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Aug 1, 20245 min read
How to detox from weed
So, the time has come for a THC detox. Perhaps you need to pass a drug test for a new job, or maybe you’ve decided to take a T-break...

Jul 31, 20245 min read
The US cannabis industry now supports 428,059 jobs
How many jobs are in America’s legal cannabis industry? The 2022 Leafly Jobs Report found 428,059 full-time equivalent jobs supported by...


Jul 29, 20241 min read
Science chat: Dissecting the new study on cannabis abuse and depression
Millions of people worldwide use cannabis to treat mood issues as legalization continues to spread. People smoke pot to reduce anxiety,...

Jul 25, 20244 min read
What’s the difference between joints, blunts, and spliffs?
Joints are arguably the most popular way to consume weed. It’s easy to put one in your pocket, spark it up wherever, and pass it around...


Jul 24, 20249 min read
Cannabinoids, pain, anxiety & fear: The biology of negative emotion
Neuroscientist & plant chemistry researcher Dr. Nick Jikomes explains why weed gives some people The Fear—and why it’s sometimes...

Jul 22, 20249 min read
The origins of weed: How the plant spread across the world
Cannabis has grown and evolved with humans for thousands of years. Many separate cultures cultivated the plant, using its seeds for food,...


Jul 18, 20244 min read
How to stop the munchies when you’re high
Whether you roll or bowl, many of us look forward to enjoying cannabis regularly. Yet while smoking is known to be a relaxing activity,...

Jul 17, 20241 min read
full spectrumcbd + thc gummies
CBD+THC gummies are the best tasting way to take your five™ daily dose. Packed with minor cannabinoids and terpenes, this is a full...


Jul 15, 20243 min read
Weed is not a gateway drug, says new study
In a study published earlier this month, researchers help dispel the idea of cannabis as a gateway drug—a substance that leads to the use...

Jul 11, 20245 min read
Are cannabis drinks here to stay?
The cannabis drinks industry is still in its infancy and showing signs of significant growth. Several major players have entered the...


Jul 10, 20244 min read
How to make a weed budget
Recession and inflation aside, cannabis can be expensive. But when it’s a regular part of your life, you need to treat it like any other...

Jul 8, 20242 min read
Can magic mushrooms really help with alcoholism?
recent headline-making clinical trial showed that a combination of psilocybin (found in magic mushrooms) and psychotherapy was able to...

Jul 1, 20242 min read
Real cannabis worked in rare study on chronic pain
Real cannabis flower and oils proved effective in a small observational study in Australia, researchers found. Chronic pain can make your...

Jun 27, 20244 min read
Fact check: Is legalization hurting teen mental health?
If you read this January 10 Wall Street Journal piece, you might conclude that a wave of cannabis-induced psychosis among teenagers is...

Jun 26, 20245 min read
What causes the pungent “skunk” aroma of marijuana? (Hint: Not terpenes)
Neuroscientist & plant chemistry researcher Dr. Nick Jikomes discusses the latest canna science, all about where the infamous “skunk”...


Jun 24, 20246 min read
How THC impacts your heart, lungs & exercise performance
Leafly’s own Dr. Nick Jikomes breaks down what we know about how THC influences the body’s ability to exercise. In Part I, we learned...

Jun 20, 20242 min read
President Biden announces marijuana will move to Schedule III
The federal war on marijuana has entered the end game. Today, President Biden personally announced that his Justice Department will...


Jun 18, 20247 min read
8 ways to sober up from being too high from weed
We’ve all been there: you lit the perfect joint, took a deliciously, expertly-timed dab, munched on an artisanal edible. Then all of...

Jun 17, 20243 min read
Science of Delta-8-THC vs. Delta-9-THC: Chemistry, Effects, Potency & Production
Delta-8 vs. Delta-9 THC: Chemistry & Pharmacology Δ9-THC (“delta-nine”) is the principal psychoactive compound associated with cannabis....

Jun 13, 20243 min read
How long do edibles take to kick in?
Dosing edibles is notoriously tricky. Everyone’s body chemistry is different and many other factors contribute to the intensity of an...
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