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The munchies are real — at least sometimes and for some people — and science has only begun to understand why.

Link between cannabis and the munchies is more complicated than you might think

October 19, 2020 at 1:26 p.m.

Given the long shared history cannabis has with humanity, several associations have long endured. One of those connections is marijuana and "the munchies" — the increased appetite attributed to weed...

A survey by GOBankingRates.com found that 1-in-10 people have already invested in marijuana companies and another 40% would consider it in the future.

Are Americans ready to invest in marijuana stocks?

January 28, 2020 at 2:58 p.m.

Opposition to cannabis legalization has been on a decline for years, with a majority of Americans in favor of some form of legal marijuana, recreational and/or medicinal. Surveys such as...

There are several factors in estimating how long a marijuana high will last, including the amount ingested, the delivery method, individual tolerance, and metabolism. (Dennis Aglaster/EyeEm/Getty Images)

How long does a marijuana high last? It depends on a few factors

January 28, 2020 at 3:01 p.m.

Longtime consumers of cannabis can do a pretty good job of gauging their high, but casual or novice marijuana partakers will lack the experience to estimate the strength and duration....

The type of food you consume can make a large difference in the amount of CBD that gets absorbed into the body.

Here’s why you should take CBD with food

December 3, 2019 at 11:42 a.m.

It's not uncommon to take some medications and supplements with food. Sometimes, certain substances can cause nausea on an empty stomach, in other cases, compounds are more effective when taken...

Though doctors and the pharmaceutical industry continue to stand behind traditional sleep aids, the marijuana industry is already marketing products designed to help get a good night's rest.

Legal weed is making an impact on the billion dollar sleep market

November 25, 2019 at 11:02 a.m.

Half of Americans suffer from some degree of insufficient sleep, from missing a few occasional hours, to debilitating insomnia and other sleep disorders. It's little wonder many cannabis consumers, both...

Why cannabis consumption lounges have failed to take off

November 21, 2019 at 12:57 p.m.

Cannabis legalization has opened an opportunity for many entrepreneurs and investors, and these nascent years of above board cannabis sales have spurred a lot of ideas seeking to capitalize on...

‘Synthetic marijuana’ is a dangerous misnomer that people need to stop using

November 12, 2019 at 4:05 p.m.

Lab-made cannabinoids — molecules meant to mimic natural compounds found in cannabis upon the body — are a relatively new group of drugs. They found their way out of research...

What to know before using CBD to treat your pet’s travel anxiety

October 24, 2019 at 11:45 a.m.

Traveling is a common stressor for humans, at least 40% of Americans report having some level of fear or anxiety brought on by flying. Even without the fear factor, traveling...

The future of cannabis in the UK

September 25, 2019 at 3:09 p.m.

A complicated and difficult-to-negotiate United Kingdom departure from the European Union, nicknamed "Brexit," proved too much for Prime Minister Theresa May, who resigned after several unsuccessful attempts to reach a...

Marijuana vs. hemp: What’s the difference?

August 15, 2019 at 2:26 p.m.

With interest in CBD (cannabidiol) rising and the 2018 Farm Bill legalizing hemp federally, there are many questioning concerning the difference between hemp and marijuana. The distinction isn't merely academic;...

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