Skip to content
Search AI Powered
Human content, AI powered search.

Latest Stories

Cannabis Use Up Among Seniors

New report says seniors two times more likely to use cannabis than they were in 2015
New report says seniors two times more likely to use cannabis than they were in 2015
Sven Mieke/Unsplash
Bluntness Editorial
By Bluntness EditorialFeb 25, 2020
Bluntness Editorial
The Bluntness Editorial Staff is dedicated to bring you the many stories of cannabis culture - stories that speak to the enthusiast and expert in an unfiltered but factual manner. Everyday, our writers brings you deeply insightful and honest perspectives from all corners of the cannabis world, including some you may not expect.
See Full Bio
Follow:

Sign Up for The Bluntness Newsletter for Your Weekly Does of Cannabis News


Cannabis use is up among seniors, this according to a study published Monday in JAMA, according to CNN.


From 2015 to 2018 the number of seniors - over the age of 65 - consuming cannabis via smoking or edibles doubled, CNN reported.


Seniors are using cannabis for everything from insomnia to pain relief, according to the publication. The same article also noted “risks” associated with use among this older demographic.


The risks cited in the article came from specifics physicians with concerns about diabetes, falls and heart conditions.


Read the entire story with information on differing opinions on cannabis use here.

The Latest

DEA prohibited from randomly searching passengers at airports and other transport hubs - The Bluntness
Featured

No More DEA Traveler Searches!

Mass Cannabis Regulators Finally Reveal What Social Consumption Will Look Like
Featured

Cannabis Regulators Unveil Plans

Cannabis Edibles: Dosage and Safety Tips - The Bluntness
Featured

Edible Dosage Tips

The Holistic Health Benefits of Cannabis - The Bluntness
Wellness

Cannabis for Holistic Health

More For You

Jimi Hendrix - The Bluntness

The record Jimi Hendrix listened to on his first acid trip - The Bluntness

www.publicdomainpictures.net

Jimi's legendary first trip

Picture the scene: it’s January 3rd 1966, in New York City, and a young Jimi Hendrix has just sent his father in Seattle an Empire State Building postcard admitting that the grass is not in fact greener on the other side and “every thing so-so on this big, raggedy city”. Although he doesn’t know it yet, Hendrix’s life is about to change seismically with the introduction of LSD.

Having spent four years residing in the Big Apple as a permanently broke musician, Hendrix had experienced his fair share of Black juke joints and clubs around the continent. Despite the gruelling nature of the ‘chitlin circuit’, comprising venues in the eastern, southern, and upper Midwest areas of the United States, Hendrix honed his craft by borrowing crowd-pleasing techniques from T-Bone Walker and Buddy Guy. A couple of these antics included the signature Hendrix trick of playing guitar behind his head and with his teeth.

Keep ReadingShow less
How to Get Free Weed - The Bluntness

How to Get Free Weed - The Bluntness

Free Weed: Easy Tips!

An increase in legalized weed is great – until you start getting hit with higher prices. If you’re a dedicated cannabis consumer, one of the most important things for you to know is how to get free weed.

Changes in the law have facilitated the distribution of free cannabis in legal states, making it easier for organizations to provide free medical cannabis to patients.

Keep ReadingShow less
Northern Lights: A Classic Indica Strain with Enduring Popularity

Northern Lights Strain Review - The Bluntness

Northern Lights: Indica Legend


Northern Lights is an iconic cannabis strain that has stood the test of time, consistently revered for its relaxing effects, rich history, and distinctive characteristics. A staple among Indica-dominant strains, Northern Lights has origins shrouded in mystery but is believed to have emerged in the late 1970s or early 1980s along the Northwest coast of the U.S. before being commercially developed by Sensi Seeds in Holland around 1985. With genetics traced back to Thai and Afghani landraces, Northern Lights has influenced countless hybrids and remains one of the most sought-after strains for its therapeutic and recreational benefits.

Keep ReadingShow less
How Long Does One Hit of Weed Stay in Your System

How Long Does One Hit of Weed Stay in Your System

How long does one hit of weed stay in your system? You are probably concerned about an upcoming drug test if you're asking this question. Perhaps not something you’d normally fret over, but after taking a hit off a joint last weekend, you are now in full-blown panic mode. Will I lose my job? Could one hit of weed make me fail a drug test? 

In short—don’t panic. We’ve got plenty of information about what factors influence THC detection time and what you can do to pass a drug test.

Keep ReadingShow less
THCV's benefits are compelling, however people have a hard time finding high-THCV cannabis cultivars.
THCV's benefits are compelling, however people have a hard time finding high-THCV cannabis cultivars.
Photo by Sharon McCutcheon from Pexels

The Ultimate Guide to THCV Strains

THC and CBD are undoubtedly the two “star” cannabinoids almost everyone knows about. But the cannabis plant, with its complexity and rich spectrum, contains many more lesser-known chemicals. While researchers find something new every day, so far we know that the cannabis plant produces at least 80-100 cannabinoids and over 300 non-cannabinoid substances. 

THCV - or Tetrahydrocannabivarin - is one of those cannabinoids that are packed with benefits and yet still relatively unutilized. Here is all you need to know about this cannabinoid - and some tips to find the best THCV strains. 

Keep ReadingShow less