I’ve been collecting kief in my grinder for years now, and I still remember the first time I discovered that golden dust at the bottom of my three-piece. It felt like finding treasure! But after forgetting about a stash for several months, I opened the container to find something that looked… different. Darker, clumpier, and...
I’ve been rolling joints for over a decade now, and if there’s one question I get asked constantly, whether I’m at industry events or just hanging with friends, it’s “How much weed should I put in my joint?” It’s like asking how much sauce belongs on pasta. The answer? It depends on your taste. But...
After a decade studying cannabis and sleep, I’ve heard this question countless times: “Does indica really make you sleepy?” The short answer is yes, for many people, indica strains promote relaxation and drowsiness. But like most things with cannabis, it’s not quite that simple. I remember my first experience with Northern Lights, a classic indica...
I’ve spent over a decade studying cannabinoids, and yet one of the most common questions I still get asked at conferences, in classrooms, and even at family gatherings (once people find out what I research) is surprisingly straightforward: “How much THC is actually in a joint?” It’s a deceptively simple question with a frustratingly complex...
After spending over a decade in the cannabis industry, I’ve heard this question countless times from both dispensary owners and consumers alike: “How long do pre-rolls actually stay good?” It’s a legitimate concern, nobody wants to waste money on stale products or, worse, risk their health with moldy cannabis. I’ve consulted with dozens of brands...
/how-does-weed-make-you-feel After spending over a decade studying cannabis in laboratory settings, I’ve noticed something fascinating: the gap between clinical research and real-world experiences is massive. While I can explain the pharmacokinetics of THC absorption or the binding affinity of cannabinoids to CB1 receptors, that doesn’t quite capture what people actually feel when they consume cannabis....
Does Smoking Weed Have Calories? Zero | Diet Facts & Tips I’ve been writing about cannabis and wellness for years, and if there’s one question that keeps popping up in my inbox, it’s this: “Does smoking weed have calories?” It’s a fair concern, especially if you’re watching your weight or tracking your nutrition. Let me...
Does Indica Get You High? Effects Beyond the Label After a decade studying cannabinoids in the lab, I still get this question constantly: “Does indica get you high?” The short answer is yes, but there’s so much more to it than that simple response. I remember when a friend texted me late one night after...
Does Hybrid Weed Make You Sleepy? Find Out Why After spending over a decade researching cannabinoids and their effects on sleep, I still get this question almost daily: “Will hybrid weed make me sleepy?” The answer isn’t as straightforward as most people hope. As a cannabis researcher, I’ve seen firsthand how the same hybrid strain...
CBD Flower High? Facts on THC Levels & Effects No, CBD flower won’t get you high. Despite looking and smelling almost identical to traditional cannabis, it simply doesn’t contain enough THC, the compound responsible for marijuana’s intoxicating effects, to produce that kind of experience. The confusion makes sense. CBD flower sits in a gray area...
