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Question: What do you call a stoner without a 420 event to party at? Answer: The saddest stoner around. We don’t want you to be a sad stoner this 420 season. That would be, well, sad. But the good news is that you don’t have to be! There are a metric ton of 420 events you can travel to, all of which are within a decent driving distance of good ol’ Southwest Colorado. Whether your goal is to check out the epic stoner Afroman in concert (make sure to take a joint the size of a broom stick if you do) or pre-game it with the help of Ice Cube and Cypress Hill, these stoner 420 events have you covered for the entire month of April. So get to it. And don’t say we never did anything for ya, aight? What: Cali Bud Fest in Las Vegas Who: Dizzy Wright, Kottonmouth Kings with D-loc, EKoh, Afroman, Madchild and many more When: Saturday, April 2 to Sunday, April 3 Time: 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Where: Sahara Event Center 800 East Karen Avenue Las Vegas, NV How much: Tickets start at $55 Where to buy: ets-206286457347?aff=ebdssbdestsearchcom/e/cali-bud-fest-tickeventbrite.
Time: Show starts at 4:15 p.m. Where: Red Rocks Amphitheatre 18300 W Alameda Parkway Morrison, Colorado How much: Tickets start at $49.95
Where: Mujeres Valley Campground 11 Mujeres Valley Road Fence Lake, New Mexico How much: Varies Where to buy: ja-freedom-fest-5310eventhi.io/event/gan
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What: Ganja Freedom Fest Who: Over 20 bands & performers as well as artists, musicians and vendors from California to New York When: Friday, April 15 to Sunday, April 17 Time: 2 p.m. to 12 a.m.
What: Buds-A-Palooza Who: Passafire, The Stakes, Scattered Melodies, The Nutter Tut Band, HotRock Supajoint, Snailmate, DJ Xara & The Phoe nix Funkeros, along with with glass blowing, comedy, local art, etc. When: Friday, April 15, 2022 Time: Starts at 4:20 p.m. Where: 5th Street & Garfield 901 North 5th Street Phoenix, Arizona How much: $5 to $25 Where to buy: a-palooza-tickets-248780518227eventbrite.com/e/buds-
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What: Ice Cube & Cypress Hill Who: See above for the two epic stoners headlining this 420 event, along with E-40 and Too Short When: Tuesday, April 19, 2022 Time: Starts at 7 p.m. Where: Red Rocks Amphitheatre 18300 W Alameda Parkway Morrison, Colorado How much: $85.00 to $149.95 Where to buy: ticketsuk/events/423060/ice-cube-cypress-hill-https://www.axs.com/ What: 420 on the Rocks Who: Pepper X Method Man & Redman with Prof, Collie Buddz, DENM, The Underachievers, and special guest Keznamdi When: Wednesday, April 20, 2022
When: Wednesday, April 20, 2022 Time: Festival starts at noon Where: Denver Parks & Recreation 201 W Colfax Avenue Denver, Colorado How much: Free Where to buy: It’s free! You ain’t gotta buy nothin’! What: The 8th Annual 420 Show Who: With live performance by Chris Webby When: Wednesday, April 20, 2022 Time: Doors open at 7 p.m.; show starts at 8 p.m. Where: Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ball room2635 Welton Street Denver, CO How much: Tickets from $22.50 to $272.50 Where to buy: 8th-annual-cervantes-420-showcom/event/chris-webby-w-special-guests-cervantesmasterpiece.
What: 420 Festival at Civic Center Park Who: Big Boi, Lil Jon, Taleb Kweli, etc.
What: NM 420 Fest 4.0 Who: Live bands, vendors, munchies, etc.
What: Let It Grow Annual 420 Celebra tion When: Saturday, April 23, 2022 Where: Inside Out 622 Central Avenue SW Albuquerque, New Mexico How much: $10 per ticket Where to buy: insideoutabq.com/ event/388715
When: Wednesday, April 20, 2022 Where: 3rd through 7th Street and Cen tralAlbuquerque,Ave. New Mexico How much: Free Where to buy: You ain’t gotta; it’s free dollars What: 4/20 with MIKE, Top Dead Cen ter, & more Who: With MIKE, Top Dead Center, Na-Kel Smith, Mercury, Psypiritual, & Fat Tony (DJ set) Where: Hotel Congress 311 E Congress Street Tucson, Arizona How much: $4.20 to $10 Where to buy: ets-296379056737with-mike-top-dead-center-more-tickeventbrite.com/e/420-
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Apollo Horticulture’s LED grow lights are suitable for growers at varying levels of experience. Their GL-Series has nine different models to fit various growth setups, allowing you to maximize your yield regardless of the size of your grow space. They are perfect for all stages of the growth cycle, all the way from vege tation to flowering. Apollo Horticulture’s prices are also very fair, considering the quality of their LED grow lights.
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ViparSpectra is an up-and-coming grow light company that has become hugely popular since the tail end of 2016. Their LED grow lights are func tional, easy to set up, and very rea sonably priced compared to similar commercial models. They have models to suit every grower, so total newbies and experienced marijuana growers can find something in the ViparSpectra LED range.
Trying to get your home grow on this spring? Well, we hope you have a good green thumb and the right tools under your belt, cause you’re a lot braver than weTheare.good news is that growing mar ijuana can be surprisingly easy when you’ve got the right stuff in tow and a little know-how in your brain. While growing weed at home used to be a niche hobby informed by reading dense books and trying to get tips from experi enced growers, the dawn of the internet helped to revolutionize the field. If you want to grow marijuana, you can find extensive guides and communi ties online to help you do it well. But the most important thing, as all of them will tell you, is finding a good grow light. LED grow lights are a fairly recent innovation in marijuana growth, but they have almost completely taken over the game. Unlike traditional grow lights, LEDs have a super wide spectrum of light so your marijuana yield will be riper, greener, and generally more attractive. If you want a bigger yield of more potent, better-looking marijuana, LED grow lights are the way to go. On top of all that, LED grow lights offer a fantastic marijuana yield without causing a massive increase on your elec tricity bills. They also don’t heat up as much as traditional grow lights, so they are safer and easier to work with. You can set them up, let them do their thing, and avoid worrying about ventilation or cooling systems. But which LED grow lights should you choose? This list gives a rundown of the best LED grow lights for marijuana growth. Advanced Platinum Grow Lights Advanced Platinum offers a range of LED grow lights at surprisingly af fordable prices, considering their high quality. They have a particularly wide spectrum of light that will help you to maximize both the quality and quantity of your marijuana yields. They work well at all different stages of growth, so you don’t have to mess around with your set up as your plants grow. If you’re looking for great value for money, it’s hard to beat the Advanced Platinum LED grow light range.
Trying to DIY your own indoor weed grow? Well, Senor Green Thumbs. Maybe these awesome grow lights will help you out. (Hint: Not maybe. They totally will.)
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Mars Hydro’s Reflector series is gaining popularity on the marijuana growing scene. They have been up and running for several years and have won over many experienced growers in that time. Their unique functionality places compact reflectors around each diode to provide an excellent and reliable PAR output. Their LED grow lights are well
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The range of Kind LED grow light panels are raved about in the marijuana growing community due to their fan tastic and high-quality yields. That said, Kind LEDs are a little more expensive than the average LED grow light, so they might not be a great choice for a firsttime buyer or a grower on a budget. However, they are the perfect choice for someone who wants to get serious about growing.
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GalaxyHydro LED Grow Lights GalaxyHydro offers a wide range of LED grow light sizes, so you can find one to suit almost any growing space. Whether you’ve got a small corner of room or a whole advanced setup to work with, you can find a good fit with GalaxyHydro LED panels. Their lights produce good looking and fair-sized yields. King Plus Double Chip LED Grow Lights King Plus have come up with an in novative form of LED grow lighting that gives you great yields with far less en ergy consumption. This means that you can save on your electricity bill, reduce your environmental impact, and still get the good-sized yields of great marijuana that you’re looking for. Their excellent customer service, with a guaranteed response within 24 hours, will ensure that you’re always well looked after too.
G8LED LED Grow Lights
G8LED grow lights are cool, reliable, and highly rated by big names in the marijuana growing scene. In fact, these grow lights won the “Best LED Grow Light” award from High Times Magazine in 2016 and 2014 due to their impec cable quality. They have a long lifespan and offer great quality, good-looking, and large marijuana yields.
NOVA LED offers a small but well-conceived range of LED grow lights which will allow you to target your marijuana growth based on the size of your space, your experience level, and how hands-on you want to be. Their quiet fans allow maximum cool-off with minimal ventilation, and they can be easily adjusted to suit different growth stages.
GoGrow V3 Master Grower LED Grow Lights GoGrow produces brilliant LED grow lights that are perfect for more experi enced marijuana growers, or someone looking to take their growth setup to the next level. Their Master Grower lights include an extra red spectrum, making it easy to produce large, high-quality buds without draining your electricity. Their high-PAR but low-wattage lights give you a great range of healthy plants. These LED grow lights offer you a big yield of great looking and smell ing marijuana, so they are perfect for experienced growers or first-timers. If you’re going to splash out on one part of your setup, it’s got to be grow lights. They dictate the quality, yield, and ease of growing marijuana, so they’re an essential part of your production. Look no further for the best grow lights for marijuana growing—these LEDs have got you covered — DGO staff
To quote one of our favorite stoner movies: “Focus, man!”
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» If you’re looking for the right cannabis strain to help improve your concentration and focus, we can help. Awww, yeah, we can help.
And, one of the prevailing uses of canna bis has been to help improve concentra tion and focus. The right cannabis strain can help to knock out the cobwebs from your old noggin and get the brain juices flowing. (In other words, the right weed strain can help you focus, dude.) But the wrong strain can also be a nightmare, taking you past the stop for concentra tion and into either sleepy, super stoned, or overstimulated territory. In some cases, that’s due to user error—a little bit of cannabis can go a long way, after all. In others, it can be caused by the unpredictable results of varying strains of And,cannabis.itcould also be due to the way cannabis strains affect different indi viduals. As with any other cannabis use, finding the right fit for focus can be trial and error. Some users swear by sativa strains for increasing their focus, while others prefer using indica strains to help them concentrate. Some boast the effi cacy of high THC content, while others stick to higher CBD. This “your mileage may vary” mindset can put a big damper on your search for the right strain to help with focus and concentration. After all, nobody wants to light up a bowl to help them focus, only to be left feeling frustrated and unsure of the results. That’s the complete oppo site of the goal we’re aiming for here. Luckily, you don’t have to test things out blindly. If you are searching for the best result for you, the strain sugges tions listed below may help. Whether you’re looking for a sativa, indica, hybrid, high THC content, or low THC, this guide will break down popular focus-inducing strains and help you determine which one may help a brotha (or sista) out with their brain power. Let’s get to it, shall
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Sour Diesel With a THC content of 24% and only 1% CBD content, Sour Diesel is ex tremely potent. The high cerebral buzz from this strain will grant users a boost of energy and motivation. If the task at hand felt difficult and uninteresting before, Sour Diesel may be just the kick you need to reinvigorate your interest. In addition to its strength, Sour Diesel boasts long-lasting effects. This will allow you to make it through all your work without the ups and downs that come with having to dose again and again. This way, you will feel motivated all day long and be left feeling proud of your productive day. Just like any other high THC strain, beginners should beware. Anxiety, dizziness, and paranoia are common side effects and can be avoided by ex perienced users by sticking with lower doses. Harlequin Harlequin is a great option for those looking for a high CBD content, while still getting that dose of THC. With 10 percent CBD and only 7 percent THC content, Harlequin won’t give a strong psychoactive high. Instead, this strain has been described to give users feel ings of uplifting happiness. Since Harlequin is sativa-dominant, it won’t give you that heavy body high that will stick you to the couch. Instead, using this strain can give motivation and increase creativity. This, combined with its ability to relieve stress and anxiety, makes it a fan favorite for increasing focus and productivity. While the THC content is low, there is still enough of it to give the common side effects of paranoia and dizziness. However, harlequin can still be a great option for beginners who are still exper imenting with the right THC and CBD content for them. Hybrids strains that can help with focus and concentration Cinex This hybrid leans on the side of a sa tiva. It is very potent, with THC content at around 24 percent and CBD at 1 percent. This strain will give a boost of mental clarity very quickly, which allows an instant increase in creativity and motivation. It allows a fresh perspective on tasks and will give that boost needed to complete difficult jobs. Cinex is a popular strain for the early morning kick, which is great for when coffee just isn’t going the extra mile. Similarly, this hybrid is perfect for that afternoon slump and will give the boost you need to finish your day. Just like other high THC strains, novice cannabis users should be wary of Cinex. While low doses can relieve anxiety, one hit too many can potential ly send you into jittery paranoia.
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Zkittlez
This is another hybrid but this time leaning towards indica. It is another high THC strain, at 14 percent THC and 1 percent CBD. If you are struggling with focus due to high stress and a highstrung nature, this may be the strain for you. Zkuittlez will take your thinking deeper while relaxing your body for a contented experience. The high for this strain develops quickly and intensely, but the effects adjust as you go. At first, the world around you will come into sharp clarity that may be overwhelming but will soon fade to strong focus and high energy. This is the time to get started on those tasks you need to focus on. However, once the final stage of the Zkittlez expe rience sets in, you may be more willing to get comfortable on the couch than work on achieving anything. Different people will reach this point at different stages, so this may be a strain to try out when you don’t need to be extremely productive. Because of its calming nature, Zkit tlez may put you to sleep if you aren’t used to it or its high THC
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If you are tired of getting stuck in couch-lock, it may be time to switch up your cannabis routine. An adjustment to dosage or a complete strain switch may be all you need for a more productive experience. — DGO staff
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You may not love being glued to the chair in your living room with a revolving rotation of Netflix shows blaring in the background, but there are ways to get stoned without losing the use of your limbs. Trust us. We know.
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How terpenes can play a big ol’ honkin’ role in turning you into a cannabis connoisseur
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While great strides have been made toward legalizing and decriminalizing cannabis use in the U.S., not every stoner is lucky enough to live in a legal state. That can put them in a sticky predica ment when it comes to their usage—and how it’s monitored by employers and otherButparties.evenin legal states, cannabis users aren’t completely immune to the possible repercussions of smoking a little weed. While it may be incredibly easy to stroll into a dispensary and buy some bud, in most legal states, employers can still require pre-employment drug test ing or random drug testing after you’re hired.This is often cited as a way to encour age job safety, but it can be completely devastating for any employee who’s subject to these work requirements. After all, you can be completely sober on the job but still have THC in your system when you’re randomly tested. It’s just how it be sometimes. It’s not worth risking a job loss due to THC use, but who wants to quit using that magical plant? Not I, said the cat. So what steps can you take to rid your system of THC and reduce the risk of failing a drug test? We have you covered. Here’s what you need to know. Understanding the halflife puzzle All drugs have what is referred to as a half-life, or the amount of time it takes for a drug to lose half its strength inside the body. Typically, THC has a half-life of 2 to 10 days, depending on how much you ingest. After that period, the amount remaining in your system continues to divide in half until it can become un detectable. It usually takes anywhere from 7 to 90 days for THC to become completely undetectable in your body, depending on which test you are admin istered, how potent the drug is, and how much you Becauseingested.THCisstored in fat, your metabolic rate and weight also play an important role in determining how fast it leaves your body. Know which test you’re taking There are several different kinds of drug tests you could be required to take. Each one has a different rate of detec tion that will determine at which stage of the half-life you could safely test. The test you’ll be required to take will almost certainly depend on what sort of job you have and how much an employer is
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— Urine tests are fairly common and can detect THC in your system up to 60 days after you use it. However, it depends on how frequently you’ve ingested THC and how potent the drug was. There are two types of urine tests you may be required to take. You may be asked to take an off-site test at a health facility where you’ll need to pee in a cup, which is sealed and taken to a lab for testing. Alternatively, you could be sub ject to an on-site urine test, the results of which are nearly instantaneous but less—reliable.Hairfollicle tests are the most expensive and most accurate drug screenings available. They can detect THC usage up to 6 months prior to the test, sometimes even longer. These tests are usually administered to those who work in a highly sensitive environment, such as hospitals or casinos. How to reduce the risk of detection If you’re worried about passing a drug test, there are a few different methods you could use to reduce the risk of detection. Sweat it out Because THC is stored in fat cells, it is possible to sweat out detectable amounts through the use of a sauna or exercise. The heat in a sauna will cause your capillaries to open up, bringing blood to your fat tissue and allowing the THC stored there to be excreted. Wash it away If you’ll be taking a hair follicle test, there are shampoos that claim to completely eliminate the presence of THC in hair. They are expensive and results vary, but this is the only method available to pass a follicle test short of shaving your entire body. Dilute that shizzzzzzz The dilution method can be used to pass a urine test. Testing facilities and kits will take urine dilution into account, so this can get tricky. If your urine is too diluted, you may be asked to take the test again at a later date. But if your urine lacks a substance called creatine, a compound absent in heavily diluted urine, you will likely fail the test com pletely.Toavoid this problem, you should begin taking creatine-rich vitamins or eating a lot of red meat at least three days before you begin diluting your urine. Couple this with drinking lots of cranberry juice to flush toxins out of your system. To begin the dilution process, start by taking a B vitamin an hour or two before your test. This will give color to your dilutedFromurine.there, you should drink a glass of water every 15 minutes or so. A liter of water altogether should be more than enough.During your actual test, take the sample midstream if possible. Pee a little into the toilet, and then use the rest of your flow to pee into the cup, lowering the risk of a high concentration of THC metabolites. Disclaimer: There are no guarantees in this realm It’s important to understand that none of these methods will guarantee you pass a drug test. There are many factors that determine how long THC is detectable in a person’s system, so success in one individual’s case doesn’t promise success in yours.
New tests have been developed that can detect how long it’s been since a person used marijuana, making it pos sible to tell if THC was present during a certain time period. However, those tests are still unreliable. While it ain’t fun, the best thing you can do is to be mindful of this—and the other risks you’re taking when indulg ing—if you suspect you could be subject to drug screening.
April 2022 | 13 willing to spend on drug testing. After all, some tests are more expensive to administer than others.
— DGO staff
— A saliva test is one of the cheaper tests you may be asked to take. It has a very short detection time table, usually only going back as far as three days. It’s easily the most convenient, though it isn’t widely used since results aren’t very telling.
Angelica Leicht DGO EDITOR Any good stoner can tell you that the term “420” has, for many decades, been used in reference to good ol’ marijuana—and the act of smoking marijuana in particular. This term, which has, over the years, been adopted by pot heads across the globe, is now used in everything from Snoop Dogg’s clever raps to the neon signs of cannabis coffee shops in the Netherlands. It can also be found plastered across a vari ety of products, from kitschy weed paraphernalia to weed and edible packaging and stoner-friendly clothing. But while nearly any cannabis user (and perhaps even those who abstain) can tell you what 420 means, not many people know the true origins of the term. For most, this mysteri ous numeric slogan seemed to appear out of thin air in the 1970s, at a time when canna bis was widely embraced by the hippie and counterculture crowds. And, it has remained a source of confusion in the time since. Still, there are plenty of vague myths and stories about the supposed origins of 420—a holiday we celebrate not just every day at 4:20, but also one month out of the year. And what month is that, you ask? Well, it’s this one. In true stoner tradition, the month of April—and the day of April 20th in particular— brings with it tons of canna bis-centric celebrations in honor of the old weed code. There are weed-centric music events, parties, festivals across not just Colorado, but most of the nation—prohibition state or otherwise. And what better way to celebrate the annual festival of marijuana festivities than to take a peek be hind the curtain to find out the origins of 420? We can’t think of one. So, without further ado, here’s what you should know about the myths, stories, and—of course—the one true origin of 420. Happy 420, friends! Debunked 420 origin myth #1: The cop code theory If you ask a stoner about the origins of 420, there’s a solid chance that they’re going to cite a common, but incorrect, myth about how this term originated from a penal code in Califor nia. In particular, there is a prevailing belief that 420 was the California police code for marijuana offenses, and stoners simply adopted the code as their term for weed. But while that myth is especially prevalent, it ain’t true. In fact, there’s absolutely no evidence that supports the idea that 420 has anything to do with weed under California cop codes. In fact, Section 420 of the California penal code refers to obstructing entry on public land—not smoking doobies on the corner with your friends. And there’s no evidence that 420 originates from any other state’s penal codes, either. There are plenty of penal codes listed for 420 across the nation, but none of them have anything to do withThereWomp-womp.marijuana.is,however, a California Sen ate Bill 420 that relates to the use of medical marijuana—and it’s no coinci dence, either. Back on New Year’s day in 2004, the Governor of California signed into law Senate Bill 420, which regulates marijuana used for medical purposes. But while this bill is related to weed and does make good use of 420, the truth is that this bill originated decades after the term 420 was associated with marijuana.And,what’s more is that it was cho sen because of the existing pop culture connection—not the other way around. In other words, the tail is wagging the dog on this one.
Debunked 420 origin myth #2: The chemical theory There are a ton of active chemicals in weed, including our favorite canna binoid, THC, and about 60 other »
Debunking the myths, stories, and legends of the most epic stoner term
Debunked 420 origin myth #3: Curious mirage-plants theory
Not a single April death in the mix.
16 | April 2022 types of cannabinoids, too. And, the copious number of active chemicals in cannabis has, over time, led many a stoner to hypothesize that the term 420 refers to the active number of chemicals in marijuana. But while this may seem like a good hypothesis, we’re going to burst your stoner bubble and tell you that this is not where the term 420 originated from. And it would have been wholly incorrect if it had, as there are nearly 500 such components in marijuana—or perhaps even more, though the exact number is a source of debate among scientists and the pothead community at large.
As you may have guessed, there is not a singular day in which it’s “best” to plant weed. The entire nation deals with different weather patterns and different seasonality changes, and as such, the best day to plant weed would have a huge variable across the country.And,that’s not to mention that in most places, growing weed occurs indoors, under the lights, and in a relatively sterile environment. That’s especially true of legitimate grow operations, which have to control the environment to produce the best crops and keep out the nasty contaminants that can get all up in yo’ bud. So, no. While you may make it a tra dition to plant your bud on April 20th, that is not where the term originated from. Sorry, folks. Debunked 420 origin myth #6: The LSD theory
There’s another theory floating around about the origin of 420—and it stems from a curious place: LSD. According to this theory, the term 420 originated from the day that Albert Hofmann, a Swiss chemist who is known for being the first known person to synthesize, ingest, and learn of the psychedelic effects of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), first took a delib erate LSD trip. And this trip, according to legend, occurred at—you guessed it—4:20 p.m. on April 19th, 1942. While Hofmann did indeed take his tirst deliberate LSD trip at 4:20 on this day—and his lab notes back it up—this was not the source of the 420 origins. As with other myths on this list, the timing of Hofmann’s trip is purely coincidental.And,justto be clear, this date was not Hofmann’s first LSD trip. It was his first intentional trip. The first dose of LSD that Hofmann took was actually on April 16, 1943—a few days prior. And that was an accidental trip. But that’s neither here nor there. The point here is that Hofmann’s LSD trip or trips have nothing to do with the origins of 420. So what the heck does 420 stem from, if it doesn’t originate from Jim Morrison’s death, the prime weed planting day, or a Swiss researcher’s LSD trip?
The supposed origins of 420 aren’t all cop- and chemical-related. One of the more “unique” myths about the ori gin of 420 is that it comes from a 1939 short story called “In the Walls of Eryx” by H.P. Lovecraft and Kenneth Sterling. This myth originated due to the story alluding to “curious mi rage-plants”—which to be fair, do seem relatively similar to marijuana. And, even more coincidentally, these curious mirage-plants get the story’s narra tor higher than high, which happens, according to the narrator’s watch, at 4:20.Seems like a credible theory, right? Right, but it’s not the actual origin of the term 420. Sorry, book nerds. It just so happens to be a crazy (and fascinating) coincidence that this story revolves around mirage-plants and getting stoned. Maybe they were alluding to magic mushrooms or peyote instead?
Debunked 420 origin myth #5: The planting theory Have you heard the one about how April 20th is the best day of the year to plant your weed? If so, you may be un der the impression that 420 originated from this mythical weed planting day. But…you guessed it. It didn’t.
Debunked 420 origin myth #4: The death date theory
There’s also a belief among weed fanatics that the origin of 420 is rooted in the fact that April 20th is the date that Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, or Janis Joplin died. And while this would be a good theory in theory, as each of these epic musicians were known to, err, dabble in drugs (or more), it isn’t the correct origin story. Morrison, Hen drix, and Joplin may be strongly tied to the emerging drug culture of their time, but their deaths have nothing to do with 420 becoming associated with cannabis culture. In fact, not a single one of them kicked the bucket on April 20th, de spite the prevailing belief that they did. Jim Morrison died on July 3rd, Jimmy Hendrix passed away on September 18th, and Janis Joplin (RIP her vel vet-voiced soul) died on October 4th.
April 2022 | 17 Well, it’s simple. As with most slang terms, the term 420 originated from the mouth of babes. Or, in this case, not babes, per se, but rather four stoner teens who were on a mission to find a clandestine grow—and also needed a way to hide their penchant for pot from mom and pop. Here. Let us explain. The one true verified 420 origin story: The California teens and a weed treasure map Forget all of those other bogus sto ries about the origins of 420. The real ity is that the term 420 can be traced back to a group of five California teens, nicknamed the Waldos, who used to hang out by a wall outside their San Rafael school (hence the nickname). This group—which consisted of Steve Capper, Dave Reddix, Jeffrey Noel, Larry Schwartz, and Mark Gravich—are directly responsible for bringing 420 to the rest of the globe, even if it was by accident.Itallstarted in the fall of 1971, shortly after the Waldos were told the story of a Coast Guard member who had planted a cannabis plant but could no longer tend to the crop. These weed-loving teens decided to try and find the cannabis plant with the help of a treasure map, which was suppos edly procured from the plant’s owner himself. Eager to find the abandoned plant, the group met up after their athletic practices outside of their high school to try and find the treasure marked on their maps. And, since all five members of the Waldos were athletes, they had to meet at the wall, right next to the Louis Pasteur statue, at precisely 4:20 p.m., when all of their practices were over. From there, the Waldos would pile into a car and smoke some pot. Once they were a bit toasty, they’d go on their treasure hunt in the nearby Point Reyes Forest in search of the elusive, free“Weherb.would remind each other in the hallways we were supposed to meet up at 4:20. It originally started out 4:20-Louis, and we eventually dropped the Louis,” Waldos member Steve Cap per told the Huffington Post. They never found the plot—but they had a great time just searching for it. “We were smoking a lot of weed at the time,” says Dave Reddix or Waldo Dave, now a filmmaker. “Half the fun was just going looking for it.”
There has already been a global adoption of the term, at least among cannabis fanatics, and the unofficial 420 holiday has spurred numerous celebrations across the nation. As more states work to legalize marijuana, the term—and the 420 celebrations—will only continue to become more main stream.“It’s(420) basically just a celebration of cannabis. It’s mushroomed into our unofficial national holiday,” Dan Skye, an editor at High Times magazine, told ABC News in 2011. And to think that it all started with a five-man, weed treasure hunting crew in California. Who knew?
This intrigued Bloom, who started using it in his work on the storied pot magazine—as did the other High Times staff. After the cacophony of stoner reporters and editors latched on to the term, it caused the term 420 to go global—and eventually led to the main stream adoption of the stoner term. Where’s the proof? With so many illicit tales of the ori gins of 420, it would be silly to assume you believe us on the origins of 420. But you don’t have to take our word for it—the Waldos have proof that they were directly responsible for the word being adopted into mainstream pop culture.According to numerous reports, the Waldos have a newspaper clipping and other 1970s stoner relics, like their original 420 tie-dyed flag, tucked away in a vault in a San Francisco bank. In that newspaper clipping, members of the Waldos discuss wanting to just say “420” for his high school gradua tion speech—proof of the group’s use of this term. It’s also regularly refer enced in postmarked letters between the group, which are filled with 420 references.What’snext for 420?
And—while that connection was a big boost for 420 on its journey to mainstream—it didn’t end with the Grateful Dead. High Times catches the 420 fire
The first time Steven Bloom, then a reporter and editor for High Times, heard the phrase 420 was at a 1990 Grateful Dead concert in Oakland, California. Prior to the concert, Bloom had been wandering through the con gregation of hippies that would gather in anticipation of the show. While on his trek through hippie central, a Deadhead handed Bloom a flyer with a curious phrase. It read: “We are going to meet at 4:20 on 4/20 for 420-ing in Marin County at the Bolinas Ridge sunset spot on Mt. Tamalpais.”
When somebody passes a joint or something, ‘Hey, 420.’ So it started spreading through that community,” Capper told the Huffington Post.
Over time, the group continued using the term 420 to avoid getting busted for their cannabis use. “Back then, we spent every day of our lives worrying about getting bust ed. Going to buy was a really secret thing,” Waldos member Steve Capper told The San Francisco Chronicle. And, unsurprisingly, so did friends and acquaintances. This helped the term to spread like wildfire among the California stoner crowds. The Grateful Dead 420 spread Things really took off for 420 when the Waldos’ term was adopted by the Grateful Dead a few years later. But how the heck did that happen? How did a group of five teenagers manage to have their slang word for weed adopted by one of the biggest stoner bands to ever exist? Well, it’s all due to a few handy con nections, of course. At the time, the Waldos had numer ous points of connection to the band. For starters, Mark Gravitch’s father managed the Grateful Dead’s real es tate—and Dave Reddix’s older brother, who managed a Dead sideband, was also good friends with Dead bassist Phil Lesh. As such, the boys had a ton of access to the Grateful Dead mem bers, and were regularly a part of the Dead shows in some form or fashion. “There was a place called Winter land, and we’d always be backstage running around or on stage and, of course, we’re using those phrases.
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The Sweeties strain from Prohibition Herb was a friendly weed hug to the brain
18 | April 2022 If you read my reviews (and if so, RIP your sanity), you may be well aware that I am rarely able to properly identify the hints of grass, fruit, and flowers in my weed. Most of the time weed just smells like weed to me, unless it has a super diesel-y or piney scent to it. Blame my deviated septum. It’s annoying, but I just typically can’t do it. Tell me a strain smells like funky old cheese and I’ll prob ably still just smell skunky, musty weed. The fact that I’m lacking a cannabis connoisseur nose doesn’t particularly bother me. It’s fine. I don’t mind the skunky, musty smell of weed. It takes me back to those carefree high school days when we really were just modern-day hippies smoking doobies on the corner (or in my friend’s childhood treehouse). But it doesn’t exactly give you guys with better noses an idea of what you’re walking (or smelling) into with these strains.Why am I telling you all of this, you ask? Well, it’s because I feel like I have finally, FINALLY managed to conquer that task—at least temporarily. And it all started with a little bit of The Sweeties strain from Prohibition Herb. This strain, which is pretty new on Prohibition’s shelves, is an indica-leaning hybrid strain that was created by cross ing White x Tahoe OG with Cookies x Face Off. Complicated, I know, but that’s how it be sometimes. And those compli cated genetics are supposed to lead to a balanced high, which is the type of high I love.This batch of bud is also supposed to smell like cinnamon, orange, hops, lavender, and pine, due to it containing terpenes like myrcene, caryophyllene, cedrene, and limonene. I didn’t know this little fact prior to reviewing it, though. Whenever possible, I’ve been trying to go into these reviews with a proverbial blindfold on to give you my unbiased opinion. So I didn’t do any real research beforehand. And that, my friends, is why it’s so sur prising to me that the first thing I noticed after I popped the lid off of the container was that The Sweeties smelled incredi bly sweet—like a mix of sugar and spice. That’s right, nerds. Rather than smell ing good old-fashioned ditch weed, I smelled the terpenes. That’s an A+ job by the plant, I would say. (And maybe just a liiiiitle bit of that credit should go to the growers, too, I guess.) It didn’t stop there, though. I started to tear a couple of the compact, pur ple-tinged nugs to shreds before tossing them into the grinder, and there it was again. The overwhelming smell of spicy, sugary fruits. We were two for two. And the same rang true for the taste. I loaded this bad gal in a dry herb vape, took a hit, and it was sensory overload. I didn’t taste any skunky weed; I just tast ed a sweet, herbal mix of flowery, fruity flavors every time I inhaled. In other words, it was fricking AWE SOME. So was the high from this strain, which came on quickly and somewhat unex pectedly after a few puffs on the ol’ vape. One inhale, two inhales, three inhales, stoned.How did I know I was stoned that quickly? Well, it’s simple. This strain wrapped around my brain to produce the most surreal feeling of being up in the clouds. I’m not entirely sure how to explain it, but it was like the weed was giving my head a friendly hug. I felt super happy and content, but my brain was also tingling with electricity and felt a little foggy, too. From there, the tingling spread throughout the rest of my body, trickling down limb by limb. My arms were jump ing with life, and then my legs, and then my feet. Kinda like the weed was ticking off the boxes one by one. And then the euphoria set in. I was (don’t judge me) conducting this little weed experiment while zoning out and watching the latest episode of “90 Day Fiance,” which typically just annoys me to high hell, thanks to all the awful peo ple who are featured on it. But it was not that way with The Sweeties. Not at all. Rather than rolling my eyes so far into the back of my head that I went blind, I was bent over laughing instead. Everything that these weirdos did was hilarious to me. And then they were all sweet. And then considerate. And ultimately everything that’s good and nice and not evil in this world. Who knew how endearing they could be? That euphoric feeling lasted for much longer than I expected, too. Those 90 Day episodes are hella long, but the ultra happy feeling persevered through the entire thing—even as I shoveled ice cream and cake in my mouth from the munchies.Iwilltell you, though, that this feeling eventually tapered off, but it was a slow descent. Between the laughter and the happy smile plastered on my face, I bare ly even noticed it. And what it left in its wake was the calm, collected feeling of being totally freaking zen. I just felt calm and good and right. Oh, and sleepy. I was also very, very sleepy.Sleepy to the point that I found myself drifting off while supine on the couch, my brain floating in and out of conscious ness on a pleasant cloud. That says a lot, considering this insomniac’s struggles withSo,sleep.rather than smoke another bowl and binge another episode of terrible trash panda TV, I opted to take my sleepy rear to bed instead. I laid down and immediately passed out. No tossing. No turning. And no scrolling on my phone. Just pure, blissful sleep. To say that The Sweeties was a sur prising strain would be an understate ment. I haven’t gotten the same joy that I got from the effects of this strain in a long time. And I certainly haven’t been as lucky at pinpointing the terpenes in my bud,I’meither.chalking this strain up to a huge win. I love it, it’s perfect, and I’m going to buy out Prohibition’s stock of The Sweeties before it gets snatched by the rest of you. Fight me. (I kid, I kid. I’ll leave a little for the rest of you. Maybe.)
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April 2022 | 19 Y’all. I am back on my bullsh- I mean Ripple! You know, the brand that brought us anxiety relieving, CBDheavy dissolvables and quicksticks. I’m a big fan of Ripple and all its edibles so I was psyched when I got to try out one of their gummy products, which is on the shelves at The Green House Durango—one of our favorite Durango dispensaries.Forthoseof you who don’t know much about Ripple, they’re a cannabis line owned by Stillwater Brands. Ripple gummies fall into similar categories as their sister products, the classic edible dissolvables: Pure, Balanced, and Relief. Here’s how it breaks down: Pure is its line of THC-only products; Balanced contains an even mix of THC and CBD; and Relief products contain mostly CBD and a touch of THC. As I personally prefer THC-heavy products when it comes to edibles, I went with a flavor from the Pure line — sour variety. That isn’t to say, however, that Ripple doesn’t carry plenty of other delicious flavors including blood orange, peach cherry, kiwi apple, sour water melon, green tea mango (part of the Balanced line), and honey lavender (part of the Relief line). As I am partial to sour flavors when it comes to edibles, the sour variety seemed like the best bang for my buck as it contained sour watermelon, apple, and peach. Three flavors in one, if you will.Itry to keep my cannabis intake to the evenings. I can’t explain it, but it feels much more effective to partake in debauchery (if you can call shoving handfuls of chips into my mouth while watching a cheesy horror movie de bauchery). In any case, I asked a friend to visit one evening and partake to catch their thoughts and experience as well. We sat down for a viewing of “The Thing,” which is NOT a cheesy horror movie but a fantastic film featuring the one and only Kurt Russel. Neither of us had the pleasure of seeing it at that point (and to be honest, I thought it was going to be way too corny for my liking), and we wanted to enjoy ourselves by popping these Ripple gummies. Each container contains 20 pieces, dosed at 5 mg each. As I have become a regular user of edibles (thanks, COVID-19!) I took my regular dose of 10 mg (2 pieces for you math whizzes) and settled in for an evening of creepy Antarctic aliens murdering scientists after being frozen in ice for thousands of Iyears.probably don’t have to tell you that, for a scaredy-cat like me, this turned out to be a bad idea. I’m not what you would consider “brave” and generally cover this up by laughing way too much, whether that be a haunted house tour or scary movie. Paired with the edibles, I kept going back and forth between try ing to sink as far back into my couch as I could from the TV to inappropriately bursting into laughter. This, as you can imagine, did not set the scene well for having an immersive film experience for either me or my friend. I’m glad I managed to write down some notes from the evening, howev er, as most of it was a blur. One of my most thoughtful notes was, “everything feels warm.” Not entirely sure what that means but I can only assume that it was because probably because my head felt so heavy, I kept hitting my head on the wall behind me? In a severe fit of the munchies, my friend also apparently ate what was left of my edible cookie dough in my fridge. I know this because one of my notes states, and I quote, “Cookie dough is gone now :(”. Not that I had much room to talk smack as I finished an entire bag of Kettle chips by myself that was meant to be shared. Oh well! What I’m trying to say is, like their other products, Ripple gummies hit the note for me, and I have a feeling it will for you too. Just don’t take the sour variety ones, though. Leave all of them for me, please.
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Hi there! It’s time for another Q&A with our good buddies Blaze and Puf. These two pot heads are here to answer all of your burning questions about cannabis, legalization, and other weed-related inquiries. That’s basically all they’re good for — that and smoking weed — so you might as well take advan tage of their useless knowledge as you see fit. Have your own questions to ask these two fools? Send them to editor@dgomag.com and we’ll do our best to answer them. And, feel free to send them allll over — your wild, wacky, and just plain weird questions about weed. Nothing shocks us at this point. And we do mean nothing. Every time I get stoned, I get what people call cottonmouth. Why does this happen whenever I get stoned? Blaze: For those who aren’t aware or who haven’t experienced this annoying side effect of getting stoned, it’s exactly how it sounds. The inside of your mouth feels like you’ve just shoved a dozen cotton balls inside of it and tried to swallow. It’s as dry as the Sahara Desert. It doesn’t matter if you smoke it or pop a weed gummy. IT’S ALWAYS THERE. This is because THC, the chemical component in marijuana that gets you high, can block the glands in your body that are supposed to produce saliva. Hence, the sand-mouthed dryness. While definitely a little uncomfortable, it’s nothing to get too bothered over. Grab a drink, sit back, and let the freak ing stoned ride begin. Puf: Before I answer, please allow me to put on my nerdy-but-necessary scientist glasses so I can see better. One second. There we go. All good now. So, when it comes to cottonmouth, Blaze hit the nail on the head. Not sure how, but it happened. Guess there’s a first time for everything, eh? So, call it what you want: dry mouth, cottonmouth, or some other slang term. The reality is that cottonmouth SUCKS. I hate it. And it happens to me all the dang time. Especially when I smoke flower and am not stoned off of some other type of cannabis product, like an edible (gross) or a Thevape.funny thing about cottonmouth is that until recently, we really didn’t understand much about how exactly weed causes your mouth to dry up like Spongebob did when visiting his good old buddy, Sandy Cheeks. We all knew from experience that it’s a thing that happens when you smoke weed: your mouth starts to pucker, you feel like your tongue is made of grains of sand, and swallowing becomes an Olympic sport. But what caused it? Well, we finally have a freaking AN SWERRRRRRRRR. That’s my excitement coming through in all-caps format. What the new-ish research shows is that THC is now believed to be the cause. It starts with the saliva production in our mouths, which is controlled by our autonomic nervous system. To stimulate saliva production, the brain sends nerve impulses toward the salivary glands. This happens automatically, as you know. We aren’t all sitting around telling our brains to signal our nervous system to produce spit. That would be weird. Now, when it comes to cottonmouth from THC, scientists believe that the issue happens when the THC you ingest binds to the receptors in the subman dibular glands, which stops the glands in your mouth from receiving messages from the nervous system. In turn, they stop producing spit, and your mouth becomes super dry and full of invisible cotton.Gross but also SO COOL. That was probably more than you wanted to know, but I don’t care. Can’t stop the nerding out when I have my nerd glasses on. Just try it! The good news is that you don’t really have to deal with cottonmouth. You aren’t Spongebob. There are special cot tonmouth candies you can buy to help temper the issue, or you can just drink some damn water like the rest of us. It’s prettyWhateversimple.you do, though, don’t think you have to tough out cottonmouth. Ain’t nobody need to deal with that torture. There are easy solutions, like the faucet and a cup. So next time it hap pens, get some water and call it a day. Thanks for coming to my weed Ted Talk. Do you guys have any good sugges tions for music to listen to when I get stoned? Blaze: I’m slightly embarrassed to admit that one of my favorite pastimes when I’m stoned is to scream-sing as obnoxiously as possible. I’m sure my neighbors love it.
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As a result, most recently, I’ve been on a kick listening to really gut-busting sing ers, so it’s just that much more annoying to listen to me. This includes bands like The Rolling Stones, Pearl Jam, and Black Sabbath. Sorry, Ozzy. You deserve better.
Don’t get me wrong, I love listening to the stoney classics, like Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, and Tom Petty, but, man I love my scream-sing songs. Sorry for over sharing, everyone!
» From the origins of cottonmouth to the dreaded high weed tolerance, these are the weird and wonderful questions you had for our resident potheads this month
I’m a poor singer in the best of cir cumstances but when I’ve had an edible (or two) and I’ve been smoking a bowl or something, the truth is it’s all over for people’s eardrums.
Puf: Wow. Let me put on my nerd glasses for a second time. Just kidding. I don’t need them for this because before I got a job writing about weed, I wrote about music so I am a gosh darned expert in stoned music-listening. Consider this your freshman year class on the subject.
Puf: OK, I am really not the person to answer this question at the moment. Let me tell you what happened to me recently. I went to a bar with some friends. I had a couple of drinks. I live close to said bar, so I had everyone follow me home like lost puppies so we could hang out after said drinks.And, while they were at my home, I whipped out my trusty bong to pass around because it is always time to pass the dutchie to the left hand side in my casa. But what happened? No one else wanted to smoke! So I did what any good pothead would do: I cashed the bowl myself. This was a bad, bad, bad, bad, bad idea. The weed I was smoking, which shall not be named, as it is not at fault for my stupidity, caused my anxiety to skyrocket because I wasn’t just smoking out of a bong — I was smoking weed with 32% THC out of a bong. Shortly after, the world felt like it was spinning and I felt like I was going to puke. My anxiety was at like thermome ter-busting levels, and all I wanted to do was lay down and convince myself I was not going to die. So, that’s what I did. I say all of this because the reality is that if you’re going to smoke weed, there is a good chance that at some point, some product you ingest or flow er that you smoke is going to make you anxious and paranoid. It happens. You can temper the issue, though. As we’ve said in many other columns, CBD can help cut down on the anxiety levels you experience when you’re stoned. You can keep some on hand, or you can choose a strain that has higher levels of CBD in it. Either one might help. It’s also trial and error. If one strain makes you anxious, try a different one. I stay away from straight sativas for the most part because they ratchet my anxiety up to uncontrollable levels. But, I survived… and so will you. Go into it with the right mindset and don’t expect to get anxious. If you do, ride it out and try something new next time. It’s the only way, young Padawan. The only way. Why am I seeing fewer and fewer me dicinal dispensaries around Colorado? Blaze: DGO Mag actually covered this
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Find us at: 72 Suttle St. Unit B BodoDurangoPark So, when it comes to stoned music, I say go with your gut. Every time I smoke I’m in a different music mood. Some days I love blaring awful 1980s hair band music, because there ain’t nothing better than some Night Ranger when you’re on one. Or, some days I feel like vibing out to something more mellow, so I go with a little Marley or stream a reggae station or some junk. Cliche, I know, but it is what it is. I did not shoot the sheriff either, but I sure as heck will listen to Marley wail about it all night long. And, other times it’s a mix of like Dirty South rap and god knows what else. To me, those are the best nights — the ones where you hit shuffle in your music library and just let the universe pick the soundtrack. You never know what’s going to pop up next. You could go from Rise Against to Halsey to Journey and it’s fine. It feels seamless, despite being anything but. So, if I had to give you one recommen dation, it would be to take that route. Download a bunch of random music (may I suggest Apple Music for this?) and let the iTunes gods take the wheel. Don’t you worry. They know exactly how to steer. Is using cannabis a good method to control one’s anxiety? I want to test it out but sometimes weed makes me paranoid. Blaze: I really think this answer is differ ent for everyone. A couple of years ago, I probably would have said, “no.” Like you, marijuana made me really paranoid to the point where I couldn’t function. All I want ed to do was go to bed so the trip would beTheseover. days, however, I’m much more familiar with what I like and how much I can handle in one sitting. As a result, it’s been a really effective way for me to manage my anxiety. That said, marijuana is obviously not a magic wand that can make your anxiety go away. It may be a good idea for you to consult your doctor or look into getting your medical marijuana card if that’s a route you’re able to take.
Puf: Because the world is unfair and it’s notSo,cool.as Blaze said, we did cover that story a few years ago, and the answer is still true today. The expenses that you’re expected to shell out for licens ing both types of dispensaries and the hurdles dispensary owners have to jump through to get the licenses are epic, and it makes it tough to do. Plus, while there are a lot of medical patients who need access to higher po tencies and fewer restrictions, Colorado isn’t exactly making it easy for medical patients to get what they need right now.Throw in the fact that there are fewer and fewer doctors who can approve you for medical cannabis in certain areas (Durango being one of them), and you have a recipe for a perfect storm of nonsense for medical patients. The state of Colorado really needs to make moves to resolve the issue before people are put in bad predicaments. There. I’ve said enough. Off my soap box. But before I go, I do want to say it’s time to FIX THIS BROKEN SYSTEM. All right. For real, I’m done. Thanks for letting me vent. This is a dumb question, but I’m a 48-year-old lady and I’ve been smok ing for 32 years now. I smoke more than three times a day — like it never leaves my hand. How can I get high now that I’ve been smoking for so long? I can get relaxed a bit but no more than that. I need help on what to do! Puf: Well, first of all, that isn’t a dumb question. I have had this question for my self many times over the last few years. Tolerance is a bitch, ain’t it. I’m going to insert the obligatory “I’m not a doctor so this is not medical advice” here, but I think I can help with some anecdotal information. So first of all, I’m guessing it’s been a while since you switched up your intake methods, right? Like, maybe you’re a ha bitual joint smoker or like to get relaxedbut-not-high by smoking out of a bong? Yeah, that happens to me, too. We’re all creatures of habit, and part of the problem I’ve had is that I really like to stick to what I know. That sounds borderline ridiculous, but if I’m not reviewing a product, I have my favorite two or three rigs or batteries I use. In other words, I’m lazy and don’t like to have to make changes to my stoned routine. That can lead to ruts like the one you’re having. My body has become super tolerant of certain concentrates, for example. I find it super effing easy to grab a vape and cart when I’m laying around being super productive (i.e. watching junk on TV). The more I use that vape and cart, the less I notice the high.I’ve noticed, however, that when I am LESS lazy, like when I switch it up be tween concentrates, flower, and edibles, I am noticeably more aware of the high. Rather than getting relaxed, I get stoned like I used to. You can also take a break from THC, but honestly, that sounds like shit to me. If you decide to do this, you can essentially reset your THC clock. In fact, research shows that while THC can deplete your CB1 receptors, they can recover over time and return to their previous levels if you take breaks. And, you don’t even have to take them for that long. Two weeks is enough to get the job done. I’m not going to do it with you in solidarity, but that’s an easy way to start over — even after decades of smoking. You can also try adding some CBD to the mix. I’ve found that flower with CBD and THC gets me a lot higher than just high-THC bud. That is purely anecdotal, mind you, but I swear that the entou
April 2022 | 23 story a few years ago. It’s a pretty inter esting dilemma because as the rest of the country is starting to become more open to medical marijuana, Colorado seems to be moving in the opposite direction. Part of the problem is that it’s expen sive to license a dispensary, and a lot of business owners don’t want to pay the expense of having both a medical and recreational side of their business. (Both need their own license.) This also doesn’t include all the regulations dispensary owners have to follow as a medical marijuana business. This definitely sucks for medical mar ijuana patients, as medical marijuana cards give them access to highly potent products for cheaper than you’d find in a recreational dispensary, and the taxes are a lot cheaper, too.
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“West Horseman” by Skyhorse Saddles Photo by Waldemar Winkler | 2022 rage effect is real as hell. It’s worth a try anyway. And there are lots of good flower options with CBD and THC. It may also be worth trying a new strain or six, or switching to another type of product in between old faithful. It may be less about the amount of THC and more about the mechanism. If you aren’t an edibles fan, try those. Or, you could choke down a tincture. You never know what will hit. Hell, a dry herb vape instead of a joint or pipe may be the key. In other words, switch it up and don’t just focus on the THC component. Swap your products, change your habits, and treat it like an experiment. And, if you find something that works, you better email us back. We need to know the results. Blaze: OOF. First of all, my condolences. I, too, have had that issue but with flower and found that if I took breaks or switched up my intake method (edibles in my case) I was back to that sweet, sweet high. Still, not a fun position to be in, especially if you already know what you like and you have a routine you’re comfortable with. If you’re smoking a specific strain, you may have built up a strain tolerance. Try a different type of strain, THC content, and method of smoking it. If you usually smoke sativas, try indicas, and so on and so forth. One of the beauties about the cannabis industry is that it’s so diverse. You could go weeks, even months with out using the same product twice should you choose. If nothing else, however, you could go on a tolerance fast, as much as a bummer as that sounds. Some people report feeling much more clear headed after taking a break from weed, though it still doesn’t sound worth it to me. I’ll keep my vape and my fog brain, thank you very much. I’ve been smoking bud and taking edibles for a while now, but concentrates have always intimidated me. What’s the difference between products like shatter, wax, and live resin?
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Wax is produced using dry flower and is much easier to produce than shatter, which is the finickiest little beotch of concentrates. Shatter is also produced from dried flower but it’s notoriously hard to produce. However, there are tons of pros to it if you can pull it off. For example, shatter doesn’t degrade as quickly as wax. It’s pretty shelf-stable so it can be kept for a lot longer. Slight tweaks in the extraction process are how you get either wax or shatter. <Note: Feel free to Google a bunch of chemistry mumbo-jumbo if you must know more. The internet knows all. I know limited things. Wax tends to be less shelf stable and degrades much more quickly than shat ter. How-so-ever, it’s easier to work with because it’s malleable. I like it cause I can just stick my dumb ol’ dab pen in the jar and take a hit. Easy freaking peasy. Other than that, I really don’t think there’s much difference — but that’s based on my experience alone. Don’t come at me with some scientific jargon in our Instagram DMs. I’m sure that isn’t totally accurate. Either way, both
Puf: Why you gotta make our lives so difficult?! These questions are hard today, man! I kid, I kid. Sort of. In general, there are a ton of differences between these products, but they all work to get you high — which is why they’re all fine in my book. The main differences, though, are in the way these extracts are created. There are different extraction process es, but most shatter, wax, and live resin is extracted using butane or a similar solvent to leech the good stuff from the plant matter. That leaves you with a concentrate high in THC and flavor that will, in fact, knock your dang socks off when you inhale it.
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Come one, come all with your silly, embarrassing, or just plain weird questions about weed, weed-related issues, and whatever else you can dream up. We’ll do our best to answer them in the best way possible. And here we go. editor@dgomag.com get me blazed face, so I’m not going to complain.Samething goes for live resin. While this concentrate will ALSO get you super freaking high, it’s produced by different means. Rather than using dried flower, live resin is made by using the freshest cannabis possible. The buds are basically flash-frozen right after they’re picked, which helps to preserve the flavor of those good ol’ terpenes.
Sparkling is also vegan, and it’s freaking healthy, too! This THC-infused sparkling water has zero sugar, zero animal byproducts and no calories. You healthy fools will love it.
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CannaPunch also offers a ton of drink options that are vegan as well as options in their line of gummies, which are sold under the brand Highly Edible. There are probably a million others I’m forgetting, but that’s where the dang budtender is more useful than I am. The good news is that there are plenty of options and your local dispensary gurus can tell you what is or isn’t vegan. They won’t steer you wrong. Promise. Now go forth with your animal-loving self and get high on some vegan edibles. They’re undoubtedly going to taste bet ter than that quinoa you ate for dinner last night. Blaze: Come to think of it, it seems like there’s more vegan-edible options than non-vegan these days. Puf is on the money with this one though. A GOOD budtender will help you navigate the shelves, espe cially if you have specific dietary needs. Puf has already touched on a lot of really great, common brands but I’ll add a few more here as well. In 2019, Incredibles, who has been a big cannabis player since it became legalized in Colorado, came out with a vegan fruit tart option. If you’re looking for something with awards, SuckIT Edibles by Canyon Cul tivation are friggin delicious and they come in flavors like Boysenberry, Sour Watermelon, and Fruit Punch.
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There are also lots of companies that make solely vegan cannabis products, so not to worry! The world is your (very high) vegan oyster.
The real difference is in the flavor. Live resin is a lot more flavorful than shatter or wax, and everyone loves the good terpenes. It usually costs you a bit more to buy, though. Whether the ter penes are worth the price hike is your call, but I think they can be. Depends on your budget and your must-haves for your cannabis products, I suppose. Anyway, that was a tangent. I’ll let Blaze weigh in with some dumb junk they Googled now to fill in the holes. After all that writing I am in need of a smoke break. I think I’ll bust out the live resin to stay on theme. Blaze: Hey now! I put a lot of effort skimming Google headlines! My brain hurts after reading all that, and yet I still somehow have more information to add. Another big difference between products is consistency which can play a part in preference for some stoners. Shatter tends to be glossy and brittle. If you’re dabbing with shatter, it can feel like a guessing game as far as dosage because of its non-malleable texture. On the other hand, shatter has the capacity to make you so high, you’ll think you in vented golf. Wax and crumble, however are more creamy and malleable, making them a bit easier to use when you’re dabbing. Live resin is more glue-like and tends to be a helluva lot more expensive than shatter, wax, and crumble. RIP to my paycheck when I’m in the mood for live resin. I’m vegan but love edibles! How do I know which ones to get when I go to a dispensary? Puf: Well, first of all, thank you for not berating us with a bunch of pro-vegan information. We love your people, and we love your love for animals and living things, but the vegan crusades are not the way. That said, you’d be surprised at how many edibles are vegan. Dude or dudette, you have so many freaking choices for your lifestyle! Cannabis manufacturers love to put out vegan products! If you’re not sure where to start, I’m going to go basic here and tell you to ask a budtender. They know what’s up with their edibles. You can also keep certain product lines in mind, too. For example, I’m pretty sure most, if not all, of Wana’s Sour Gummies are 100 percent free of gelatin. That makes them vegan by default. So you have one ally right there, homie.Keef
This strain is that rare perfect 50/50 hybrid, neither leaning toward a sativa nor indica. This makes it an industry favorite for treating the symptoms of ADHD. The concentration resulting from this strain is often described as extreme, likely owed to its high THC content, 24 percent, and low CBD, 1 percent.Thisis another long-lasting high that can provide a fresh perspective to difficult tasks. If you need new ideas to bring your interest back into a task, give Mother’s Helper a try.
The growth of the cannabis industry has allowed users to customize their experience to a number of different variables. This is a great benefit to those who are looking for specific effects. Whether you just need that extra kick to get the housework done, have been struggling to stay at your comput er all day, or need inspiration for your next great work of art, there may be a cannabis strain that can give the specific kind of focus that you need. Take your time and start with one or two of the suggested strains to see what works for you.While results may vary for everyone, remember that the right strain is out there for you. It can take a bit of trial and error to find it, but don’t give up. Cannabis is a personal experience—one that you can tailor to your preferenc es and needs—and with a little work, you’re bound to find the best fit for your stoner needs.
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Pinene Pinene can be referred to as Alpha or Beta pinene. They have a fresh, earthy, and piney smell and flavor. Strains con taining pinene are great for those wish ing to increase alertness and attention.
Linolool With a floral aromatic profile and slightly spicy flavor, linalool is another common cannabis terpene.Also found in lavender, it’s no surprise that linalool is a highly effective sedative and can be used to reduce anxiety and decrease chronic pain. If you are looking for linalool, start with strains like OG Shark. Amnesia Haze, and Special Kush. Eucalyptol As can be implied by the name, Euca lyptol is the terpene commonly associ ated with eucalyptus. It is described to have a minty, cool, and fresh smell and flavor. Eucalyptol strains are unique in that when they are inhaled, they can potentially assist in opening the airway and reducing inflammation in the sinus es. This makes them a great option for use during sinus infections or colds. If you want to give it a try, start with strains like Silver Haze, Dutch Treat, and London Pound Cake. Bisabolol Similar to chamomile tea, bisabolol has a sweet, flowery scent and fla vor. Like a warm cup of tea or a glass of wine, using strains containing bisabolol is a great way to wind down at the end of a long day. Bisabolol can reduce anxiety, relieve headaches, or lull you into a gentle relaxed sleep. Some strains containing bisabolol are Headband, Chocolate Thai, and Grape Pie.
A 2017 study has also noted increased memory function in mice, which could potentially lead to pinene being used to treat symptoms of Alzheimer’s and dementia. Common strains containing Pinene are Blue Dream, Strawberry Cough, and Mango Haze. Humulene Commonly found in hops, humulene has a woody, spicy, and earthy flavor profile. A great benefit to humulene over other common cannabis terpenes is that it is an anorectic, meaning that it suppresses appetite. This can be great for cannabis users who are looking to avoid the “munchies.” Some strains that contain humulene are Thin Mint GSC, White Widow, and Pink Kush.
Caryophyllene Described as spicy and peppery, Caryophyllene packs a strong punch for users looking for a contrast to the softer floral types. While caryophyllene has similar effects to other terpenes, such as reduced anxiety and strong pain control, it has also been shown to have promising effects on combating alcohol withdrawal. A 2019 study showed a reduction in alcohol consumption by alcohol-dependent mice when given doses of caryophyllene. Strains con taining caryophyllene are Bubba Kush, Chemdog, and Death Star. — DGO staff From
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Many of these strains have come with a warning for beginners, but finally, here is a strain that can be effective for everyone. The THC content for Har le-Tsu is only 1 percent, and much lower than the 10 percent CBD content. This means that there will be no psycho active high involved with this strain. Instead, Harle-Tsu brags deep and complete relaxation. But don’t worry, this strain is great for getting you where you want to go. If you aren’t ready to head to bed, Har le-Tsu won’t send you there. In fact, it can increase your motivation by fending off the depression and anxiety that might be getting in your way. Due to its low THC content, there need be no worry about paranoia or that jittery feeling. If you are a little ner vous about even the low psychoactive high of strains like Harlequin, Harle-Tsu is your strain. Do what works for you
Once again, beginners beware. That high THC content may not be a good move for everyone. Indica strains that can help with focus and concentration Black Jack Black Jack is another Indica, which means that it will give you that “heavy body” experience. The 18 percent THC content will give a mild psychedelic effect and get the brain juices flowing to inspire new ideas and sharpen the sens es to an extreme degree. This is another strain that may not be for everyone, but if you are struggling to focus due to stress, it may serve you well. The main benefit of this strain is that it is very consistent. The high you ex perience immediately after dosing will be what you feel near the end of your experience. This allows you to keep moving without having to adjust to new sensations and levels of focus. While this strain relieves depression and feelings of stress, high doses will give you the jitters, so dose cautiously. Harle-Tsu
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