Contrary to popular culture, science says cannabis may help you lose weight. Although it is stereotypical to associate marijuana use with getting “the munchies”, however, recent studies indicate otherwise. In fact, several studies show that pot users’ body mass index (BMI) is actually 7% lower compared to non-users.
Marijuana has, for a long time, been a hot topic around the world. The strains are broadly divided into Sativa, indica, and hybrid, so it is important to know the difference between sativa and indica strains. While some people are still wondering about its uses, some are busy trying to figure out ways in which they can grow their cannabis Sativa strands at home. But before going into details of how to grow Marijuana, you must be wondering, what is CBD, that’s talked about so much? It is a non-psychoactive chemical compound extracted from cannabis Sativa. Others refer to it as cannabidiol.
Siobhan Benita, the Lib Dem candidate for next year’s election, said the idea of legalising the drug was “no longer controversial” and the serious crime in the capital meant it was the right place for the idea to be trialled.
This year saw the largest number of 420 events ever in the UK with around 16 events taking place over the Easter bank holiday weekend. There was 420 gatherings in Leeds, Manchester, Swansea, Glasgow, Nottingham, Bath, Belfast and with the largest being, as usual London’s Hyde park which this year attracted an estimated 40,000 cannabis consumers.
New regulations that will come into force in Canada by October 2019 will mean licensed vendors can sell cannabis edibles, oils and tinctures.
A recently conducted analysis has shown that the medical cannabis industry could have a positive economic impact and help boost employment in Colombia.
health experts have moved to reassure British vapers in the wake of a severe respiratory illness that has killed at least five people and hospitalised many more in the US.
According to a new study, the national capital of India is the third largest consumer of cannabis in the world, having consumed 38.26 metric tonnes or 38,260 kgs.
A college student from New York City was arrested and is being held in Russia for allegedly possessing a few grams of medical marijuana, authorities said.
In New Zealand, cannabis is classified as an illegal drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975. Its possession, use and supply are subject variously to penalties ranging in severity from fines to many years of imprisonment. On Wednesday, the Helen Clark Foundation released a report which sets out the case for legalising and regulating cannabis. New Zealanders have the opportunity to vote for that in a referendum next year.