Writer Profile: Kat Austin
Articles by Kat Austin
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Medical vs. Recreational CannabisKey Takeaways The distinction between the two markets causes more harm than good for the cannabis industry and community Monetary incentive poses a threat to…07/14/2020Synthetic Urine: TestClear vs. Monkey Whizz vs. U Pass 8.4When we need to pass a urine drug test, we prefer to use the substitution method over cleansing products to ensure a reliably clean result.…07/13/2020How to Use Cannabis with MeditationMany have found combining cannabis with meditation can help ease one into a deeper focus and relaxed state during their practice. Below, we discuss the…07/13/20205 Reasons to Grind Your Cannabis (and How to Do It Properly)If you’re a regular cannabis smoker, you’ve probably broken your bud down by hand a time or two. You probably also know that rolling coarse,…04/28/2020How to Pass a Drug Test (Urine, Hair, Saliva, Blood)It’s a big question: how to pass a drug test? An estimated 8 in 10 employers use some kind of drug screening in their employment…04/21/202010 Best At-Home Drug Testing Kits (2021): Make Sure You Pass That TestDrug testing is an unfortunate reality for millions of cannabis consumers across the U.S., even in states that have legalized the herb for recreational use.…11/09/201910 Fast-Paced Companies That Don’t Drug TestThere’s a good chance that you’ve had to take a drug test for employment purposes at some point in your working life — or that…11/09/2019TestClear vs. Herbal Clean Qcarbo32When searching for a reliable drug test cleansing product, navigating the crowded field of search results can be difficult. There are hundreds of products out…11/08/2019How to Educate Your Friends, Parents, or Partner About Your Cannabis UseIt might sound counter-intuitive, but if you help your loved ones understand the plant itself at a high level, you’ll have a far better chance…07/30/2019Davinci MIQRO Review and How to UseWhen it comes to buying and enjoying small vaporizer units, the wide range of choice is staggering, but the Davinci MIQRO is making a big…07/30/2019What’s The Perfect Temperature for Vaping Cannabis?This article is a guest post from Michael Jacobs at gotvape.com. Readers of this article are likely familiar with the advantages of vaping versus smoking cannabis. Vaping cannabis…07/30/2019Holiday Gift Guide for the Modern StonerLet’s face it, not all stoners were created equal. The tie-dye wearing hippie is being replaced by the modern day stoner, who seeks high quality…07/30/2019How to Talk to Your Kids About CannabisWhen it comes to having ‘the talk’ with your kids, cannabis is a fairly new and controversial addition to the list. Until recently, it was…07/30/2019How to Use Food to Intensify Your HighAs a cannabis consumer, you’ve likely experienced the “munchies,” the increased appetite associated with cannabis use. Wouldn’t it be great if you could use food…07/30/2019The One Hitter Pipe: An Underrated Yet Effective Weed AccessoryDon’t downplay the one hitter pipe. Much like a snub-nose .38 revolver, the one-hitter isn’t that intimidating at first glance, but it’s easy to conceal,…07/30/2019The Professional, Stylish Pipe Travel Kit + 3 Stealthy Smoking DevicesTraveling pipe devotees know that bringing their favorite wooden Sherlock pipe or Gandalf glass bowl with them isn’t always an option. Bringing a pipe on…07/30/2019The First Pro Athlete with a Cannabis Brand SponsorTanner Hall has been a longtime advocate of using cannabis to enrich your life. After winning X-Games Gold Medals and shooting some of the most…07/30/2019A Smell Proof Rolling Kit for Joints and BluntsRather than shoving the joint rolling necessities into various pockets and crossing your fingers that all the items arrive safely, you can condense them into…07/28/2019Juicing Cannabis: Medicine without the HighThe act of juicing leafy greens like kale and spinach may not come as a surprise to many of you, but have you ever thought…07/28/2019Cannabis and Caffeine: The Guide for Enjoying Weed and Coffee TogetherHave you ever wondered if coffee and weed work together? Or do the two produce an undesired opposite effect? Visit a dispensary or surf online…07/28/2019What is an Eighth, Quarter, Half, or Ounce of Weed? (Visual Guide)Cannabis is sold in preset denominations. You may have heard some of them before – gram, eighth, quarter. But a quarter of what? What do…07/28/2019Tips for Taking Great Weed PhotographyThere are tons of challenges with taking pictures of cannabis. Between the awkward lighting in most grow rooms to the complexity of the strain’s appearance, it…07/28/2019How to Evaluate Weed QualityWhether you live in a legal state or not (and perhaps especially if not), chances are you have encountered subpar cannabis flowers before. The era of weak,…07/28/2019How to Use a Grinder Card: Visual GuideThe grinder card is a hugely underrated and highly efficient smoking accessory that you’ll be glad you discovered. While you may be familiar with a…07/28/2019How to Pack a Bowl – A Visual GuideMost people learn how to smoke from a pipe before anything else, contrary to the familiar image from DARE materials of a “bad kid” villainously…07/28/2019How Much Weed Costs and How Much to BuySo you’re going to get some weed. Hooray! But wait… how much should you get? How many joints would that be? How much will that…07/28/2019Ditch the Dugout: A Pipe Case for One Hitters, Pipes & ChillumsWhether you’re learning the ropes or you’re an experienced smoker, chances are that a chillum or one hitter is an essential item in your smoking stoner survival…07/28/2019Product Review: DIDA Vape CartridgePre-filled vape cartridges are convenient (no struggling to drop your vape oil into tiny cartridge openings), but don’t allow as much customizability for your vape…07/27/2019How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in New York StateNew York is currently in the works to be one of the next states to legalize cannabis for recreational use, but for now, qualifying medical…07/27/2019Do Drug Detox Drinks Work? TestClear vs. Herbal Clean Qcarbo32When searching for a reliable drug test cleansing product, navigating the crowded field of search results can be difficult. There are hundreds of products out…07/27/2019Is Smoking Cannabis Safe for Your Respiratory System?The traditional, and most popular form of cannabis consumption is smoking dried, cured, cannabis buds. Smoke, whether from burning wood, tobacco, or cannabis, contains carcinogens…07/27/2019Which Detox Company is Better? TestClear vs. Clear ChoiceWeighing different drug testing and detox options can be confusing, not to mention a bit stressful — when trying to pass a drug test…07/17/2019Blazing on a Budget: 11 Tips for Conserving Weed and Still Getting HighUnfortunately, the cannabis coffers aren’t always overflowing for most of us. To quote Boston George’s father from Blow, “Sometimes you’re flush, and sometimes you’re bust.” Whether…04/10/2017