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The Endocannabinoid System is made up of CB1 and CB2 receptors, located throughout the body.

What is The Endocannabinoid System?

The Endocannabinoid System, made up of cannabinoid receptors and endocannabinoids, is responsible for maintaining homeostasis within our bodies.

A compound found in cannabis, along with many other plants, called Anthocyanin is responsible for the purplish pink color.

Purple Haze & Chilly Days

As research into cannabis gears up, we’re learning more about compounds like Esters and Flavonoids and how they contribute to the plant’s effects everyday.

New Compounds to Look Out For In Cannabis

Cats and dogs, like humans, have cannabinoid receptors located throughout their bodies.

What Can Cannabis Do For Pets?

Luckily, as public support for cannabis legalization has spread, resources to help parents confront these kinds of topics have begun to emerge. One such asset is the children’s book It’s Just a Plant by Ricardo Cortés.

As Acceptance Grows, Parents Should Consider Having a “Cannabis Talk” with Kids

While the high derived from edibles is delayed, it is often more intense than smoking flower. Why? Because the metabolic process is different.

Cannabis & The Metabolic Process

Kara was drawn to MCR by our scientific excellence and company culture.

Meet MCR: Kara Mittan

No matter how much research and consideration one has put into their decision to try cannabis, it is still hard to predict what kind of effect the plant, an edible, or an extract will have

A Beginner’s Guide to Cannabis Consumption

The Entourage Effect theory was first presented in 1998 by Raphael Mechoulam, a chemist at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

The Entourage Effect: What Is It & How Does It Work?

There are some who believe concentrates to be healthier for the lungs

Concentrates, Explained

Cannabis has been used throughout history, both medicinally and recreationally.

Cannabis Through The Ages

While legal cannabis states tend to have lower rates of racial disparity, the rate has actually increased in 31 states since 2010.

How the Failed War on Drugs Contributes to Inequality in Today’s Cannabis Industry

While it's impossible to die from cannabis overconsumption, the effects can be very unpleasant.

Five Tips for Overconsumption

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