Before signing up to become a member of a dispensary, you need to enjoy first-time buyer benefits in shops around the Springs. There are a few discount sites available on the internet such as leafbuyer that offer coupons of all sorts for first-time buyers and member pricing at various dispensaries. Not only will this help you narrow down which dispensary you would like to sign up with, but it will also save you a significant amount of money over the next year. Most dispensaries offer member pricing to non-members the first three times they come into their shop, and throw […]

If you suffer from back pain, hip pain, or other conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or osteoporosis, cannabis infused topical creams and ointments can be lifesavers. Topicals are medicated with THC, CBD, and many other less known cannabinoids. They are used for localized relief of soreness, pain, and inflammation and commonly come in the form of lotions, balms, salves and oils. Topicals are often chosen by patients seeking the therapeutic benefits of marijuana without the high. Recent studies have shown that cannabis has anti-cancer, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and immune-modulating properties. In other words, it can be effective for burns, rashes, skin […]

Edibles come in so many different shapes, consistencies, flavors, and potencies. Nowadays, when you walk into a dispensary, you can choose from cannabis-infused chocolates, drinks, gummies, hard candies, freshly baked treats and many more different types of edibles. However, ingesting cannabis is much different than smoking it. Edibles are dosed based on the amount of Cannabinoids present in the product. Your metabolism, the altitude, when and what you last ate, as well as the quantity you consumed are all factors that affect how your body will respond to ingesting marijuana. If this is your first time trying edibles, try a […]

There are three main types of concentrates, wax, shatter, and oil. Marijuana wax is made from a butane extraction and has the consistency of ear wax. BHO stands for butane hash oil. The butane is forced through the cannabis plant, extracting out all of the key oils. The oils are collected while the butane is evaporated, and you are left with BHO in a wax form. Wax is less stable than shatter but easier to mold and handle with its creamy consistency. Shatter is made similarly as wax. However, the difference is how it comes out of the blasting process […]

There are three main types of flower you will come across in a dispensary; sativa strains, indica strains, and hybrid strains. There is still much debate on how to identify sativa versus indica strains. However, scientists can agree on the morphology of the plant. Sativa plants are taller than indica plants. They are loosely branched with long, narrow leaves as opposed to the densely branched and wide leaves on indica plants. Sativa plants can reach up to 20 feet and are best grown outdoors as opposed to indica plants which are better suited for growing indoors. Indica and sativa plants […]

Getting your hands on medical marijuana in Colorado may be easier than what you believe. There are a number of medical reasons that could qualify you for this treatment options. The more information you have related to the facts the easier it will be to receive a legal prescription. In the state of Colorado individuals must have one of eight diagnoses in order to qualify. Some of these include cancer, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, or even chronic pain. Even if you do not have any of these specific conditions you are not automatically out of options. All you have to do is […]

A number states have made medical marijuana legal and it continues to be at the forefront of news headlines. This could be related to the fact that many people do not fully understand the benefits of medical marijuana. Actually, there are a number of cultures that allow cannabis as an herbal treatment for several different conditions and illnesses. Having an understanding of what this can do for you, or your loved one, could decrease some of the negative concerns. We could start with the positive effects it has on cancer. There have been studies to show that it can decrease […]

People use Marijuana to help cope with various health conditions, such as nausea, lung cancer, brain cancer, HIV/AIDS and breast cancer. Marijuana has been used in several cultures as a safe herbal treatment for illnesses for many years. Now, in some states, it is legal to buy, sell, possess and consume Marijuana just like tobacco and alcohol. What are cannabinoids? Cannabinoids are chemicals belonging to the group of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is a mind altering ingredient that regulates body functions via cannabinoid receptors present in the human brain. Cannabinoid chemicals are extremely powerful and are used to regulate pleasure, body […]

The use of medical marijuana for children and adults with epilepsy has been a key focus of the community for the last couple of years. Several cases of children with Dravet Syndrome have improved through the use of CBDs, greatly reducing the frequency and severity of their seizures. The positive results that some people with epilepsy have been seeing from CBD-rich marijuana extracts are giving so many parents what they have been lacking for so long – hope. Most of the conventional “remedies” for epilepsy include things like mind numbing medications, brain surgeries, invasive implanted electrical devices, diets and others, […]