Adding herbs to your weed is a great way to experiment with your preferences and gain added benefits. Here are some herbs to consider.

To take your smoking experience up a notch and get the most out of your cannabis, you can use different herbs to complement it. It might seem odd initially, but don’t knock the idea until you’ve tried it. ...Read more

Dear Cathy,

I have a 12-year-old cat that has been vomiting almost every day since October. I have taken her to three different vets. They all did X-rays and blood work and found nothing wrong. I’ve tried changing her food to her sensitive stomach food and attempted to use raised cat dishes.

Nothing seems to work. I don’t know what ...Read more

The psychotropic effects of weed are substantial. However, you might be getting less out of your high than you could be.

The benefits of smoking cannabis are countless. There is a wide range of effects when it comes to enjoying this special plant, including health advantages and exhilaration. However, habitual cannabis users know very well ...Read more

A new study found marijuana improves the sex lives of both men and women, but provides some extra benefits for women.

A new study adds more evidence of marijuana’s positive impact on sex. Results show that cannabis increases the odds of orgasms and makes people more likely to experience pleasure. Most importantly, the study claims that the ...Read more

Dear Cathy,

Sparky, our two-and-a-half-year-old Shih Tzu that we got at 12 weeks old has two behavioral problems. The first problem is his consistent aggression when in contact with strangers. He truly goes ballistic when anyone approaches the door, especially any uniformed delivery person. On occasion, I have picked him up to calm him, and...Read more

A phenotype refers to the physical traits that are passed on from the parents to their offspring. These traits may include the appearance of the flowers in terms of color and bud structure.

If you have grown cannabis before you might have observed this confusing trend. You can plant your favorite strain in the first attempt and get all the ...Read more

The uncertainty surrounding for-profit license holder’s real estate has led to significant delays in them becoming operational.

New York has become the latest state to begin selling adult-use (recreational) cannabis. If that’s the case, then where can you buy it? Right now, you can buy it at Housing Works Cannabis Co. in NOHO or Smacked ...Read more

Cannabis sativa is a universal and versatile plant, so it’s no wonder that it has been given so many names throughout history and the world.

There are many names attributed to the plant that is scientifically known as cannabis sativa. From weed, to hemp, cannabis and marijuana, this seven-pointed leaf plant has a list of aliases that seems ...Read more

Under Texas law, only cannabis products with 0.5% THC by weight are legal, and there are just eight qualifying medical conditions that make patients eligible for MMJ in Texas.

By John Schroyer

Texas is poised to expand the size of its highly restrictive medical marijuana program, from just three dispensaries to a still-undetermined number, ...Read more

Medical marijuana is used to ease chemotherapy-induced nausea, and research has shown that it can help with motion-induced nausea as well.

One of the conditions that take the fun out of trips and journeys is motion sickness. Whether the journey is by sea, land, or air, motion sickness makes it unbearable for some people. And it can affect ...Read more

While anti-smoking groups are fighting to outlaw smoking in apartments and residential buildings, the question remains — is this fair for medical marijuana patients?

By Nina Zdinjak As marijuana legalization spreads across the country, more and more people are freely enjoying smoking the plant in the comfort of their homes. Some are using ...Read more

Dear Cathy,

I have a sad story to share. I feed two feral cats in my neighborhood. I have gotten them fixed and look out for them every day. When we got the big freeze a few weeks ago, the temperatures dropped to single digits.

I was worried sick about where they would sleep those nights. I even put a chicken coop heater on the patio to ...Read more

So far, preliminary studies have shown that this system plays a significant role in maintaining health and well-being.

So little is known about  the largest receptor system in the human body which is the endocannabinoid system (ECS). Most sources indicate that the ECS was discovered barely three decades ago, in 1988.

Since then, scientists ...Read more

The store was in development for about three years and was due to open in the first quarter of this year before the change of plans.

By Joana Scopel

Canadians hoping to get in a quick toke before boarding their flight at a British Columbia airport are out of luck. Last year, Prince George Airport was set to become the first in the world to ...Read more

The state is expected to issue an additional 139 licenses in the coming months for about 900 applicants.

By Adam Jackson

A second New York dispensary is set to open in Manhattan more than two weeks after the state saw its first legal adult-use sale. The “Union Square Travel Agency: A Cannabis Store,” will be located at the former home ...Read more

A study conducted on twins found that those who live in legal states have lower odds of abusing alcohol, among other things.

A federally funded study concluded that those living in states with legal weed have lower rates of alcohol use disorder (AUD). The longitudinal study that began in 2014 when weed wasn’t legal, was conducted by ...Read more

In order for those who potentially benefit from cannabis to seek aid without fear of judgment, it is important that we continue to educate ourselves and break down social taboos surrounding its usage.

Recently on Reddit I saw a person ask the community CPTSD the following question: I use cannabis to help me with emotional pain but nobody ...Read more

The move by Youngkin comes amid the ongoing absence of a fully regulated and operational adult-use cannabis market.

By John Schroyer

The Republican governor of Virginia is asking state lawmakers to give him more tools to crack down on largely unregulated cannabis products and retailers, particularly hemp-derived goods such as delta-8 and ...Read more

If you’re someone who enjoys getting high, but can’t seem to find the ambition to start a workout routine, perhaps it’s time to try one of these popular exercises proven to pair perfectly with a little pot.

As marijuana stigmas slowly fall away, the act of lighting up a joint or popping an edible is becoming as acceptable as opening a ...Read more

Many patients assume they aren’t going to have adverse side effects from cannabis because they often don’t view it as seriously as they would a prescription drug.

By Joana Scopel

There has been an increase in the rate of cannabis-related visits to the emergency department among adults in California, a new study shows. According to the ...Read more