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  • The Best Cannabis Strains for Aspiring Home Growers

    The Best Cannabis Strains for Aspiring Home Growers

    Purple Kush

    What do Jack Herer, Purple Kush, Og Kush, Moby Dick and White Widow have in common?

    They are the most popular marijuana strains grown at home, according to Civilized.

    The site says different cannabis plants require specific care. Some strains are easier to grow than others, because they produce a higher yield or require a shorter flowering period. Unfortunately, many beginner growers opt for the more budget friendly strains, though they may ultimately cost more because they may be more difficult to grow. For this reason, there are a number of popular home grown marijuana strains that yield some of the best flowers.

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  • New Study: Cannabis Effective Treatment for Alcoholism

    New Study: Cannabis Effective Treatment for Alcoholism

    A recent study published in The Journal of Neuroscience has found that chronic alcoholics could have a smoother recovery process through the use of cannabis.

    Cannabinoids, the primary healing compounds found in cannabis, work as a neuroprotective shield, allowing the substance to infiltrate the part of the brain damaged by the withdrawal process. As a result, cravings are dramatically reduced, giving the alcoholic a stronger chance of recovery.

    While some health experts have shown concern that such treatment is simply replacing one habit with another, those living with alcohol addiction view cannabis as the more manageable, and less harmful, option. The U.S government has published statistics showing that alcohol is responsible for nearly 88,000 deaths in the country each year, where there has yet to be any casualties reported as a result of cannabis usage.

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