Welcome to The Human Side of Cannabis, a reputable source for cannabis education.  This educational blog series is crafted to teach you about the cannabis plant, its product lines and how to incorporate it into your lifestyle.  The Human Side of Cannabis is curated by three industry experts with a combined 18 years of experience in the legal cannabis market. We encourage you to start this series from the beginning (page 3) and read through it chronologically as the series builds on itself.  It can also be used to research and learn about specific topics.  However you use it, we hope it guides you on your cannabis journey.  If you have any questions or would like to suggest a topic for a future article, please feel free to reach out to us at info@citysessionsdenver.com.

  • Share Your Cannabis Story

    The Human Side: Cannabis Stories Whether you’ve been a close friend and patron of City Sessions for years or are just visiting our site for the first time, welcome! City Session’s mission is to educate the masses about the cannabis plant. Over the years I have had the honor to welcome visitors from around the world to Colorful Colorado and into our cannabis community. Every…

  • Goldie

    “Euphoric experiences with cannabis shaped my lens and perspective of life and how I connected with people, myself, and the outside world.” Goldie 35, Denver,CO   “The first time I tried cannabis was with friends when I was sixteen years old.  I did not get high that first time. Like most youth, dabbling in substances was a right of passage. I remember the first time…

  • The Future of Cannabis as a Medicine

    As we move forward with cannabis legalization in the United States we are gearing up for the changes that the industry will go through post federal legalization.  As it stands today, the industry operates in individual markets across the country all with different regulations and levels of involvement.  Currently, cannabis companies are also limited by financial constraints that bar large public/investment banks from operating in...

  • The Pharmaceutical Industry and Its Relationship with Cannabis

    Over the course of history in the United States, the pharmaceutical industry has grown into one of the most powerful political interest groups.  In recent history, it has used its political power to protect its profits against the legalization of cannabis.  Giving people the power to heal themselves without the need for doctor prescribed medicines is bad for business.  We have one of the most...

  • Cannabis and Depression

    We all know someone who has been depressed, or perhaps you have experienced depression yourself. Depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States.  Annually it affects around 7% of the population.  According to research by the National Institute of Mental Health, depression is caused by a combination of biological, genetic, environmental and psychological factors. Depression is most common in young...

  • Cannabis and Anxiety

    As cannabis continues to spread across the United States and the globe, we are starting to see it touted as a one size fits all cure for many diseases and conditions.  Although cannabis can help people with different diseases and conditions, it is important to remain skeptical as new uses for these compounds are brought forward without any scientific backing to support them.  One condition...

  • Cannabis and Insomnia

    The cannabis plant is a miraculous plant that we continue to find new medical applications for every day.  As these applications expand we are reminded of some of the more traditional applications that this plant has been used for.  One of the most common, and the oldest uses of cannabis is to help with sleep. According to The National Sleep Foundation, 50 - 70 million...

  • Is Vaping Cannabis Oil Safe?

    If you have been paying attention to the news recently you have probably heard about cannabis oil vaporizer related injuries and deaths.  As of October 10th, 2019 there have been 1,080 vaporizer related injuries and 26 vaporizer related deaths. These are incredibly concerning statistics as we all thought vaporizing was supposed to be the healthier alternative to smoking, with limited health concerns. We are seeing...

  • Cannabis and Pain Management

    People's interest in medical cannabis is growing by the day. Cannabis is being used by many people to increase their quality of life and help them to combat many of humanity’s most common ailments.  Pain is an ailment that we will all face throughout our lives.  Most people experience pain periodically, but for many people, pain is something they live with constantly.  We currently live...

  • Why You Should Talk To Your Doctor About Cannabis

    It’s no secret that Americans are the most over-prescribed population in the world.  A 2016 study conducted by the Federal Government found that about 45% (119 million) of Americans over the age of 12 are taking some sort of prescription pain reliever, tranquilizer, sedative or stimulant.  This is a staggering statistic.