Celebrate 420 with Moodporium

Tick tock, tick tock...whether it's 4:20 p.m. or April 20 — there is no better time in the cannabis world to celebrate 420. If you're looking to celebrate 420 this year, here's what you need to know about the past, present, and future of the wild world of cannabis.

A short history lesson about 420

For decades now, cannabis enthusiasts have questioned what this iconic number actually refers to. However, the answer depends largely on who you ask.

While some people point to the time of day many people break out bud (4:20 p.m.), others refer to 420 as a police code commonly known for "marijuana smoking in progress." However, according to hippie icon Wavy Gravy, 420’s origins are a little more ethereal, having begun “somewhere in the foggy mists of time.”

420 is actually pretty multi-dimensional though. Some say that 420 began in 1971 when some students from California's San Rafael High School began meeting at 4:20 p.m. to partake in some bud secretly. This group of students eventually became known as the "Waldos," since they met up at a wall and they would say "420" to each as a code for marijuana.

The codeword quickly became utilitarian among those who wanted to talk about cannabis without other people noticing. And then ultimately, 4120 was then popularized in the mainstream by the Grateful Dead.

And as they say, the rest is history!

Cannabis, hemp, and prohibition

As 420 became better known, it picked up yet another meaning: it became a way to champion cannabis. And it worked as a way to highlight that this planet should've never been made illegal in the first place.

Did you know that the ban on cannabis began in the 1930s? The ban did not come from any new scientific findings but from conflicts of interest on the part of anti-cannabis industries. In other words, it was a total smear campaign!

As state governments began to re-legalize cannabis one by one, celebrate 420 gatherings and protests began to pick up steam. A major landmark happened in 1996 when California passed a Compassionate Use Act — allowing patients to use cannabis for medical conditions like cancer. 

Despite all its playfulness, 420 might actually be an effective means of protest. Major 420 celebrations often precede cannabis legalization — just look at what’s happened in Colorado or Canada, for example. Today, 420 rallies continue to exist in prohibited states as a fun form of protest. 

Fast forward to now though, our nation as a whole has become pretty “420 friendly.” Hemp and its derivatives are fully legal. And most states have at least legalized medical marijuana. You can celebrate 420 by knowing that most adults support legalization, too.

Indeed, 420 and the wild wild west of cannabis have come a long way.

Celebrate 420 and the freedom of relaxation

But really, what is 420 truly all about?

Let's get a little philosophical for a second and cut to the truth: 420 is truly about freedom:

• The freedom to relax.
• The freedom to unwind.
• The freedom to escape stress.
• The freedom to not let anxiety rule your life.
• The freedom to live, laugh, and love (yes, cliche as it sounds — it's the truth).

As dual country music star and cannabis activist, Willie Nelson puts it, "The biggest killer on the planet is stress...and I still think the best medicine is and always has been cannabis."

All in all, cannabis is just a plant — and a pretty harmless one at that. Its legalization only makes sense. 

How to relax the natural way

At Moodporium, we also love to celebrate 420 with cannabinoids and other natural remedies to promote relaxation and health. Here are some helpful ways to use CBD, hemp, and delta-8 THC to unwind.

CBD

CBD, or cannabidiol, is the hemp plant’s best-known ingredient. Why? Mostly because it’s really, really good at reducing stress. According to molecular biologist Dr. Bob Melamede, cannabinoids like CBD are basically the oils of life. They allow any organism that ingests them to rise above external stressors and thrive — at the molecular level. Looking to rise up? Celebrate 420 with a healthy dose of CBD.

Best of all and important to know — the way that cannabinoids reduce stress is holistic. CBD doesn’t exert its effects via just one or two receptors — it works through hundreds of molecular targets to restore overall balance! These targets include some of the most important receptor sites in the human brain. 

One word of wisdom about the magic of CBD: higher doses are more relaxing than lower ones, so don't hold back!

Hemp

Looking for an alternative to celebrate 420? Hemp contains other cannabinoids absolutely worth celebrating, too. Its other top ingredients include CBG, CBC, CBN, and Delta 8 THC.

While all of these cannabinoids have their own unique benefits, experiencing said benefits doesn’t have to get complicated. Just opt for a full-spectrum CBD product and you’ll get all the good stuff in one ultra-convenient package! 

Delta 8 THC

Looking to really celebrate 420? Make delta 8 THC your go-to. In fact, delta-8 THC might embody the spirit of 420 more than any other hemp-derived cannabinoid.

Why? Long story short...because it can actually get you high. 

Seriously: delta-8 THC confers a high that’s similar to what you might experience with regular THC/cannabis. In fact, some people actually like delta-8’s effects even more, since it tends to stay mellow and controlled. Research shows that delta-8 lights up both types of endocannabinoid receptors to provide powerful but balanced mental effects.  

Celebrate 420 accordingly

If you want to celebrate 420 the right way — you know, by using hemp and/or cannabis to get back to health and nature —  then consider Moodporium your one-stop shop!

Whether you're looking to restore your health, mind, and well-being or you're on a mission to find relief from symptoms caused by stress, anxiety, pain, and other ailments, Moodporium has a wide variety of products to help you restore vitality in your everyday life.

Ready to celebrate 420? We sure are.