Sleep disorders are an epidemic in America, according to The American Sleep Apnea Association (ASAA). Such sleep issues affect 50-to-70 million Americans of all ages and socioeconomic classes. Across the world, people have been turning to cannabis to help them sleep better. It wasn’t until recently, however, that researchers proved the plant's effects on insomnia. … [Read more...] about Clinical Trial Proves Benefits of Cannabis in Insomnia Treatment
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Proposed Bill in California Could Put an end to Workplace Drug Screenings
Written by Rita Thompson Photo by Christie Ciberey Do a simple Google search for ways to pass a drug screening for work, and you’re likely to drown in information. Detox drinks, synthetic urine, unappealing diets—we’ve all been there. A new bill proposed in California, however, could put an end to unfair discrimination of legal consumers. Current Laws Adult-use cannabis … [Read more...] about Proposed Bill in California Could Put an end to Workplace Drug Screenings
First Dispensary Opens in Utah After Delays to Statewide Medical Program
On Monday, March 2nd, Utah’s first medical cannabis dispensary opened its doors in Salt Lake City. The dispensary, aka pharmacy, is the first—and only—to open by the state’s target date of March 1, 2020. The opening of the dispensary, Dragonfly Wellness, is long-awaited. It comes more than a year after the passage of the state’s medical cannabis act in … [Read more...] about First Dispensary Opens in Utah After Delays to Statewide Medical Program
“Real Progress Has Yet to be Seen” – Rick Simpson Talks Skin Cancer, CBD and The Cannabis Movement
By Melissa Hutsell Photo by Davor Pongracic Rick Simpson turned to cannabis after traditional medicine failed him. The oil he created proved beneficial; not only did he find relief in the plant, but he found its topical use helped cure his basal cell carcinoma. Since then, his extracts, known as RSOs, help countless worldwide find hope and healing. We … [Read more...] about “Real Progress Has Yet to be Seen” – Rick Simpson Talks Skin Cancer, CBD and The Cannabis Movement
Telemedicine is Creating Comfort in the Cannabis Industry
By Lyneisha Watson Featured Image: Rawpixel Cannabis is a plant that encourages intimacy. Though she comes in all shapes and sizes, at her core cannabis is a healer. She saturates the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and encourages our muscles, our minds and our bodies to relax. Yet, in a world so consumed by technology, how does cannabis fit in? Technology is playing an … [Read more...] about Telemedicine is Creating Comfort in the Cannabis Industry
