A Guide to Understanding Cannabinoids

  Cannabinoids are chemical compounds found both in the cannabis plant, aka phytocannabinoids, and within the human body, aka endocannabinoids. Endocannabinoids are molecules that interact with our endocannabinoid system (ECS) that keep our bodies in a state of homeostasis. Homeostasis is the self-regulating process in our bodies that adjusts to

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A Guide to Understanding Terpenes

What are terpenes? Not to be confused with a terrapin, as I did when I first moved to MD, terpenes are aromatic compounds found in trichomes on the surface of the cannabis plant that control not only smell, but the effect for many consumers, too. The more we learn about

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Cannabis Tinctures: A Brief Introduction

  There are many types of products available for medicating with cannabis, ranging from your traditional flower, to vape pens, concentrates, and topicals. However, one cannabis innovation that may be overlooked is the cannabis tincture. Tried-and true, this liquid cannabis-infused product is typically made by using a base such as

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An Exploration into the World of Dabbing

Whenever I step into any of my local dispensaries, I am typically always fascinated by the amount of options available to me. Of course, you have your flower varieties, several types of topicals and edibles, but what always tends to intrigue me are the cannabis concentrates. If you don’t know

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Cannabis and Appetite: The Benefits of Feeling the Munchies

As a fellow cannabis patient, I’m sure we can all agree that getting the munchies is nothing new. Whether it’s ingesting an edible to help me relax in the afternoon or taking a hit off my vape to calm my anxiety down, eventually I find myself experiencing a strong feeling

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Cannabis as a Natural Stimulant: Can weed promote greater productivity?

    Oh cannabis. You’re mainly known for your relaxing capabilities like bringing us into a state of calm, providing a restful night’s sleep, and aiding in pain relief through your sedative-like effects. You can increase appetite, providing pleasure with sweet treats while binge watching a whole season of Euphoria

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The History Behind the 420 Culture

When I first began my cannabis journey, I clearly remember coming across the number 420. From hearing the popular phrase “420 blaze it” to seeing a multitude of 420 related posts on Instagram, my curiosity for this number was officially sparked (pun slightly intended). Diving deep into cannabis-related articles, I

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Woman Hiking Holding District Cannabis Cherry Chem Pre-rolls

Petrichor

pet·ri·chor /ˈpeˌtrīkôr/ noun a pleasant smell that frequently accompanies the first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather.   It was a stormy summer evening as I was wrapping up after long day at the Hagerstown facility. The high today was over 100 degrees and in true Maryland

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DC Strawberry Basil Chewable Troches

The District Difference

A few months back I made a trip down to Washington D.C. It’s been years since I have been to the nation’s capital, so I wanted to make a whole day of it. Looking like a full-blown tourist, I was snapping photos as I passed the monuments & the beautiful

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Shannon Sweeney

Meducation Mousse

With the holidays around the corner, I thought I would share a simple and healthy way to create a medicated treat without the guilt. Cooking with cannabis can be tricky for some patients, as they unknowingly may not activate the THC, accidentally convert the THC to another cannabinoid, or burn

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Cannabis Terpene Pairing

This afternoon I was stopping into the grow site to pick up a few things. As I badged into cultivation, I took about two steps and one deep breath before immediately identifying that familiar sweet, yet earthy aroma. A smile washed across my face and the nostalgia of the trim room came flooding back to me. Two

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A Guide to Understanding Cannabinoids

  Cannabinoids are chemical compounds found both in the cannabis plant, aka phytocannabinoids, and within the human body, aka endocannabinoids. Endocannabinoids are molecules that interact with our endocannabinoid system (ECS) that keep our bodies in a state of homeostasis. Homeostasis is the self-regulating process in our bodies that adjusts to

Read More

A Guide to Understanding Terpenes

What are terpenes? Not to be confused with a terrapin, as I did when I first moved to MD, terpenes are aromatic compounds found in trichomes on the surface of the cannabis plant that control not only smell, but the effect for many consumers, too. The more we learn about

Read More

Cannabis Tinctures: A Brief Introduction

  There are many types of products available for medicating with cannabis, ranging from your traditional flower, to vape pens, concentrates, and topicals. However, one cannabis innovation that may be overlooked is the cannabis tincture. Tried-and true, this liquid cannabis-infused product is typically made by using a base such as

Read More

An Exploration into the World of Dabbing

Whenever I step into any of my local dispensaries, I am typically always fascinated by the amount of options available to me. Of course, you have your flower varieties, several types of topicals and edibles, but what always tends to intrigue me are the cannabis concentrates. If you don’t know

Read More

Cannabis and Appetite: The Benefits of Feeling the Munchies

As a fellow cannabis patient, I’m sure we can all agree that getting the munchies is nothing new. Whether it’s ingesting an edible to help me relax in the afternoon or taking a hit off my vape to calm my anxiety down, eventually I find myself experiencing a strong feeling

Read More

Cannabis as a Natural Stimulant: Can weed promote greater productivity?

    Oh cannabis. You’re mainly known for your relaxing capabilities like bringing us into a state of calm, providing a restful night’s sleep, and aiding in pain relief through your sedative-like effects. You can increase appetite, providing pleasure with sweet treats while binge watching a whole season of Euphoria

Read More

The History Behind the 420 Culture

When I first began my cannabis journey, I clearly remember coming across the number 420. From hearing the popular phrase “420 blaze it” to seeing a multitude of 420 related posts on Instagram, my curiosity for this number was officially sparked (pun slightly intended). Diving deep into cannabis-related articles, I

Read More
Woman Hiking Holding District Cannabis Cherry Chem Pre-rolls

Petrichor

pet·ri·chor /ˈpeˌtrīkôr/ noun a pleasant smell that frequently accompanies the first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather.   It was a stormy summer evening as I was wrapping up after long day at the Hagerstown facility. The high today was over 100 degrees and in true Maryland

Read More
DC Strawberry Basil Chewable Troches

The District Difference

A few months back I made a trip down to Washington D.C. It’s been years since I have been to the nation’s capital, so I wanted to make a whole day of it. Looking like a full-blown tourist, I was snapping photos as I passed the monuments & the beautiful

Read More
Shannon Sweeney

Meducation Mousse

With the holidays around the corner, I thought I would share a simple and healthy way to create a medicated treat without the guilt. Cooking with cannabis can be tricky for some patients, as they unknowingly may not activate the THC, accidentally convert the THC to another cannabinoid, or burn

Read More

Cannabis Terpene Pairing

This afternoon I was stopping into the grow site to pick up a few things. As I badged into cultivation, I took about two steps and one deep breath before immediately identifying that familiar sweet, yet earthy aroma. A smile washed across my face and the nostalgia of the trim room came flooding back to me. Two

Read More