Although cannabis has long been associated with a lack of motivation, the stereotype of a couch-locked, lazy stoner is being clouded by an increasing number of people using it in …

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I’m blown away by the quality of CBD flower these days. Four years ago when I started High & Polite, the idea of smoking hemp buds for their CBD content …

That hectic time of the year when your favourite shops are offering crazy discounts in order to kickstart the holiday spending season is upon us.  But with so many Black …

You don’t need to go for long runs or exercise for hours to get benefits. In fact, just 15 minutes of strength training each day is enough to boost your …

Scientists are fermenting genetically engineered microbes in order to create pure cannabinoids in a laboratory without cannabis plants.  ‘Precision Fermentation’ (PF) is a term that refers to the integration of genetic engineering with fermentation.   …

Over the past several years there has been a growing demand for CBD flower. Finding CBD bud online isn’t difficult, but finding high-quality CBD bud is. That’s why I’m constantly on the lookout for …

It is true that CBD has exploded in popularity in recent years. Once a relatively unknown herbal extract, CBD products are now being picked up by everyone from athletes to …

Green Party minister Lorna Slater has put the cat amongst the pigeons by speaking the truth about the current unviable situation regarding drug laws in the United Kingdom.  She sparked …

It’s mushroom season in the northern hemisphere. And that means that the green and pleasant fields and forests of the UK are littered with funghi – some of it of …

The Channel Islands are already ahead of the UK in capitalising on the liberation of cannabis. And they may stretch that lead as the legalisation of recreational cannabis could be …

A smoker in her 80s has seen a 75% reduction in the size of her lung cancer tumour after using cannabis oil, despite continuing to smoke cigarettes, according to a …

Cannabis is the most common illegal drug in the UK. It’s not unusual to smell it as you walk down the street or through a local park. However, if you …

For a while I’ve been dying to test out some delta 8 products. Delta-8 has been touted as the next big thing in cannabis for some time now – it’s effects are …

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In the United States, online superstore Amazon is encouraging Congress to approve federal legislation completely legalising cannabis.  As the world’s largest online retailer, this marks a significant shift in policy and reflects a new global acceptance of cannabis …

A 24-year-old football coach from the UK has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after Dubai police discovered four small bottles of CBD oil in his car.  Billy Hood …

Darlington Police have announced (apparently in a World’s first) that they will be slightly inconveniencing cocaine users by putting the toilet cisterns in pubs and clubs out of action for snorting with an amazing ‘Anti Cocaine’ spray.  According to …

A book was released in 2019 called ‘Tell Your Children: The Truth About Marijuana, Mental Illness, and Violence’. In it, author Alex Berenson warns that THC, the compound in cannabis …

Earlier this year, Home Secretary Priti Patel issued a stark warning that police might be instructed to conduct narcotics raids in student residences. A clear attempt at trying to manage …

Did you know that, not so long ago, magic mushrooms used to be legal in the UK so long as they were fresh?  That’s right. You could pop into your …

Smoking weed can be a lot of fun. The right dose of a doob can boost your mood, enhance your senses, and give your dreary day a sense of wonder.   …

Faced with an uncooperative Westminster, Scottish law makers have announced that all drugs, including class A drugs, can now be dealt with by using a recorded warning by the Police.   The the new measures come …

Psilocybin mushrooms (you know, the magic ones) have a way of changing people’s perspectives and igniting fires of inspiration within them.  While many insights are very personal – shining a …

CBD may be making waves as one of the most effective and reliable health-promoting supplements around, but did you know the natural compound found in cannabis plants is also great …

A pharmaceutical company has found that (in a petri dish) sub-perceptual doses of DMT increase the growth of brain cells by 40%.  The study was funded by Algernon Pharmaceuticals, who …

The party line is that all drugs are addictive, and cannabis, being a drug, is therefore addictive too. The counter to this usually comes from the pro-cannabis camp, who say …

CBD has burst onto the scene in a big way, and it’s still growing in popularity. If you know your stuff when it comes to cannabis and business and you …

One of the most common questions I get asked is “how can I get hold of some good hash in the UK?” Usually it’s from the more mature (ok, older) …

The UK’s biggest cannabis expo is returning this weekend after a year hiatus due to the pandemic.  Product Earth 2021, which will be celebrating its fifth year, will feature the …

I regularly drink alcohol, smoke cannabis and tobacco, and indulge in other mind-bending drugs such as psilocybin, cocaine and MDMA – and have done so for over a decade.  By …

In the UK, most people roll their weed along with tobacco. This is the way I was shown when I first started smoking in my teens, and it wasn’t until …

The traditional flow of illicit cannabis was from Mexico to America. However, as so-called Cali Weed gains popularity among high-end cannabis connoisseurs around the world, we’re now seeing American-grown cannabis …

The UK’s second ketamine-assisted psychotherapy clinic is set to open in London by the end of the year.  Awakn Clinics London is a psychedelic-focused therapy center to treat addiction and …

Being a busy person I am always on the look out for the best CBD products that can be used on the go. Like many people, sometimes I don’t have …

With roots in traditional Chinese medicine, lion’s mane mushroom has been used for centuries to treat a wide range of ailments.  Nowadays, human and animal studies are starting to explain many of …

Being a CBD enthusiast means I’m always on the search for new, high-quality products. One of my favourite shops is IceHeadShop as they never disappoint with an endless supply of …

The consumption of magic mushrooms is nothing new. The practise is well documented throughout history with Mayan, Aztec, Siberian and Ancient Greek civilisations all known to consume mushrooms  for their …

Have you ever lost your train of thought after smoking a bunch of weed? Or how about being so high you completely forgot what you were talking about in the …

Protecting the NHS has never been so important. Which is why the UK government should let people grow cannabis.  Let me explain… New study A study just came out that …

As a CBD enthusiast I’m always on the look-out for premium quality CBD extracts at reasonable prices. Recently, I’ve been hearing good things about Graded Green so I decided to give their products a …

I first heard about Delta 8 THC products about a year or so ago, just as they were becoming popular in America.  Since then, I’ve watched interest in delta 8 …

A number of studies show that cannabis consumers have significantly lower BMI, less obesity, and better metabolic health than those who don’t consume – and that’s despite them eating more …

Hash used to be everywhere in the UK. Everything from soapbar to luxury imports from Morocco, Afghanistan and Nepal were always around. Not so much these days though. Unless you …

Many people have suffered throughout this last year-and-a-half, but perhaps none more so than frontline workers like doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals. Which is why one psychedelic company is …

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Hempelf’s new European facility is now open and their new range of CBD flower can be ordered throughout Europe here. I love CBD flower. It’s an amazingly effective and versatile …

The roots of cannabis plants have been used to treat a range of ailments for thousands of years across many cultures. However, we’re only just starting to learn about the …

A new study has found that three doses of MDMA given alongside psychotherapy over the course of 18 weeks results in a “significant and robust” reduction of PTSD symptoms.  Functional impairment …

Nearly 25,000 people in the UK have signed up for a Cancard since it was launched in January by founder Carly Barton.  In that time, 90 out of 93 stops …

While the UK continues to criminalise recreational cannabis consumers, in some parts of the world, entrepreneurs are forging ahead and bringing a new level of design and creativity to the …

The use of drugs like psilocybin, MDMA and cannabis offers a way to enhance health – particularly mental health – without the need for massive multinational pharmaceutical companies. Eating local, …

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According to the world’s largest annual drug survey, out of all common recreational drugs, psilocybin mushrooms, ketamine and cannabis pose the smallest risk of needing medical treatment. The data comes …

Ayahuasca is a South American entheogenic brew made out of a vine, shrub and sometimes other ingredients native to the Amazon Rainforest. The brew is known for its intense psychoactive properties and is used as a traditional spiritual …

I like to smoke weed for many reasons.  One reason is that it can make good food taste amazing. THC heightens your senses, so colours are brighter, sounds are louder …

The going rate for Cali Weed in the UK is around £100 for 3.5g, which is mind-boggling for many. It can be exceptionally nice bud – and is usually sold …

My version of a weed-fast is more than just a tolerance break, it’s a way to rejuvenate your relationship with weed and the world.   By also abstaining from food for …

The dry herb vaporizer is taking the world by storm. A device which was once unknown and unheard of, is now becoming more and more popular. Although this contraption looks …

You may have heard that New York just became the latest US state to approve recreational cannabis legalisation.  While that is great n’all – especially the provision that expunges certain …

In recent years, the consumption of magic mushrooms has soared in popularity, largely thanks to many scientific studies revealing the vast health benefits associated with psilocybin consumption.  Potential benefits include …

I’ve been using the Nectar Platinum dry herb vape for a few months now and it has completed changed my smoking habits and taste. I have gone from smoking herb …

Do your parents know you consume cannabis? Have you talked to them about it? If they’re anything like mine, at first they’d be concerned and disapprove of your wacky baccy …

I’ve had a Pax 2 for over a year. While I’ve had no issues with it (I still think it’s one of the best vapes out there, especially for those …

Newly opened Awakn Clinic in Bristol is offering a course of low-dose ketamine treatments alongside therapy sessions for people suffering with addiction, anxiety, depression, PTSD and eating disorders. While the …

I decided to escape from the UK’s long and arduous national lockdown to live in Mexico and smoke weed for the next six months.  But why would I want to …

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Psilocybin mushrooms – AKA magic mushrooms – may be illegal in the UK (for now), but did you know that magic mushroom spores and grow kits are completely legal? That’s …

I’ve recently become obsessed with mushrooms. Even more recently, I’ve become obsessed with mushroom coffee.  Which is why I decided to compile this list of the 5 best mushroom coffee …

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It was my birthday last week and my girlfriend surprised me by gifting me two packets of magic truffles. She’s a keeper all right! But what exactly are magic truffles? …

When health care is motivated by monetary profit rather than people’s welfare, pharmaceutical companies get rich while the majority of the population get sick.  However, when the lay people are …

A new study has found that a single dose of psilocybin may produce antidepressant effects by increasing the number of synapses in at the brain and enhancing serotonin signalling. In …

The number of cannabis plants that will be considered for personal use by UK courts is to be reduced from nine to just seven.  This means that if you get …

The results of a new study suggest that repeated (but not single) low doses of the psychedelic drug LSD could potentially offer a treatment for autism and social anxiety disorder. …

Can consuming cannabis make you smarter? How about increasing your focus and creativity?  While there isn’t much direct evidence for cannabis enhancing cognition, there is some research and anecdotal evidence …

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Do you want to live forever? Me neither. What about living 20% longer while remaining healthy and active? If so, consuming daily CBD may be able to help you do …

A hospital in Thailand has launched a new cannabis-laced menu for its patients.  The Chao Phraya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital in Prachinburi, about 60 miles north east of Bangkok, aims to offer …

Although cannabis offers lots of benefits, more than half of medical users experience mild to severe withdrawal symptoms, a new study has found.  Perhaps most surprising among the findings was …

Who’d have guessed it? Legalising recreational cannabis leads to increased sales of ice cream, cookies and crisps.  This is the somewhat unsurprising result of a new study which is the …

Propylene glycol and vegetable glycerol, two chemicals commonly used in e-cigarettes and CBD e-liquids, have been found to cause inflammation and “leaky gut” in 3D models of human intestinal tracts …

The UK’s first clinical trial using DMT has been approved by regulators and will take place at Imperial College London.  The study hopes to find out how effective the fast-acting …

It’s a week until Christmas and you still haven’t got that loveable stoner a present! What are you going to do? Well, relax for one, as you read this article …

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The United Nations’ Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) has voted to remove cannabis from Schedule IV of the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs – where it is currently grouped …

Fascinating new research has shown that the potent psychedelic drug DMT can induce the growth of new brain cells.  Published in the journal Translational Psychiatry, the study suggests that the …

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Ketamine therapy will be available at the UK’s first psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy clinic, set to open in Bristol early next year. The clinic is a venture from a company called AWAKN …

The global tide is turning. Israel has recently announced that they will legalise recreational cannabis within the next year, stating there is no justification for its prohibition.  Meanwhile, a number …

A number of UK cannabis activists claim to be making massive strides in the fight against prohibition.  Specifically, two campaigns – one by Seed Our Future and the other by …

Just two sessions of psilocybin-assisted therapy can produce significant and lasting antidepressant effects, a new clinical study finds.  In fact, psilocybin therapy proved to be approximately two-and-a-half times more effective …

CBD and fitness go hand in hand. You see, if you prioritise your health, then keeping fit will be an important part of your lifestyle. And if you take your …

Many people will tell you that cannabis is not addictive. Or that it’s only psychologically addictive, not physically, and therefore a cannabis addiction is not nearly as ‘real’ as, say, …

Today, I want to introduce you to my new favourite CBD product: EQL Water Soluble CBD with Lemon, Ginger, Black Pepper and Turmeric.  I have been writing about cannabis and …

I have been consistently microdosing both THC (from cannabis) and psilocybin (from ‘magic’ mushrooms) for the last year. The results have been profound.  In mainstream culture, the consumption of weed …

Long-term cannabis use does not cause cognitive decline. This is the finding of a new study conducted on twins. The study looked at sets of twins where only one sibling …

Cannabis use may be associated with a range of positive health benefits, including decreased obesity, inflammation and diabetes risk, as well as a 10% reduction in cancer rates. These are …

Did you know that only around 10% of CBD oil you swallow is absorbed? Even taking it sublingually (under the tongue) results in only 35% absorption rates at most (probably …

Although it’s common to smell weed in most town centres and local parks, access to cannabis is not so forthcoming for many thousands of people in the UK. Take Dave, …