Hello, I wanted to jump on this band wagon to get this off my chest. Enjoy, Miss Charlotte.
My mom was a very young mom, and she was divorced around the time I was 14 so she is about 34 at that time. She is not an unattractive woman, she’s very beautiful, and I was always very jealous of her growing up (I am the only daughter for reference so I always acknowledged the fact that she is very gorgeous compared to me.)
So after her second divorce, I was in about seventh grade at that time. I had my Ryder die Besty that I’ve known since about second grade at that time. And she was on the same level as me of pettiness, to the degree we just did not trust any type of man around my mom, whatsoever. my girlfriend came from a very strict Russian background, so she was no fool to being strict on everybody else. Whereas I’m pretty laid-back, I just didn’t trust my mom’s opinion. Together we were like a very scary early 2000 Disney movie.
One day at the mall, me and my girlfriend being in seventh grade and so happy and just being at the mall like normal aged girls like us do, my mom came up with this really tall guy. He had a long black ponytail behind his head, all of his, his ears pierced, and had on clothes from hot topic. I seriously didn’t have a problem with that. I was friends with plenty of (KIDS) dress like that and it wasn’t an issue until she introduced him as her boyfriend to me and my best friend (Kathy).
We both give each other very weird looks and say hello and that was pretty much it. My mom started bringing this loser around who was no older than probably 20. I know women through divorce and that have children, have types of self-confidence issues and seek out any attention necessary.
The day came. I was back from visiting with Again, my best friend Kathy. The loser was sitting on my mom’s couch is playinG MY HARRY POTTER ON MY GAME CUBE. it reeked of marijuana and even though I never smoked it, I knew with the sensor and I could see that along with the smells of cigarette smoke radiating all over the place. The guy sitting there with his leg spread apart with Goth pants from hot topic looks up at us and slurrs “sup.” We’re in awe at this point. This pony tailed man proceeds to get up and show off his new BELLY BUTTON PIERCING.
Kathy and I went outside. We had a child conversion and made a pact…..Were literally going to make this weird guys life hell until he leaves my moms house.
The next two weeks of me and Kathy being there have made this life genuinely hell. He was obviously a cigarette smoker, we accidentally spilled all of the pots for the plants all over the cigarettes on the balcony patio. The marijuana had mysteriously disappeared. The beers he had we put in the freezer and they exploded which resulted in an argument between him and her. We signed him up for gay dating sites that would email him and also call his phone. My mom was like a super hacker paranoid person so we knew that would probably be a good fix. I mean, the belly button piercing was already a giveaway, right? Every time my mom would leave she would tell him she left him lunch in the oven so while he was high and passed out, we would as much white pepper all over anything that was there in the oven or put a ton of salt in it. We would be maniacally laughing hearing him, cough from the other room and it was obviously not from the Weeeeeed. so after about only two weeks, he disappeared.
He never gave my mom a reason why he changed his phone number. This was a long time ago when we still had dial up Internet so she was left without an excuse. However, Kathy and I both knew exactly what we did and we did it every single day until he left. I know that sounds evil but we were taking care of my mom. Now she’s with a fabulous guy who treats her amazing. But I guess our . I know that sounds evil but we were taking care of my mom. Now she’s with a fabulous guy who treat her amazing. But I guess…. Are we the assholes?

On the mission 555 We Tip, Tenpenny calls CJ to plant two tons of marijuana into a Merit. CJ initially refuses, as he refuses to snitch, until he finds out that the car he's going to plant drugs on is a D.A, where he gladly accepts, to the point he even watches the D.A get busted. So my question is why does he hate D.As?

there's a troubling situation involving a neglected 14-year-old boy whose mother seems determined to make him a ward of the state. Despite his ADHD, he's been given marijuana to "manage" him, leading to school convictions and manipulation by his mother with authorities. She's denied him medical care, job opportunities, and even basic sustenance by refusing to work. Meanwhile, his grandparents are fighting for custody rights, but with limited success. The mother continues to plant weed in front of him, hoping to push him into further trouble. Despite this, the boy is trying to break free from drugs, holding down a job and seeking counseling sponsored by his grandparents. However, the school and court seem to be against him, pushing for his incarceration. Prayers are requested for this child as he faces an uncertain future, undeserving of the consequences of his mother's actions.

there's a troubling situation involving a neglected 14-year-old boy whose mother seems determined to make him a ward of the state. Despite his ADHD, he's been given marijuana to "manage" him, leading to school convictions and manipulation by his mother with authorities. She's denied him medical care, job opportunities, and even basic sustenance by refusing to work. Meanwhile, his grandparents are fighting for custody rights, but with limited success. The mother continues to plant weed in front of him, hoping to push him into further trouble. Despite this, the boy is trying to break free from drugs, holding down a job and seeking counseling sponsored by his grandparents. However, the school and court seem to be against him, pushing for his incarceration. Prayers are requested for this child as he faces an uncertain future, undeserving of the consequences of his mother's actions.

In Cheyenne, Wyoming, there's a troubling situation involving a neglected 14-year-old boy whose mother seems determined to make him a ward of the state. Despite his ADHD, he's been given marijuana to "manage" him, leading to school convictions and manipulation by his mother with authorities. She's denied him medical care, job opportunities, and even basic sustenance by refusing to work. Meanwhile, his grandparents are fighting for custody rights, but with limited success. The mother continues to plant weed in front of him, hoping to push him into further trouble. Despite this, the boy is trying to break free from drugs, holding down a job and seeking counseling sponsored by his grandparents. However, the school and court seem to be against him, pushing for his incarceration. Prayers are requested for this child as he faces an uncertain future, undeserving of the consequences of his mother's actions.

Hi guys. So I live in a state that marijuana is illegal, but I smoke every here and there. My biological father on the other hand has taken it two steps further and started growing and now he has 4 big plants in his basement. He even has two neighbors that are in on it and he told one of my younger siblings. I'm scared that if I go to the police that 1 of 2 things will happen. 1: he says I smoke as well and I also get in trouble (which I don't want) and 2: he keeps his threat of killing me. My bio father was very abusive to me and still is even though I'm an adult. I'm scared that my younger siblings will ask him questions and he starts doing what he did to me. I don't know what to do and I'm scared. I don't have a problem with him growing it, I have a problem with him and how he has treated me over the years. This is just the cherry on top of the sundae.
All I need is some advice on the situation because one of my siblings wants to move in with him and I cannot let that happen. I'm literally not allowed to talk to that side of the family and I feel like I'm loosing everyone to him. I don't want my siblings to be around that manipulative and abusive boy (bc "man" is far from what he is).

Hi guys. So I live in a state that marijuana is illegal, but I smoke every here and there. My biological father on the other hand has taken it two steps further and started growing and now he has 4 big plants in his basement. He even has two neighbors that are in on it and he told one of my younger siblings. I'm scared that if I go to the police that 1 of 2 things will happen. 1: he says I smoke as well and I also get in trouble (which I don't want) and 2: he keeps his threat of killing me. My bio father was very abusive to me and still is even though I'm an adult. I'm scared that my younger siblings will ask him questions and he starts doing what he did to me. I don't know what to do and I'm scared. I don't have a problem with him growing it, I have a problem with him and how he has treated me over the years. This is just the cherry on top of the sundae.
All I need is some advice on the situation because one of my siblings wants to move in with him and I cannot let that happen. I'm literally not allowed to talk to that side of the family and I feel like I'm loosing everyone to him. I don't want my siblings to be around that manipulative and abusive boy (bc "man" is far from what he is).

A new review of the science around the components of marijuana says the “complex interaction between phytocannabinoids and biological systems offers hope for novel treatment approaches,” laying the groundwork for a new era of innovation in cannabis-based medicines.
Among other takeaways, the report, published earlier this month in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, underscores the potential of whole-plant cannabis medicine—incorporating the variety of cannabinoids, terpenes and other compounds produced by the cannabis plant—rather than simply THC or CBD on their own.
“The plant Cannabis exhibits an effect called the ‘entourage effect’, in which the combined actions of terpenes and phytocannabinoids results in effects that exceed the sum of their separate contributions,” the study says. “This synergy emphasizes how important it is to consider the entire plant when utilizing cannabinoids medicinally as opposed to just concentrating on individual cannabinoids.”
A new review of the science around the components of marijuana says the “complex interaction between phytocannabinoids and biological systems offers hope for novel treatment approaches,” laying the groundwork for a new era of innovation in cannabis-based medicines.
Among other takeaways, the report, published earlier this month in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, underscores the potential of whole-plant cannabis medicine—incorporating the variety of cannabinoids, terpenes and other compounds produced by the cannabis plant—rather than simply THC or CBD on their own.
“The plant Cannabis exhibits an effect called the ‘entourage effect’, in which the combined actions of terpenes and phytocannabinoids results in effects that exceed the sum of their separate contributions,” the study says. “This synergy emphasizes how important it is to consider the entire plant when utilizing cannabinoids medicinally as opposed to just concentrating on individual cannabinoids.”
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Much of the 23-page report—from pharmacy researchers at Ovidus University of Constanta and the University of Medicine, Pharmacy Science and Technology of Târgu Mures, both of which are in Romania—comprises an overview of cannabinoids, including THC and CBD as well as cannabigerol (CBG), cannabichromene (CBC), cannabinol (CBN) and tetrahydrocannabivarin (THC-V)—as well as how those compounds appear to interact with the human body.
While the vast majority of research has studied THC and CBD, the new review notes that the “exploration of novel phytocannabinoids is rapidly evolving, offering exciting prospects for future therapeutic applications.”
“Beyond well-established compounds like THC and CBD, the quest for novel cannabinoids widens the scope of potential treatments,” it says. “Each cannabinoid, with its unique chemical structure, interacts differently with the [endocannabinoid system], suggesting tailored therapeutic effects for specific conditions. This exploration seeks to harness similar benefits while circumventing associated drawbacks.”
Each of the chemical components has specific effects, which the study briefly describes. The broad review, which cites nearly 100 other sources, acknowledges that some effects are bolstered by robust scientific evidence, while others are still being explored.
THC, for example, has demonstrated analgesic effects, authors wrote. “It also possesses antiemetic effects, which make it useful for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.”
CBD, meanwhile, has demonstrated anti-inflammatory properties and “is said to have analgesic properties and may be effective in pain management.” Some research also shows the cannabinoid may have neuroprotective qualities.
While CBD formulations like the prescription drug Epidiolex can treat rare forms of epilepsy, mixes of CBD and THC may help address spasticity related to multiple sclerosis, the paper says.
Both THC and CBD also have antioxidant effects, it adds, and both appear to be promising tools for a variety of ailments, from pain to neurological disorders and psychiatric conditions.
Further, CBD may help reduce symptoms of anxiety and PTSD, while both THC and CBD may exhibit antidepressant effects. “While some findings suggest that cannabinoids may have mood-stabilizing effects and enhance serotonin signaling, the evidence is inconclusive, and further research is needed,” the study says.
CBD may also help reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms of alcohol and opioid use disorders, although authors said “the evidence is preliminary, and more research is needed to establish its efficacy and safety.”
Both THC and CBD have also been investigated as possible sleep aids, though results are still preliminary and so far are mixed, with some patients experiencing improved sleep quality while others experience sleep disruptions.
As for treating cancer, the report says that studies have indicated that “cannabinoids can exert antitumor effects directly by inhibiting cell proliferation and inducing apoptosis, or indirectly by inhibiting angiogenesis, invasion, and metastasis.”
“In vivo and in vitro research has demonstrated the efficacy of cannabinoids in modulating tumor growth, although the antitumor effects can vary depending on the type of cancer and the concentration of the drug,” it continues. “For cancer patients, it is crucial to comprehend how cannabinoids control immune system interactions and other biological processes related to carcinogenesis, such as cell cycle progression, proliferation, and cell death. Additional research is necessary for this area.”
As for minor cannabinoids, compounds such as CBG and CBN appear to have antibacterial effects, researchers found. CBN itself also appears to be a mild sedative, which could be relevant for treating sleep disorders.
THC-V, meanwhile, may act as an appetite suppressant and a “potential treatment for diabetes.”
Cannabinoids may also be helpful in treating trauma wounds, authors noted, potentially reducing perceived pain, inflammation and secondary tissue damage.
A new review of the science around the components of marijuana says the “complex interaction between phytocannabinoids and biological systems offers hope for novel treatment approaches,” laying the groundwork for a new era of innovation in cannabis-based medicines.
Among other takeaways, the report, published earlier this month in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, underscores the potential of whole-plant cannabis medicine—incorporating the variety of cannabinoids, terpenes and other compounds produced by the cannabis plant—rather than simply THC or CBD on their own.
“The plant Cannabis exhibits an effect called the ‘entourage effect’, in which the combined actions of terpenes and phytocannabinoids results in effects that exceed the sum of their separate contributions,” the study says. “This synergy emphasizes how important it is to consider the entire plant when utilizing cannabinoids medicinally as opposed to just concentrating on individual cannabinoids.”
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Much of the 23-page report—from pharmacy researchers at Ovidus University of Constanta and the University of Medicine, Pharmacy Science and Technology of Târgu Mures, both of which are in Romania—comprises an overview of cannabinoids, including THC and CBD as well as cannabigerol (CBG), cannabichromene (CBC), cannabinol (CBN) and tetrahydrocannabivarin (THC-V)—as well as how those compounds appear to interact with the human body.
While the vast majority of research has studied THC and CBD, the new review notes that the “exploration of novel phytocannabinoids is rapidly evolving, offering exciting prospects for future therapeutic applications.”
“Beyond well-established compounds like THC and CBD, the quest for novel cannabinoids widens the scope of potential treatments,” it says. “Each cannabinoid, with its unique chemical structure, interacts differently with the [endocannabinoid system], suggesting tailored therapeutic effects for specific conditions. This exploration seeks to harness similar benefits while circumventing associated drawbacks.”
Each of the chemical components has specific effects, which the study briefly describes. The broad review, which cites nearly 100 other sources, acknowledges that some effects are bolstered by robust scientific evidence, while others are still being explored.
THC, for example, has demonstrated analgesic effects, authors wrote. “It also possesses antiemetic effects, which make it useful for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.”
CBD, meanwhile, has demonstrated anti-inflammatory properties and “is said to have analgesic properties and may be effective in pain management.” Some research also shows the cannabinoid may have neuroprotective qualities.
While CBD formulations like the prescription drug Epidiolex can treat rare forms of epilepsy, mixes of CBD and THC may help address spasticity related to multiple sclerosis, the paper says.
Both THC and CBD also have antioxidant effects, it adds, and both appear to be promising tools for a variety of ailments, from pain to neurological disorders and psychiatric conditions.
Further, CBD may help reduce symptoms of anxiety and PTSD, while both THC and CBD may exhibit antidepressant effects. “While some findings suggest that cannabinoids may have mood-stabilizing effects and enhance serotonin signaling, the evidence is inconclusive, and further research is needed,” the study says.
CBD may also help reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms of alcohol and opioid use disorders, although authors said “the evidence is preliminary, and more research is needed to establish its efficacy and safety.”
Both THC and CBD have also been investigated as possible sleep aids, though results are still preliminary and so far are mixed, with some patients experiencing improved sleep quality while others experience sleep disruptions.
As for treating cancer, the report says that studies have indicated that “cannabinoids can exert antitumor effects directly by inhibiting cell proliferation and inducing apoptosis, or indirectly by inhibiting angiogenesis, invasion, and metastasis.”
“In vivo and in vitro research has demonstrated the efficacy of cannabinoids in modulating tumor growth, although the antitumor effects can vary depending on the type of cancer and the concentration of the drug,” it continues. “For cancer patients, it is crucial to comprehend how cannabinoids control immune system interactions and other biological processes related to carcinogenesis, such as cell cycle progression, proliferation, and cell death. Additional research is necessary for this area.”
As for minor cannabinoids, compounds such as CBG and CBN appear to have antibacterial effects, researchers found. CBN itself also appears to be a mild sedative, which could be relevant for treating sleep disorders.
THC-V, meanwhile, may act as an appetite suppressant and a “potential treatment for diabetes.”
Cannabinoids may also be helpful in treating trauma wounds, authors noted, potentially reducing perceived pain, inflammation and secondary tissue damage.
“At the site of injury, cannabinoids may decrease the release of tissue activators and sensitizers, modulating nerve cells to control tissue destruction and immune cells to prevent the release of proinflammatory substances,” they wrote. “This modulation helps minimize pain and temper post-injury responses associated with inflammatory injury.”
The review also assesses the “challenges and controversies” surrounding research and use of therapeutic cannabinoids, including legal and regulatory obstacles that still vary widely across the globe, a lack of robust standardization of cannabinoid products and the potential for abuse and dependence.
THC, researchers acknowledge, is not only the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis but also the most common cannabinoid associated with problem use. “While the overall risk of addiction to THC is lower compared to substances like opioids, amphetamines, or alcohol,” authors wrote, “it is still a concern, particularly for individuals who use cannabis frequently or in high doses.”
On the other hand, CBD “is not associated with the same potential for abuse or dependence” and “may even have potential therapeutic effects in reducing addiction to other substances, such as opioids, alcohol, or nicotine.”
Social and legal obstacles, the study noted, still make research onerous.
“Despite its potential, legal restrictions and societal stigma surrounding cannabis hinder investment in research and development,” authors of the study wrote. “Complex regulatory frameworks further complicate exploration efforts. Rigorous preclinical and clinical trials are imperative to establish safety and efficacy before therapeutic implementation.”
As cannabinoids and the body’s own endocannabinoid system continue to be better understood, the researchers expect even more “potential in managing various pathological diseases.”
“Phytocannabinoids offer diverse therapeutic applications, ranging from pain management to neurological disorders and inflammatory diseases. Their antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties make them valuable candidates for combating antibiotic resistance and modulating inflammatory pathways,” the study concludes. “By leveraging the synergistic effects of combination therapies and targeting multiple disease pathways, phytocannabinoids hold immense potential to revolutionize the future of pharmacotherapy and improve human health outcomes.”
The new research is part of a growing field of investigation into the entourage effect in cannabis as well as in entheogenic plants and fungi. While Western medicine typically seeks to identify and isolate a single active ingredient, the findings underscore the potentially powerful interactions of various chemical components produced by the plant.
Earlier this year, for example, a study looked at the “collaborative interactions” between cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids and other molecules in the plant, concluding that a better understanding of the relationships of various chemical components “is crucial for unraveling cannabis’s complete therapeutic potential.”
Other recent research funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) found that a citrusy-smelling terpene in marijuana, D-limonene, could help ease anxiety and paranoia associated with THC. Researchers similarly said the finding could help unlock the maximum therapeutic benefit of THC.
A separate study last year found that cannabis products with a more diverse array of natural cannabinoids produced stronger psychoactive experiences in adults, which also lasted longer than the high generated by pure THC.
And a 2018 study found that patients suffering from epilepsy experience better health outcomes—with fewer adverse side effects—when they use plant-based CBD extracts compared to “purified” CBD products.
Scientist last year also discovered “previously unidentified cannabis compounds” called flavorants that they believe are responsible for the unique aromas of different varieties of marijuana. Previously, many had thought terpenes alone were responsible for various smells produced by the plant.
Similar phenomena are also beginning to be recorded around psychedelic plants and fungi. In March, for example, researchers published findings showing that use of full-spectrum psychedelic mushroom extract had a more powerful effect than chemically synthesized psilocybin alone. They said the findings imply that mushrooms, like cannabis, demonstrate an entourage effect.
https://www.marijuanamoment.net/interaction-of-marijuana-terpenes-and-cannabinoids-offers-hope-for-novel-treatments-study-says/

Thailand's two-year experiment with allowing open sale of marijuana appears to have swayed public opinion against legalization, and toward relisting it as an illegal drug.
There has been a massive swing in public opinion. Before the experiment began on June 9, 2022, 58.55% supported delisting and allowing open sales. By May 14-15, 2024, 75.65% favored relisting cannabis as illegal.
May 19, 2024:

https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2795595/poll-most-support-relisting-cannabis-as-narcotic
Asked what they think about the government's plans to relist marijuana as an illegal narcotic, 60.38% absolutely agreed,15.27% moderately agreed. [total 75.65%]

June 19, 2022:

https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2329388/most-agree-with-removal-of-cannabis-from-narcotics-list-poll
Asked how they viewed the removal of cannabis from the drug list ... 58.55% - agreed with it. Of them, 34.81% strongly agreed, saying it is an valuable plant that can generate income and be used for medical purposes. Another 23.74% were in moderate agreement, ...

Both polls were run by NIDA, a respected, widely cited, and influential Thai academic polling organization.
Add: Any error in suggesting that when viewed together, the two polls suggest a shift in public opinion is mine alone. Criticism of NIDA polling based on facts, rather than on general mistrust and/or links to Grandpa Simpson, would be helpful.

• https://nidapoll.nida.ac.th/size overview of sampling methodology
• https://nida.ac.th/en/academic-services-nida-poll/ brief overview in English
• https://nidapoll.nida.ac.th/data/survey/uploads/FILE-1683025930254.pdf Discussion of 2023 election polling. This includes a detailed breakdown of the composition of the interview sample. (in Thai, but the pdf can be fed to Google Translate).

I believe that NIDA has a master list of about 350,000, split between 5 Thai regions, and originally generated at random by phone number (i.e. the raw list was much larger). The PDF implies that the final master list is broadly representative of the Thai population by a variety of measures, including age, income, education, marital status, religion, and broad occupational category. It is limited to Thai voters. Participants for individual polls are sub-sampled from the master list. I would welcome links to any more formal analysis of NIDA polling methodology.

Let's all try to come up with unique events to get Amai expelled! So far I've got:

• Framing her for improper food handling. You sabotage a pepper shaker so that when she lifts it, the cap comes off and pepper sprays everywhere, which also makes her sneeze. Take a photo of her as she's sneezing over the food and tell the guidance councilor that she just served that tray of food to the students. (Actually she throws that tray out and makes a new one but we don't need to tell the councilor that)
• Framing her for stealing. In the cooking club room is a locked cabinet with expensive or dangerous ingredients in it, Amai and Shoku have keys for it. Pickpocket a key or pick the lock and steal a jar of saffron from the cabinet, then plant it in Amai's bag. (Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world. Why does a school have it, or other expensive foodstuffs? I'unno. Also I imagine there's, like, puffer fish in the cabinet, that's what I mean by dangerous.)
• Frame her for poisoning students. You switch out the contents of an ingredient jar with rat poison, let her make the food then go to the councilor who shuts down the bake sale for the day. Or maybe there's a specific poison you have to use that's either hard to get or expensive from Info-chan that causes an auto-expulsion, like now the narcotics work in 1980's mode? Poisoning students is a pretty serious thing to do, after all.
• Oh, maybe as a variation of framing her for drugging, you can buy marijuana from Info-chan and that causes an auto-expulsion from school. Weed is super illegal in Japan, it's viewed the way Americans view much harder drugs like opioids, so her having it and serving weed brownies to the school would absolutely get her arrested
• Maybe you could somehow use the cat to frame her for improper kitchen protocol? Like the player takes a picture of Amai petting the cat during an event, then brings the cat to the home ec room and takes a picture of it on one of the counters? I'm still working on this one, there's gotta be some way to use the cat to frame her...

Those are my ideas! If you have any others, comment them. They don't have to be anything like mine, the only limit is your imagination

I bought a collection of random phals from Emerald Orchids in western Washington. Never again. Every single phal was in bad shape - withered & floppy leaves, infested with scale, black centers where the leaves join, etc. I've been nursing them to health for 8 weeks and am looking now to repot them, and am thinking I want to do semi-hydro cultivation. I live in near-desert conditions in eastern Washington. The orchids are next to the winter humidifier kept at 50%. In summer it will be drier, and I can't fix that. My experience growing plants spans 60 years and includes orchids (20 years ago, phals and cattleyas in this location), aquatic plants in tanks, hydroponic no pesticide marijuana, and dozens of types of veggies and flowers outside. I have a pretty good grasp of the basics for plants, I think. My questions:

1. Should I be using wicks and water gauges per hydro-orchids.com starter kits? My first thought is that with the summer dryness I should use a wick. My other first thought is that the gauges are necessary because the inner pot is shielded from view by the opaque outer pots, and that without an outer pot I don't need a gauge. If you have experience with this I would like to hear about it. I figured out my confusion over this. Duh.
2. Can anyone comment on their experience using First Ray's Kelpak and Quantum pro-biotic? Do these make a real difference in growth? I'm inclined to think they do but really do not know. I am cost-sensitive but willing to pay the money for good supplies.
3. If you do S/H, do you use Ray's fertilizer, MSU fertilizer or some other? Have you found one to be especially better than another? Also, do you use pots inside pots a la hydro-orchids, or just clear ventillated pots with saucers?

Thanks for your help. I have found First Ray, Orchid Girl, and many other websites and channels from reading this sub-reddit but if there is one you think I need to be pointed to, please do. In fact feel free to tell me anything you think I need to know.

CBD stands for cannabidiol. It is the second most prevalent of the active ingredients of cannabis (marijuana and hemp). While CBD is an essential component of medical marijuana, it is derived directly from the hemp plant, which is a cousin of the marijuana plant. CBD is a component of marijuana (one of hundreds), by itself it does not cause a “high.” According to a report from the World Health Organization, “In humans, CBD exhibits no effects indicative of any abuse or dependence potential…. To date, there is no evidence of public health related problems associated with the use of pure CBD.” For many years, federal law lumped hemp in with other cannabis plants, which were effectively outlawed in 1937 under the Marihuana Tax Act and made “officially” illegal in 1970 through the Controlled Substances Act. The plant Cannabis sativa has two primary species, hemp and marijuana. Both contain CBD oil, but there’s a much higher percentage in hemp, which also has very low (less than 0.3%) levels of THC compared to marijuana. Growers/farmers can now legally cultivate hemp, thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill. What is a cannabinoid? To understand how hemp oil products work in the body, you need to first understand the endocannabinoid system (ECS), a part of the mammalian central nervous system. You and everyone you know — even your furry friends — have endocannabinoid systems (ECS). The ECS is thought to play a crucial role in many bodily functions, including appetite, sleep, mood, and injury mitigation. How do cannabinoids work in the body? In general, the ECS can be thought of as your body’s regulatory committee. When things get out of balance, the ECS steps in to bring order to the chaos, also known as homeostasis. Our bodies produce chemicals called endocannabinoids. Our bodies have two networks of cannabinoid receptors: CB1 and CB2. CB1 receptors are found in our connective tissues, gonads, organs, and throughout the nervous system. CB2 receptors are mostly dispersed through the immune system and related organs. However, both versions can be found in a wide range of bodily tissues. The evidence for CBD (Cannabidiol) health benefits CBD has been touted for a wide variety of health issues, but the strongest scientific evidence is for its effectiveness in treating some of the cruelest childhood epilepsy syndromes, such as Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), which typically don’t respond to antiseizure medications. In numerous studies, CBD was able to reduce the number of seizures, and in some cases it was able to stop them altogether. Videos of the effects of CBD on these children and their seizures are readily available on the Internet for viewing, and they are quite striking. Recently the FDA approved the first ever cannabis-derived medicine for these conditions, Epidiolex, which contains CBD. CBD is commonly used to address anxiety, and for patients who suffer through the misery of insomnia, studies suggest that CBD may help with both falling asleep and staying asleep. CBD may offer an option for treating different types of chronic pain. A study from the European Journal of Pain showed, using an animal model, CBD applied on the skin can help lower pain and inflammation due to arthritis. Another study demonstrated the mechanism by which CBD inhibits inflammatory and neuropathic pain, two of the most difficult types of chronic pain to treat. More study in humans is needed in this area to substantiate the claims of CBD proponents about pain control.