Category: Guide to Cannabis
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High & Dry January
Embracing Cannabis as an Alternative to Alcohol in the New Year Nearly a third of Americans plan to participate in some form of Dry January in 2025. Research firm The New Consumer/Coefficient says that number reaches almost 50% of Gen Z and millennial drinkers. If you’re resolving to switch things up on the alcohol front…
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Cannabis Pairings for Thanksgiving
Tips to “Euphoriate” Your Holiday Feast By now, you’ve likely planned your Thanksgiving menu and stocked up on most of your essential ingredients. If you’re still pondering your choice of adult recreational “condiments,” Green Wednesday (the day before Thanksgiving) is a great excuse to expand the menu beyond holiday punch and spiked egg nog. With…
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Can Ozempic Impact The Effects Of Edibles?
As GLP-1 medications work on the brain and body to reduce appetite and promote weight loss, and cannabis can also affect appetite and metabolism, it is important to understand the potential implications of combining these substances.
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Terpenes, the Entourage Effect, and How Cannabis gets its Unique Bouquet
Cannabis contains a complex bouquet of scents, primarily driven by a group of compounds known as terpenes. These not only give each strain its unique fragrance but also significantly influence its effects and therapeutic benefits.
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How adult-use cannabis taxes support your community in New York
When you buy cannabis at a New York State licensed cannabis dispensary, like the Purple Owl, the taxes you pay will go directly to communities across the state. What Taxes are Applied to Cannabis in the Adult-Use Cannabis Market? Taxes collected from licensed adult-use dispensaries are deposited into the Cannabis Revenue Fund. Money from that fund…
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10 Techniques for Relieving and Preventing Paranoia when Using Cannabis
If you’re a new or infrequent cannabis user, nothing “harshes” a buzz more than the onset of heightened anxiety, especially if you’re using cannabis to reduce stress or depression in the first place. Paranoia, a state of increased anxiety and mistrust, can be unsettling, turning a sought-after escape into a distressing ordeal. Understanding how to…
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Navigating Cannabis: 5 Tips for First Time and Returning Users
Tips for First-Time Cannabis Users – Purple Owl is a Westchester dispensary that offers licensed cannabis products and prioritizes wellness and lifestyle tips.