Wendy Weedler
Bio
Lives in Washington D.C. Has been part of the legalization movement for decades.
Stories (35/0)
Everything You Need to Know About California's Marijuana Social Lounges
In a rapidly growing and diversifying landscape of weed-friendly businesses, marijuana social lounges are emerging onto the scene as popular spaces to smoke pot, vape oils, and consume some of the strongest edibles you can buy right now in public. Lounges have opened across California, featured prominently in San Francisco and Los Angeles, to provide smokers with unique and amiable environments in which a wide range of cannabis products can be enjoyed safely. The success of these social lounges is certainly making a mark on the weed industry; and as these spaces continue to trend in major cities, the social element of cannabis is beginning to make its way to the forefront as a new businesses model.
By Wendy Weedler4 years ago in Potent
10 Gifts for People Who Love to Bake Pot Brownies
Is there anything more iconic in pot culture than the beauty of baked goods made with love... and weed? Maybe that’s a little over the top, but there sure is something great about eating those special brownies. If you have a budding chef that you need to shop, for there are some great gifts for people who love to bake pot brownies.
By Wendy Weedler4 years ago in Potent
Surprisingly Good Cannabis Cookbooks to Try
The edible can be a magical blend of your two favorite foods to indulge in: sugar and cannabis. The trick is having the right recipe to have a truly enjoyable desert. The world has grown to include so much more than just pot brownies for good cannabis dining. You now can find cookbooks on cannabis desserts, drinks, hamburgers, eggs, and much more.
By Wendy Weedler4 years ago in Potent
Is Marijuana Withdrawal a Real Thing?
Discussing the subject of marijuana withdrawal is no easy task. Many people are simply unwilling to ask the question: Is marijuana addictive?Proponents of both medical and recreational medical marijuana use are quick to insist that smoking marijuana isn't at all addictive, making it impossible to go through the withdrawal process. Detractors, however, decry it as a gateway drug, and suggest that your first toke is also your first step toward substance abuse. It's a complicated situation. The truth lies somewhere in the middle, as it usually does. To be fair, it skews toward the safety of marijuana consumption. While withdrawal does exist, and addiction by the same token, it's not widespread. In fact, you can say the phenomenon is rare. It depends more on the individual than the cannabis.
By Wendy Weedler5 years ago in Potent
Pros and Cons of Marijuana Legalization
I'm one of those people who loves to advocate for the complete and total legalization of all drugs — and who advocates for treating addiction as the disease it is. When most people hear me on this, they call me crazy. However, as "crazy" as I may be, I do believe that most of us can agree that marijuana legalization is a good idea.
By Wendy Weedler6 years ago in Potent
Why You Should Cook With Cannabis
Since the earliest periods of human history, we have been using one particular herb in a number of ways. It is an ancient herb—one that promotes healing, happiness, and relaxation. With medicinal benefits for both physical and mental health, there is not another plant in our world that is quite like it. This herb is cannabis.
By Wendy Weedler6 years ago in Potent
Does Marijuana Affect Brain Development?
Marijuana can be a very useful substance, but given the relative lack of knowledge about long-term effects, we could all stand to be as educated as possible before engaging. A little cannabis can be great for social gatherings, as it reduces anxiety and temporarily improves mood. However, Mary Jane doesn’t always treat its users fairly. This beautiful plant can turn into a flower of doom amongst younger smokers.
By Wendy Weedler6 years ago in Potent
Medical Marijuana Strains for Common Conditions
In recent years, new legislation has allowed vast, fast growth of medical marijuana strains throughout the country. Currently, over half of the United States has legalized medicinal cannabis in varying degrees. If your state has recently gotten the green light and approved medical marijuana, you may be feeling both excited and overwhelmed. After all, there are hundreds of varieties of medical marijuana strains—how do you know which one is best for your individual ailments? Read on to find the best medical marijuana strains for the most common conditions.
By Wendy Weedler6 years ago in Potent
Olympians Who Support Weed
While states in the US are legalizing marijuana use, it still retains its illegality in many countries and in many states in the US. This, however, hasn’t stopped plenty of Olympic athletes from speaking out and stating that they support weed. It turns out, everyone who smokes weed doesn’t end up couch locked in front of a bowl of Doritos, just like everyone who drinks a beer doesn’t end up in the drunk tank.
By Wendy Weedler6 years ago in Potent
Why Marijuana Gives You the Munchies
Everyone is familiar with the munchies; that intense, gotta-have-some-snacks-now feeling you get from using marijuana. However, not many people know why marijuana gives you the munchies. In order to provide some edutainment, we will explore the science behind cannabis and its connection to the salty, sticky, sweet snacks that so often follow. There are many different explanations for why cannabis causes the munchies, and each one may just be playing a part in a larger system that we do not yet understand. Just because we do not have a full understanding does not mean that we know nothing at all, however. So lite up, settle in, and get ready to learn why marijuana gives you the munchies.
By Wendy Weedler6 years ago in Potent
What Are Moon Rocks?
Moon rocks are a new form of combined marijuana that have gotten very popular as smoking becomes more mainstream. Gaining in popularity, new varieties are being created every day, and many celebrity tokers have even have publicly declared their love. But what are moon rocks exactly?
By Wendy Weedler6 years ago in Potent
