The Real History of 4:20
Read moreThere isn’t another drug quite like cannabis; not surprisingly this uniqueness carries over into the realm of sexuality. The effect…
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Cannabis and Hyper-Priming: On Controlled Chaos and Creativity
Read moreCannabis has the potential to unlock a form of spiraling thought, providing an alternative approach to divergent thinking. After smoking, you find yourself able to connect distantly related concepts, coming to conclusions previously unimagined. It forces ones mind out of context to see the world from a different angle; it won’t create new ideas, but rather allows you to think in a way which fosters them through a process called hyper-priming. In this way, cannabis is used to overcome writer’s block, artistic standstills, and creative junctures.
Cannabis and Sex: Is marijuana an aphrodisiac?
Read moreThere isn’t another drug quite like cannabis; not surprisingly this uniqueness carries over into the realm of sexuality. The effect of cannabis on libido differs greatly between individual users. This varying impact is specific to marijuana, it’s notable that this level of discrepancy isn’t found in other recreational drugs. The effects of alcohol, cocaine, and other narcotics on sexuality are easily predicted while cannabis stands alone with its unpredictable nature.
Sativa, Indica, and How Terpenes Affect Cannabis Strains
Read moreTerpenes: the aromatic royalty of the plant world. They’re responsible for the wide variety of smells and flavours of marijuana but their reign doesn’t end here. Recent studies have begun looking into how terpenes work with cannabinoids to produce and aid certain effects. The world of cannabis has evolved from simply ‘indica’ and ‘sativa’ and continues to grow in complexity.
Flow State and Cannabis: How To Alter Your Conscious For Optimal Performance
Read moreCannabis aides flow state by altering mental perception. Time is elastic, it can be measured in feeling. Five minutes can feel like the blink of an eye or a lifetime depending on the state of your consciousness. When you enter a ‘flow state’ time is altered. Goals are clear, actions become automatic and spontaneous. You feel in control and focused. You become so absorbed in the task at hand that your sense of individuality slips away. In the nineties, they called it being in the zone.
Pro-Athletes and Cannabis: a Performance-Enhancing Drug?
Read moreIs marijuana a performance enhancing drug? A simple question with a complicated answer. Currently, cannabis is banned by the World…
