For most cannabis enthusiasts, getting a good buzz that you don’t have to pay for is always a welcome event. Even better would be getting paid to get high, but such opportunities are few and far between. Now, as it happens, is one of those times.
Researchers are seeking volunteers to participate in at least two cannabis studies that will not only get people high for free but will pay them for the time and effort as well. So, if you’ve ever wondered how you can get paid to smoke weed, keep reading. It’s a tough job, but somebody has to do it. It’s for science, after all.
Cannabis studies going on now allow volunteers to get paid to get high, all for the sake of science.
The first study is sponsored by rolling paper and pre-roll cone manufacturer DaySavers, a brand owned by Custom Cones USA, to investigate the variables that combine to produce the best cannabis. Conducted in conjunction with the Cannabis Research Coalition and The Network of Applied Pharmacognosy (NAP), the Science of Smokeability (SOS) study will pay people to smoke pre-rolls for the sake of science. A series of scientific experiments spanning more than two years, the SOS will analyze cultivation and processing metrics that produce the most enjoyable and least harmful cannabis smoking experience.
“Currently, cannabis is cultivated to maximize yield and cannabinoid content. No study to date has ever evaluated how cultivation practices or post-harvest processing impact the smokeability of the final product,” the organizers of the study wrote in a statement about the research. “The SOS study promises to contribute significantly to the evolution of the cannabis industry by providing actionable insights that link cultivation and manufacturing practices to consumer experiences.”
Study Examines Variables That Produce Good Weed
The study will integrate controlled laboratory data with smoking experiments to investigate how different variables such as mineral content, nutritional content and fertilizer flushing, moisture content and the presence of potential carcinogens known as nitrosamines affect cannabis smoking qualities such as ash color, smoke composition and smoke quality. Harrison Bard, CEO and co-founder of DaySavers and Custom Cones USA, said the research is intended to shed “light on some major unknowns in the cannabis industry.”
“This type of research exists and has been proven to be extremely important in the tobacco industry, so we are excited to pave the way for a safer and more enjoyable future for the cannabis industry where quality and standards are at the forefront of cannabis cultivation and pre-roll product development,” Bard said in a statement from the companies.
Get Paid $4.20 To Smoke Two Joints
To conduct the study, DaySavers will distribute cannabis pre-rolls to participants in selected phases of the study to gather qualitative feedback. The company will pay $4.20 to 200 randomly selected participants, who will receive two joints before completing a survey to compare them. Those interested in smoking weed for science can sign up online.
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The study is being conducted by qualified researchers from various organizations including The Cannabis Research Coalition (CRC), an academic cultivation research group that is developing advanced cultivation techniques aimed at optimizing yield and quality of medicinal cannabis, and The Network of Applied Pharmacognosy (NAP), a nonprofit organization focusing on providing quality cannabis materials and tracking the experience of users. The SOS study has also partnered with Controlled Chemistry, a company with expertise in cannabis smoke and inhalation studies, utilizing innovative technologies and methodologies.
“This partnership highlights the pivotal importance of industry-wide collaboration and underscores the significance of research initiatives for shaping the future of the cannabis sector,” said Allison Justice, PhD, founder of the Cannabis Research Coalition. “This cross-departmental research collaboration extends beyond mere acquisition of sustainable and profitable cultivation and post-harvest metrics; we are actively establishing the benchmarks for ensuring the highest standards in producing flower intended for combustion.”
John Hopkins Cannabis Study Also Seeks Volunteers
A separate study by researchers at Johns Hopkins University is also seeking volunteers to participate in a cannabis study. To be eligible, prospective participants must be healthy adults who successfully complete an initial phone screening and a three-hour in-person screening visit. Those who qualify will also be required to attend an additional four sessions lasting approximately nine hours each during which time participants will ingest THC, CBD and caffeine before completing various tests to measure different aspects of performance. Those selected to complete the entire study can earn up to $1,780. Prospective participants are asked to complete an online survey to begin the screening process.