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Leafly investigation: Lax THC vape rules still allow toxins into your lungs
David Downs - Published on February 8, 2021Read moreIn 2019 and 2020, vaping-associated lung injuries killed 68 people and injured 2,807 across the United States. As reported by Leafly and later confirmed by officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), those injuries and deaths were almost exclusively associated with unlicensed THC vape cartridges purchased from the illicit market. At the […]
Can cannabis help with body-damaging behaviors?
Elizabeth Enochs - Published on February 4, 2021Read moreAbout 5% of Americans live with conditions that causes compulsive hair pulling, nail biting, or skin picking, and these behaviors often arise from a need to self-soothe. See how cannabis can help.
Can CBD help with cancer treatment?
Emma Stone - Published on February 2, 2021Read moreA new review study examines the effects of CBD on different types of cancer, and explains how, when combined with conventional cancer drugs, the cannabinoid may promote a special kind of synergy that improves outcomes.
Tainted vapes recalled as Oregon regulators plan wider ban
David Downs - Published on December 16, 2020Read moreWatch out for sometimes misleading “natural flavors” on Oregon THC vape labels.
Combining cannabis with psychedelic mushrooms: Recipe for mind expansion or a bad trip?
Alexa Peters - Published on November 25, 2020Read moreSome report an intensified psychedelic experience. For others, the two don’t mix well. The science is just getting started.
How does cannabis affect hormones that control appetite, stress, and fertility?
Emma Stone - Published on October 28, 2020Read moreThe endocrine system regulates hormones and some metabolic functions in the body, as does the endocannabinoid system. Read more on how cannabis can affect hormones.
Study suggests psilocybin can positively change emotions and brain function long-term
Emma Stone - Published on October 26, 2020Read moreReady to change your mind? It’s easy to get stuck in how we view and move through the world, but a new study shows that psilocybin may be able to help.
Can CBD help athletic performance?
Emma Stone - Published on October 15, 2020Read moreAthletes are turning to CBD to help with a multitude of sports-related injuries and issues. But is it just hype?
What are psychedelics?
Emma Stone and Pat Goggins - Published on October 9, 2020Read moreLearn the basics on psychedelics—what they are, how they work, what benefits they can provide, and the history of their usage. See also which cities have already decriminalized them and who has them on the Nov. 2020 ballot.
Sleep gummies: what to consider
Leafly Staff - Published on September 22, 2020Read moreSleep gummies are making waves as a huge helper for catching zzz’s. Find out what you should know about weed gummies for sleep.