The Simply Crafted Blog: Minneapolis Cannabis News

Over the last decade, dabbing has taken the cannabis industry by storm. Dabbing concentrates was at one time only for the most dedicated stoners, but now it's firmly entered the mainstream. There are so many different concentrates to choose from, such as budder, live resin, shatter, sauce, and much more. On top of that, there's a vast range of cannabinoids to dab, such as Delta-9 THC, CBD, and Delta-8 THC. Now you might be wondering--what exactly is dabbing, how does dabb

Meet THC-O, the new cannabinoid on the block . THC-O isn't an obscure cannabinoid recently discovered, but a new cannabinoid made in a lab. Lately, this synthetic cannabinoid is starting to get a lot of attention, both good and bad. However, what is THC-O, what does it do, is it legal, and is it the next big cannabinoid? Find out all that and more as we take an in-depth look at THC-O and tell you everything you need to know. What is THC-O? THC-O is the shortened name for THC

There are over 100 different cannabinoids, but only about a handful are common. Of course, there are the most common cannabinoids, THC and CBD, but there are other minor cannabinoids, too, like CBN. Although it's found in small amounts, CBN is a commonly found cannabinoid in cannabis flowers. Now you might be wondering—what is CBN, and what's it good for? Find out all that and more as we tell you everything you need to know about CBN. What Is Cannabinol (CBN) Like CBD, cannab

You've probably heard a story about someone eating an edible and then getting way too high . That's because with edibles, you need to dose them properly—meaning that you need to take enough without going overboard. That's a lot easier said than done because edibles usually come in the form of candy or other tasty snacks. However, it's important to know how to find your ideal dose, which keeps you from having any undesired effects. That's why we're going to show you how to fi

On June 1, 2021, Amazon announced they would be removing marijuana from their list of drugs that employees are tested for. Moving forward, cannabis will be treated the same as alcohol in regards to employee use - not allowed at work, but okay after hours. This change was made alongside other new policies aimed at treating employees better all around. The fact that Amazon is allowing its employees to use cannabis when not at work is considered a big deal because the company c

The Minnesota House of Representatives voted on Thursday to legalize marijuana for adults in the state. This is the farthest the measure has ever traveled in the state Legislature, and it passed with 72-61 in favor, including nearly all Democrats and six Republicans. MN Governor Tim Walz supports the bill and has commented that he would sign off on it. Still, with opposition from the Republican-led Senate and just a few days left in the regular 2021 session, it is unlikely t

While you may still be learning about delta-8 THC , there's already an even newer cannabinoid hitting the market: delta-10 THC . This recently discovered cannabinoid is another almost identical molecular cousin to delta-9 THC, but with somewhat lesser psychoactive effects, similar to delta-8. You can think of delta-10 as a lite version of a traditional marijuana extract. The problem with this "lite" version of Delta-9 THC, is that we don’t know much about it yet, and its ori

The latest cannabinoid to captivate the public is Delta-8 THC. If you aren’t already a cannabis aficionado, you may not know that there are many correspondents of THC, Delta-9 being the most widely known and the one that gets users high. Delta-8 is a less potent analog produced naturally in both legal classifications of cannabis: marijuana, and hemp. The reason Delta-8 is controversial is it can be derived from hemp and can get users high. Why is Delta-8 THC Controversial? He

The rise of CBD and other cannabinoids has exposed the importance of all compounds derived from cannabis. Experts believe terpenes could play a significant role in delivering benefits alongside CBD, Delta-8, and other cannabis compounds. The extent of the influence terpenes have on the effects is still debated within the community; however, the general consensus is that terpenes do benefit these products. Identifying which terpenes are sedative, uplifting, and have the potent