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If there’s an elderly person you know who’s having trouble sleeping and nothing seems to be helping, medical marijuana might be the miracle you all are looking for.

Medical marijuana has been making it way up the charts in popularity as a viable pain reliever as well as a relaxant. Reclaiming the position it once had in the U.S. (pre-1900s) as an “all-rounder” medicine, marijuana continues to gain the approval of both critics and professionals.

While most research surrounding marijuana revolves around its recreational usage, scientific researches supporting its medicinal usage have started to break new ground. Reassured by the scientific backing it now has, many people have started to use medical marijuana, despite the stigma surrounding it. Ironically, elderly people/senior citizens make the largest demographic of people benefitting the most from medical marijuana. There is still hesitance among older generation; however, many are being encouraged to use medical marijuana by their younger relatives as well as scientific researches. A recent study, published in The European Journal of Internal Medicine, has shown that a staggering 93% of elderly patients have reported significant improvements in their health conditions following medical marijuana usage. Some of the health conditions included:

• Cancer
• Parkinson’s
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Crohn’s
• Ulcerative colitis
• Multiple sclerosis

Documented by researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) and the Cannabis Clinical Research Institute at Soroka University Medical Center, patients reported feeling less pain and an improvement in the overall quality of life (sleep, mood etc.).

How Does Marijuana Help with Sleep?

Marijuana based medicines can be made up of several combinations of the different chemical strands present in marijuana. Based on the combinations, marijuana can have sedative, simulative, psychedelic, or even paranoiac affects. Hence, it is important to learn more about marijuana and consult a medical marijuana doctor before you start taking your dose.

These different drug effects are caused by the primary chemicals present in cannabis (marijuana) known as cannabinoids that activate and react with the already present cannabinoid receptors in our nervous system. The two main cannabinoids responsible for the characteristic relaxing and pain-relieving effects of marijuana are THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol). THC is the only cannabinoid found in marijuana that has direct psychological effects (the “high” feeling) but its effects may be controlled by the combining it with cannabidiol and other cannabinoids as well.

According to a study done in 2008, THC reduces REM sleep, which means that a person spends more time in deep sleep, skipping the dream cycle. For people with PTSD, this means no nightmares. THC also helps relieve the pain caused by arthritis, a disease very common amongst the elderly. However, unsupervised and excessive intake of THC can lead to psychotic-like effects, and prolonged use can damage the sleep cycle. Hence, it is important to be aware of the dosage you are taking and the kind which works for you. Some of the strains which are known for inducing the sedative effect of marijuana are:

• Northern Lights (Indica)
• Granddaddy Purple (Indica)
• Afghan Kush (Indica)
• Tahoe OG Kush (Hybrid)
• God’s Gift (Indica)

Why Is It Especially Good for Senior Citizens?

Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal (federally) drug amongst the elderly. Studies have shown that insomnia, sleep irregularities and other sleep disorders affect around 40% of the older adults. While reasons may vary from health problems health-related problems to changes in the environment, it is impossible to ignore the prevalence of sleep disorders. Some common causes of insomnia in older people include:

• Chronic pain
• Underlying medical conditions like arthritis or heart disease
• Restless leg syndrome
• Snoring or sleep apnea
• Frequent urination
• Medication side effects
• Anxiety
• Depression
• PTSD

According to professionals, in addition to its sedative effects, marijuana helps reset the natural clock in the elderly, which can help solve their sleep-related problems. It can also treat sleeping disorders indirectly by treating the diseases which cause them (e.g. arthritis, anxiety, etc.)

The biggest advantage it has for the elderly is that it is not addictive like most other prescription drugs or sleep-inducing pills. According to statistics, opioid addiction is on the rise amongst senior citizens. Many patients have been reported to have overdosed by mistake and have died in their people. No such threat exists while using marijuana because it is neither toxic nor addictive. To date, there have been no reported incidences of death by overdosing on marijuana.

Other Advantages of Using Marijuana

Other than being a potential cure for insomnia, medical marijuana can prove to be beneficial to the elderly for many other reasons. Some of those are:

• Marijuana can help increase your appetite (One of the very common and dangerous, consequence of deteriorating health conditions in seniors is appetite loss. Marijuana has been very successful in palliating nausea and acting as an appetite stimulator)
• It’s safer and more cost effective (As mentioned above, marijuana has far less severe side effects than the usual prescription medicines being used by seniors. Also, keeping in view the vast areas in which marijuana’s healing properties can be used (from high blood pressure to joint pain to insomnia), marijuana can replace and possibly reduce the number of prescription medicines that you are currently using!)
• Marijuana-infused creams and ointments can very successfully relieve arthritis and neuropathy pain

With medical marijuana now being legal in more than half of the U.S., it will not be long before it becomes the elderly’s drug of choice.

Insomnia is a groundswell for a slew of other diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis and peptic ulcers. A recent study suggested that reduced sleep or lack of quality sleep can significantly lower the rate of mortality.  People who slept less than 7 hours were more susceptible to cardiovascular diseases, obesity and had a weakened immune system, among other acute medical conditions.

It goes without saying that the dangers this life-threatening medical condition poses are very real.

Many people, who have had their time of rest stolen by insomnia, have turned to Marijuana and found relief. Marijuana is tantamount to a bedtime story for adults. It releases stress and coaxes the mind to sleep. Many people swear by its ability to cure insomnia. But do their claims hold any weight?

In this article, we’re going to tread out into the reliable terrain of scientific research and ferret out the truth.

Cannabis as a Sleep Aid in Scientific Literature

The amount of scientific research on cannabis’s impact on sleep is dwindling. Most of it dates back to the 1970s and will be our main point of discussion.

Cannabis has received wildly rapturous characterizations, from drug to psychedelic to medicine because of its varied effects on the human body. It is a derivative of many different compounds, Cannabidiol and THC, being the most important ones.

THC is a psychoactive chemical compound that has hallucinogenic effects, whereas CBD is non-psychoactive, and much more appropriate for medicinal use.

Effect of THC on Sleep

In one study, the effect of THC on REM sleep was studied. A low dosage of THC only slightly decreased REM sleep in seasoned and novice users. For a couple of days, their sleep patterns, and quality of sleep improved, but after continued use, the positive effects diminished.

A high dosage of THC, on the other hand, reduced REM sleep in the subjects.

When THC was taken off, a mild reversion to REM sleep was observed, with a reduction in overall time of sleep.

One other study also suggests that THC has potent sedative properties and can make one drowsy. A 15mg dose of THC was administered, and increased sleepiness was observed. However, evidence suggesting memory impairment and fluctuations in mood was also found.

One thing to note there is that prolonged use of THC can lead to the loss of agility and a lingering state of grogginess. This is one the reasons why THC was abandoned as an alternative treatment for insomnia in the 70s.

Additionally, different doses of THC have vastly different effects on sleep.

A wrongly administered dose, instead of helping with insomnia, may actually spring up anxiety and depression. This is why it’s extremely important to get a medical marijuana prescription from a licensed physician. Oklahoma Consults can help you with that.

Effect of CBD on Sleep

When it comes to CBD, scientific research paints a similar picture. CBD has a pronounced effect on sleep patterns, and has also found its place as a stress and anxiety reliever. As Insomnia arises due to many other medical conditions, including anxiety and depression, CBD is an ideal treatment for the root causes of insomnia.

Research published in FEBS letters inferred that CBD is actively involved in regulating the DRD and hypothalamus, regions responsible for alertness. I know what you’re thinking. Insomniacs don’t want alertness; they need something to knock them out. But this ability to stay alert actually helps them ease into a healthy sleeping regime and indirectly treats their insomnia.

Effect of Different Cannabis Strains on Sleep

Most reputable cannabis outlets proclaim that indica strains are better for sleep. Some of them even profess that they are manifolds better than sativas. But indiscriminate scientific research vindicates no such claim.

According to expert psychologists, like Marcel Bonn-Miller, there is no difference between the ability of the two types of strains to induce sleep. He is of the opinion that people just opt for the indicas because of what people tell them. He also adds that all indicas are not the same. One strain might completely differ in composition from the other and have entirely different impacts on sleep.

Conclusion

The use of cannabis to treat insomnia is advised only under the supervision of a licensed medical marijuana doctor. Don’t latch on to hearsay or the floating wisdom of hippies. If you do, there are chances you might end up exacerbating your quality of sleep.

The chronic use of cannabis can plateau out its sleep inducing effects and may even lead to withdrawals, worsening sleep in its absence. The Scientific literature on the link between cannabis and sleep is still scarce. However, after cannabis’s legalization, things are bound to change for the better.

 

 

The process of making recreational and medical marijuana commonplace for the public can stretch over several years. To the surprise of most, it has moved at a considerably speedy pace in the state of Oklahoma, where voters have responded exceptionally well.

57 percent of voters voted in favor of marijuana’s statewide rollout in June and played their part in enacting the US’s most flexible marijuana laws, in a state that has a history of strict legislation. These efforts have paid dividends, with the cannabis industry experiencing a cataclysmic upheaval of popularity and profits in the past few months.

After the state of Oklahoma started liberally issuing medical marijuana licenses to harvesters, medical dispensaries, and patients, entrepreneurs have started to benefit heavily by planting seeds of their own commercial operations. In just four months of legalization, many retail outlets have emerged.

The situation in other states, like North Dakota, Arkansas, and Ohio, is starkly different, where medical cannabis has yet to see the light of day in commercial settings, despite its legalization in 2016. Legislative complications and legal intricacies have stopped progress in its tracks.

Sarah Lee Gossett, an attorney whose firm represents many cannabis businesses likened the state of Oklahoma to the wild, wild West.

“Oklahoma is an independent constituency. We are a red state, but we don’t like to be limited by a lot of government restrictions.” She said.

Her words ring true, as authorities in Oklahoma haven’t stipulated distinct medical conditions in the eligibility criteria to get a medical marijuana license. Consequently, a deluge of applications has been received.

22,000 applications have been awarded the seal of acceptance since August and thousands are on their way. The total number of licensed dispensaries has now risen to 785. Some towns in Oklahoma alone have at least half a dozen certified dispensaries. Stillwater and Norman, states prided for their mammoth population of college students, have 45 combined.

1200 certified commercial harvesters, including sage farms, are now spinning their wheels. Ben Neal, an owner who has a longstanding history of using cutting-edge equipment and techniques to produce vegetables like tomato and peppers in his 6 greenhouse farms in Tulsa has shifted his attention to growing marijuana. He has employed three new experienced personnel and grown 200 pounds of different strains, due to be sold off in the imminent future.

Neil stated that buyers have offered him a staggering sum of 2,800$ per pound of the harvest. He’s stunned at how fast Oklahoma has pounced on the cannabis bandwagon.

“9 months ago, I was of the opinion that Oklahoma was the last state that would consider legalizing cannabis, but then things took a surprising turn for the better.” He said.

East of Oklahoma City, the community of Shawnee, business has established a solid footing at the Oklahoma roots dispensary. Chance glibert’s metal fabrication shop has now been transformed into a marijuana harvesting, processing and selling facility.

“It’s revolutionary how pacey the cannabis progress is.” He said, as he aims to produce 50 pounds of marijuana monthly when his operations are in full flow. “We thought this was most likely an Arkansas thing and would take years to succeed in Oklahoma.”

The primal force behind Oklahoma’s incredibly fast cannabis-industry growth was a comprehensive and meticulously detailed ballot question that specifically mentioned quick deadlines and required regulators to grant licenses to people who fit the criteria of eligibility.

Many political elements also played a pivotal role. Firstly, it was Gov. Mary Fallin who astutely placed the ballot question in June, instead of November, at the time of the general election, where it passed with flying colors despite resistance from doctors and law enforcement. This enormously helped in allowing more time for the program to grow before February when the legislature was scheduled to return.

When the Oklahoma state board of health decided to impose strict regulations, including the prohibition of smoke-able marijuana and positioning of pharmacists at every dispensary, the public responded with seething anger. The pro-marijuana movement was on the move and Oklahoma’s state attorney general said that the board was being unrealistically unfair.

The man who played a fundamental role in writing and driving State Question 788 said,

“I believe every resident of Oklahoma has the right to feel indignant at the overturning of a political decision the people themselves made.”

The noise of public denouncement has reached the stiff ears of Oklahoma’s conservative legislature. GOP leaders, although still set on imposing some regulations for packaging and other production measures to protect pot from landing into the black market, are in no hurry to change wholesale requirements.

“I don’t see the point of going against the decisions of the people and depriving them of medical marijuana.” State Sen. Greg McCartney, a member of the medical pot task force, remarked.

Oklahoma’s newly appointed Medical Marijuana Authority has already increased its fortunes by $7.5 million, courtesy of registration fees received from dispensaries, growers, and patients. The revenue from the new 7 percent sales tax started to make its way into the state’s treasury last month.

A change of opinion has been observed in the members of law enforcement, who were stark opponents of the cannabis trade. They now believe that the public’s perception of marijuana has taken a turn for the better.

Chris Elliot, Wagoner County Sheriff said, “Many people, at the privacy of their own homes, like to stroll to their front porch and enjoy a puff of pot. You can’t characterize these people as junkies. They are honest hardworking tax-payers. And they have had to live in fear for all those years because of me, the law enforcement.”

 

 

 

On the surface, going through the tedious and demanding process of obtaining a medical marijuana card doesn’t seem worth it. Simply walking into a local dispensary and getting your hands on a variety of pot products, without a doctor’s recommendation, seems the saner option.

However, delving deeper into the finer details of an mmj card will open your eyes to a host of benefits regular users aren’t entitled to. From ease of access to concessions, this state ID card provides exceptional medical support to its owners in a variety of ways.

Tax cut downs and affordability

One major reason to get a doctor’s recommendation is the cut in prices. Local dispensaries are really accommodating when it comes to mmj card holders.

The reality is that purchasing cannabis for an extended period without insurance can take a toll on anyone. Imagine, having an acute medical condition like asthma, and having to spend a fortune on a heavily taxed medication? It would suck the life-source out of most people.

An mmj card instantly resolves these problems.

For instance, designated medical cannabis dispensaries in Colorado, unlike recreational shops, allow patients to bypass the 10% retail and 15% excise tax, making medical cannabis an affordable commodity.

The states of Washington D.C, New Hampshire, Delaware, New Vermont, West Virginia, and North Dakota even have a zero sales tax policy, which makes life significantly easier, for patients in dire need.

Flexible Buying Limits

Some medical conditions require a high dosage of cannabis. Low potency medication does little to remedy them. This is why medical dispensaries are legally permitted to go beyond the dosage limits recreational shops have to abide by.

One example of this is in the state of California. A 1000mg cannabinoid per package of lotion limit is extended to the 2000mg mark and beyond in the case of medical dispensaries.

Similarly, the marijuana laws of Washington State have imposed a 10mg per serving limit, but some medical dispensaries are given the green light to sell edibles in the 25mg range.

These limits vary from state to state. The bottom line is that MMJ patients are permitted to purchase cannabis in significantly larger amounts in a single purchase.

Accessibility of Cannabis to Children Under 21

Children with serious medical conditions can’t avail the many medical benefits medical marijuana has to offer without a medical marijuana card. The legal age to purchase cannabis recreationally is set at 21 years.

Every state that has legalized medical marijuana has prohibited the use of cannabis for minors.

So, if your kid has a serious health condition, like cancer, and can benefit from a cannabis treatment, it is strongly advised to get a doctor’s recommendation today and sign up for a state ID card.

That being said, not all states allow minors to obtain an mmj card. Some states which do are New York, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Maryland, Ohio, and Oregon. Check with your state’s medical marijuana program to confirm the criteria of eligibility.

Permission to grow Weed Domestically

Most states have also given the go-ahead to grow weed domestically. Even in this case, medical patients are given more leeway than recreational users. The state laws are flexible for medical patients, allowing them to grow additional cannabis to fulfill their medicinal needs, as appropriate.

Such is the situation in Oregon, where a recreational user is legally allowed to harvest no more than 4 plants, whereas an mmj card holder can harvest up to 6. This flexibility greatly helps patients whose health is heavily dependent on the supplies of this plant as it allows them to evade steep dispensary costs.

Conclusion

More and more states are bound to hop on the bandwagon of marijuana legalization in the coming years. As this progression catches pace, it’s increasingly important to avail the immense benefits a medical marijuana card has to offer, to ensure you get the best value for your money and health.

 

The stereotype surrounding the psychoactive effects of Marijuana is gradually fading. Once believed to impair cognitive sensibilities, new research conducted on mice has shifted the narrative in Marijuana’s favor.

Marijuana’s immense capacity to treat a variety of mental conditions, including cancer and multiple sclerosis, has been corroborated by extensive research. This new study published in the Journal of Nature Medicine has added to the list of marijuana’s medical marvels.

Researchers discovered that the main psychoactive compound in Marijuana, THC or tetrahydrocannabinol, which got a bad rep for impairing memory, could actually enhance brain function in the elderly. Here’s an in-depth review of the research.

History and Objectives of the Study

Spearheaded by the vastly experienced Andreas Zimmer, researcher’s studied the endocannabinoid system (ECS), which is responsible for triggering critical bodily functions. Andreas’s previous research inferred that ECS activity declines with the progression of age. From this finding, they surmised that increasing ECS activity could actually slow down brain deterioration. But they needed scientific proof, and in its pursuit, they conducted the following study.

Methods and Subjects

Three sets of mice were selected: 2 months old, 12 months old and 18 months old. Mice in the test group were injected with a monitored dose of THC for 4 weeks, after which they underwent a washout period, during which they were injected with nothing.

Next, several memory and learning exercises were organized for them under the influence of THC and placebo, separately. In one of the exercises, they were exposed to other mice, and their ability to remember them was analyzed.

Results and Conclusions Drawn

The results of the study were mind-boggling. While the younger mice, 2months old, showed an impairment of memory under the influence of THC, the memory of 18-month-old mice surprisingly improved. Their brain scans revealed a striking resemblance to the brains of young mice. Quite fascinating.

Furthermore, THC-administered mice experienced an enlargement in their hippocampus due to development of additional synaptic pines. Synaptic pines are proteins that improve communication between neurons and consequently, increase brain function. THC also turned off genes responsible for cell death and gave the green-light to genes that advocated the functionality of neurons.

Researchers were stunned at the power of THC to alter the very fabric of DNA.

The Final Word

This research has opened up a host of new possibilities for marijuana research in the future. However, we have to keep in mind that scientific research pertinent to THC is still in its early days. This study, although quite thorough and methodical, didn’t have humans in the test group. Mice, though share a lot of similarities with us mammals, can’t provide us with a firm conclusion. Until these results are safely replicated in humans, we can’t establish the cognitive benefits of THC on the human brain.

Oklahoma Consults: Your Reliable Source of Medical Marijuana Research

Medical-marijuana related research needs extra attention. It has been long been denied its limelight due to a long imposed ban. However, after its legalization, things are going to change for the better. As new research presents itself, we, at Oklahoma consults will keep you updated.

 

The impact of cannabis on the immune system is still largely misunderstood due to scarcity of research and data. Latest studies and findings, though inconsequential and preliminary, have hinted towards cannabis’s potential to treat autoimmune disease like AIDS and HIV.

THC and CBD, the psychoactive constituents in cannabis, react and bring about a variety of changes in the endocannabinoid system.

Many findings have advocated marijuana’s utility in treating chronic pain, improving metabolism, lowering blood cholesterol, and healing impaired memory ― such as is observed in patients of Parkinsonia.

In recent years, cannabinoids ability to stimulate and inhibit the immune system has caught the limelight. Delving deep into the underlying mechanisms of how cannabis modulates the immune system could open up the possibility of Marijuana’s utility in treating many medical conditions.

How Does Cannabis Affect the Immune System?

Initial research suggested that Marijuana has negative effects on the immune system. It inferred that cannabis actually suppressed the anti-inflammatory responses vital to ward off infection and foreign particles. However, new research suggests that this is not always the case.

A patient who has an overcharged immune system may actually benefit from the anti-inflammatory properties of marijuana.

An unrestrained immune system may cause chronic inflammation, evident in a slew of health conditions, like sinusitis and active hepatitis. The main psychoactive compounds in cannabis may prove critical in curbing the effects of this uncontrolled inflammation and restoring the immune system to its formal equilibrium.

Can Cannabis Treat Autoimmune Disorders like HIV and AIDS?

Similarly, there are conditions in which the immune system slips into a slumber, becomes weak, frail and just plain lazy. HIV and AIDS are two medical conditions that come to mind.

New and exciting research has cited that cannabis also has the ability to enforce the immune system, and restore its vigor. This is great news for people who suffer from the flu or catch a common cold without breaking a sweat.

Understanding the Cannabis-HIV Connection

A faulty immune system is the main cause of HIV and AIDS. In the case of AIDS, a virus takes over the immune system and deprives the body of its primary defense mechanism. As already stated, the ability of cannabis to reinforce and reinvigorate the immune system may prove beneficial in treating these two conditions.

The link of HIV/AIDS and Cannabis has been established in many studies. A study in 2015 found out that patients on a monitored dose of cannabis had reduced viral loads and increased CD4 immune cell counts.

Similarly, a 2003 research found out that cannabis miraculously increased T-cells in HIV patients. T-cells are of paramount significance to the immune system. They quickly identify and eviscerate free radicals and harmful substances from the body. Patients who showed a significant improvement in their T-cell smoked cannabis over the course of several weeks.

This research is still in its embryonic stages and will require digging deep to establish its validity.

How Can Cannabis deem itself Useful in the Fight against Cancer?

The immune system ultimately decides which diseased cells should live on and which should succumb to suicide. Cancer is simply when diseased cells go rogue, disobey the immune system, and refuse the call to sacrifice themselves for the greater good of the human body. This leads to a gradual buildup of diseased cells in the body, which eventually, takes the shape of an ugly, uncontrolled blob of metastasizing cancer.

According to initial research, cannabis has shown the potential to reinstate the authority of the immune system, triggering suicide in rogue cells. More clinical trials and studies are being carried out to affirm cannabis’s potential use in cancer treatment.

Can Cannabis Treat Neurogenerative Conditions like Alzheimer’s?

Cannabis has also been deemed a promising prospect in treating neurodegenerative conditions. A decline in neural function or loss of valuable neurons results in the development of diseases like Parkinsons and Alzheimers. A common denominator among these conditions is inflammation. As Cannabis has anti-inflammatory properties, it might play a role in treating them.

This study explores the benefits of using a cannabis derivative, cannabidiol, to treat neurogenerative conditions of the aforementioned ilk.

Cannabis and the Immune System – A Ray of Hope

Up-till-now, the research on the therapeutic effects of cannabis on the immune system is lacking. However, after its legalization in the state of Oklahoma, and many parts of the world in general, things are about to change.

Right now, with all the facts and data in mind, we can’t say that Marijuana is a miracle cure. What we do know is that it has the ability to regulate the immune system, strengthen, invigorate, suppress and stimulate it. That’s the extent of our knowledge.

With the unraveling of the mysteries of cannabis through further research, we will get a better understanding of how cannabis helps the immune system overcome its deteriorating state.

However, we will definitely not stop people from using medical marijuana and using it to treat their medical conditions. We will suggest, taking the professional advice of a certified medical marijuana physician. We can help you in this regard. The services of Oklahoma consults are tailor-made to help you get-in-touch with an affordable solution for all your medical marijuana needs.

 

Cannabis is all-year-round plant, but some of its strains have winter written all over them.

Folks who indulge themselves in the backbreaking manual labor of clearing up snow laden roads deserve a balm. And what better pain reliever is there than a cannabis strain high in CBD content. It can take hours of pain away in a matter of seconds.

Moreover, if you’re skiing and are met by an unfortunate accident, a bump of sour tsunami can come in quite handy.

In this blog, we will list our favorite and most popular wintertime cannabis strains and their blessed boons.

1.    Lemon Haze

The terrifying cold has you all cooped up in your room and chained to your bed. You miss the stimulating, and mind stirring aroma of the outsides.

Fret not. Lemon Haze will make your home teem with the smell of fresh, peeled lemons. People who adore the fragrance of Pinesol will especially fall head heels over in love with this strain. It’s a guarantee.

2.    Maui Wowie

There’s a reason why wow is a constituent in this strain’s name.

Most of us love cozying up in our beds during winter. A single peeking foot outside the confines of our blanket makes us feel like we’re in a freezing hell.

What if I told you that Maui Wowie can make life a whole lot warmer than those blankets of yours? Take a puff of this strain and have your mind teleported into a world of tropical richness and mild sunshine.

3.    O.G. Kush

Is the freezing cold giving you wintertime sadness? Think I’m just making this up?

Many studies have confirmed the development of a seasonal affective disorder or SAD in some people. So, Lana Del Rey was right all along about her summertime sadness. Who would have thought?

People who find it terribly excruciating to spend time in the winter cold can benefit from the stress and anxiety relieving properties of OG. Kush. It will surely help them turn their SAD into HAPPY.

4.     Jack Frost

Loneliness creeps up on you when you’re taking a stroll in the park in the winters. Jack Frost can be the perfect jogging partner for you in times like these. It can provide you with the warmth, the companionship you desperately yearn for.

5.    Sour Tsunami

Sore injuries in the cold are twice as painful. But the CBD in sour tsunami is ten times more powerful. If you’re stuck in a ski-lodge and tending to your wounds, add a pinch of sour tsunami to your tea, and have yourself miraculously healed. In no time, you will be back on your feet and once again, ready to conquer the slopes.

6.    Northern Lights

“Northern lights” is an arctic region that invites a truckload of people during the winters. But it’s also beyond your average-Nevada cold.

If you can’t bear such freezing temperatures, you can instead fill your desires with the psychedelic greatness of this strain, which provides a similar experience, and takes its name from the same coveted region.

7.    White Widow

White widow is an enormously popular strain known for its beautiful white buds. It evokes a feeling of an all-white-Christmas and is just perfect for a spirited Christmas.

 

After the long imposed ban on cannabis was recently lifted, people are flocking to dispensaries to purchase it the legal way.

The measurements of weed in these certified dispensaries are quite similar to the ones assigned by illegal drug dealers. However, new users, who have had their doubts about Marijuana just recently, removed, will need a guide to the terminologies and most common weed measurements. They don’t want to stroll into a marijuana store, ask the bartender for 1 plate of weed, and make a fool out of themselves.

Also, Marijuana, if ingested or smoked in excessive amounts, can lead to severe anxiety attacks and other complications. This is one of the main reasons why it’s extremely important to know its dosage or amount.

Units Used for Weed Measurements

The standard unit to measure very small quantities of weed is grams. For larger quantities, an ounce is used. I know, both units belong to two totally different metric systems and might confuse you at first, but as the article progresses, you will get a better hang of things.

How Much is a The Gram / “dime bag”?

A dime bag is the lowest quantity available at a dispensary. It is equivalent to 0.5 grams.

Most dispensaries don’t normally sell cannabis in such insignificant amounts and will sell 1 gram full joints instead. If you’re still a novice in the world of cannabis, this is where you should start. A gram will last you at last 2 to 3 smoke seshes. We would strongly advise against going hard on your first hit. Only when your body develops a respectable tolerance for microdoses, should you opt for larger amounts.

A dime bag will cost you close to nothing. Depending upon the strain of cannabis, its price may vary between 10 and 20$. Some dispensaries also offer you a one gram pre-roll completely free of cost, provided you buy something along with it.

How much is an Eighth of Weed?

1/8th of an ounce or 3.5 grams of weed is what you call on the streets as simply “an eighth”.  This quantity will let you get used to a particular strain of cannabis and will last you at least 2-3 weeks, considering you’re not wasting it away day and night. If you’re a heavy user, you may have to make further arrangements after just one week.

How much is a Quarter of Weed?

Okay, now we’re stepping into the bigger leagues. 1/4th of an ounce is equivalent to 7 grams of weed. It’s twice the price and amount of an eighth. From this amount onwards, weed measurements will continue to increase twofold.

Users who have been using a particular strain for a while, and want to stick with it usually buy a quarter. Light users can live on a quarter for at least a month.

How Much Is a Half Ounce of Weed?

This weed measurement is blatant in itself. It is double the amount of a quarter, 14 grams to be precise.

This amount is a great choice for moderate users who want to stick to a particular strain for more than just a month. Also, heavy users, who have a knack for rolling a joint several times a day, may find this amount agreeable.

Again, if you’re an amateur user, steer clear from such significant amounts to prevent any sort of untoward glitches.

How Much Is an Ounce of Weed?

Most dispensaries don’t fare any farther than an ounce of weed. This is the regulated legal limit for buying cannabis in a single go. However, this limit may vary from state to state. As far as the state of Oklahoma goes, this is it.

Only seasoned cannabis users buy an ounce and it does cost them quite a lot. Sometimes, the highest grade ounce of cannabis may have a staggering price tag of 500$.

Before purchasing such a staggering quantity, think what you’re going to use it for.  Are you going to share it with your friends? Do you need it to treat a distressing medical condition, such as asthma? Storing it for long will only make it stale. So make sure you’re intentions are clear and you don’t end up splurging your hard-earned money.