among other takeaways, the report, published earlier this month in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, underscores … Continued

Study: Cannabis Consumers Are Not More Lazy or Unmotivated

A new study published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science debunks the stereotype that people who consume cannabis are lazy or unmotivated. In the study, researchers from the University of Toronto interviewed 260 cannabis consumers five times per day over a week. The participants — who were considered “chronic” consumers, using cannabis at … Continued

Stoners Still Gathered at Hippie Hill for 4/20 Celebration Despite Event Cancellation

Although the official city-sanctioned 4/20 celebration on Hippie Hill in San Francisco was canceled this year, it still attracted thousands of people to gather on the holiday. The lower part of Hippie Hill was roped off with chains to host a “Peace, Love, and Volo Field Day,” a free event inviting people to play cornhole, … Continued

Cannabis Users Stay Motivated: Lazy Stoner Myth Debunked

A new study challenges the stereotype that chronic cannabis users are lazy and unmotivated. The research surveyed 260 frequent users and found no significant drop in their motivation or effort levels while high compared to when sober. The researchers studied the participants’ willingness to exert effort in completing a task while high. They found participants … Continued

The Grow Season Begins!

The Growing Season is starting! You may be wondering how even to start. Where to start? Can you grow without a yard? Is it legal to grow Cannabis where I live? We are here to give you some beginner information to start this season! At the end of the blog, we will include other resources … Continued

Study finds recreational marijuana legalization spurs increase in college applications

Colleges in states where recreational marijuana became legal over the past decade saw a significant but short-term boost in applications from top-notch students. They also got more applications overall.  In the year that a particular state legalized recreational marijuana, the number of applications for that state’s colleges grew by about 5.5% more than colleges in … Continued

San Francisco Museum unveils a fancy new cannabis bong collection

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is world famous for its collection of pieces from the upper echelon of the art world, including paintings by Andy Warhol and Jackson Pollock. But a new display at the museum’s gift shop is taking the museum’s art collection to an entirely new level.  For the first time, … Continued