Alyssa Gocinski

Alyssa majors in Journalism at Emerson College. While abroad in the Netherlands, she became interested in drug policy when interviewing locals about the cannabis industry. Alyssa researches widespread material and breaks it down into enjoyable and easy-to-read pieces.

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6 Tips For Storing Your Cannabis

Like any other medicine, cannabis needs to be properly and safely stored. It won’t necessarily go bad or expire, but cannabis can lose its freshness and potency if you’re not careful. How To StoreYour Cannabis? Keep it...

How Cannabis Improves Appetite?

Cannabis can be incredibly helpful in stimulating hunger in those suffering from malnutrition and appetite loss because of chemotherapy or debilitating disease. 5 Things To Know About How Cannabis Boosts Appetite 1. Our endocannabinoid system helps control...

11 Famous Cannabis Advocates Out To Help Patients

Here are 11 famous cannabis advocates using their celebrity to change the laws for medical marijuana patients. Famous Cannabis Advocates Susan Sarandon When she’s not getting stoned before the red carpet, this award-winning actress is actively fighting for the...

How Cannabis Improves Mood

A study by the University of Southern California found that daily cannabis users reported mood enhancement and more positive attitude than non-users. This can be a big help if you are coping with a life changing medical...

6 Celebrities Who Use Cannabis To Treat Serious Medical Issues

A lot of celebrities love pot. We’ve seen Miley Cyrus light up on stage and heard all about Lady Gaga’s 15-joint-per-day habit. But some celebs use medical cannabis to treat cancers and other debilitating conditions. Here...

How Cannabis Treats Inflammation

Inflammation can cause a variety of painful and life-threatening autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, colitis, HIV/AIDS, MS, and more. It’s also a debilitating side effect of many cancers. 36% of medical marijuana patients in Canada use cannabis...

How Cannabis Treats Chronic Pain

Many of our readers suffer from chronic pain. A study published in the NIH reported that cannabis is 10 times more effective at treating nerve pain than morphine, and about 15% of patients use it. 7 Things To Know About...

How Cannabis Treats Nausea?

Nausea is one of the most common side effects of chemotherapy. In a study by the New York State Journal of Medicine, nearly 80% of patients with hard-to-treat nausea felt better after smoking cannabis. 5 Things to Know...

Music to Listen to When High

We recommend enhancing the psychological benefits of cannabis effect by pairing it with good music, also known for its healing effect. Here are five genres of music, and 20 playlists, to work into your treatment routine: Acoustic Acoustic playlists are great for both...

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