Let’s Talk About Cannabis and COVID-19: What’s the Latest?

Hey everyone! We know a big question has been on your minds lately, especially with all the unknowns around COVID-19 & the novel coronavirus. You might be wondering, ‘How do cannabis and COVID-19 connect?’ ‘Is there anything I should know as a cannabis user?’ ‘Could cannabis actually help fight COVID?’ or ‘Am I taking a risk by smoking cannabis right now?’ It’s totally normal to feel anxious about all of this. As your go-to source for cannabis info, we feel it’s super important to share the most current news with you. So, here’s what’s up! Back in January 2021, an Israeli company called STERO Biotechs shared some promising findings. Israel has been a leader in cannabis medicine research for a long time, and they’re exploring how cannabinoids might play a part in defending against COVID. They do remind us that it’s still very early days for this research, though.

Where Cannabis Meets COVID-19

Over the past few months, there’s been a lot of talk and speculation about how cannabis and COVID-19 might be connected. We’re definitely expecting to hear more as scientists keep digging deeper and learning new things. Closer to home, a Canadian Press article that showed up in newspapers all over Canada shared an interesting tidbit: ‘half of cannabis users have increased their habit amid the pandemic.’ Honestly, that doesn’t surprise us one bit here at Green Bangers! As your friendly online cannabis dispensary, we’re always chatting with folks who want to know how to order weed online – and many of them are actually new to cannabis entirely! They’re often looking for more than just flower, too.It’s wild to think that even two and a half years after legalization, many people are still just discovering things like extracts, topicals, and edibles. While that Canadian Press article had some folks trying to paint a negative picture of Canadians using more cannabis during the pandemic, those of us who really understand this amazing plant know that’s just not true. The reality is, with lockdowns, job losses, and so many other big stressors, Canadians are turning to cannabis medicine to help with things like anxiety, trouble sleeping, and other issues that have gotten worse because of all the worries. Cannabis is a powerful tool for wellness, and more than ever, Canadians are figuring that out. And we think that’s a really GOOD thing!