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MondayMar 18, 2019 1:02 pm

What Are the Best Cannabis Strains for Depression?

Cannabis as a natural remedy for depression is a topic of some controversy. While many consumers report that relief from depression is one of their primary reasons for partaking in the herb, the limited science on the subject has yet to catch up to the consumer experience. What research has found, however, is that both dosage and the unique chemical composition of certain cannabis cultivars may play the most profound role when trying to figure out whether the herb has a positive or negative impact on depression. Research has unveiled that the primary psychoactive in the plant, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), has…

FridayMar 15, 2019 10:31 am

U.S. Suicide, Alcohol, and Drug Deaths Are at Record Levels. Cannabis Can Help.

Losing a loved one is never easy. It can be especially difficult when the cause of death is potentially preventable. The bereaved are left wondering if they could have done something differently and wishing that they could turn back time. It's very sad. Three of the leading causes of death in the U.S. that can be proactively addressed are suicide, alcohol abuse, and drug use. Unfortunately, the most recently released data shows that deaths due to suicide, drug use, and alcohol have reached record levels in the United States. What the data says According to an analysis conducted by the Centers for…

ThursdayMar 14, 2019 10:11 am

How to Avoid Bad Medical Cannabis Products

While all cannabis consumers deserve safe products, those who rely on the herb for medical treatment have reason to be picky. The cannabis industry has often been described as “the new wild west”. There are more medical cannabis products available than ever before, with new brands entering the marketplace seemingly every day. This innovation is excellent news for patients, but regulations and quality control have yet to catch up to the rapidly evolving product market. Quality testing laws vary from state to state, with some requiring only the levels of THC and CBD be reported. Many popular products, like vapor…

WednesdayMar 13, 2019 10:41 am

Is High-Potency Cannabis Bad For You?

The headlines are jarring. “High-potency pot is causing psychiatric issues, including addiction and memory problems,” says Newsweek. “A new study from King’s College London finds that smoking Skunk, a high-potency variety of pot, is linked to changes in the white matter connections between the two hemispheres of the brain,” writes Forbes. For decades after the herb was first banned, the psychoactive cannabis plant was a topic that sparked anxiety amongst the general public. In a culture long dominated by Puritan values, there has been little room for the tolerance of mind-altering substances. That is to say, there has been little…

TuesdayMar 12, 2019 10:37 am

How Cannabis Dispensaries Can Make Things Easier for Customers

Visiting a cannabis dispensary can be a very surreal experience for cannabis customers who have never frequented a legal cannabis retailer's establishment before. It can also be a very overwhelming and daunting experience for cannabis customers – newbie or experienced – if a dispensary's inventory is hard to navigate. Just because a customer leaves the dispensary with a purchased item or two doesn't necessarily mean that it was the right purchase for them. If inventory is not easy to navigate, it could lead to a customer purchasing one or more items that they end up not liking, which is an undesirable result for both the…

MondayMar 11, 2019 12:03 pm

Cannabis Grow Trailblazer Kevin Jodrey Reveals Tips for Industry Success

Why is Kevin Jodrey so revered among the world’s best cannabis growers? Is it his strong work ethic combined with decades of cannabis cultivation experience, commitment, and transparency? Maybe it has something to do with his involvement in the U.S.’s initial CBD research or his tireless work mapping cannabis genotypes. It could also have to do with the fact that Jodrey cultivates some of the best cannabis you’ll ever experience through his grow facility Wonderland Nursery, all while providing a wide variety of cannabis genetics and expertise to the Emerald Triangle in Humboldt, California. Consultant, educator, speaker, cultivator, Emerald Cup…

FridayMar 08, 2019 10:26 am

Cannabis Dispensaries: Why Everyone Should Be Excited to Show Their ID

Having to show identification at a cannabis dispensary may be inconvenient, but it's extremely important. In order to ensure compliance, cannabis dispensaries have to know that the consumers they are selling to are of legal age, or in the case of an underage patient, to confirm their identity. It may seem like a small risk, and to some consumers, it may be seen as unnecessary. But the cost of a violation is simply not worth it and therefore it is paramount. What happens when a dispensary fails an ID compliance check? Regulators in legal states regularly conduct sting operations in which…

ThursdayMar 07, 2019 10:35 am

These People are Learning to Grow the Best Cannabis and You Can Too

One of the most crucial sectors in the fast-growing cannabis industry is cultivation – growing the plant itself. All sorts of opportunities continue to emerge in this sector, and yet growing quality cannabis is a process that requires a lot of special knowledge that you want to get just right for best possible end results. After all, one small mistake in a grow operation could cost a company millions of dollars in losses. This is exactly why people and teams are going through Green Flower Academy's online Cannabis Cultivation Certificate Program where they learn directly from top industry master growers. In this month's Academy…

WednesdayMar 06, 2019 1:51 pm

What is THCA and How Do You Find It?

Non-psychoactive tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA) is one of the most abundant therapeutic compounds produced by raw cannabis plants. Even though many cannabis enthusiasts already know that inhaling and ingesting cannabis has a wealth of therapeutic properties, there are many surprising benefits of keeping the plant raw. This raises a lot of important questions: What is THCA exactly? How can you make the most of it? And what do we mean by raw cannabis? Raw cannabis refers to fresh cannabis flower and leaves that have not been dried, cured, or heated. This is important because raw cannabis is abundant in compounds called…

TuesdayMar 05, 2019 10:13 am

Cannabis Compliance Training is a Big Deal and Now Easier Than Dispensaries Realize

The cannabis business is one of the only industries where one mistake from a front-end employee could shut the entire company down. With cannabis still federally prohibited – and legal states under intense scrutiny from their state regulatory boards – a cannabis entrepreneur’s business license could be revoked and criminal charges brought against them for any number of compliance errors made by anyone within their organization. In such a new and changing industry, it can be difficult for anyone to know all the rules and regulations to keep their operation in compliance. That’s where Maureen McNamara and the online Sell-SMaRT™…