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Science2026

Cannabis and Sleep: What the Evidence Actually Says

Sleep is one of the most common reasons people seek a cannabis prescription in NZ. Here is an honest, sourced look at what the evidence supports, what it doesn't, REM suppression, tolerance and the difference between falling asleep faster and sleeping better.

15 June 20265 min read
Science2026

CBD vs THC vs CBG vs CBN: A Plain-English Cannabinoid Guide

THC, CBD, CBG and CBN explained without the hype — what each cannabinoid does, the entourage effect, terpenes, how the endocannabinoid system works, and how NZ law defines a 'CBD product' versus a controlled drug.

15 June 20266 min read
Science2026

Cannabis & Driving: Impaired vs Detectable

The science of why THC impairment and THC detection are two different things — how long cannabis affects driving versus how long it stays detectable, and the safest gap before you drive.

14 June 20266 min read
Cannabis2017

Weed and Anxiety

What causes weed anxiety and how do I get rid of it? Part of the beauty of marijuana is that no two people experience its effects in exactly the same way. For some, the high is a…

3 April 20177 min read
News2016

Meet the nuns who are on a mission to save the world - by growing weed

A crackdown on the cultivation of cannabis in Merced, a small town in central California, hasn’t stopped two unlikely heroes from pursuing a holy quest to provide patients with…

3 July 20162 min read
Fun2016

Pop quiz: What's the difference between THC and CBD?

You heat up the vaporiser, pack the bowl and inhale, and you start to feel the effects of your medical marijuana . Simple, right? Well, yes and no. Behind the scenes there’s a…

29 June 20163 min read
Cannabis2016

What are the benefits of vaporising cannabis?

While the use of cannabis may not be directly related to lung cancer, the fact remains that smoking any substance is ultimately harmful to your body. As the American Lung…

6 May 20162 min read
Recipes & Edibles2016

Can you eat weed?

Looking for a healthier alternative to smoking? Interested in exploring an intense and more psychedelic high? Want to combine your passion for baking with your love for weed? If…

1 May 20162 min read
Answers2016

Cannabis Oil - The beginners guide

Whether you’ve rolled it into a joint or ground it up and put it in a bong, chances are you’re familiar with weed in its usual, green, leafy state. However, casual users may be…

3 April 20162 min read
Knowledge2015

Cannabinoid Profiles - THC, THC-A, THC-V, CBD, CBG, CBN, CBC & Terpenes

18 October 20151 min read
International2014

Weed-infused coffee makes debut in Washington state

Marijuana customers in Washington state will soon be able the purchase marijuana-infused coffee called “Legal” that promises to give customers a caffeinated high if all goes to…

4 June 20141 min read
Health2014

According to Forbes, it's easier to die from drinking too much water, than from smoking too much weed

Last February, reports filtered through from Germany that two men died of cardiac arrhythmia, apparently triggered by marijuana intoxication. News that seemed to spoil the…

4 May 20144 min read
Answers2014

The Clinic: Smoke Weed and Don't Worry About Schizophrenia

Of all the scare tactics used over the last century to make people afraid of a largely harmless plant, the idea that smoking pot can cause psychotic episodes or even schizophrenia…

30 April 20142 min read
Knowledge2014

How Weed Works: THC

This short youtube video explains how Weed works - THC, cannabinoids and receptors! Good watch!

4 April 20141 min read
Medical2014

Non-psychoactive CBD oil made from marijuana plants poised to be game-changer

A Colorado marijuana innovation is changing the way lawmakers in even the most conservative parts of the country talk about cannabis and is poised to create a rapid expansion in…

2 April 20141 min read