Know Your Herbs

For many people, coffee is a crucial part of their morning routine (read: I can’t function without large quantities of caffeine). While coffee can feel like magical get-stuff-done juice, too much of a good thing can leave you jittery, anxious, and seriously over-caffeinated.  Cannabidoil (CBD), a non-intoxicating cannabinoid, can help solve that problem according to some consumers. Currently, CBD can be found in all kinds of products, from pet treats to skincare to CBD lattes at your local coffee shop. And CBD-infused beverages have made an especially […]

If you’ve ever smoked Viola then you’re probably familiar with CEO Al Harrington. Al Harrington is a 16-year NBA veteran turned cannabis entrepreneur. He owns multiple brands across the industry including Viola and Harrington Wellness, which produces his re+PLAY CBD brand.  As the story goes, Harrington started using cannabis during his NBA career as an alternative to opioids. He had many injuries that sidelined him over time, and knowing the negative effects that pain pills can have on the body, he knew there was a better way. […]

In July 2019, Pennsylvania added Tourette syndrome to the list of conditions that qualify for medicinal cannabis use. Contributor Lorena Cupcake explains what Tourette syndrome is and looks at the place of cannabis when it comes to Tourette syndrome, using their own experiences as a medical cannabis patient. Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month is recognized from May 15th to June 15th each year, inspiring some of the estimated 100,000 people living with Tourette Syndrome nationwide to share their stories with the hashtag #TouretteAwarenessMonth. As a medical cannabis patient […]