Smoking is the oldest form of consuming cannabis and continues to be the most popular method even today. In ancient times, one of the earliest recorded uses of cannabis was by a group of people called the Scythians, based in Central Asia around 600 BC – 400 AD. They were known to throw cannabis on …
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UNCATEGORIZED ‘Can I buy marijuana online?’ and more legal weed questions answered
Since Issue 2, the law to legalize recreational marijuana, passed on election night, WEWS/OCJ viewers and readers have been writing in to ask what this means. Ohio Statehouse reporter Morgan Trau breaks it down with the help of some legal experts. This is the second in a series of answering questions about marijuana policy in the …
NEWS PLANET 13 PREPARES ONE OF THE FIRST STATE-REGULATED CANNABIS CONSUMPTION SPACES IN LAS VEGAS
Tourists and locals alike may soon be able to dine on tapas, sip cannabis-infused cocktails and spark a joint all while chilling under a chandelier made of bongs or taking pictures near a retro phone booth entryway. It’s a snapshot of what Planet 13 plans to create for what company officials say will be one of …
1 in 8 older adults use cannabis; experts urge screening
A report on people ages 50 through 80 finds that 12% of older adults say they’ve consumed a substance that contains delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in the past year. Additionally, 4% of people in that age group say they have substances that include THC multiple times a week. THC is the part of the cannabis plant that …
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Cannabis Replaces Sleep Aids for Majority of Users
A Washington State University study has explored the use of cannabis as a sleep aid, finding that most cannabis users who reported getting a good night’s sleep have discontinued using prescription or over-the-counter sleep aids. The study, published in the journal Exploration of Medicine, surveyed 1,225 cannabis users and found that more than 80% no longer use …
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Rising Cannabis Use Among Older Americans During the Pandemic
A new study reveals an increase in cannabis use among older Americans, with 12% reporting THC-containing substance consumption in the past year, a rise from pre-pandemic levels. The study highlights a connection between high-risk alcohol consumption and increased cannabis use in this age group. Experts call for increased education and screening of older adults for …
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5 Great Ways to Break Your High
Overindulged in some edibles? Took too hefty of a dab? One too many hits from the bong? We’ve all been there. While it can be scary to feel so high, we promise, it will fade. What’s most important to remember is that highs can vary in strength and length, but consumers will always, and we mean always, …
Cannabis Strains Used to Combat Nausea
We have plenty of lists breaking down different strains for specific uses — but 99.99 percent of the weed you’ll find will have a similar effect on your stomach, especially if you’re not a regular user. Strains with stronger body highs tend to bring the munchies most effectively, so anything related to GMO, Sherbet or Key Lime Pie tends to …
Most cannabis users no longer need conventional sleep aids
A recent study led by Washington State University reveals that the majority of cannabis users have stopped using conventional over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription sleep aids, favoring cannabis instead. The study, which involved 1,255 cannabis users, found that more than 80% of participants no longer used traditional sleep aids like melatonin and benzodiazepines. https://www.earth.com/news/most-cannabis-users-no-longer-need-conventional-sleep-aids/
Mouth swab drug tests for weed: What you need to know
Mouth swab drug tests are quickly gaining popularity amongst employers who want to test their employees for THC consumption, oftentimes replacing more traditional methods of drug tests like urine or hair follicle analysis. These tests are quick, cheap, and accurate, and bosses nationwide are taking notice. These tests can produce accurate results in just a …
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