Cannabis cultivation has an immense environmental footprint due to energy usage, water use and waste production; however, many cultivators are taking steps to mitigate their footprint with sustainable practices. Reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers and pesticides is one of the key sustainability initiatives in cannabis cultivation, along with using regenerative soil, LED lighting, and automating …
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States where cannabis use is legal have seen substantial tax revenue generated, which can then be used for schools and health care needs. Cultivation of marijuana plants can generate employment for farmers while simultaneously stimulating economies in areas that permit cultivation. Cultivation could also increase commercial real estate and construction jobs as demand rises for …
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Cannabis (or marijuana) has long been utilized by various cultures around the globe for medical use. Ancient civilizations generally relied upon it for treatment. Herodotus wrote that Scythians from central Eurasian would erect woollen tents and throw hemp seeds onto red-hot stones to inhale their smoke; this practice was also used as a treatment method. …
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Medical marijuana has long been used in the US as a therapeutic aid, consisting of cannabinoids with known health benefits; specifically delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). Even the Food and Drug Administration has approved some cannabis-related drug products. Before they can use medical marijuana, patients must qualify with an illness that qualifies them and …
Women now dominate all aspects of cannabis business, from cultivation to research. Their presence upends stereotypes and sets new standards. Gender diversity fosters better-informed science and contributes to a healthier product ecosystem. Recognizing female leadership is not only morally appropriate, but strategically crucial as well. Latin American Women Latina women have demonstrated tremendous leadership and …
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Many individuals seek to detox their system of marijuana for various reasons. Some might want to pass a work drug test, while others have familial obligations or parental duties which necessitate its removal from their body. THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the psychoactive component in cannabis, can be detected in urine tests days or even months post use. …
Cannabis consumers are becoming more curious about utilizing novel ways of indulging their plant. Such innovations include vape pens, edibles and topicals – innovative approaches that offer various levels of consumption for consumers. Vaporizers use lower temperatures than smoking to heat herb, thus retaining its original flavour while taking less weed to get high. Patients …
Kaiser Permanente Northern California researchers are witnessing an increasing prevalence of marijuana use among pregnant women, and can provide data as proof. Kaiser is the only large health system to screen their prenatal patients for drug exposure via questionnaires and urine testing during prenatal visits. Pot use during gestation poses serious health risks to both …
Weed is a drug that can remain in your system for days or even weeks after use, depending on factors like frequency of usage and the type of drug test conducted. A blood test detects both THC in your system as well as its metabolites while saliva and hair samples only detect THC metabolites. Urine …
The mode of cannabis use greatly impacts its intensity and duration. From inhalation advancements to newly designed edibles and transdermal patches, cutting-edge delivery systems enable more customized experiences with precise dosing and faster onset times. Vaporizers use heat from an oil cartridge to vaporize, eliminating combustion-related smoke while producing a cleaner high. According to patient …