Monday, December 22, 2025
Home Blog Page 135

Three Day Weekend? Here are 4 Summery Marijuana Drinks!

Cool, crisp, iced summer drinks as a staple of long weekends, hot day and outdoor bbqs.  Americans plan to celebrate the long Memorial Day weekend. The top celebration plans include grilling/barbecuing (59%) followed by attending or hosting a party (43%).  it seems 46% plan to purchase and drink some alcohol, with beer by far being the top choice. The weather is warm, the sun is out and here are 4 summery marijuana drinks to enjoy.

But what if you want to enjoy the weekend was something cool, refreshing and non alcoholic – but still give you a little something extra.  We got you.

A piece of advice, drinks are similar to edibles, so don’t gulp and moderate the marijuana so you can enjoy more than one!

Photo by Glenn Scott Photography/Quarto Publishing Company

RELATED: People Who Use Weed Also Do More Of Another Fun Thing

It is important to understand not all cannabis is created equal. The strain of cannabis and the type of cannabis product you use will have a substantial impact on the final beverage. For example, if you’re looking to make a drink that will get you high, you’ll want to use a strain containing THC.  If you’re looking for a therapeutic beverage to relax without the psychoactive effects, you’ll want to use a strain high in CBD, with little THC.

Cannabis Simple Syrup

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups of water
  • 3 cups of granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons of vegetable glycerin
  • 2 grams of dried cannabis flower

Directions:
Combine all dry ingredients and place into 3 cups of boiling water for 20 minutes. Let it simmer for 5-6 minutes. Then, empty into a storage container and chill. This will make you the best cannabis simple syrup you ever tasted.

Marijuana Margarita

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups limeade
  • 4 jalapeños, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons of cannabis-infused olive oil, coconut oil, or butter
  • 1 teaspoon of chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon of cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Combine, shake and pour over ice.

Ice Tea with a Kick!

In order to brew this tea, start by preparing the infused honey

  1. Place half a cup of water and ½ – ⅓ cup of all-natural honey in a small saucepan and set to medium heat
  2. Add in the amount of tincture you’d like to infuse your honey with. Keep in mind, that the honey will be used for  several teas or other recipes, so you want to add 3 or 4 doses (depending on how sweet you like your tea!)
  3. Once the mixture reaches 150℉, stir until all the honey is dissolved into the water
  4. Pour into a glass container and place in the refrigerator for 12 hours in order to solidify

When the infused honey is ready for use, simply brew up a batch of your favorite tea and use spoonfuls of honey to infuse and sweeten it. If you’re feeling adventurous you should try adding sliced fruit to your iced tea for extra flavor. Sliced strawberries, peaches, and lemons go great with cannabis-infused iced tea.

cannabis cocktail
Photo by viennetta/Getty Images

Marijuana Mojito

Ingredients:

  • 5-6 mint leaves
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (juice from approximately half of a medium/large lime)
  • 2 tbsp cannabis-infused lemon simple syrup
  • ½ cup ice
  • 1/2 cup club soda or sparkling mineral water

Directions:

Muddle 3 of the mint leaves and the lime juice in the bottom of your glass. Then add 2 tablespoons canna-infused lemon simple syrup, club soda or sparkling water, and the rest of the mint leaves. Stir to mix thoroughly. Add ice and enjoy

RELATED: 5 Things To Do When Cut Off From Netflix

This should make for a great weekend. Careful on having too many of this delicious treats so you don’t overdo.

Is Marijuana The Reason The Barbie Cast Is So Chill?

“Wake up and see the sparkle” is a favorite Barbie phrase, but maybe Barbie is so popular and cool because it is a bit of a green sparkle. Barbie should be happy (and her “parent”  Mattel) as she earned over $2 billion last year and that doesn’t count anything from the movie released this year.  The iconic figure has been everything from a doctor to a disco queen and people continue to adore her.

Of course, with all this pressure to earn, look good and be fabulous, she might take a little time to enjoy an edible and chill out.  Ken, for his good looks, perfect hair and just right tan  could also quietly use a vape while musing he doesn’t get a house.

The Barbie movie is set to premier in July and clips show it will be a fun ride for viewers.  But how chill is the cast?

RELATED: People Who Use Weed Also Do More Of Another Fun Thing

Ryan Gosling

Six-pack Gosling has made a name in such movies as La La Land, Remember the Titans and Crazy Stupid Love.  Unabashedly a fan of marijuana, his picture at Cannes enjoying a joint has become a favorite meme.  A fun loving guy given to impulses, he purchased Tagine, a Beverly Hill restaurant, that has become a popular hot spot.

Will Ferrell

Veteran actor Ferrell movies includes Christmas favorite Elf, Anchorman: the Legend of Ron Burgundy, and the Lego Movies. He is an SNL alum and he founded the comedy website Funny or Die in 2007 with his writing partner Adam McKay.  From consuming with Snoop Dog and Vince Vaughn to being a weed meme regular he is definitely a leading contender for chill awards   Our favorite phrase of his is “Smoking weed doesn’t make me a bad person, just like going to church doesn’t make you a good person.”

 

Margot Robbie

Robbie is an award actress with credits including I, Tonya, The Wolf of Wall Street, Suicide Squad and more. The Australian vocal supporter of human rights, women’s rights, gender equality and LGBT rights stands up for her beliefs.  While she hasn’t publicly said anything about cananbis, we know she loves tequila and a good time.   In 2016 she opened SNL with a beautiful marijuana flower dress that caught the audience’s attention.

 

Kate McKinnon

Kate McKinnon was a breakout star of SNL and continues to display her talents in movies and as a writer and as a singer.   Her SNL skits has become parts of stoner lore and she has a wide and varied fan base. She does not smoke marijuana but dabbled while at college. She also is not a big drinker, but her comedic talents are intoxicating.

RELATED: 5 Things To Do When Cut Off From Netflix

In the pink world of Barbie, everyone is calm, happy and living their best life…sounds like the reason legal recreational cannabis has become so popular.  As she would say (and consumer would agree) “Find the beauty in everything you do”.

Making Sure Your Marijuana Brownies Aren’t Too Strong

Covid drove people into the kitchen and helped increase cooking and baking skills.  Coupled with the mainstreaming of marijuana, more people are curious about making their own edibles. While there are lots of recipes for them, there’s a surprisingly little information out there about the THC process to make sure you don’t over do the amount and make your marijuana brownies too strong. 

Here’s a simple set of guidelines to follow when it comes to prepping and consuming your own edibles, because there’s no such thing as having too much information:

https://giphy.com/gifs/baking-baker-bake-3o85fQoSgImlOoYipa

Identify How Much THC Is In The Flower You’re Using

Most strains average about 10 percent THC. Strains with 15 – 20 percent are above average and the ones with over 30 percent are often medicinal. Be sure to look up your strain online or ask your about how much THC the strain contains.   If in doubt, ask your budtender at the retailer.

Like Sugar and Vanilla, it is about the portions

If your strain has 10 percent THC, then a gram of cannabis contains 100mg of THC. This simple math problem will allow you to know, or to give an educated guess, on how much THC you have per serving. 

A good starting point for beginners would be 5 milligrams per serving. Three grams of ground marijuana equals 300 milligrams of THC. If you make 60 cookies, each one will have 5 milligrams of THC and it should turn out right for everyone.

Key Notes!

 Citrus is actually one of the most well-known cannabis ‘maskers’ and as a result, it is popular with edibles. Orange chocolate brownie are delicious. Sugar is also really important in masking bitterness. Wash your utensils before and after so that you avoid contamination. Make sure to prop open a window or two because it will get aromatic. 

Managing Your High

https://giphy.com/gifs/half-baked-jim-breuer-excited-GT9BB2Zm4VnI4

Eating cannabis with protein rich and fatty foods will elongate the effects of marijuana on the body. Eating cannabis in an alcohol base will produce effects with a shorter duration. Keep this in mind when consuming. 

if you did it correctly and didn’t make your marijuana brownies too strong, it should be a grand time Patience is a key when consuming an edible. If it’s been two hours since you consumed the edible and you’re still not feeling high, eat something that’s rich in proteins which will kickstart the effect of marijuana. On the other hand, if you’re feeling a little too high, try raising your blood sugar with some OJ or something that’ll get your spirits up.

Does Vaping Marijuana Smell?

Concerts, blockbuster movies, sporting events and outdoor bbqs are filled with a crowds having fun and enjoying the moment.  Nothing can irritate people more than a weird or funky odor.  Axe Body Spray spent a fortune on marketing to let young men know it is good to both look and smell good!

With recreation marijuana legal in 23 states and 40 for medical, more and more people are adding it to their “night out” enjoyment. Conducted by New Frontier Data, a survey revealed that participants between the ages of 18 to 24 largely preferred cannabis to alcohol (69%).  Roughly 43+ million adults use cannabis annually.  And they are not doing it all alone.

The number one way people consume is through flower.  Bowls, bongs, joints are still popular and embrace the “essence” of plant.  You can almost smell the history.

vaping marijuana
Photo by Chimpinski/Getty Images

RELATED: People Who Use Weed Also Do More Of Another Fun Thing

The second most popular way is vaping. There was an estimated 55 million e-cigarette users worldwide in 2021.  Twenty percent of 18 to 29 year olds use vape products, compared with 16% of those ages 30 to 64, and fewer than 0.5% among those 65 and older. This is a much easier, discreet way to use marijuana, but the question is – does it smell?

Vaping does smell, but the scent doesn’t linger the way it does with joints, bowls and bongs. Rather, the vapor dissipates very quickly, so the odor is gone almost as soon as it appears. In large indoor and definitely outdoor spaces it isn’t as annoying to people around you and much more accommodating so everyone having a good time.

 

breast cancer
Photo by The Smell of Roses via Pexels

Kim Ring, cannabis publicist and founder of Ring Relations,  shared “I think if you are outdoors the smell won’t necessarily carry and be bothersome, but if you are in a small room and smoking a vape pen, there’s a good chance it’ll smell for a short while. It won’t necessarily linger like flower would though. movie theatre is fine honestly. If you go to the movies, take one of the corner seats on the upper level.  Personally I have never seen anyone get kicked out for vaping.”

If you are doing an outdoor family reunion, it is a great way to consume without either announcing you use or maybe even having to share!

Scott in Washington says he believes it is odorless and his partner agrees.  It is kind to make sure those closest to you agree with the “atmosphere” you create.

RELATED: How To Be Discreet When Using Weed

It is good manners to think of others as you do things that could impact it, so vaping is a way to enjoy what you want in a crowd without spoiling other people’s fun.

Which Came First – Gaming Or Consuming?

Star Wars Jedi Survivor is out capturing the attention of gamers. Roughly 74% of households have player and 67% of adults find themselves competitively focused on the screen. While the average age is 31, 7% of people over 65 play. Dead Island, MLB the Show, Call of Duty, Hogwarts Legacy and more have millions of eyes fixed on them as you read this.

So how did this group become intwined with marijuana?  Gaming and cannabis go together like peanut butter and jelly or cocktails and ice. A survey from Brightfield Group found that 54% of the respondents enjoy consuming cannabis while/before playing video games. They refer to them as Cannagamers.

Cannabis was attested to around 12,000 years ago near the Altai Mountains in Central Asia, and since then, cannabis seeds have accompanied the migration of nomadic peoples. Starting with dice, about 5,000 years ago, gaming and intoxicants have worked together. The thrill of the competition in a relatively safe environment provides a way to let off steam and have a good time. This involved into the gaming mindset up until the invention of the video game. Grog, mead, whiskey, wine were all staples at gaming tables around the world.

5 video games to play during summer
Photo by Aleks Dorohovich via Unsplash

RELATED: People Who Use Weed Also Do More Of Another Fun Thing

The industry around video games has to be careful not to encourage underage use. Especially since it can hamper brain development.

But adult gamers believe consuming cannabis adds benefits.  For over 35 years they have combined the two for enjoyment. People are surprised to learn cannabis gets mentioned in games as far back as 1984. When programmers were developing BBS door games and dial-up, modems gave players this rudimentary software to share content. Slick graphics weren’t expected, but instead, users clamored for off-filter premises you couldn’t find at arcades or on Atari cartridges. A title of the era, Drugwars, is a game that lets you play a New York City drug dealer and make piles of cash.

10 Types Of Marijuana For Gamers
Photo by Pawel Kadysz via Unsplash

So what pulls gamers to cannabis?  The THC in cannabis affects the human endocannabinoid system, helping people feel content and relaxed. Cannabis also makes users feel happy and uplifted, boosting their sensory perception at the same time. Also, video games are also meant to make people content, excited, and deeply engaged. So, playing when high is more enjoyable, as the consumer has a sharper perception of art and music in the game.

And gaming and weed cause bursts of dopamine in the human brain. Thus, smoking weed elevates those feelings when you complete a level or get an in-game reward.

RELATED: New Study about Marijuana And The Creative/Programmer Set

So, like a beer while watching baseball, marijuana while engaged with gaming has become a great American and Canadian pastime.

How Does Marijuana Affect The Brain?

Have you ever wondered what is going on in your head when you use marijuana? What it does to your brain?  When it is right, being a bit strong makes music, food and other sensual pleasures enhanced and just awesome. Why and what happens, we have answers for the casual user.

Like alcohol, heroin and other intoxicants, things definitely take place when you are imbibing. Some good, some with caution.  While research is opening up our understanding of the brain and also the brain when high, we still have a ways to go.  Currently 50% of cannabis research is focused on the negatives of the plant, but there seems to be a robust interest in learning more about the benefits, especially for medical purposes.

Alcohol interferes with the brain’s communication pathways and can affect the way the brain looks and works. It makes it harder for brain areas controlling balance, memory, speech, and judgment to do their jobs, resulting in a higher likelihood of injuries and other negative outcomes.

Marijuana use directly affects brain function, specifically the parts of the brain responsible for memory, learning, attention, decision-making, coordination, emotions, and reaction time.

body lotion
Photo by Flickr user AJC1

 

RELATED: Science Says Medical Marijuana Improves Quality Of Life

The effects can differ depending on things like how plant potentcy, how it was consumed (smoking, edible, oil, etc), and past use. It might:

  • Heighten your senses (colors might seem brighter and sounds might seem louder)
  • Distort your sense of time
  • Effect motor skills
  • Lower inhibitions

THC, acting through cannabinoid receptors, also activates the brain’s reward system, which includes regions that govern the response to healthy pleasurable behaviors such as sex and eating. Like most other drugs that people misuse, THC stimulates neurons in the reward system to release the signaling chemical dopamine at levels higher than typically observed than natural rewarding stimuli.  Researchers have also confirmed the effect on the perception of time in both humans and animals.

Marijuana And Sleep
Photo by Matthew Henry via Burst

Short-term cannabis use appears to increase the time you spend in deep sleep, the stage that helps you wake up feeling refreshed. But, THC decreases the amount of time you spend in rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, when you spend more time dreaming, processing emotions, and cementing new memories.

This information has been focused on casual use for those over 21. The brain does not stop developing until you are around 25.  Marijuana and alcohol use and, especially heavy use, can hinder brain development that may not be able to be undone. Like other drugs, long term heavy use can develop serious complications.

RELATED: Winning PTSD Combo? Low Dose THC Combined With Therapy Is Effective, Finds New Study

Marijuana and medical marijuana offer safer and better options than alcohol and some pain killers.  They also offer proven treatments for ailments from pain to nausea for cancer treatments. Hopefully it will be a matter of time before more research is done for a better understanding of the plant and a clearer view of its potential.

Things To Do When Cut Off From Netflix

Across the country people are nashing their teeth as Netflix cancels “free” subscriptions.The streaming service said it began alerting members on Tuesday about its new sharing policy, noting that Netflix accounts are only to be shared within one household.

“Your Netflix account is for you and the people you live with — your household,” the company said in an email, which it posted to its blog on Tuesday.  People are upset, so here are things to do within ut off the Netflix.

The email goes on to say that members can transfer a profile of someone outside of their household so the person can begin a new membership they pay for on their own. Or they can pay an extra fee — $7.99 a month — per person outside of their household using their account.

What to do now?  We have some suggestions.

 

board games
Photo by Flickr user John Morgan

RELATED: People Who Use Weed Also Do More Of Another Fun Thing

Play a game

Go retro and play a game.  Whether you are 2 or more, make an evening of being a little goofy, a little competitive and a whole lot of good times.  Monopoly is still the reigning champ of games but Life is super easy and quick. For more people there is Pictionary (group game), Cards for Humanity, and others.  For in-depth you have Catan, Ticket to Ride, and chess. Many board games lead to bouts of laughter that stimulate endorphins. The simple act of having fun can help boost serotonin, relieve symptoms of anxiety, and increase enthusiasm

Make a childhood favorite

“Trying to make your favorite recipe from childhood is a great experience. Pour a glass of something good and make it an adventure!. Experimenting with flavors and textures to nail nostalgia is always fun” says celebrity chef Justin Khanna who is a YouTuber, podcaster and the founder of the modern hospitality education company Repertoire.

Whether it is a special Mac and Cheese, chicken & dumplings, cookies or biryani…start chopping and get your taste buds excited.

Explore

Research has shown that walking promotes the release of brain chemicals called endorphins that stimulate relaxation and improve our mood. Walking does not have to be done at a fast pace to have stress-relieving benefits. Even a stroll at a comfortable pace promotes relaxation, studies indicate. Make it interesting and exploring an area you haven’t been too – a new neighborhood, a park, a stroll on the beach, a park engages the eyes and feet.

listening to music
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio via Pexels

Music and Marijuana

Whether it is Dolly or Lizzo, BTS or Coldplay, you can crank up the music and indulge in a little chill time.  Music and marijuana have a long, pleasant history and you can truly savor the beats when you have had a bit of vape time. With or without the influence of cannabis, listening to music enhances activity in your nervous system’s reward center, otherwise known as the mesolimbic dopamine system. The relationship between music and cannabis becomes more interesting considering consuming cannabis can also be a pleasurable dopamine-increasing act.

RELATED: Are Women The Answer To The Weed Rebound?

Oh – and this

You could just go to another streaming service, Youtube, your phone.  But it doesn’t seems as much fun as unplugging and engaging in the real world.

Should Marijuana Be Part Of Your Beauty Routine?

The quest to look perfect!  There are a variety of looks from classic to goth – over the top  Dolly Parton and restrained beauty Audrey Hepburn. Marijuana has a variety of properties to help and beauty companies are taking advantage of it. Malin + Goetz to Estée Lauder see marijuana has all sort of uses in smoothing, brightening and helping how we look. So should marijuana be part of your beauty routine?

Marijuana in beauty products brings healing and enhancing affects to your body without the high. The reality is that you simply won’t be applying enough of it at any one time to notice any psychoactive effects. Even if you pack your face with cannabis-infused foundation, it’s just not going to be enough.

Photo by Francois Durand/Stringer/Getty Images

RELATED: He/She/They/Weed – Marijuana Affects Genders Differently

Why use THC or Hemp makeup and why is it good? In the purely “Friday night date night”  area it fights fine lines and wrinkles and boosts collagen production.

Wrinkles? Free radicals are tiny molecules that are found throughout the body. They are essential and natural. But if left unchecked, they can cause oxidation of the skin cells which is a direct cause of fine lines and wrinkles. This process can also be accelerated by sun exposure, radiation exposure, alcohol consumption, and smoking.

In the bigger maintenance area, it can:

  • Reduces  inflammation
  • Tackles excessive sebum production to minimize and treat breakouts
  • Fights common skin issues like acne, eczema, rosacea, and psoriasis
  • Helps kill bacteria that cause acne and cold sores

Sounds like a nice addition to your the make up case.

Thinking of the hair and scalp region, the marijauna anti-inflammatory sativa and essential fatty acids stimulate hair growth, as well as add more sheen for shinier, healthier-looking hair. It also contains vitamin E, which can boost hair cell regeneration. Cannabis Gamma-Linolenic acid is moisturizing and combats dryness to improve scalp health (mean less dandruff).

 

Photo by Marek Studzinski via Unsplash

Estée Lauder, home of the hyper popular La Mer, launched their Origins brand becaming one of the first mainstream beauty companies to release cannabis-infused products. Pretty cutting edge in 2018. Estée Lauder during her career was a pioneer.  She invented the idea of gift with purchase, which her competitors (and male commenters) said was stupid and no woman would care about it. She proved them wrong. She also developed designer licensing deals, which has been revolutionary in the fashion and art world.

RELATED: Are Women The Answer To The Weed Rebound?

As you continue your beauty journey, consider avoiding smoking marijuana and other products (other ways here) as smoke damages the skin.

Is Marijuana A Narcotic?

On November 6, 2012, Colorado and Washington became the first states to legalize recreational use of cannabis by voters.  Since then there has been more states, Canada, Spain, Netherlands, Israel, Italy and more who have legalized it for the general public. It is accepted by the general population but still struggles in a Congress ruled by a majority of 58 year old men versus a balanced population with an average age of 38.

Cannabis is currently treated as a Class 1 drug and in the same category as a narcotic.  But is it a narcotic?  A narcotic is a drug or other substance that affects mood or behavior and is consumed for non-medical purposes, especially one sold illegally.

Marijuana is complex chemically and not yet fully understood, but it is not a narcotic. Like alcohol, marijuana acts as both stimulant and depressant, but it lingers in body organs longer than alcohol. So why is it treated like one?

 

 

The US Is About To Be Sandwiched Between Two Countries With Legal Weed — Is It Next?
Photo by Carol Yepes/Getty Images

The much-maligned marijuana plant has been suffering since the early 20th century. It was a loser in the great (and profitable) opium debates. But recently it has started being seen a savior to the opioid crisis. The Center for Disease Control sees medical marijuana as a viable, safe option to opioids (Such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, and methadone) which kill over 28,000 people a year. For reference, there has been 0 deaths related to marijuana.

RELATED: Science Says Medical Marijuana Improves Quality Of Life

The Narcotic Drugs 2021 report presents data and analysis on the global production and use of narcotic drugs, which include opium, morphine, heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, and, unfortunately,  cannabis among more than 140 internationally controlled substances, with the list being updated regularly by the INCB on the basis of scheduling.

President Biden announced in October of 2022 that it was going to look at rescheduling cannabis and it wold have a global impact on how marijuana is treated.  But the President, his administration and Merrick Garland have been slowly walking the review.  This hurts veterans which the Depart of Veterans Affairs changed policy to medical marijuana can help those that defended the country. In April of this year, a group of 80 human rights groups asked President Biden to change the policy.  They included the ACLU, Human Rights Watch, United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, and

The American Medical Association has long advocated for comprehensive, well-controlled cannabis studies to determine its role in the treatment of disease. To advance this policy, our AMA supports removing federal cannabis research roadblocks, since we cannot generate sufficient scientific evidence without sufficient research.

On 2nd December 2020, the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), the drug policy making body of the UN re-classified cannabis and cannabis resin under an international listing that recognizes its medical value.  The CND voted on recommendations made by the WHO’s 41st Expert Committee on Drug Dependence (ECDD), which suggested that cannabis should be reclassified from its current listing alongside heroin, fentanyl analogues and other opioids considered to be exceptionally harmful to public health. The US changing policy would have a massive global impact.

RELATED: Winning PTSD Combo? Low Dose THC Combined With Therapy Is Effective, Finds New Study

Marijuana and medical marijuana offer safer and better options than alcohol and some pain killers.  They also offer proven treatments for ailments big and small. Hopefully it will be a matter of time before more research is done for a better understanding of the plant and a clearer view of its potential.

Does Marijuana Lower Male Testosterone

As the US has a conversation about masculinity, there is a notion that marijuana lowers male testosterone. The imagine of the couch sitting stoner being lazy is ingrained in our mind.  For those who remember the 70s Show, the older store owner was a true stoner hippie model.

Testosterone is a sex hormone that plays important roles in the body. In men, it’s thought to regulate sex drive (libido), bone mass, fat distribution, muscle mass and strength, and the production of red blood cells and sperm. Combined with estrogen, the female sex hormone, testosterone helps women with growth, maintenance, and repair of a woman’s reproductive tissues, bone mass, and human behaviors
Is There A Link Between Runner’s High And A Marijuana High?
Photo by rawpixel.com

The relationship between marijuana and testosterone is complicated. Thankfully, there are more funds available for research today and we are unpacking data to figure out more benefits and drawbacks of cannabis.

RELATED: Science Says Medical Marijuana Improves Quality Of Life

A 2018 study in Andrology looked at healthy guys without clinically low T who had consumed marijuana at some point in the last five years. Researchers found that healthy guys who had smoked within the last 30 days had higher serum testosterone levels compared with those who hadn’t imbibed in a while. Another study, published in the World Journal of Urology in 2020 found similar results—that marijuana use was associated with small increases in testosterone.

It is worth noting that even the non-spiked levels were still clinically healthy, points out Jonathon Lisano, Ph.D., postdoctoral associate at the University of Colorado Boulder who studies the effects of cannabis on health and exercise.

Studies found that heavy alcohol consumption results in reduced testosterone levels in the blood. Alcohol also impairs the function of the testicular Sertoli cells that play an important role in sperm maturation. It stands to reason that heavy use of marijuana would lead to the same thing.

Chronic use of marijuana may impact male fertility and reproductive outcomes, says a new report published online in the journal Fertility & Sterility Oregon Health & Science University. Using non-human primates, the study is the first to assess the impacts of substance use on testicular function via a mode of delivery, and dosage, that reflects current human consumption.

So what does it mean?  Mostly like it means if you are already healthy – moderation over daily, exercise over couch surfing, and maintain a balance.

RELATED: He/She/They/Weed – Marijuana Affects Genders Differently

There is much to weigh about the benefits of marijuana and especially medical marijuana and more research needs to be done.

Don't Miss Your Weekly Dose of The Fresh Toast.

Stay informed with exclusive news briefs delivered directly to your inbox every Friday.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe anytime.