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Best Weed Strains for Sex
If you’re looking for ways to take your sex to the next level, look no further than the green machine itself: cannabis.
The Queer Cannabis Community
There is a long history of the queer community and cannabis and it can make a big impact on our world today.
A Comprehensive Guide on Seed Feminization
Seed feminization is the go-to for large dispensaries, but you can also do it at home. Learn how to remove male genes and grow only female crops every time.
Celebrating Pride with the Stanley Brothers’ CBD Company, Charlotte’s Web
Charlotte’s Web CBD is more than just a CBD brand; they’re a treatment for pain and seizures, for both you and your pet.
The Next Steps in Psychedelic Health Treatment
For centuries, humans have indulged in different psychedelic mushrooms for ritual use, but today, more and more people are using them for medicinal purposes.
Top THC Drinks Available on the Market
THC drinks are the latest and greatest way to enjoy a drink and get high. Read here to find out the top THC beverages on the market.
Dispensary
Former NFL Player LeGarrette Blount Creates CBD Brand Geared Towards Athletes
After three Super Bowl Championships, Le Garrette Blount has set his sights on the CBD industry with his company LG’s Feel Good.
NEWYORK Brings Recreational Cannabis to the Hudson Valley
Recreational cannabis has entered the Hudson Valley with the opening of Monogram Coffee Shop and Dispensary and the High Lounge.
Dispensary Review: The Pass
Photo Credit: The Pass Retail cannabis has become a booming industry in Massachusetts, drawing in a large consumer base eager to get a taste of legal recreational cannabis. …
New app Encourages Cannabis Consumers to Shop More Sustainably
Photo contributed by O’Neil Rudolph. A new app launching in February will reward consumers for their efforts to be more sustainable while shopping at participating dispensaries. “Cannachange works…
Dispensary Review: Eugene OG
Eugene OG — located in Eugene, a city known for its lush greenery (of both the cannabis and non-cannabis kind) — is just a short walk from the University of Oregon (UO) campus.
Oyate Herbals Combines Native American Philosophies With CBD to Heal
Tammie Lowell, founder of Oyate Herbals, is a Native American woman from the Lakota Nation who sheds light on the benefits of natural medicine.
CBD
CBD-Infused Seltzer for Any Time of the Day and Night
Rhythm’s CBD Seltzers are keto, gluten-free and vegan. Each beverage provides benefits from an energy boost to a way to wind down the night.
7 Green Wednesday and Cyber Week Deals in 2021
Green Wednesday and Cyber Monday cannabis deals. Photo credit: Alena A. There’s no time quite like the day before Thanksgiving to stock up on cannabis goodies. In the spirit of Black Friday, cannabis businesses and brands prepare for one of their biggest days of the year, Green Wednesday. Green Wednesday is a day when cannabis consumers seek out exclusive deals at their favorite brands and dispensaries to stock up before turkey day/the holidays. This day comes in a close second, just behind 4/20, for the highest profit of cannabis sales in the past few…
Celebrate Vegan Month With These 8 Vegan Cannabis-Infused Products
In honor of National Vegan month, Emerald compiled a list of cannabis-infused products crafted enitrely with plant-based ingredients.
Psilocybin
The Future of Medicine: Psilocybin, MDMA and Cannabis Treatments
Researchers have used illicit substances like psilocybin, MDMA and cannabis in studies for decades to test their effectiveness in treating psychiatric disorders. Now, those studies are laying the groundwork for clinical trials that enable researchers to find new, effective treatments. What is Psilocybin? Psilocybin is a natural hallucinogenic substance in mushrooms. This substance is a member of the psychoactive drug family. Psychoactive drugs are those that change a consumer’s perception, mood, and cognitive process when ingested. There are many different types of “magic mushrooms,” all of which resemble ordinary mushrooms. Consumers can eat the…
Psilocybin and its Overlap With Cannabis use
There is a significant overlap between psilocybin and cannabis users. Photo credit: Cannabis_Pics. Efforts to decriminalize psychedelics like psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in “magic mushrooms,” are gaining traction throughout the U.S. Psilocybin, exactly like cannabis, is a Schedule I controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. But despite the government’s disapproval, studies show that psilocybin can be an effective tool in treating anxiety, depression, and others from a family of psychiatric and substance use disorders. Surprisingly, over the last few years, a bunch of U.S. cities managed to decriminalize psilocybin. They made it…
Penis Envy Mushrooms: Trippy Shrooms and an Even Trippier Mystery
Penis Envy mushrooms. Photo credit: Spores Worldwide. There’s a type of magic mushroom whose physical appearance resembles a penis and allows for a ridiculously euphoric and pretty intense experience. For those who dare consume one of the world’s trippiest mushrooms, prepare for a literal out-of-body experience. The trip that the Penis Envy mushroom takes users on claims to be better than any vacation one will ever take, but is just as liberating. While the fungi is known for its potent high, and its eye-catching appearance, its story just as captivating. So What Made Mycologists…
