A Cannabis Certificate of Analysis (COA) is a document provided by an accredited laboratory that details the testing results of a cannabis product. Understanding how to read a COA is crucial for consumers who want to ensure the safety and potency of their purchase. Here’s a guide to the key components typically found on a...
The 2018 Farm Bill, formally known as the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, marked a pivotal moment in the history of cannabis legislation in the United States. Among its broad-ranging provisions, the bill federally legalized hemp, a variety of the Cannabis sativa plant species, and its derivatives, thus distinguishing them from their psychoactive cousin, marijuana....
As access to classic psychedelics continues to evolve, and drug enthusiasts search for loopholes in the legal landscape, analogs like 1P-LSD and 1cP-LSD have been gaining prevalence. These are both LSD analogs—compounds that closely mimic the effects of LSD-25, while navigating the shifting terrain of legal regulation. So, what are these substances really, and how do...
We all know about LSD—the head-spinning, creativity-boosting, hallucinogenic whirlwind of a psychedelic staple, synthesized in 1938 by Albert Hofmann. This drug has inspired political movements, invoked groundbreaking artistic moments, and led to massive cultural shifts. But despite its popularity, there is a surprising amount of variation in something as simple as how it looks and...
In the rapidly expanding cannabis market, THCa flower has emerged as both a hot trend and a legal gray area. Touted as “hemp” under the 2018 Farm Bill, THCa products offer effects nearly identical to traditional marijuana when smoked or vaped, while technically remaining legal in some states. But with popularity comes confusion—and potential risks. Whether...
With overdose as the leading cause of death for adults ages 18–45 in the U.S., the search for the solution to the drug crisis is becoming more pressing every day. As a harm reduction organization implementing cutting edge technology at every opportunity, we have harnessed the power of AI to create a novel harm reduction...
With the massive popularity of DMT vapes—and the massive black market of supposed DMT vape pens sold online—we frequently receive questions surrounding the best testing methods for DMT when it’s in a vape cartridge. Through our research and work on DMT testing, we have been able to make educated recommendations for how DMT in vape...
