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 life expense and budget accordingly. For medical marijuana patients, cannabis purchases are just as important as any other prescribed medicine. On the other hand, recreational aficionados need to stay vigilant, … Continued
San Francisco, a city known for its rich cultural heritage, has been at the forefront of the cannabis movement for decades. Among its many landmarks, BASA Collective proudly stands as the oldest cannabis dispensary in the city. With an illustrious history spanning two decades, BASA Collective is gearing up to celebrate its 20th anniversary with … Continued
Many individual aroma notes can be detected when smelling marijuana, ranging from floral to fruity or earthy. We all have our preferences, but most cannasseurs would agree on one thing: any weed worth talking about should smell pungent. It should smell strongly and distinctly like weed, no matter what subtler accents are present. Blue Dream, White … Continued
June is not only known as Pride Month but also a time to celebrate and uplift the LGBTQ+ community. In recent years, the cannabis industry has emerged as an advocate for inclusivity and acceptance, aligning its values with those of the LGBTQ+ movement. This blog post aims to explore the shared history, challenges, and victories … Continued
Cannabis vaping is a way of consuming cannabis by inhalation, to get high or receive therapeutic benefits from weed. Vaporization of cannabis occurs at a lower temperature than combustion, which occurs when smoking weed. Vaping does not use a flame, but heating methods called convection and conduction, which regulate temperature to ensure cannabis doesn’t burn … Continued
Edible forms of cannabis, including gummies, mints, brownies, cookies, tinctures, drinks, and other food products, are discreet and can produce long-lasting, safe effects. They’re great when consumed responsibly, and when you know how much you’re consuming. But edibles can lead you down an unpredictable path if you’re not careful, so it’s important to know what … Continued
The vibrant and diverse neighborhood of NOPA in San Francisco is all set to host its highly anticipated event of the year – the NOPA Annual Neighborhood Block Party! This year’s extravaganza promises to be bigger, better, and more exciting than ever before. On Saturday, June 3rd, from 11 am to 4 pm, Lyon Street … Continued
A new study measured the quality of life of more than 3,100 patients who were treated with various forms of medical cannabis, including THC, CBD, and products that combine the two. Most of the participants in the study reported using cannabis for chronic non-cancer pain while a smaller number used the drug for cancer pain, … Continued
Humans are pleasure-driven, reward-oriented beings. We have a built-in reward system, and love to feel good and seek out experiences and substances that evoke enjoyment. However, when we rely on substances to provide us with this feel-good high, our internal reward system can become dysregulated and dysfunctional, leading to addiction. Chronic cannabis consumption can turn … Continued
One bad thing about partaking in weed is the unwelcome sensation of feeling like you’ve swallowed a bunch of cotton balls. Cottonmouth, or having a mouth and throat as dry as the Sahara Desert after consuming cannabis, is one of the odder side effects of weed. When it strikes, all bets are off—you may find yourself … Continued