Plastic holds static that can affect delicate trichomes — the tiny, crystal-like hairs on flowers that produce cannabinoids and terpenes — and mess with potency. Glass jars with an airtight seal, like mason jars, are the way to go. Weed is best kept at a relative humidity of 59 to 63 percent. Any higher and you run the risk of trapping moisture, which can lead to the growth of mold.
Anything lower can cause your weed to dry out. To help you preserve your stash, you can add humidity packs to your containers if you really want to get fancy.
You can also go the extra mile and store your weed in a humidor made specifically for cannabis. Keeping weed in a cool and dry spot away from sunlight is as important as the container you use, if not more so. Direct sunlight can cause cannabis to break down, and too much heat can hold moisture and lead to mold. Freezing temps can cause trichomes — the tiny hairs on flowers that produce cannabinoids — to become brittle and break off when handled.
Keeping it a glass or ceramic jar in a cool, dark and dry place will do wonders. And if you really want to ensure maximum freshness, consider vacuum-sealing it. This article was originally published on By Aric Suber-Jenkins. Prior to the study, each participant was screene to ensure none had underlying cardiovascular disease nor consumed large quantities of alcohol or amphetamines, heroin or methadone.
In the end, the researchers found that those who smoke marijuana regularly were an average of This effectively means that a 30 year old who regularly smokes cannabis could have a biological age of around The level of cannabis exposure in the group studied was much higher than we have seen reported before in other studies for developed nations.
In particular, the researchers hope that these findings may go on to inform public health practices and regulations, especially as the substance becomes more commonly used.
Despite this however, the study has limitations. Although significant numbers of people smoking cannabis and tobacco, alongside cigarette smokers and non-smokers were analyzed, as only 11 people smoked cannabis exclusively, the findings may be a little skewed. Furthermore, as the study only managed to recruit one exclusively cannabis-smoking female, the findings may only be relevant for men. Login here. Register Free. There are studies that show some potential medical benefit for the use of cannabis in these specific cases such as:.
For more information, visit Health Canada on Medical use of cannabis and Consumer information on Cannabis. For print resources, click here. There are places to go to if you need help managing your use or if you have withdrawal symptoms.
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Cannabis Information for Older Adults More. Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Email. Quick Links. The higher the level of THC, the greater the intoxicating effects. THC is mostly responsible for the health risks associated with cannabis.
CBD is being studied for possible medical uses. The aging process can affect how older adults respond to cannabis.
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