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DENVER BANS OUTDOOR ADS THE GREAT PUEBLO BUST PROFESSORS ENDORSE CANNABIS NATIONAL NEWS INTERNATIONAL NEWS

cronic health 26 CANNABINOID STUDY RESONATES 33 CANNABIS REDUCES WITHDRAWALS 35 JUICING RAW CANNABIS

Cronic business 38 THE $60 MILLION-DOLLAR VOTE 40 MEDICAL MARIJUANA, INC.

cronic growing 46 DRYING AND CURING BUD

cronic reviews 50 51 52 53

CANNACRITIQUES: CHAI TEA TECHNOLOGY IN REVIEW NEW ON THE BOOK SHELF MUSIC AND BEATS

cronic cuisine 56 RED VELVET CUPCAKES AND MORE

cannapages 62 UPDATED COLORADO MMJ DIRECTORY

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Outdoor advertising for medical marijuana soon to be something of the past in Denver, Colorado.

DENVER BANS

MEDICAL MARIJUANA OUTDOOR ADVERTISING “...Singling out marijuana is just willful ignorance.” report from Fox News Latino 8|

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ree joints! Cheap weed! Come on down! Marijuana A U.S. attorney in San Diego last year vowed to crack down advertising in Denver can be shockingly aggressive, on companies that accept marijuana advertising in violation with psychedelic billboards and sign wavers promoting of federal drug law, but so far there have been no criminal potent weed and an affordable high. charges brought. The U.S. attorney in Denver has told disBut in-your-face advertising messages in Colorado’s largest pensaries near schools to close or face federal seizure, but he city look like they’re on their way out after the city council has not addressed advertising for the drug. voted 13-0 to ban outdoor advertising for medical mariA California weekly newspaper that accepts marijuana juana. The Denver ordinance, passed in early August, seeks advertising, the Sacramento News & Review, once published to curb the city’s vibrant and competitive marijuana industry. a stand-alone publication devoted entirely to marijuana ads. Council members said the city needs to crack down on the An editor said the federal saber-rattling scared away some advertising. advertisers, but didn’t affect the company’s intention to ac“I don’t appreciate folks that are out in front of a creepy old cept the ads. van slinging this dope, and they’re making this industry look “We’re well within our legal and constitutional rights,” Sacbad,” said Councilman Paul López, who voted for the mearamento News & Review co-editor Nick Miller said. sure. “I’m sick and tired of my neighborhood being overrun Colorado lawmakers have considered but rejected adverby folks who don’t respect it.” tising regulations. The advertising ban would apply to billboard, bus-bench Marketers that advise marijuana companies say they’re and sidewalk sign-twirler advertising. The ordinance doesn’t treading lightly. Marijuana marketing is in its infancy, and affect print advertising or radio or television companies are still tiptoeing around federal ads, but the ads would have to include the threats, said John Nicolazzo of the New “We don’t necessarily need disclaimer that pot is “for registered ColoYork-based Medical Cannabis Network, sign spinners on the side of rado medical marijuana patients only.” which provides business services for the the road. But we do need the The marijuana industry in Denver was itself medical marijuana industry and owns opportunity to educate.” deeply divided on the advertising ban. more than 1,000 marijuana-related Internet - Cheri Hackett One Denver group, the Medical Marijuana domains. Dispensary Owner Industry Group, actively pushed for the ad“Our industry has been under constant vertising ban, saying that unseemly ads give scrutiny, and advertising is a big part of people a bad impression of the industry. that,” Nicolazzo said. “It does kind of hinder Other industry groups, including the influential Cannabis us from going mainstream, to where we want to be.” Business Alliance, argued unsuccessfully that the advertising Nicolazzo said marijuana providers face tighter scrutiny ban goes too far. than even alcohol and tobacco sellers, both of which have “We don’t necessarily need sign spinners on the side of advertising limits. the road. But we do need the opportunity to educate,” said “What’s the difference between advertising for marijuana dispensary owner Cheri Hackett. or when you go to the gas station and they have sign for Marijuana advertising is a murky area for regulators dealing $1 off cigarettes? At nightclubs, they’re handing out shots. with an industry whose very existence violates federal drug When you try to compare alcohol and tobacco, there’s a very law. Medical marijuana is illegal to grow and sell, and also ilthin line.” legal to advertise, but regulations vary widely in the 17 states But even some of marijuana’s loudest advocates say that flout federal drug law and consider pot legal for people advertising the drug is distasteful. Colorado’s Lenny Frieling, with certain medical conditions. an attorney and prominent marijuana legalization advocate, Delaware, Montana and Vermont ban marijuana adversaid marijuana shouldn’t face special limits. tising, though Montana’s ban is under legal challenge. “I don’t think any medicines should be advertised, period, Washington state bans physicians from advertising that end of story. Whether it’s medical marijuana or something they recommend the drug. Doctors that violate that state’s that will give me an erection for eight hours, I find it all advertising ban can face sanctions from the state Departinappropriate,” said Frieling, head of Colorado’s chapter of ment of Health. the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. “A health care professional shall not ... include any state“Ban it all or don’t ban any of it, singling out marijuana is just ment or reference, visual or otherwise, on the medical use willful ignorance.” of cannabis in any advertisement for his or her business or Most Denver councilmembers disagreed, saying medical practice,” Washington law reads. marijuana is a product that merits special limits. California and Colorado, two states known for their vibrant “We are still allowing advertising. We just don’t want it in marijuana industries, are flush with advertisements for the your face,” said Denver Councilman Christopher Herndon, drug. who voted for the measure.

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THOUSANDS OF PLANTS SEIZED from NICK BONHAM

THE GREAT PUEBLO BUST “Public land along the Front Range has become favored grow sites for cartels.” SAN ISABEL — Law enforcement agencies have conducted the largest marijuana bust in Pueblo County history and one of the largest ever in Colorado. A crop of 7,000 to 9,000 pot plants with an estimated value of $15 million were seized in steep, secluded terrain in what appears to be the work of a Mexican drug operation. “This is the work of Mexican cartels,” Pueblo County Sheriff Kirk Taylor said as he looked out on a narrow field of about 2,200 plants. “This stuff isn’t being distributed here. It’s being grown, harvested and sent to California or wherever,” Taylor said. “No doubt, it’s the biggest (grow) bust in the history of Pueblo County.” A federal agent who didn’t want to be identified said this bust was either the third or fourth largest in state history. Four people fled during the raid and two were arrested. Sheriff’s deputies, Pueblo police officers and federal agents moved on the sites at about 6 a.m.

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One site is located between Colorado 165 and Old San Isabel Road and the three other sites are located a short but steep hike south of the highway. The grow operation is located between Lake Isabel and YMCA’s Camp Jackson. The plants were grown on private property belonging to the late Bob Jackson, a well-respected civic leader and philanthropist. Taylor said the Jackson family was unaware of the grow and was shocked at the news. “They didn’t know about this. No one comes down here. You can’t see this from the road. The only way you see this is from the air,” Taylor said. The sheriff’s office began investigating the operation in January, when snowshoers found stashed supplies and chemicals and reported a possible methamphetamine lab. Since then, Taylor said narcotics detectives and federal agents watched the grow from the ground and air. The names of the suspects were not released Wednesday, but Taylor said they are Mexican nationals who have been growing on the Jackson property for about three years. The sophistication and operation of the grow amazed law enforcement. “These guys are extremely disciplined,” Sheriff Lt. John Pannunzio said. Irrigation lines ran up and down the mountainsides and through the rows. The lines were camouflaged, either by paint, bark or dirt. Every plant was fertilized and had a drip line. The growers built irrigation ponds by channelling water runoff and seepage. There were shelters designated for drying, cutting and packaging. Large trash bags of buds and clipped plants were left hanging in some of the huts. In one packaging site the ground was littered with marijuana leaves and stems. Some of the taller plants that hadn’t been clipped stood about 5 feet tall. Pannunzio said a crew of 12 workers had recently visited the grow and bundled 400 pounds of marijuana, which probably was loaded quickly into cars on Colorado 165. The workers were brought here to live and grow in the Greenhorn Mountains. Federal agents who didn’t want to be identified said private and public land along the Front Range has become favored grow sites for cartels. Two years ago, the state’s largest bust was uncovered in Jefferson County, a cartel-linked grow of 15,000 pot plants. The workers slept in campsites, which were found loaded with fresh supplies — food, beer, tequila. The workers cooked on propane grills so not to produce smoke. Besides a pocketknife and tools, no weapons were recovered or booby traps found. A Blackhawk helicopter was called in to remove the plant bundles from the terrain. Trees were cut down so the chopper could drop supplies and haul away loads. Officers were able to clear one of the grow sites Wednesday but secured the others until efforts could resume today. The plants will be stored, dried and eventually will be destroyed. Deputies escorted a dump truck loaded with pot plants out of the Greenhorn Mountains to an undisclosed location.

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BALLOT MEASURE PASSES THE TEST By Stephen C. Webster

PROFESSORS ENDORSE LEGAL CANNABIS IN COLORADO AS OBAMA WOOS STUDENTS Academia Openly Approves of Legalization More than 100 college professors across the nation have signed an open letter, endorsing a Colorado ballot measure that would legalize marijuana and regulate it like alcohol, in a move timed to coincide with President Barack Obama’s campaign stop at Colorado State University. The letter was released by The Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol, the principal group supporting Amendment 64, the marijuana legalization ballot initiative being put before voters this November. The law would permit adults over the age of 21 to possess one ounce of marijuana or six marijuana plants. It does not propose any any changes that would affect employee drug testing or laws prohibiting driving while intoxicated. Most of the letter’s co-signers identified themselves as coming from “the fields of law, health, economics, and criminal justice.” “For decades, our country has pursued a policy of marijuana prohibition that has been just as ineffective and wasteful as alcohol prohibition,” they wrote. “We have reviewed Amendment 64 and concluded that it presents an effective, responsible, and much-needed new approach for Colorado and the nation.” President Obama, meanwhile, made a stop at Colorado

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State University as part of a three-state campaign swing focusing on college campuses right at the start of a new school year. He’s expected to reiterate his support for freezing student loan interest rates and attack Mitt Romney for saying that hopeful students should just borrow money from their parents or join the military. The president has consistently said he opposes to marijuana legalization, and his administration has been adamant about prosecuting hundreds of licensed marijuana vendors in states that have legalized the drug for medical use. “The State of Colorado, as well as our nation, have successfully walked the path from prohibition to regulation in the past,” the professors concluded. “Eighty years ago, Colorado voters approved a ballot initiative to repeal alcohol prohibition at the state level, which was followed by repeal at the federal level. This year, we have the opportunity to do the same thing with marijuana and once again lead the nation toward more sensible, evidence-based laws and policies.” An August survey by the Democratic-affiliated Public Policy Polling group found that 47 percent of Colorado voters favor Amendment 64, while just 38 percent oppose it. Read the full letter:

“To the Voters of Colorado: As professors in the fields of law, health, economics, and criminal justice, among others, we write this open letter to encourage a sensible, evidence-based approach to marijuana policy, and to endorse Amendment 64, the initiative on this year’s ballot to regulate marijuana like alcohol in Colorado. For decades, our country has pursued a policy of marijuana prohibition that has been just as ineffective and wasteful as alcohol prohibition. We have reviewed Amendment 64 and concluded that it presents an effective, responsible, and much-needed new approach for Colorado and the nation. Marijuana prohibition has proven to be the worst possible system when it comes to protecting teens, driving marijuana into the underground market where proof of age is not required and where other illegal products might be available. In a regulated system, marijuana sales will be taken off the streets and put behind a counter where age restrictions are strictly enforced. There is evidence that regulating marijuana works. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, marijuana use among Colorado high school students declined from 2009 to 2011, the time during which the state began regulating medical marijuana sale. Meanwhile, it increased nationwide, where no such regulations were implemented. Given our current economic climate, we must evaluate the efficacy of expensive government programs and make responsible decisions about the use of state resources. Enforcing marijuana prohibition is wasting our state’s limited criminal justice resources and eroding respect for the law. Our communities would be better served if the resources we currently spend to investigate, arrest, and prosecute people for marijuana offenses each year were redirected to focus on violent and otherwise harmful crimes. According to the Colorado Center on Law and Policy, passage of Amendment 64 would immediately save local and state law enforcement officials more than $12 million per year, and it could save more than $36 million per year within the first five years. Paired with new state and local revenues, the initiative has the potential to generate more than $120 million per year for Colorado and its localities. It is also important to note that Amendment 64 does not change existing laws regarding driving under the influence of marijuana, and it allows employers to maintain all of their current employment and drug-testing policies. The State of Colorado, as well as our nation, have successfully walked the path from prohibition to regulation in the past. Eighty years ago, Colorado voters approved a ballot initiative to repeal alcohol prohibition at the state level, which was followed by repeal at the federal level. This year, we have the opportunity to do the same thing with marijuana and once again lead the nation toward more sensible, evidence-based laws and policies. Please join us in supporting Amendment 64, the initiative to regulate marijuana like alcohol.”

Find more about Amendment 24 at www.RegulateMarijuana.org Turn to Page 38 to see how the Amendment would Pour $60 Million Dollars into Colorado’s Economy.

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*CRUSHED* MONTPELIER, Vt. - Working in a stout former bank building with windows closed and air conditioners humming, Orleans County sheriff's deputies didn't know what was happening in their parking lot until a neighbour called 911. A man on a big farm tractor, angry about his recent arrest for resisting arrest and marijuana possession, was rolling across their vehicles — five marked cruisers, one unmarked car and a transport van. By the time they ran outside, the tractor was down the driveway and out onto the road. With their vehicles crushed, "We had nothing to pursue him with," said Chief Deputy Philip Brooks. Thursday afternoon's incident ended when city police in Newport, the county seat of the northern Vermont county, caught up with Roger Pion, 34, a short distance away. No one was injured. At least two deputies had gone inside a few moments before after washing their vehicles, officials said. "Nobody was hurt. That's the thing everybody's got to cherish," said Sheriff Kirk Martin. Vermont State Police said in a statement that Pion would face seven counts of felony unlawful mischief, one count of misdemeanour unlawful mischief, one count aggravated assault on a

law enforcement officer, one count of gross negligent operation, and one count of leaving the scene of an accident. Pion was being held at the Northern State Correctional Center in Newport on $15,000 bail. Sheriffs said they did not know if Pion had a lawyer. A phone number for him could not be located. Martin estimated damage to the vehicles at more than $300,000; state police put it at more than $250,000. Not only were their roofs and hoods caved in, but "the radios are ruined, the radar detectors, the cages in the cars ... We're going to have to get the jaws of life up here to pry the trunks open and see about the rifles and shotguns," Martin said. Brooks said the destroyed vehicles constituted more than half the fleet of sheriff's cruisers in the rural county on the Canadian border. Others were out on patrol at the time of the incident.

A DEDUCTION IN RATIONALE By Chris Walsh

edical cannabis dispensaries will face increased scrutiny by the IRS and could be forced to pay tens of thousands – or even millions – of dollars in back taxes in the wake of a court decision that will further complicate life for MMJ businesses. The US Tax Court ruled last week that dispensaries cannot deduct common expenses incurred while operating a dispensary – including costs for bags and storage jars – from their taxes given that they provide a drug that is illegal federally. The case involved the Vapor Room, a San Francisco-based dispensary that recently closed due to federal pressure on its landlord. Congress in section 280E has set an illegality under Federal law as one trigger to preclude a taxpayer from deducting expenses incurred in a medical marijuana dispensary business,” the court wrote. “This is true even if the business is legal under State law.” The government will no doubt use the rule as a precedent when going after other dispensaries, and the IRS will reportedly incorporate this decision into current and future audits. This could be enough to sink some, or many, dispensaries depending on how aggressive the government gets. Most medical marijuana centers are struggling financially and simply don’t have the cash to pay a huge tax bill. Even if a dispensary is not audited, it will be difficult to deduct business expenses going forward, which will increase the financial strain on the business. The tax issue has become a hot-button topic in the industry as of late. A handful of MMJ leaders have even banded together to form the 280E Reform Team, which offers tax seminars in medical cannabis states around the country (the next one will be held in Albuquerque on Aug. 25). The subject will also take center stage this November at the National Marijuana Business Conference, which will feature a panel discussion on MMJ taxes with experts Henry Wykoswki, Jim Marty, and Greta Carter.

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CBD-ONLY STRAIN ON THE HORIZON 10 Israeli Medical Marijuana Patients Testing THC-Free Cannabis: Reduces Pain Without That Annoying Side Effect By Anne Holland Tikun Olam, a licensed medical marijuana growing facility in Israel, announced today that for the last six months it’s been running limited human patient trials of Avidekel, a new strain of cannabis which has 15.8% CBD but less than 1% THC. Plenty of mice and ten human patients have tried the new strain so far. We can’t speak for the mice, but human patients are saying they appreciate having the benefits of CBD without the side affects of THC. CBD is Cannabidiol, a substance with anti-inflammatory benefits that may help rheumatoid arthritis, colitis, liver inflammation, heart disease and diabetes. So, it doesn’t do everything that researchers claim THC-bearing cannabis can, but even these partial benefits are well worth investigating, especially for patients who don’t appreciate getting high.

HIGH ON ART

Brazilian Artist Paints with Marijuana Smoke For his latest series, aptly entitled “Blow Job – Work of Blowing”, Brazilian artist Fernando de la Rocque has created images of political and religious icons using marijuana smoke. Needless to say that has sparked a great deal of controversy in the art world. We’ve seen some pretty unique works of art created with smoke, like the ghost paintings of Rob Tarbell or the smoke-painted bottles of Jim Dingilian, but none as controversial as Fernando de la Rocque’s. The daring artist using a unique technique to paint images onto a white canvas – he blows marijuana smoke on pre-cut stencils laid down on the canvas to dye paint and shade the desired areas. The results are pretty impressive, but it’s the bizarre technique that attracted the most attention, with many wondering how he must feel after completing one of his smoky artworks. In an interview with Brazilian newspaper The Rio Times, de la Rocque said “more important than freedom to smoke marijuana is the freedom to think about it and make art with it. Polemic issues divide opinions, forcing people to think and debate. Inertia is useless when we want to overcome something.” The idea of using marijuana smoke to create art has been in development for some time, and Fernando’s similar paintings created with wine confirm his artistic motivation: ““I always like to create art with pleasure.”

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CBD IN MOLECULE FORM

health and medicine by Jay Smoker

STUDY FINDS CLEAR EVIDENCE THAT CANNABINOIDS CAN HELP TREAT VARIOUS MEDICAL CONDITIONS

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In her denial of the petition, DEA administrator Michele Leonhart alleged: “[T]here are no adequate and well-controlled studies proving (marijuana’s) efficacy; the drug is not accepted by qualified experts.”

cientific findings from over 100 controlled clinical trials involving either cannabis or its constituents provide “clear evidence that cannabinoids are useful for the treatment of various medical conditions,” according to a just published review in the German scientific journal Deutsches Ärzteblatt International. Investigators from the nova-Institute and the Hannover Medical School in Germany reviewed over 100 controlled trials assessing the safety and efficacy of cannabis and cannabinoids. Researchers reported: “Knowledge about the therapeutic potential of cannabis products has been greatly improved by a large number of clinical trials in recent years. … There is now clear evidence that cannabinoids are useful for the treatment of various medical conditions,” including chronic neuropathy (nerve pain), multiple sclerosis, HIV/AIDS, Gilles de la Tourette syndrome, and other indications. Regarding the safety profile of cannabis and cannabinoids, investigators determined: “The most common side effects of cannabinoids are tiredness and dizziness (in more than ten percent of patients), psychological effects, and dry mouth. Tolerance to these side effects nearly always develops within a short time. Withdrawal symptoms are hardly ever a problem in the therapeutic setting.” Authors did express concern that cannabis could pose additional health risks for adolescents and/or pregnant or breastfeeding women, as well as individuals diagnosed with Hepatitis C, severe cardiovascular disease, addictive disorders, or those vulnerable to certain psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia. Investigators acknowledged that cannabis dosing may adversely impact psychomotor skills. However, they noted, “Patients who take cannabinoids at a constant dosage over an extensive period of time often develop tolerance to the impairment of psychomotor performance, so that they can drive vehicles safely.”

They concluded, “No acute deaths have been described that could be unequivocally attributed solely to cannabis consumption or treatment with cannabinoids.” The paper is the second review in recent months rebutting the present Schedule I status of cannabis under federal law, which states that the plant and its organic constituents possess a “high potential for abuse,” and that they lack “accepted medical use” and “accepted safety … under medical supervision.” Writing in The Open Neurology Journal this past May, investigators with the University of California at San Diego and the University of California, Davis concluded: “Evidence is accumulating that cannabinoids may be useful medicine for certain indications. Based on evidence currently available, the (federal) Schedule I classification (of cannabis) is not tenable; it is not accurate that cannabis has no medical value, or that information on safety is lacking.” In 2011, the Obama administration — via the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) — formally denied a nineyear-old administrative petition filed by NORML and a coalition of public interest organizations calling on the agency to initiate hearings to reassess the present classification of marijuana as a schedule I controlled substance. In her denial of the petition, DEA administrator Michele Leonhart alleged: “[T]here are no adequate and well-controlled studies proving (marijuana’s) efficacy; the drug is not accepted by qualified experts. … At this time, the known risks of marijuana use have not been shown to be outweighed by specific benefits in well-controlled clinical trials that scientifically evaluate safety and efficacy.” In June, Ms. Leonhart testified before Congress that she believed that heroin and marijuana posed similar threats to the public’s health because, in her opinion, “all illegal drugs are bad.” Coalition advocates are presently appealing the DEA’s denial of their petition in federal court.

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by Bailey Rahn

Cannabis Reduces Withdrawals RESEARCH RECOGNIZES TREATMENT POTENTIAL BUT STATE LAWS STILL DON’T Treating drug addiction with more drugs is a controversial methodology. Somehow addictive medications like methadone and suboxone manage to dodge stigma, while non-addictive alternatives such as cannabis therapy still await validation. Medical marijuana has withstood repeated scientific trials, but social and legal reproach still inhibits serious medical endorsement. Recent clinical studies have revealed the value of medical cannabis for treating chronic pain, particularly as a supplement for stronger opiate painkillers. Considering the rising prevalence of painkiller abuse, an increase in supplementary marijuana prescriptions could reduce people’s chances developing opiate addictions. But what about those already addicted to opiates? Can cannabis therapy help longtime addicts kick addiction once and for all? Even for well-established addictions, emerging research leans in favor of cannabis’ utility; yet, the taboo of treating drug addiction with drug replacement still inhibits many medical professionals from fully signing on. For this reason, cannabis therapy is seen as a supplementary tool, a mere aid to the pharmaceutical canons of drug rehab: methadone, suboxone, etc. But according to the following studies and testimonies, marijuana may be qualified to enter the ranks of anti-addiction medication. Morphine/Heroin: A study conducted by Valérie Daugé and others at the Laboratory for Physiopathology of Diseases of the Central Nervous System recently demonstrated the potential of cannabis therapy to relieve morphine dependence. The experimenters injected morphine-addicted rats with THC, resulting in suppressed behavioral, biochemical, and molecular dependence. Researchers expect cannabis therapy to have a similar neurological effect on humans, and consequently open new doors for heroin recovery. Opiates: Dr. Sean Breen at Medical Cannabis of Southern California describes a patient who was able to overcome his opiate addiction by using cannabis therapy to relieve his withdrawal symptoms: “Today was his last day of using subutex and he plans on using cannabis to manage any withdrawal symptoms that he experiences after finally stopping all opiate medications! Amazingly

the effects of cannabinoids can reduce or eliminate the majority of symptoms of opiate withdrawal. Cannabis can reduce anxiety and agitation, improve sleep and helps normalize the digestive tract.” Behavioral Therapy: A meta-analysis of experiments conducted at Columbia University analyzed the behavioral effects of cannabis on recovering addicts. One trial showed that cannabis users are more likely to adhere to their naltrexone treatment for heroin addiction. Another experiment found that cocaine addicts (who were also diagnosed with ADHD) similarly exhibited higher treatment retention rates with moderate cannabis use. Testament to these results is a recovered heroin addict who shares his struggles with heroin and methadone addiction: “The marijuana helped me to sleep and eat and provided strength to continue detoxification. With the help of marijuana, I weaned myself off methadone in about four months. To this day I have continued to smoke marijuana, about three cigarettes per day and have never felt the desire to return to either heroin or methadone. My conclusion, based on this experience, is that marijuana is a potent medicine in the treatment of withdrawal from both heroin and methadone.’ For many, the behavioral changes brought about by medical marijuana are enough to break addiction patterns and habits. More severe addictions may require medical cannabis to be taken in conjunction with other drugs. The bottom line: doctors, researchers, specialists, and former addicts are slowly coming together to realize the potential of medical marijuana as an alternative to the highrisk treatment medications currently offered to counter withdrawal symptoms.

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HEALTH QUESTION OF THE DAY:

IS JUICING OR EATING

RAW CANNABIS HEALTHY? DOCTORS WEIGH THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF RAW CANNABIS CONSUMPTION AGAINST THE RISKS OF ACTIVATING ITS “HIGH”-INDUCING PROPERTIES

here’s no shortage of controversy surrounding the use of medical marijuana. Despite the copious amount of scientifically-backed data gathered over decades, if not centuries, which show that cannabis has tremendous therapeutic potential, many lawmakers remain hesitant to approve its use. Regardless, a growing number of dedicated researchers continue to investigate new therapeutic applications for juicing or eating raw cannabis. For some people, it still remains difficult to distinguish between the plant’s medicinal and recreational uses. Inhaling the plant’s vapors gets you high, even when that isn’t the primary reason why its being consumed. It’s not just anti-cannabis critics who have a problem with this issue. Many of the people who consume raw cannabis with a doctor’s recommendation have no interest in getting high. For them, the plant is a safe and natural method of relieving constant pain and constant discomfort, and it’s euphoric and thought befuddling qualities are seen as (unwanted) side effects. Research is now showing benefits from eating or juicing raw cannabis. One term that is regularly used in conjunction with cannabis is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) — the ingredient in marijuana that produces the “high”. Cannabis does contain another beneficial chemical compound called Cannabidiol (CBD) which has been proven medically to help relieveinflammation, convulsions, nausea, as well as inhibit cancer cell growth. Raw cannabis contains THCA and CBDA, ineffective alkaloids. They must be heated to produce THC and CBD, which in turn produces the “high.” This is the reason for smoking or vaporizing. By eating or juicing raw cannabis in its natural state, there is no “high” to speak of. Drinking fresh-squeezed cannabis juice (similar to wheat grass juice) or eating raw cannabis as a leafy green vegetable is fast becoming a preferred means of consumption for individuals in search health benefits without losing their heads in the clouds. Jeffrey C. Raber, Ph.D. of thewercshop.com writes: “When you consume “raw” cannabis, that is cannabis which

has not been heated, you are consuming the cannabinoid acids. THCA and/or CBDA. If you have a strain that is dominant in CBD, then the raw form is delivering CBDA. If you have a high THC strain, then this raw form will deliver THCA. Look up tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, or Cannabidiolic acid. Those are the A forms of the molecules you are consuming. “Almost all varieties today contain large amounts of THCA which when heated provides THC. By volume (it is reported by weight actually), there is next to no CBDA or CBD in virtually all of the strains currently available. NOT ALL STRAINS ARE THE SAME! EVEN THE SAME NAMES ARE MOST OFTEN NOT THE SAME (mis-named, different grower = different method = different end product)! Over-generalization of this marvelous plant is what is diminishing its stock and ruining the value it has to offer. We’ve done thousands of strain tests and have in-house expertise directly from The Netherlands, we are the most informed laboratory of professional scientists in the US, you can rest assured my comments are correct. Only about 2% of the strain products available today have CBD above 1 wt% in them. It is RARE! And most likely almost none of it exists in non-medical states today. Juicing is working because it provides the cannabinoid acids, which are potent anti-inflammatory compounds that help regulate the endocannabinoid system in ways not fully understood just yet. When you juice properly, you consume almost no THC or CBD, it is all THCA and CBDA! That is why you don’t receive any psychoactive effects. “Juicing improperly may lead to heating the solution and causing THC to form. The only way to know exactly what you have, strain or juice wise, is to have it tested by a reliable and accurate lab (and not all of the “labs” today operate in that faction either unfortunately). “Only through accurate information dissemination, more thorough understanding and improved patient care will we be able to fully free this marvelous plant! We all have to do our part! Dr. Courtney, who we maintain an excellent relationship with, is a true pioneer in the fashion and we should all aim to support him and his efforts in every way we can. Let’s be sure to get the right information out there to everyone!”

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New Report Documents The Fiscal Impact of Amendment 64, The Initiative to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol By Steve Elliot

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A new report released by the Colorado Center on Law and Policy (CCLP) documents that Amendment 64, the Initiative to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol, would provide the state savings and tax revenue of nearly $60 million in its first year. According to the report, the state is conservatively projected to save and earn up to $120 million annually after 2017. Amendment 64 proposes a system to regulate and tax marijuana in Colorado similarly to alcohol. In addition to state and local sales taxes, the initiative directs the General Assembly to enact an excise tax of up to 15 percent on wholesale sales of non-medical marijuana. This limit can be increased after 2017. The general state and local coffers will receive all but $80 million of that revenue. The other $40 million is earmarked to a Capital School Construction Fund.

“Amendment 64, based on these estimates, would generate $24 million in state revenue for the Building Excellent Schools Today (BEST) program,” said economist Christopher Stiffler of the Colorado Center on Law and Policy. “Leveraged with local dollars, that investment could mean over 350 new jobs, the majority of which will be in the construction industry.” “This significant report highlights the burdensome cost of maintaining marijuana prohibition in Colorado and the new revenue that could be generated for school construction and other critical services,” said Art Way, senior policy manager, Drug Policy Alliance. “In addition to keeping countless marijuana possession offenders out of the criminal justice system, Amendment 64, as demonstrated in this report, allows the voters to support fiscal prudence, robust regulation and sensible reform.” “This report confirms that by regulating marijuana like alcohol we can generate significant new revenue and savings for our state and localities, and create much-needed jobs,” said Betty Aldworth, advocacy director of the Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol, which is supporting Amendment 64. “Not only will Amendment 64 result in immediate savings; it will quickly grow into a major revenue stream for Colorado.”

The Report Estimates Nearly $60 Million Saved and Generated for Colorado in the First Year And Up to $120 Million in New Revenue and Savings Projected after 2017

Key findings of the

Colorado Fiscal Policy Institute Report Amendment 64 will generate: • $12 million in instant savings for the year following legalization because of reduced criminal costs. As courts and prisons adapt to fewer and fewer violators, annual savings (compared to a pre-legalization year’s budget) will rise toward the long run savings level of $40 million • $24 million new tax revenue generated from excise taxes on the wholesaler (all of which is promised to the Colorado Public School Capital Construction Assistance Fund) • $8.7 million in new state sales tax revenue • $14.5 million in new local sales tax revenue • 372 new jobs (217 of which are construction) from school construction projects on behalf of the Building Excellent Schools Today Program • TOTAL $60 million total savings/additional revenue for Colorado’s Budget with a potential for this number to double after 2017.

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ACQUISITIONS HELP FUEL MEDICAL MARIJUANA INC. TO $1.5 MILLION PROFIT IN THE SECOND QUARTER Medical Marijuana Inc., one of the few publicly traded companies in the MMJ industry, swung to a profit in the second quarter on increased revenue tied to its purchase of Dixie Elixirs & Edibles and CanCHEW Bio-Technologies. The positive results are particularly notable because they come while the industry is struggling on many fronts and cannabis businesses are closing left and right. The industry should take heart that some businesses are growing despite the dark cloud hovering over MMJ. Medical Marijuana Inc. reported that second-quarter net income hit $1.5 million versus a loss of $1.3 million a year earlier. Revenue for the April-June period rose to $2.4 million compared with $196,748 in the second quarter of 2011. The company’s stock, which trades on the over-the-counter market under the symbol MJNA, rose 32% on the news to close at 4.5 cents. The latest figures include the financial performance of Denverbased Dixie, which ranks as one of the biggest players in the infused-products sector. During the quarter, Medical Marijuana Inc. – which oversees a portfolio of MMJ-related companies – also completed its acquisition of CanCHEW, started clinical development on five products and began laying the groundwork to expand abroad, among other accomplishments. The company’s revenue and earnings – not to mention its share price – are paltry when compared to publicly traded firms in other sectors. But Medical Marijuana Inc. is one of the larger MMJ players with public stock and hopes to carve out a niche for the industry on Wall Street.

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Here’s a chart showing the company’s improvement over the past year:

The company believes this is just the start of something much bigger, though it continues to operate in a very difficult business climate. “The second quarter of 2012 cemented Medical Marijuana Inc.’s path,” Michael Llamas, the company’s president, said in a release. “As witnessed by our strong quarter-over-quarter and year-overyear growth, there is tremendous opportunity in this industry and that opportunity is growing rapidly at home and abroad.” Medical Marijuana Inc. also announced today that it has secured a $2 million line of credit.

Su m m e r Fa s h i o n Sh o w Pa r t y

garden and grow from Growersbook.com

Harvest time is nearing! Now that you’ve brought in your treasures from the garden, it’s time to dry and cure the buds before they’re ready to use! The team at Growersbook.com offers us this handy guide! Drying your Medical Marijuana is the second to last step before you can finally smoke it. These final steps are the ones that can really make or break your harvest. Why Do I Have To Dry My Marijuana? If not allowed to dry completely before putting it into an air tight container, leftover chlorophyll can build up and completely ruin the taste and smell of your freshly grown marijuana. Once this happens it is almost impossible to reverse the damage. Can I Over Dry My Marijuana? By letting your Marijuana dry for too long, you can lose some of the smell, definitely some of the weight, and of course freshness. How Do I Dry My Marijuana? Just like every other part of the Marijuana growing process, there is a natural balance to drying your Medical Marijuana properly. And similarly this balance will be different in every location, and something that you will need to get a feel for. Additionally the changing seasons will alter the length of

time required to dry your crop. If you ask 10 people how they dry their Marijuana, you’ll likely get 10 different answers. However the basic necessities of the process are always the same, remove as much chlorophyll as you can without sacrificing taste. The more chlorophyll you remove when drying initially the better your final product will be. After you cut down (and clip, if you clip when wet) your Marijuana you have to then find a way of storing it while it dry’s. There are 2 main methods of storage while drying. 1. Hanging: Hanging your Marijuana to dry is one of the oldest methods, and one that many long time growers swear by. Simply put, you hang your marijuana from lines upside down. Pros: The finished buds can often look better when dried by hanging. Some growers believe that by hanging the Marijuana, valuable nutrients and sugars move to the tips of the buds, making it taste better and increase the high. However, there is no real evidence to support this theory. Cons: More space is typically required for this method. 2. Drying Racks: An increasingly more popular method of drying large amounts of Marijuana is by using drying racks. These racks can be made from metal, plastic, or even fabric netting. The marijuana is laid out on the screens while it dry’s. Pros: This method saves a LOT of space, so it is a natural choice when harvesting large yields. If using the net models, they fold down to a space only about 12” x 12” x 4”, and usually come with their own carrying case. Cons: The only real con is if you are using a solid drying rack, that’s dedicated space that is lost when you are not using it. How Long Do I Dry My Marijuana For? As mentioned above, drying time will vary depending on location, temperature, humidity, and season.

DRYING & CURING The one thing that will remain the same is one of the most efficient (and simple) methods for detecting when your Marijuana has dried enough. To test your Medical Marijuana to see if it is dry, simply try to break a branch, and if it cleanly “snaps” it is ready for bags or jars to start the curing process. If it bends, or only half breaks apart, more time is required to dry correctly. Be sure to check the buds more frequently the closer it gets to being dry, there is a “sweet spot” of dryness compared to freshness that you want to achieve. This “sweet spot” is hard to describe, it’s something that a growers will have to learn with experience. I’ve Dried My Marijuana, Now What? After completely drying your Marijuana, it is ready to begin the curing process which will usually happen in jars or bags. This is the process that will finalize the taste and smoke of your Marijuana. How do you cure marijuana? Curing marijuana is easy to do, and many people have their opinions on the best way to do it, however as long as you follow a few basic rules, you can do it any way you want. After your marijuana is dry, place it in glass or plastic containers and cover or close them. Each day open your containers for a few minutes to let them breathe, let out extra moisture, and remove built up chlorophyll. How long does marijuana curing take? Depending on your strain, curing for 2 - 8 weeks can really improve the flavor and aroma of your medical marijuana. Depending on your location you may need more or less time to cure your marijuana. You will know when your marijuana is properly cured when you open the containers and no longer smell chlorophyll which comes out of marijuana as ammonia, and the smoke will be smooth. For more info, visit Growersbook.com

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MA R Y J A N EI SS MOK I N GONS OMEHA R I J UA N AP R OV I D E DB YHOL I S T I CL I F E

reviews meds from the CannaCritics at Cannapages.com

REVIEW: CHAI TEA FROM KEEN GREENS

FAST FACTS

Never in our history of reviewing edibles have we felt

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compelled to invoke the White Rabbit - but that changed when Keen Greens’ Chai High Iced Tea came to town. Even those who typically avoid iced tea will want to try this one, if not for the delusional and utterly fantastic experience. No other “extreme” version of any Colorado beverage has the both mega-cannabinoids (~317 total mg in this case) and such actual punch. It might not conjure dreams of talking caterpillars or flamingo croquet, but that all depends on how much you drink. The combination, palate-wise, was a sort of hard-to-down, but an easy shooter for low-tolerance critics. Most of us decided to drink the whole bottle. It was 3 hours after lunch. 1st effects were felt within five minutes, after only a few swigs. Disoriented, we couldn’t help but fidget. A pacifying narcotic buzz set in, focusing levity at the back of the head. This grew, and grew, and grew. At even fifteen minutes past the initial swig, the high accelerated just like a heaving rip from a water pipe at full lung capacity. It was sudden and glorious. We’d only finished about half the bottle. Impressed by the speed and tenacity of the high, critics reported backwards syntax and failing depth perception. Twenty minutes felt like an hour. A few of us had to eat something. Like lambsbread upon virgin cannalips, she was essentially the cross-eyed sublimation that only comes after an eternal hiatus from cannabis is broken. Our only option was to chill out. The body took on several extreme sensations, from a revolution in the gut to visual lens-flares, pressure over the brow and widespread loss of control. It was even too overwhelming to inspire creativity. None of us could think analytically, much less go for a walk, not matter how much we needed the fresh air. Between 1 and 2 hours, the “holy crap” factor hit. It was stunning, invigorating, and so sudden that many of us were caught dead in our tracks. Some critics reported their visual world changing, others melted under a full body storm, swaying in the breeze. Time was no longer constant. We tried to express ourselves, or hide the impairment, but it was notable and severe. The powerful plateau did remain up to ten hours but was burned out and exhausted by the end. Connoisseurs can expect unstoppable munchies and an early bedtime, when taken during the afternoon. As for those who took only a few sips - they were “just the right amount of high” for “work, church, and all the other wrong places to be too-medicated.” Don’t even think of downing this stuff point blank with nothing in your stomach. Take a lesson from Alice and never drink the whole bottle without measuring effects of every gulp.

GADGETS AND TECH By Joe C

MINI MICROSCOPE

FLYGRIP

You might be a jeweler. You might need to check money closely. Or you just might want to get a good look at your buds. Well do you own a iPhone? This is an accessory you can’t be without. The $29.99 Mini Microscope For iPhone is said to magnify up to 60x and boasts built-in white LED’s for the darker times. It’s easy to attach the Mini Microscope to the camera lens of your iPhone and its all set.

You spend a lot of money on your new phone; iPod, or tablet and waste no time at all ruining it because you drop it. Isn’t there anything we can do to save our devices that the insurance usually don’t even cover. FLYGRIP is there to help. It wraps around your fingers to make sure your device stays with you. And you can use FLYGRIP as a landscape or portrait stand when you need both hands. Eight colors are available to fit your style. For $29.99, FLYGRIP will save you money!

technology in review

GPS

HOMING DEVICE We as stoners have all been there. They even made a comedy movie making fun of us. You come walking out of somewhere, look at your friend, and ask “Dude, where’s my car?” Maybe your just one of those absent minded people that cant ever remember where you parked at the mall. Or maybe you had a wild night in Vegas and you woke up and... Well that’s a story for another time. Anyways, this cool new car toy will always solve those issues for you. Introducing: the GPS Homing Device and the best part is they made it a convenient little key-chain. Just push the button when parking. The GPS remembers the location and guides you back to it when your ready. You can even set up to 3 different starting points to remember. Never loose your car again with this invaluable gadget, just $79.95 at Hammacher Schlemmer.

MAGIC FLIGHT VAPORIZER I have smoked out of many different pieces and vaporizers so when I find one I really like, you can trust me when I say its worth checking out. The Magic Flight Launch Box, or The Box, as its more commonly known is something no smoker should be without. Because its made of wood, holding the box in your hand feels natural. It runs off of ‘AA’ batteries so there’s no need for electricity. And there’s no need to use expensive oils like many vapor pens. Compact and portable, it makes a great present for, well, me! Check this CRONIC-APPROVED item out! I promise you wont be disappointed!

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LITERATURE

new from S.T.Oner

The Essential Guide to the World’s Finest Marijuana Strains VOLUME II

CANNABIS SATIVA 100 BREEDERS and 100 STRAINS! THE BIGGEST STRAIN GUIDE SERIES EVER PUBLISHED! Cannabis Sativa, Volume 2 sets a new standard for cannabis strain guides, featuring an unprecedented number of new and established cannabis pioneers and their stunning plants! Cannabis plants are classified into two main groups: Indica and Sativa. This book focuses on Cannabis Sativa, a taller, more delicate plant that produces a smoke that famously induces (among other highs) a desire to create art and socialize with people. No other strain guide series has looked at Cannabis Sativa in such depth before. Featuring one hundred strains of amazing Sativadominant genetics, this book is a must-have for pot enthusiasts, pot growers, and pot connoisseurs — new and old alike. Cannabis Sativa, Volume 2 features genetics from over 100 different seed breeders—more than all other cannabis strain guides put together—and strains from such varied countries as Britain, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Holland, Russia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain and throughout the USA. No other series features this many emerging seed breeders, as well as established cannabis genetics companies. Cannabis Sativa, Volume 2 is set to become the go-to book for connoisseurs and growers looking to expand their knowledge about the plant, and the genetics in their gardens.

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CANNABIS INDICA

S.T. Oner is the bestselling author of Marijuana Chef Cookbook , and Marijuana Outdoor Grower’s Guide, both published by Green Candy Press.

This book focuses on Cannabis Indica, a bushier and heavier plant that produces a smoke that famously induces (among other highs) a desire to sit quietly on the couch and relax. No other strain guide has looked at Cannabis Indica in such depth before. Featuring one hundred strains of amazing Indica-dominant genetics, this book is a must-have for pot enthusiasts, pot growers, and pot connoisseurs, new and old alike. Cannabis Indica features genetics from over 100 different seed breeders—more than all other marijuana strain guides put together—and strains from such varied countries as Britain, Holland, Canada, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, France, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India and throughout the USA. No other guide features this many emerging seed breeders, as well as established cannabis genetics companies. Cannabis Indica, Vol. 2 is set to become the go-to book for connoisseurs and growers looking to expand their knowledge about the plant, and the genetics in their gardens.

MUSIC

Squidly Cole is a drummer, songwriter, producer and now a singer. Cole is not just any drummer, but the drummer who recorded for Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers‘ Grammy Award-winning albums Conscious Party and One Bright Day. Squidly Cole makes you feel like you’re in Jamaica when you’re around him, but we’re not in Jamaica maan we’re in the city of Dank and we showed him a weekend he will never forget!

KREEPA

Kreepa, a Colorado native, has been rapping since he was 13 years old and working on his 8th mixed tape. His influences and role models are his Grandfather and a few rappers doing it big like Lil Wayne, ASAP Rocky, Wiz Khalifa among others. Kreepa is a bright young man on his way to grab his generation’s ears with his music. You can find some of his music “hotnewhiphop.com” or “soundcloud. com/its-kreepa .

WAKA FLOCKA FLAME Waka Flocka Flame is good with his shouted hooks and his danked out stumble, plus he’s funny, drops witty punch lines and puts it down all the way through. His newest album, Triple F Life, threatens to confuse the issue with its subtitle dedication to “Friends, Fans & Family,” but there’s way too much strip-club music here to consider this a heartwarming concept album.

HOLLYWOOD

Squidly Cole

Hollywood has developed a sound that the real can relate to and the wanna be’s want to take. The sound is nourished from roots of authenticity. Every emotion, lyric and rise of the voice comes from the core. With songs like Take a look at my Face to Straight up, Hollywoods music is so diverse that anyone from any walk of life can relate. Keep your eyes peeled, hidden in the absence of light, Hollywood patiently lurks and will soon pounce on the Game.

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CULINARY CORNER By Jamie Lyn Viano

DANCING IN SEPTEMBER So, September begins with a heat wave for Coloradans, but we all know that fall is lurking right around the corner… That got me thinking about all of my delicious autumn recipes. Especially those hearty, cannabis infused ones that make you want to go for a nice hike exploring the Aspens changing color. To start your adventure, you’ll need some good cannabutter or canna-oil (butter or oil infused with cannabis).

Hot Cannabuttered Apple Cider 1 16 oz bottle Apple Cider 1/2 cup pure Maple Syrup 1/2 cup Cannabutter, softened 1/2 tsp ground Nutmeg 1/2 tsp ground Allspice In slow cooker over low heat, cook apple cider, maple syrup and cannabutter for 20 minutes or until steaming hot. In a small bowl, combine nutmeg and allspice. Add to apple cider mixture and mix well. Pour cider into mugs and serve with cinnamon sticks dipped in cannabutter.

Cannabis Butternut Squash Soup 1 Butternut Squash, seeded and peeled 3 Tbs. Cannabutter 6 C Chicken Stock 1 Yellow Onion, diced Nutmeg, to taste Pepper, to taste Salt, to taste First, get out a large pot and cutting board. Over low-medium heat, begin melting 3 Tbs. of cannabutter. While it’s melting, cut the squash into bite-size pieces. Add the diced onion to the melted butter and cook 7 to 9 minutes. After 7 to 9 minutes, add the chicken stock and pieces of squash to the pot. Bring this to a simmer and cook 15 to 20 minutes, or until squash is at desired tenderness. Next, remove the chunks of squash and place them in the blender for 2 minutes on the puree setting. Put the pureed squash back in the pot, add nutmeg, salt and pepper, continue cooking for 1-2 minutes, serve and enjoy. 56 |

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Green Eggs & Ham Quiche

RED VELVET (CONT’D)

1 1/3 C Cracker or Tortilla Chip crumbs 4 Tbs. Cannabutter, melted on low heat 1/2 C Milk 1/2 C Cottage Cheese 2 Tbs. Dijon or Honey Mustard 1/4 tsp. Sea Salt or Kosher Salt 1/4 tsp. freshly ground Black Pepper 3 Eggs C grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided 1 C chopped Ham 4 Scallions, roughly chopped

1 C Sugar 1 tsp. Baking Soda 2 tsp. Red Food Coloring 2 large Eggs, beaten 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract 1 tsp. White Vinegar 1/2 C Sour Cream

Preheat oven to 270˚ F. In a medium bowl, mix together crumbs and cannabutter. Press mixture into a standard (9”) pie pan to form the crust’s bottom and sides; bake 13 minutes. In a large bowl, whisk together milk, cottage cheese, mustard, salt, pepper, and eggs. Scatter 1/2 cup cheese over bottom of crust, then pour in egg mixture. Toss remaining 1/2 cup cheese with ham and scallions, then scatter over eggs, pressing down gently. Place a tray on the bottom rack of the oven to catch drips, then bake quiche on middle rack until eggs are set and top is golden, about 60-65 minutes.

Red Velvet Ganja Cupcakes With Ganja Cream Cheese Frosting 1 1/4 C Flour 1/4 tsp. Salt 1/2 C Cannabutter 3 Tbs. Cocoa Powder, unsweetened

Pre-heat your oven to 270˚ F. Next, line the muffin pan using cupcake liners. Using a big bowl sift together the cocoa powder, flour and salt. Beat the sugar and cannabutter until very light and fluffy. Combine the beaten eggs, one at a time, and blend. Combine vanilla extract and red food coloring. Next, combine the flour combination and sour cream a little at a time, while constantly mixing. In a different bowl, blend baking soda and vinegar. After the fizzing stops, carefully pour into the batter and then mix vigorously. Pour the batter into each liner, filling them only 3/4 full. Bake 23-30 minutes. Let them cool before frosting… Frosting 2 8 oz packages Cream Cheese, softened 1/2 C Cannabutter, softened 2 C sifted Powdered Sugar 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract Blend all ingredients thoroughly, and then frost your Red Velvet cupcakes. Enjoy!

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BioHealth 4380 S. Syracuse St #310 Colorado Care Facility 5130 E. Colfax Ave Denver, CO 80237 Denver, CO 80220 720-382-5950 303-953-8503 Botanico Budding Health 3054 Larimer St. 4955 South Ulster St Denver, CO 80205 Denver, CO 80237 303-578-0809 303-770-0470 Botanica Del Sol Colorado Harvest Co. 754 S. Broadway 1178 S. Kalamath St Denver, CO 80209 Denver, CO 80223 303-297-2273 303-777-1840 Broadway Wellness Colorado Wellness 1290 S. Broadway Centers Denver, CO 80210 2490 W. 2nd Ave #A 303-997-8413 Denver, CO 80223 303-880-1554 Bud Cellar 1450 S. Santa Fe Dr Colorado Wellness Inc Denver, CO 80223 2057 S. Broadway 303-777-6644 Denver, CO 80210 Buddies Wellness 303-862-5169

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Rocky Mountain Wellness Center 1630 Carr St. Unit C Lakewood, CO 80214 303-736-6366

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The Green Solution 389 Wadsworth Blvd. Lakewood, CO 80226 303-990-9723

Green Mountain Care 5423 S. Prince St. Littleton, CO 80120 303-862-6571 The Hemp Center 2430 W. Main St. Littleton, CO 80120 303-993-7824 Natures Medicine 1260 S Hover St Ste. C Longmont, CO 80501 303-772-7188 Altermeds 1156 W. Dillon Rd. Louisville, CO 80027 720-389-6313 Compassionate Pain Management 1116-7 W. Dillon Road Louisville, CO 80027 303-665-5596 Berkeley MMC 4103 Sheridan Blvd. Mtn View, CO 80212 720-389-8081 Medicinal Wellness Center 5430 W. 44th Ave. Mtn View, CO 80212 303-952-9875 Botana Care 11140 Cherokee St #A7 Northglenn, CO 80234 303-254-4200 The Green Solution 470 Malley Dr. Northglenn, CO 80234 303-990-9723 The Ridge 4045 Wadsworth Blvd. Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 303-495-2195 NatuRX 10107 W. 37th Place. Wheatridge, CO 80033 303-420-7246

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