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[Video] When To Use The Words Marijuana, Cannabis And Hemp: A Quick Primer
Tuesday, December 28, 2021 - 10:58am | 335By Maria Loreto. This article was originally posted on The Fresh Toast. Is there really a difference? Everyone seems to be using the terms “cannabis” and “marijuana” interchangeably. And the word “hemp” is also rising in popularity. But does it matter which term...
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10 Weed Strains That Will Help Suppress Your Appetite: Avoid The Marijuana Munchies
Tuesday, December 28, 2021 - 10:52am | 646By Maria Loreto. This article was originally posted on The Fresh Toast. Marijuana provides stress relief, helps out in social situations and makes your creativity bloom, it’s the world’s most versatile plant, offering a kick to almost all activities. One of its major drawbacks (...
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CBD Topicals 101: What You Should Know
Monday, February 17, 2020 - 1:35pm | 662By The Fresh Toast's Maria Loreto, provided exclusively to Benzinga Cannabis. CBD topicals have made their mark on the beauty and wellness industry despite legal limitations. There are hundreds of CBD brands making topicals, ranging from beauty products to pain relief lotions and balms. While...
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Pipes, Bongs And Dab Rigs: How To Smoke Weed Without Rolling A Joint (And How To Pick A Consumption Method)
Saturday, January 25, 2020 - 7:47pm | 697By The Fresh Toast's Maria Loreto, provided exclusively to Benzinga Cannabis. Nowadays, there’s numerous amount of ways to smoke cannabis. Here are some things you should consider before making your purchase. Buying your first marijuana smoking piece is a big deal. It’s the moment...
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Cannabis Suppositories 101: An Intro To An Effective And Efficient Way To Consume Marijuana
Friday, January 17, 2020 - 3:33pm | 562By The Fresh Toast's Maria Loreto, provided exclusively to Benzinga Cannabis. Cannabis suppositories have earned support thanks to their effective and fast acting relief. For the uninitiated, the use of cannabis suppositories sounds like something that’s on the fringe of things. Don...
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Federal Health Agency Director Says Marijuana's Legal Status Is 'Big Deterrent' To Research
Saturday, January 11, 2020 - 1:43pm | 530By The Fresh Toast's Maria Loreto, provided exclusively to Benzinga Cannabis. The director of the National Institute of Health explained that federal laws make it very hard to study marijuana in the U.S. One of the main reasons why cannabis has taken so long to be absorbed into the mainstream...
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Can CBD Affect How Your Body Processes Medication?
Sunday, January 5, 2020 - 12:38pm | 431By The Fresh Toast's Maria Loreto, provided exclusively to Benzinga Cannabis. CBD is now widely available, so it’s imperative that you know how the compound can interact with medication in a negative way. CBD is one of the most wide reaching cannabinoids, finding placement in foods...
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How Much THC And CBD Does Your Body Absorb From Cannabis Oils?
Wednesday, December 18, 2019 - 2:25pm | 518By The Fresh Toast's Maria Loreto, provided exclusively to Benzinga Cannabis. The effectiveness of THC and CBD depends on the method you use to consume them, your body’s make up, and physiological processes. A product can claim to contain large amounts of THC or CBD and that it will...
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California Considers Declaring THC A Health Risk For Pregnant Women
Monday, December 16, 2019 - 2:26pm | 561By The Fresh Toast's Maria Loreto, provided exclusively to Benzinga Cannabis. THC’s effect on pregnancy is still unknown, prompting California to consider adding a risk warning on their THC products. California legalized the use of marijuana over three years ago, yet the government is...
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Some 7-Eleven Stores Now Have CBD-Vending Robots
Saturday, November 9, 2019 - 2:41pm | 474By The Fresh Toast's Maria Loreto, provided exclusively to Benzinga Cannabis. The machines ensure that their products stay fresh, but they also track consumer data, recording which products have had the most success and which haven’t. High-tech CBD vending machines are a thing now,...
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What Are The Physical Effects Of Cannabis Withdrawal?
Wednesday, November 6, 2019 - 10:39am | 408By The Fresh Toast's Maria Loreto, provided exclusively to Benzinga Cannabis. Marijuana withdrawal includes symptoms that can have varying levels of intensity, such as headaches, sweating, fatigue, and anxiety. If you thought cannabis withdrawal was just an urban myth, you’re wrong. It...
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Former Juul Exec Says Company Sold 1 Million Contaminated Pods
Monday, November 4, 2019 - 2:53pm | 565By The Fresh Toast's Maria Loreto, provided exclusively to Benzinga Cannabis. A former VP of Juul claims that he was fired because he exposed the company’s plans to sell expired and contaminated vape pods. It seems that Juul, partly owned by Altria Group Inc (NYSE: MO), will be...
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Last Year Americans Spent As Much On Cannabis As They Did On Taco Bell
Friday, June 7, 2019 - 3:44pm | 381By Maria Loreto. New data compiled by Marijuana Business Daily says that last year Americans spent $10.4 billion on legal cannabis, about the same amount of money that they spent on Taco Bell foods. To help you get some perspective, Taco Bell is the sixth-largest fast food chain in the country. Are...
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TSA Updates Rules To Allow Hemp-Derived CBD Aboard Flights
Tuesday, May 28, 2019 - 2:53pm | 406By Maria Loreto. Over Memorial Day weekend, the Transportation Security Administration updated its policy on marijuana, specifying that some hemp-derived CBD products may be carried aboard flights if the situation fits certain circumstances. “Products/medications that contain hemp-derived CBD...