Did you know that over 35 million Americans consider themselves “regular” cannabis users? That makes cannabis the most popular, federally illegal drug. Out of that staggering number, a large percentage of Americans depend on—not just use—cannabis to help with certain medical symptoms, illnesses, and side effects. Whether it’s anxiety, depression, ADHD, or insomnia, high CBD cannabis seeds belong in everyone’s shopping cart. If you’re looking for real medical benefits without the psychoactive effects for which cannabis is known, you have come to the right place. Growers Choice offers a ..read more

While some of you may associate the month of November with Thanksgiving, others honor the veterans who fought to keep our country safe. This Veteran’s Day (November 11, 2021), we’re dedicating our blog to the many ways cannabis can help former soldiers with PTSD, depression, and other medical conditions associated with war trauma. To learn more about the pros of cannabis for veterans, keep on reading. The amount of interest in cannabis for veterans is growing. “In 2014, 9% of Veterans in the U.S. reported using cannabis in the past year (3). In 2019-2020, the prevalence of past-6-month can ..read more

Disclaimer: On the Growers Choice blog, we aim to educate you about cannabis, how it can help, and how it can affect you. While more and more people are turning to cannabis to treat mental health conditions, the scientific jury is still out on its benefits and long-term effects. We do not advocate replacing prescription medication or beginning to use cannabis for medical reasons without first speaking with a doctor. Please do your research, never rely on a single source for your information, and use responsibly! There are almost as many reasons for taking marijuana as there ar ..read more

By Alice Blunt When many people think of cannabis users, the first image that comes to mind is of young people – teenagers or young adults – enjoying edibles at a concert or smoking a joint at a party.  It therefore may be surprising to learn that in the United States, the population experiencing signifincant increases in cannabis use is the older set, those fifty years and up.  The National Survey on Drug Use and Health, researchers found that cannabis use in this segment of the population increased about 250 percent from 2006 to 2013.  Why is pot use among seniors on the rise ..read more

Guest post by Eric Van Buskirk Until very recently, cannabidiol- and CBD-infused items either had to be purchased online or through specialty retailers. This restricted availability is partially to blame for the continued stigmatization of cannabis-related products. Then beauty brands like The Body Shop broke ground by offering numerous skin care products infused with hemp or CBD in specialty lines. As awareness of the benefits of CBD products becomes more mainstream, increased availability via local drugstores will surely take it even further out of the darkness. Two such pioneer ..read more

More and more people are acknowledging medical cannabis. To appease those cannabis enthusiasts who don’t want the psychoactive effects of THC, however, marijuana cultivators and connoisseurs are consistently innovating CBD products, too. Cannabidiol or CBD is the non-psychoactive component in cannabis. CBD products are becoming a popular choice for people who prefer a specific type of benefit from their cannabis. On top of that, some consumers prefer the discreet use offered by many CBD products, compared to the conventional method of using marijuana such as joints, bongs, and pip ..read more

By Katie King Does your doggo get nervous in the car? Does he have separation anxiety, or is he just a spaz all the time, even if you throw his tennis ball until he almost dies? Having a stressed out pet is no fun. We love our pets, but sometimes they can be a little much. CBD can be used to treat a variety of ailments and issues in domesticated cats and dogs. From anxiety to arthritis, CBD can help your pet live a pain-free, anxiety-free life. Can CBD and Cannabis Benefit Pets? More and more anecdotal and scientific evidence points to the ability of certain components in CBD to e ..read more