What Can Cannabis Do For Your Dog?

What Can Cannabis Do For Your Dog?

Written by Andrea Harris

"You're gonna put cannabis in dog treats? How on earth is that going to work?" Dr. Rodgers asked me.

"Yeah, I mean obviously it won't be high in THC, but I know there has to be medicinal properties for dogs as well." I retorted as I pulled back on the plunger and the 3ml syringe began to fill with blood.

I never thought that I would go from those conversations to stopping by clinics that carry my full-spectrum hemp dog treats. I can't help but think back as I hear story after story about cannabis helping canines.

Much like our own system, your dog's endocannabinoid system produces its own endocannabinoids. In fact, it's more than just dogs. We all have a system that interacts with the compounds found in cannabis, now it's all about narrowing down what cannabinoids are beneficial to which ailments so we can tailor-make cannabis profiles for our furry, and not-so-furry friends.

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Authentic Stoners in Love Talk How Cannabis Impacts Their Romance

Authentic Stoners in Love Talk How Cannabis Impacts Their Romance

Written by Hannah (Izer) Vysoky

Cannabis brings on euphoria. This is a pretty well-known fact amongst cannabis lovers. Being an adult cannabis consumer can add a hint of flare when you enter the world of dating and coming together as partners in a relationship.

On the other hand, sometimes dating as a cannabis consumer can be a bummer. Sometimes non-consumers might not understand the plant. Maybe they don’t enjoy smoking at all. Others may worry about judgment from others when playing the dating field as a stoner.

We wanted to talk to authentic stoners in genuine loving relationships or those in the throes of the dating world themselves, so we spoke to some fantastic content creators on social media and other outstanding personalities working in the cannabis industry to shine light on real-world perspectives.

Let’s take a look at some certified pot smokers who can share how cannabis impacts romance in their relationships.

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My First Harvest Ball

My First Harvest Ball

Written by Isabella DeChard

The Emerald Cup hosts the Harvest Ball in Santa Rosa, California each year. Farmers and cannabis brands from all over the Golden State join to celebrate the bountiful crops and cultivars meticulously cultivated this season.

However, among the handful of other cannabis events I’ve gotten to recently experience, this two-day event felt significant among the others. Throughout the entire Harvest Ball weekend, the collective empathy and perseverance I always recognized about this cannabis community was stronger than ever.

Even though this was my first time at the Harvest Ball and an Emerald Cup occasion in general, I had never felt more welcome or comfortable at a major cannabis event.

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Recreational Medicine: Rethinking Cannabis in the Age of Legalization

Recreational Medicine: Rethinking Cannabis in the Age of Legalization

Written By Benjamin Gold

Cannabis usage continues to grow in the United States, but our framing of it remains archaic, reflecting a non-existent binary that cannabis is either medicinal or recreational. Yet, the truth is that as more Americans use cannabis, they are discovering that its recreational benefits are just as important as the medicinal.

Today, while the fight for cannabis takes place across the U.S, we can do our part by shaking off the notion that cannabis can only be either recreational or medicinal. Instead, we must promote it as the plant that can elevate all aspects of life.

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How to Combat Stoner Stigma

How to Combat Stoner Stigma

Written By Benjamin Gold

Today, more Americans support cannabis legalization than at any point since its prohibition, with 78% believing it holds medical value. While more Americans are consuming cannabis for different reasons, we remain beholden to the idea that stoners are lazy, forgetful, and use it only for recreational purposes.

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The Token Chosen: Jews, Joints, and Cannabis’ Continuing Role in Jewish History

The Token Chosen: Jews, Joints, and Cannabis’ Continuing Role in Jewish History

Written By Benjamin Gold

The Jewish relationship with cannabis stretches through time immemorial - from the ancient Israelite priests to the modern-day activists who fight for restorative justice. As doctors reassess their understanding of cannabis, which has been tinged by decades of racist government propaganda, it’s important to look back and see how our people have historically approached cannabi as well as its role in shaping society and criminal justice. For curious stoners, the new exhibit at the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research, Am Yisrael High: The Story of Jews and Cannabis, enlightens members of the tribe as to its forgotten history with cannabis.

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