58.5 million U.S. adults have arthritis — that’s a quarter of the adult population in the country. And the statistics are only going to continue to grow. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) predicts that 78.4 million adults will be diagnosed with arthritis by 2040. To complicate matters further, arthritis doesn’t refer to just […]
Can CBD Help with Chronic Pain?
One in five adults in the U.S. live with daily chronic pain, with their backs, hips, knees, and feet being the most commonly affected body parts. Living with chronic pain can severely limit your ability to carry out daily activities, such as working, spending time with loved ones, or even just keeping up with your […]
Can Terpenes Give You Energy?
Terpenes are aromatic compounds that are found throughout nature. From fruits and vegetables to trees and cannabis, terpenes are everywhere. Not only do they play a major role in determining the scent and flavor of your cannabis, but they also impact the effects of each strain. “The Entourage Effect” is a widely-held theory that describes […]
Historical Timeline of Cannabis Legalization Efforts
With the MORE and SAFE Acts making headlines over the last few months, it’s important to remember how we got here in terms of cannabis reform. After all, cannabis wasn’t always federally illegal. And even when it was first prohibited, many advocates still stood by it. How Cannabis Became a Schedule I Substance Although the […]
Maps: Is Cannabis Legal in Your State?
Over the last decade, a green wave has swept across the nation, legalizing cannabis in more than half of the United States. As it currently stands, 37 states have passed cannabis reform to varying degrees. Twenty one states have established adult-use cannabis programs, while sixteen states have medical-only cannabis programs. To better understand cannabis legalization […]
The History of 420: Why Do We Celebrate It?
No other day of the year is as big of a cannabis celebration as April 20th. Each year, dispensaries go head-to-head, competing over who has the sale prices that’ll drive the most customers. In-person and curbside pickup lines alike leave consumers shoulder-to-shoulder or bumper-to-bumper like a can of sardines. Festivals and small gatherings are held […]