The drug 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine, also known as MDMA or ”Molly,” is a schedule I drug with no current medical use, according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). However, a recent study conducted by Jennifer M. Mitchell, Michael Bogenschutz and 36 other pioneers in therapeutic studies, stands to challenge that classification. More specifically, the … [Read more...] about MDMA Inches Toward FDA Approval for the Treatment of PTSD
Archives for May 2021
5 Ways to be a More Conscious Cannabis Consumer
Photo Credit: Shutterstock As the years pass, more people are beginning to consume cannabis. States are legalizing medical and recreational cannabis left and right. However, as the industry grows, it is important for users to consume consciously as larger businesses capitalize on the market. But consciously consuming cannabis focuses on more than just … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to be a More Conscious Cannabis Consumer
Wanna Learn About Weed? There’s a School for That
From courses on Harry Potter, to Beyonce, and the physics of Star Trek, pop culture has certainly invaded the college course workload. And now, universities are adding cannabis to their course catalogues. The cannabis job market is proving to be one of the fastest growing markets in the U.S. In fact, according to a recent 2020 Jobs Report by Leafly, cannabis businesses … [Read more...] about Wanna Learn About Weed? There’s a School for That
Has Melanoma met its Match?
There are a myriad of medical benefits to cannabis, and with its growing legalization, scientists are conducting more studies in an effort to fully explore everything the plant has to offer. One aspect of cannabis that currently interests researchers is its ability to treat melanoma and other forms of cancer by inducing cell death. What is Melanoma? Melanoma is a specific … [Read more...] about Has Melanoma met its Match?
Review: ABX’s Strain-Specific Live Resins
This week Emerald tried three seasonal, strain-specific live resins made by AbsoluteXtracts (ABX). We consumed the oils in different forms — two in vapes, and the last on flower, and noticed slightly different results. Frozen Herb? According to Leafly, live resin is made from “freshly harvested cannabis [flower that’s been] frozen to a subcritical temperature prior … [Read more...] about Review: ABX’s Strain-Specific Live Resins