Nick Jikomes
Leafly
Seattle, WA, United States
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What are the potential risks of microdosing psychedelics?
Microdosing psychedelics has become a popular wellness trend, but is it really that beneficial? Learn more on the science of how much you take and how often you take psychedelics. → Read More
Death and psychedelics: How science is reviving this ancient connection
New research finds psychedelics can ease our fear of death. But the connections between the mind and mortality stretch back thousands of years. → Read More
Leafly Insights: What CBD Strains & Products Are Consumers Looking For?
We dug into data from Google, cannabis testing labs, and Leafly to find out which cbd products and strains are worth looking for. → Read More
Try These Limonene Cannabis Strains for Anxiety, Depression, and Stress Relief
Pick up one of these high-limonene cannabis strains for therapeutic benefits and relief of depression, anxiety, and stress. → Read More
Try These β-Caryophyllene Cannabis Strains for Pain & Inflammation Relief
Beta-caryophyllene, a common cannabis terpene, can help you manage pain. Learn more about these high-caryophyllene strains & where you can find them. → Read More
Cannabis Study: How THC Affects Learning and Memory at Different Ages
A 2017 study looked at the impact of THC on memory in young vs. older mice. Learn more about the findings and what it could mean for future research. → Read More
Rick Doblin of MAPS Talks Medical Cannabis Trials and a Possible Legalization Timeline
We caught up with Rick Doblin to discuss MAPS-funded medical cannabis clinical trials and his thoughts on the end of federal prohibition. → Read More
List of Major Cannabinoids in Cannabis and Their Effects
Cannabis produces a variety compounds known as cannabinoids. Here we list the major ones, such as THC and CBD, and some of their potential effects. → Read More
Predicting Cannabis Strain Effects From THC and CBD Levels
Learn how you can potentially predict how a cannabis strain will affect you from the THC and CBD levels and the ratio of cannabinoids in the product. → Read More
How to Assess THC and CBD Levels in Cannabis Strains and Products
How much THC or CBD does your favorite cannabis product contain? Learn different ways you can estimate levels of these cannabinoids in products. → Read More
Peak THC: The Limits on THC and CBD Levels for Cannabis Strains
Learn more about the limits on THC and CBD levels in cannabis strains, and find out if growers will continue to pack more power into their plants. → Read More
How Strain Genetics Influence THC:CBD Ratios
Learn how the THC:CBD ratio in cannabis influences a specific strain's effects, and find out how that ratio is connected to the strain’s genetics. → Read More
Get Ready for Leafly’s Cannabinoid Week
Get ready for Cannabinoid Week, a series of articles that explore how THC and CBD interact and also shed light on lesser known plant cannabinoids. → Read More
Here’s What the National Academy’s Medical Cannabis Report Actually Says
The report found that cannabis has legitimate medical applications, contradicting the federal government's hardline position. → Read More
4 Promising Cannabis Studies and Research from 2016
There were a lot of positive shifts in 2016 for the cannabis industry, including advances in research. Explore the most optimistic studies of the year. → Read More
What is the Endocannabinoid System and What is Its Role?
Learn more about the endocannabinoid system including how it interacts with cannabinoids to help produce cannabis effects and its role in our bodies. → Read More
Get Ready for Endocannabinoid System (ECS) Week
Get ready for Endocannabinoid System (ECS) Week, an article series exploring what the ECS is and how it works to produce the effects of cannabis. → Read More
Is Smoking Cannabis Bad For You?
Discover what is known about the potential risks associated with cannabis smoke, including how it affects cardiovascular and lung health. → Read More
Scientists Solve Structure of Receptor That Allows THC to Get You High
A team of scientists recently made headlines by publishing a paper detailing the crystal structure of the human cannabinoid receptor type 1 (CB1). → Read More
Fentanyl Maker Insys is Running CBD Clinical Trials
Learn about clinical trials that Insys, maker of Fentanyl, is running to investigate the use of cannabis-based therapies for a variety of ailments. → Read More