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How Hybrid Strains of Cannabis Differ From Indica & Sativa Strains

by Older Stoner
October 30, 2024October 30, 2024

Some people, by their nature are high energy while others tend to operate on a lower (activity) frequency. Most people would probably identify as “in-between”. Hybrid strains, being somewhere in the middle may have a role in your cannabis regimen.…

Key Differences Between Adult Use and Medical Marijuana at Dispensaries

by Older Stoner
October 13, 2024October 13, 2024

Some states (38 currently) have some type of medical marijuana program and 24 states have adult use programs as well. Each of the states that allow adult use also issue medical cards.

Adult-use (recreational) cannabis dispensaries and medical marijuana dispensaries …

Why Do Sativa Strains of Cannabis Give You Energy?

by Older Stoner
September 5, 2024September 5, 2024

We’ve been taught to believe and many of us have experienced the fact that Sativa strains of cannabis often deliver an energizing and uplifting effect. This is largely due to their unique chemical composition, which includes a mix of cannabinoids, …

Seniors: How to Talk to Your Adult Children About Your Cannabis

by Older Stoner
July 11, 2024August 25, 2024

How many of us had uncomfortable conversations with our parents when they caught us getting high as kids or young adults?

How many of us had tough dialogue with our kids when we caught them using marijuana at an unacceptably …

How to Maintain a Lower THC Tolerance

by Older Stoner
July 2, 2024July 2, 2024

A phrase that’s often thrown about (in varying scenarios) is “less is more”. That philosophy definitely holds true with things like pharmaceuticals or sugary drinks. A similar case can be made around cannabis consumption, but for different reasons.

If you …

New York Times Raises Concerns About Alcohol Consumption

by Older Stoner
June 24, 2024June 24, 2024

A recent article in the New York Times by Susan Dominus chronicled the ongoing, multi-decade conversation around the degree to which alcohol is bad (or good) for you. It’s a nuanced perspective as it lends context to some well publicized …

With Cannabis Being Rescheduled, Is it Now Time for Seniors to Partake?

by Older Stoner
June 14, 2024June 14, 2024

Although most seniors (older stoners) who enjoy cannabis may not have been dissuaded by the Schedule 1 classification and have been indulging for years (or decades), even before medical marijuana existed, there are likely many other folks who now may …

How Rescheduling of Cannabis May Affect Research Into How the Plant Helps Seniors

by Older Stoner
May 27, 2024May 27, 2024

You’ve probably seen or heard recently that the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is reclassifying cannabis, i.e. marijuana. This should significantly benefit and legitimize research into how the plant, it’s thc and terpenes and other components which can help seniors live …

How To Consume Cannabis Concentrates

by Older Stoner
April 21, 2024April 21, 2024

Partaking in cannabis concentrates is not as straightforward an activity as puffing on a vape pen or even lighting up a joint. It requires a bit more pre-planning and depending on the device used, more frequent cleaning.

I’ve discussed several …

Use Indica THC Distillate Syringes For A Dreamy Night’s Sleep

by Older Stoner
March 25, 2024March 25, 2024

Indica THC Distillate syringes are a popular and effective way for Seniors to get a great night’s sleep, while concurrently reducing reliance on pharmaceutical sleeping pills.

In general, distillate syringes are considered to be the purest and most potent form …