It is important to distinguish between the symptoms of recreational use and the symptoms of a cannabis addiction. Even though a lot of recreational users do not have an addiction issue, the step towards addiction is a small one. Here we explain how often smoking can lead to addiction.
A cone is a pre-rolled joint without any stuff in it. The cone is for people who do not want or cannot roll by their self. The cone contains a large rolling paper and a filter, both are made of the same materials as the regular paper and filter. You only have to fill the cone and you are ready to smoke!
Cannabinoids are the medically beneficial compounds in Cannabis. The human body has receptors for cannabinoids in the brain, creating various effects when consumed. The most famous cannabinoid in Marijuana is THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol), this is the psychoactive component of marijuana. Another common cannabinoid is CBD (Cannabidiol), this is being researched to prevent seizures and cancer growth among other things. There are over 85 known cannabinoids in Marijuana, their medical benefits are still poorly understood.
Cannabis is derived from the cannabis plant (cannabis sativa). It grows wild in many of the tropical and temperate areas of the world. It can be grown in almost any climate, and is increasingly cultivated by means of indoor hydroponic technology.
The main active ingredient in cannabis is called delta-9 tetrahydro-cannabinol, commonly known as THC. This is the part of the plant that gives the "high." There is a wide range of THC potency between cannabis products.
Cheese is a weed strain grown originally in London. This fairly dominant indica strain is a hybrid between a skunk and a kush, and acquired its name due to its taste and full aroma, for which it is also very popular in the States. Besides its full and strong flavor the Cheese is also helpful as relief for nausea, pain and sleeplessness.
In the early seventies a new phenomen occurred in Amsterdam, the coffee shop, where cold and hot beverages were served and soft drugs could be consumed. The legendary Mellow Yellow shop was the first one, located at an old bakery at the Weesperzijde, Amsterdam. However, due to its nature it was more of the first tea-house. The first coffee shop in Amsterdam would have been the Bulldog at the Oudezijdsvoorburgwal 90, also in Amsterdam, owned by Henk de Vries, who actually created the term coffee shop.
