T-Breaks: What Is a Cannabis Tolerance Break?When it comes to cannabis, what are tolerance breaks and should frequent cannabis consumers consider taking a tolerance break (also known as a T-break)? Here we break down the potential benefits of pausing your routine. Whether you think of it as a… Apr 04 23April 04, 2023Article at Ontario Cannabis Store
Top Cannabis Trends for 2023Discover the brands, strains and formats shaping retail cannabis over the coming year. The cannabis industry continues to evolve in fascinating directions in 2023 as increasing consumer knowledge drives demand for more specialized products. Rare… Jan 17 23January 17, 2023Article at Ontario Cannabis Store
Managing Fibromyalgia Syndrome with medical cannabisA largely invisible illness, Fibromyalgia Syndrome is a chronic condition that affects thousands of Canadians. Here’s how medical cannabis may help. Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) is a very real and painful condition affecting approximately two percent… Oct 19 22October 19, 2022Article at Medical Cannabis by Shoppers
Are psychedelics legal in Canada?In Canada, psychedelics encompass a range of restricted plants, fungi, and chemicals that are federally regulated as controlled substances by the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA). Under the CDSA, each psychedelic is organized into schedules… Oct 14 22October 14, 2022Article at Leafly
Cannabis and Mental HealthThere is a complex connection between regular cannabis use and mental health outcomes. Here’s what we know so far. While there’s still much more research needed to form conclusive evidence about the relationship between regular cannabis use (defined… Sep 01 22September 01, 2022Article at Ontario Cannabis Store
How Cannabis Consumption Affects DriversDriving after consuming cannabis is both dangerous and illegal. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe and within the limits of the law. Consuming cannabis can significantly impair your ability to drive safely. In fact, cannabis consumption can… Sep 01 22September 01, 2022Article at Ontario Cannabis Store
The Importance of Safe Cannabis StorageCannabis can present serious risks to anyone who may not understand what they’re ingesting, especially children and pets. Here’s how to keep everyone safe from harm. When consumed unknowingly, cannabis can pose serious health risks — especially to… Sep 01 22September 01, 2022Article at Ontario Cannabis Store
Cannabis, Pregnancy and BreastfeedingAs with alcohol or tobacco, consuming cannabis while trying to conceive or while pregnant and/or breastfeeding carries risks. Here’s what you need to know to make informed decisions. While scientific research into the effects of cannabis on pregnancy… Sep 01 22September 01, 2022Article at Ontario Cannabis Store
Cannabis and Cannabinoids for Medical UseLooking at dried flower or an infused oil, you probably can’t tell whether it’s from the recreational market or the medical market. In fact, it might be the same product. But there are important differences in how it’s distributed and why. Here’s… Sep 01 22September 01, 2022Article at Ontario Cannabis Store
Cannabis and the Developing BrainWith millions of neurons still organizing themselves in the growing brain, regular cannabis use in adolescence can have a negative impact on development. Here’s what we know. The human brain is not fully developed until about age 25, which makes the… Sep 01 22September 01, 2022Article at Ontario Cannabis Store
Cannabis and the BrainWhile cannabis can be consumed in a responsible way, there are still inherent risks with regular use — including to the brain. Here are some of the short- and long-term effects regular cannabis use can have on the human brain. For many people,… Sep 01 22September 01, 2022Article at Ontario Cannabis Store
A Guide to Non-Judgmental Harm Reduction Messaging for YouthProviding youth with evidence-based information about the risks of cannabis — with zero judgment — is the best way to help them make healthy, safe choices. “Don’t do drugs!” is the message many of today’s adults were given as young people. That… Sep 01 22September 01, 2022Article at Ontario Cannabis Store
Cannabis Topicals and Suppositories: What Can They Do for Patients?With some of the industry’s most innovative research and development behind them, medical cannabis topicals and suppositories offer patients fast-acting options beyond inhalation and ingestion. Could they be right for you? When patients choose… Jun 23 22June 23, 2022Article at Medical Cannabis by Shoppers
The nutrition-cannabis connectionCan good nutrition help the use of cannabis medicine be more effective? Early research suggests it might. Here’s what we know about the interplay between cannabis compounds and dietary fats, caffeine, and bacteria in the GI tract—a.k.a. the gut… Apr 12 22April 12, 2022Article at Medical Cannabis by Shoppers
Tax Time: Medical Cannabis and Your Income Tax ReturnCan patients claim medical cannabis as an expense on their annual income taxes? You bet! Claiming medical cannabis could reduce your taxes owed by a sizeable amount, or even get you some money back at tax time. Here’s how it all works. Many patients… Mar 30 22March 30, 2022Article at Medical Cannabis by Shoppers
In Session: 15 Women Challenging the Gender Bias in CannabisIn honour of International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating some of the influential women in cannabis who are spearheading innovations, inspiring top-down collaboration, and producing cannabis products consumers love. While these outstanding women are… Mar 07 22March 07, 2022Article at Ontario Cannabis Store
Becoming a medical cannabis patientEverything you need to know about accessing medical cannabis, from your first appointment to getting your medical document, to selecting the medicine that’s right for you. It’s never been easier to access medical cannabis in Canada. While the process… Jan 30 22January 30, 2022Article at Medical Cannabis by Shoppers
In Session: These Game-Changing Indigenous Cannabis Companies Are Helping Shape the Future of the Legal Cannabis IndustryMeet Seven Leaf and Red Market Brand — two new Indigenous cannabis companies pushing economic reconciliation forward. Great news: there is now a growing number of Indigenous owned, operated or affiliated Licensed Producers and brands creating… Dec 14 21December 14, 2021Article at Ontario Cannabis Store
Cannabis and perimenopause—it’s a hormone thingWhen Amber Dawn Mailhoit, 38, recently missed a period she immediately thought she was pregnant, even though her husband’s vasectomy was years ago. “Stranger things have happened,” says the Kelowna mother of two teens. She started noticing other… Nov 08 21November 08, 2021Article at Leafly
Synthetic vs Naturally Derived PsilocybinWake Network 2 days ago·4 min read As technological advancements continue to soar — quite literally with tech leaders taking to outer space — collective thought towards mental health is going the opposite way, turning to grounding healing modalities… Aug 06 21August 06, 2021Article at wake.net
