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Hemp Oil vs. CBD Oil: The Scientific Differences You Should Know
With the cannabis boom has come an explosion in consumer use and demand for CBD oil. The market is already a billion-dollar industry and growing bigger each day but education and legal policy lags like a cheetah with a broken leg.
GLAUX CHEM®Published 4 years ago in Potent- Top Story - May 2019
5 Ways to Hemp Your Life (and Why)
Hemp is inarguably one of the most versatile and useful plants on the planet. In fact, it was so important to our economy that farmers in the colonial days were once required to grow hemp for use of the fibers to produce commodities like paper, ropes, and fuel. The declaration of independence was drafted on hemp paper, George Washington and John Adams farmed hemp, and President Abraham Lincoln used hemp oil to fuel his lamps.
GLAUX CHEM®Published 5 years ago in Potent Difference Between Smoking and Eating Edibles
The effects of marijuana are well known and hard to deny. With the rising tide of legalization bringing legal weed to people in various states, more and more people are being exposed to the various alternative ways of consuming it. While forms like vaping have a relatively similar effect to smoking, not every method can claim this.
Fred Eugene ParkPublished 5 years ago in PotentImpairment Testing: Alternative for Workplace Drug Testing
Drug testing has been a standard operating procedure in organizations, especially those that operate in industries where safety is of critical concern, like in construction, transportation, security, and manufacturing. Companies also typically require candidates to undergo drug screenings as part of the job application process.
Devin YirkaPublished 5 years ago in Potent10 Reasons Why Cannabis Isn't like Other Drugs
Nixon's "War on Drugs" and America's D.A.R.E. program are largely considered failures in people over the age of 18. I'll admit that when I was in grade school, hearing about drugs like crystal meth and heroin scared the living hell out of me; and as an adult, I have a more in-depth understanding as to why staying away from these substances is absolutely in my best interest. Sitting in a dark room as my classmates read off their group presentations on different illicit drugs though, I remember listening to the facts rattled off about marijuana and thinking, "What's the big deal?" Maybe I was an observant and rebellious youth (I was not), or maybe the thought of a "gateway drug" creating a "greater risk" to try other substances didn't really connect with me, but either way I steered clear of narcotics while in most of my formative years. Now, as an adult, I have been exposed to marijuana on a handful of occasions, and still find myself wondering, "What's the big deal?" Guess what? Marijuana is not a gateway drug, and you and I both know cannabis isn't like other drugs, too. I'm not just talking about what kind of high it gets you (although I will touch on that); just take a look at this list to see why with a stipulation here and there, cannabis isn't like other drugs.
Ryan WhitakerPublished 6 years ago in PotentAn Introduction to CBD
Introduction Cannabidoil or “CBD” is one of the 113 cannabinoid compounds found in Cannabis. Contrary to Tetrahydrocannidoil (THC), CBD doesn’t alter your mental state, getting you “high” (see also: Baked; Stoned; Wonky; Blitzed). Both compounds do work in a similar way though, reacting with natural Cannabinoid receptors within the brain and immune system to administer their own unique effects. As I mentioned before there are at least 111 other cannabinoids however these two are the only ones we’re concerned about for now.
Thomas RosePublished 6 years ago in PotentHow Smoking Weed Can Cause You to Dream Less
If you've just recently started smoking weed, you may or may not have noticed a decrease in your ability to remember your dreams. On the flip side, if you're like me and hardly ever remember your dreams, you make notice that they return if you take a break from smoking marijuana. Personally, I've never cared too much about whether I remember my dreams or not, but your mileage may vary. If you ask me, its a worthwhile trade-off for the other effects smoking weed has, namely a refreshing, deep sleep. But why does weed have any effect on our sleeping habits?
Joseph D. N. KendrickPublished 6 years ago in PotentMarijuana on the Brain
In January of 2014, Colorado became the first state in America to legalize the selling of marijuana products to adult consumers. Since then, Colorado has made billions of dollars, which in turn financed businesses and state instead of criminals. Crime has also dropped more than 10 percent since the substance was legalized, making Colorado a safer and richer state. Along with Colorado, states such as Washington and Oregon have also fully legalized marijuana, making weed a rapidly growing, widely known item. Not only is marijuana becoming super popular over the years, it has developed its own culture as well. It has even changed the culture of weed here on the islands, causing the point of view of the plant to be more accepted. Although marijuana has many positive impacts on revenue, health, and crime, how does it affect one’s cognitive abilities?
Danyea HaysPublished 6 years ago in PotentWhat Are Cannabis Oil, Shatter, And Wax Extracts?
If there's one thing that potheads never lack, it's creativity—especially when it comes to enjoying cannabis. Most people have tried out the plant, but now with the "green rush" happening in half the states, things like cannabis oil, shatter, and wax are gaining popularity.
Johnny HashPublished 6 years ago in PotentThe Ultra-Basics of Using Marijuana as Medicine
So. You want to try using medical marijuana, but don't know where to start? Neither did I. Don't worry, we will cover all the basics you need to know before your first visit to the dispensary. You'll be a marijuana champ before you know it.
Astraia EspritPublished 7 years ago in PotentThe Battle of Extraction
Co2 extracted oils are the new wave of the future when it comes to the cannabis industry. With a wide variety of ways to integrate the product, cannabis oil demand is likely to explode. Cannabis oils can be incorporated into topical ointments and tinctures and it can be a preferred method of ingestion for patients who want to stay away from smoking or vaping cannabis for their treatment.
Casey SchiedPublished 7 years ago in PotentWhy Synthetic Weed Is More Toxic to the Brain Than Marijuana
Synthetic weed, also known as spice, has become one of the most dangerous legal drugs on the market. Usage of synthetic weed has been linked to permanent brain damage, seizures, psychosis, and even death. Clearly, synthetic weed is more toxic to the brain than regular cannabis is.
Ossiana M. TepfenhartPublished 7 years ago in Potent