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Cannabis 101:1 year ago
By Sarah Schwefel June 20, 2025

5 Signs Your Cannabis Might Be Contaminated

In a world where cannabis is becoming increasingly mainstream, it’s easy to assume the product you purchase is safe. But that’s not always the case, especially...

Cannabis 101:1 year ago
By Sarah Schwefel May 9, 2025

Cannabis Onset Times: Comparing Inhalation, Tinctures, Drinks and Edibles

By Sarah Schwefel

Inhaled cannabis generally takes effect sooner than swallowed cannabis, but a rigid fastest-to-slowest ranking is misleading. Smoking, vaping and dabbing have overlapping onset times, while drinks,...

Cannabis 101:2 years ago
By Patricia Gwenevere July 30, 2024

What Is Hemp, and How Does it Differ from Cannabis?

By Patricia Gwenevere

Hemp is cannabis. The word generally refers to cannabis grown for uses such as fiber, grain or cannabinoids within a jurisdiction’s low-THC legal framework. It is...

Cannabis 101:2 years ago
By Patricia Gwenevere July 23, 2024

Understanding the Degradation of Cannabinoids

By Patricia Gwenevere

Cannabinoids change as a plant develops, when cannabis is heated, and during storage. These are not all the same process. Biosynthesis builds compounds in the living...

Cannabis 101:2 years ago
By Patricia Gwenevere July 19, 2024

Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS): What Is It?

By Patricia Gwenevere

Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) involves recurring episodes of severe nausea, vomiting and often abdominal pain associated with cannabis use. It is most often recognized in people...

Cannabis 101:2 years ago
By Julia Granowicz-Johnson July 15, 2024

Why is Modern Cannabis More Potent than It Used to Be?

By Julia Granowicz-Johnson

Average THC concentrations have risen substantially in many cannabis markets over recent decades. Selective breeding, cultivation practices and a larger market for concentrates help explain the...

Cannabis 101:3 years ago
By Lydia Kariuki July 29, 2023

How Long For a Skinny Person to Pass a Drug Test?

By Lydia Kariuki

Understanding how long it takes for a skinny person to pass a drug test can be quite complicated. In short, does a skinny person pass a...

Cannabis 101:3 years ago
By Lydia Kariuki July 17, 2023

Science Reveals How To Roll A Joint Correctly

By Lydia Kariuki

Scientists at Delic Labs, a marijuana and psilocybin research facility in Vancouver, recently conducted a groundbreaking experiment to explore how the size of ground-up cannabis flower...

Cannabis 101:3 years ago
By Yan Guanyu May 18, 2023

Exploring How to Use Cannabis

By Yan Guanyu

Understanding MarijuanaThe story of marijuana, or Cannabis sativa, begins over a thousand years ago. This humble plant has its roots in Central Asia, and its various...

Cannabis 101:3 years ago
By Melanie Paige May 4, 2023

Can Niacin Help You Pass a Drug Test for Marijuana?

By Melanie Paige

No reliable evidence shows that niacin helps someone pass a marijuana drug test. Taking large amounts can cause serious harm. A vitamin supplement is not a...

Cannabis 101:3 years ago
By Melanie Paige May 4, 2023

CO2 Extraction for Cannabis

By Melanie Paige

Carbon dioxide extraction uses pressurized CO2 as a solvent to separate compounds from plant material. It is an established industrial technique used in cannabis processing and...

Cannabis 101:3 years ago
By Jay Czarkowski April 14, 2023

Tetrahydrocannabinol: An Overview of THC and Its Effects

By Jay Czarkowski

Tetrahydrocannabinol, commonly referred to as THC, is the primary psychoactive compound found in the Cannabis sativa plant. It is responsible for producing the “high” sensation experienced...

Cannabis 101:3 years ago
By Yan Guanyu April 13, 2023

Cannabinol: The Multi-faceted Compound

By Yan Guanyu

Cannabinol (CBN) is one of the many chemical compounds found in cannabis plants, often overshadowed by the more widely-known cannabinoids, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). However,...

Cannabis 101:3 years ago
By Yan Guanyu April 13, 2023

Exploring the Potential of Cannabigerol (CBG)

By Yan Guanyu

Cannabigerol (CBG) has been gaining significant attention in recent years due to its potential therapeutic effects. As a non-psychoactive cannabinoid, CBG offers an array of promising...

Cannabis 101:3 years ago
By Jay Czarkowski April 13, 2023

Broad-Spectrum CBD: A Guide to Its Benefits and Applications

By Jay Czarkowski

Broad-spectrum CBD usually means an extract containing cannabidiol and other cannabis compounds, processed to remove THC to very low or nondetectable levels. It is a product...