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DGO EditorSTAFFMagazine Angelica 375-4551aleicht@bcimedia.comLeicht Design/layout Ryan rbrown@bcimedia.comBrown Contributors Megan AmandaBiancoPush Reader Services 375-4570 Chief OfficerExecutive Carrie Cass V.P. of Advertising Jamie Opalenik 4-5 Choose your own adventureweed 6-8 The wild world of gadgetsweed 9-11 Get your mind right about marijuanamedical 12-13 A terpene showdowncannabinoidand 14-17 Cover story on a toasty trip to America’s best hidden gems 18-21 Weed reviews 22-26 Ask a couple of potheads 27 Dispensary listings @dgo_mag/dgomag dgomag@dgo_mag/dgomag Volume 5 Number 45 July 2022 What’s inside ON COVERTHE It’s time to get toasty in this heat...real toasty. Illustration: Matt Clark for Lil Bud CoverDesignsdesign: Ryan Brown for DGO Mag Tell us what you think! Got something on your mind? Have a joke or a story idea or just something that the world needs to know? Send everything to editor@dgomag.com 20 A trip through space and time with some DOSD Have you ever gotten so stoned that the next morning all you’re doing is trying to follow a trail of (perhaps literal) breadcrumbs to figure out what bullshit you got up to the night before? If not, you clearly haven’t experienced the magic of DOSD edibles. 4 The more you freaking know (about your cannabis ingestion options) When it comes to consuming canna bis, the days of having no choice but to roll a joint and smoke it behind a building or inhale out of an antiquated bong are gone. Long gone — and that’s a very good thing 6 Sweet, sweet smoker gear you need — ASAP With so many weed gadgets on the shelves, how can you know which are worth your hard earned cash and which deserve to be left on the shelf? Well, we’re here to help you out.. DGO Magazine is published by Ballantine Communica tions Inc., P.O. Drawer A, Durango, CO 81302 DGO is a free biweekly publication distributed by Ballantine Communications Inc., and is available for one copy per person. Taking more than five copies of an edition from a distribution location is illegal and is punishable by law according to Colorado Revised Statute 18-9-314. July 2022 | 3

4 | July 2022 When it comes to consuming canna bis, the days of having no choice but to roll a joint and smoke it behind a building or inhale out of an antiquated bong are gone. Thanks to the thriving legal market in Colorado, there are constantly new innovations being made to improve the way we consume cannabis. Need proof? Just take a look at how far edibles have come over the last few years. While we were once forced to choose between homemade weed brownies and, well, more homemade weed brownies, there are hundreds of options lining the dispensary shelves. Want a high-end chocolate truffle edi ble? You got it. Or, would you rather have a THC ver sion of Mio drops to infuse your water with weed molecules and flavor (or to just drop directly into your mouth)? Yep, theyButexist.the innovations certainly aren’t limited to edibles. There are tons of new technologies that have impacted all fac ets of cannabis products, from smoking to vaping and everything in between. And with that many options on the mar ket, it can be hard to choose what works best for you — especially if you’re a new imbiber. Luckily, the cannabis lovers at DGO can help out. Here’s what you need to know about each option to help you choose. Or, maybe just do all three! We’re here for it if you want to take that route, you crazy kids. Is smoking cannabis for you? Smoking is the traditional way of cannabis consumption, and it’s one that many new users turn to when they initially return to cannabis use via legal channels. It’s familiar, simple, and there’s no learning curve. Really, no surprise there.But while there are perhaps more modern and high-tech ways of ingesting cannabis, the benefit of smoking weed, the literal flower, is that it delivers the effects very quickly. When you inhale your THC, it passes directly from your lungs into the bloodstream, giving you a much quicker high. Within a couple of minutes, you’ll be able to feel relief from your ailments (or just get super stoned —whichever tickles your fancy). That’s a benefit for a few different reasons. Not only will you get high quick ly, but you can more easily moderate the high. When you start to feel it creep up, you can decide whether it’s time to stop smoking or keep going and get blazed face to the absolute maximum. That removes some of the risk of getting entirely too high by accident, which can be a risk with other types of ingesting.Themajor downside is that you’re smoking, which can be tough on the ol’ lungs over time — especially if you’re sensitive to environmental allergens or have a condition like asthma to contend with. If that’s the case, you may want to skip this option and go for an alternative method.Withsmoking, the effects also tend to taper off much more quickly. This is less than optimal for most people — espe cially if you’re using cannabis for relief from chronic pain or another medical issue. If you’re new to cannabis, though, the shorter half-life from smoking may also be a lifesaver because if you take too much and start to feel anxious or paranoid since you won’t have to wait long for it to stop. What about edibles? If you’re looking to avoid the conse quences of smoking, edibles can be a great way to consume cannabis. Edibles are also a good choice if you just don’t like the smell of marijuana or if you need to consume it more discreetly. All you have to do is grab an edible of choice from the dispensary and pop one. Prob lem solved. No stench and no mess. Another upside is that edibles are also much longer-lasting than both smoking and vaping, and the high can feel a bit different, too. A lot of people describe the high from edibles as being more of a psychedelic high, and the effects can last, on average, between four and six hours. If you take a very high dose or multiple edibles, though, that high could last even longer — and end up being even more trippy than it otherwise would be.

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On the plus side, vaping offers quick relief for medical ailments in a similar fashion to smoking. That means you won’t have to wait as long as you would for an edible if you need pain or anxiety relief fast. However, vaping does still have a smell, even if you’re using pre filled carts or a dry herb vape. So, while it’s a good alternative to some methods, it’s not as discreet as edibles. In short, there are a variety of ways to consume cannabis, and there’s not really a wrong or right way to go about it. However, finding the right way for you might take some trial and error, so load up on the products that interest you and then try ‘em all out. You’ll find what works for you — and you’ll certain ly have some fun in the process.

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It should be noted, though, that even using pure flower in a vape device can still be irritating to the lungs if you’re sensitive to it.

This, of course, can be a massive problem for some users. For starters, it’s not uncommon for new users to opt for edibles over smoking or vaping because they’re easy to take and there’s no learning curve. But if you take too much, it can get super hairy. Trust us. Like, “I don’t recognize my own kids/partner/ family member” type of hairy. And your eyeballs may end up feeling like you’re an oyster that’s trying to turn a grain of sand into a pearl while you blink. That alone can be pretty uncomfort able, but you’ll also have to wait out the high from your edible for a lot longer than you would if you smoked instead. This can be especially problematic for newer cannabis users who don’t yet know their appropriate dosage, so if you want to take this route, start slow. May be start with an edible that has a lower amount of THC in it — there are tons of options — or take a portion of a full edible instead. That way you can gauge what the right dose is for you without going overboard. It’s also worth noting that edibles typ ically take much longer to start working than smoking or vaping does. These days, there are lots of fast acting edibles on the market, but the average time for an edible to begin taking effect is 30 to 60 minutes. Plus, you’ll likely feel the peak of the effects about four hours in. That results in a lot of new users mak ing the mistake of thinking that their edibles didn’t work after an hour or so. That prompts them to eat more, only to feel the multiplied effects shortly after — and with too many edibles, the effects aren’t always fun. The biggest negative when it comes to edibles is that they are quite hard to dose accurately. This is because a lot of external factors come into play, includ ing what else you’ve eaten recently and even how your individual body digests the THC. For this reason, some peo ple prefer a delivery method with less uncertainty. Vaping could be it? Maybe? Vaping has gotten a bad reputation in recent years, thanks to numerous companies producing low-quality car tridges with unknown additives — which caused some injuries and made a lot of news headlines. And while that’s a risk if you’re buying carts or vapes on the black market, or outside of a legal state, Colorado is very, very tightly in control of the cannabis products that are on the market. Regulations exist — and they work.And, if you are vaping using legitimat and safe products that are regulated, tested, and controlled, then vaping is actually one of the safest ways to ingest marijuana. Compared to combustion, which is what’s happening when you light a joint or a pipe and smoke it, va porization contains less than 1/1,000th of the hazards associated with smoking. It can also be a very effective method of ingesting cannabis. According to a study from researchers at John Hopkins Medical, users reported stronger effects from vaping when compared to smok ing. Plus, it works much like a happy medium between the high from edibles and the high from smoking. You’ll get higher quicker, and you’ll also be able to moderate your intake more easily than you would with an edible. Your safest bet for avoiding nasty additives is to purchase a vape directly from a dispensary that offers high-qual ity products, or you can purchase a dry herb vape instead — which is a device that allows the ground flower to be put directly into the chamber. Rather than combusting the flower, a dry herb vape heats up the plant matter to the optimal temperature without burning it so it’s safer for your lungs.

Elevate your smoking experience with the coolest accessories and gadgets for weed smokers

6 | July 2022 Ed. note: This article is an oldie but a goodie. This is what hap pens when your resident pot heads take vacations. Tsk, tsk. But don’t worry! They’ll be back next month with more non sense. For now, enjoy! What we’ve learned over the years is that there are a lot of weed accessories and gadgets to choose from — especially if you’re a fan of the flower. In fact, we see new products roll out onto the shelves on a regular basis. Some of them are awesome, and some of them are, well, not nearly as awesome. But how can you know which are worth your hard earned cash and which deserve to be left on the shelf? Well, we’re here to help you out. If you want to indulge and treat yo’self with a new weed gadget or accessory but just don’t know what to buy, consider one of the sweet ass toys below. They’re some of the coolest products we’ve come across recently, and we think you’ll like what you see. OTTO Smart Grinder and Rolling Machine Price: $149.99 Why we love it: We love robots, and they’re especially lovable when they can roll joints for you. Real talk: We hate rolling joints. In fact, we suck at it. But it doesn’t matter if we suck at it anymore thanks to the OTTO Smart Grinder & Rolling Machine, the pioneer of all-in-one electric smart grinder and joint rolling machines. This little weed-focused robot is noth ing if not awesome. All you have to do is touch a button and OTTO senses what the contents you’ve loaded are and then automatically adjusts to perfectly grind your dry herb. From there, it transforms your weed into a perfect cone in a matter of sec onds. SECONDS!!1! It’s not just your joint-rolling friend, though. This automatic grinder and joint roller is super easy to travel with, easy to charge via the USB, and it can grind and pack 20-30 beautiful cones on a single charge.And, the rad little chamber is clear, so you can watch it as it works on your joints. It’s basically your new joint-rolling best friend … at least until it turns on you and takes over the universe. As a bonus? You can even use it to fill your pipe, your bowl, or your stash con tainer for you. How lazy and awesome is that? SilverStick Filtered One-Hitter Price: $25 for the slim or large version Why we love it: It’s a metal one-hitter with a filter. Duh. If you want to look like the classiest of stoners, or if you want to just make your weed smoking life a little bit easier, you should invest in the SilverStick Filtered One-Hitter. Every smoker needs a good one-hitter, and they especially need one that’s this useful and this sleek. If you aren’t familiar with this little gadget, the SilverStick is — you guessed it — a metal one-hitter with a replace able filter. The metal design is beautiful but simple, and you’ll look and feel fancy while protecting your lungs from embers, tar, gunk, or particles that may sneak through your smoking gadget by accident.TheSilverStick comes in two different sizes: slim or large. The SilverStick Slim is the compact version of this one-hitter. It comes with a smaller bowl and a slender profile that’s ideal for 2-3 draws. The SilverStick Large, on the other hand, has a larger bowl and is ideal for 4-6 draws. Your choice! Both are priced at about $25 — which is a gosh darn steal for a stealthy one-hitter like this. The Genius One Pipe Price: Start at $89.95 Why we love it: The name says it all: it’s genius.TheGenius One Pipe may not look like much to the uninitiated, but trust us when we say that this pipe is well deserving of the name. It truly is genius.

Tera Dry Herb Vape Price: $199.99 Why we love it: It’s a flat-out beast. Good dry herb vapes are hard to come by. If you’re ever purchased a low er-end dry herb vape, you likely know that from personal experience. The good ones are super expensive, and the bad ones … well, the bad ones aren’t even worth your time. They stink, they emit tiny clouds of vapor, and they’re just a complete waste of time and energy on your part. But, the Tera Dry Herb Vape is none of those. In fact, this dry herb vape is a beast — and it puts all of the other options on the market to shame. If you like clouds, you’re going to love this vape, which is more than capable of delivering incredible flavor while still cranking out huge clouds. That old dry herb vape in your nightstand should be ashamed to share a name with it. Want to know how it works? Well, it does this via a full-convection heat ing element, which lets you dial in the perfect temperature. After you’ve set it, the hot air flows into the ceramic and stainless steel chamber, which cranks it up to the optimal temp in about 20-30 seconds.Oh,and also? This whole process takes place within a fully isolated airway path, which means that you’ll be hitting a vape with clouds that are full of flavor. That’s not all it does, though. Oh no, that’s not all. If you aren’t into getting super stoned off a massive bowl, this gadget is also great for micro-dosing. This vape doesn’t “cook” your bud like a pipe would — it just warms it to the optimal temperature — and it cools down be tween draws, so you can turn it off and pick it back up later without sacrificing efficiency or flavor. Want to finish a bowl now? Great. Want to set it down and finish later? You can! The Tera Vape will let you! Wait, wait. We’re not done. The Tera Vape can ALSO be used as a water-pipe adapter, which lets you turn a bong into a filtered vape. You can just pop this thing onto a bong and create a water-filtered dry herb vape. And, it can also work with concen trates, so you dabbers won’t be left out of the mix with this one. Freakin’ magic, right? TheRight.one downside to this gadget is that it’s not nearly as small as some of the other top-selling dry herb vapes on theBut,market.don’t let that steer you clear of this awesome vape. It’s still pretty portable, and the battery life is excellent too. Apothecarry Humidor Price: Starting at $259 Why we love it: It makes us feel really freakin’ fancy. If you aren’t using a humidor-esque box to store your nugs, you’re not living your best life. We’re so very serious about this.And, the only real humidor box you need is the Apothecarry Humidor, which is the most luxurious way to house your weed.Ifyou haven’t seen one of these cases before, it’s time to feast your eyes upon all it has to offer. From the handcrafted wood box to the functional organiza tional system housed inside, this thing is tricked the heck out. Lift the lid and you’ll find four glass jars with humidity control lids and customizable labels, four non-stick silicone-coated containers for dabs and oil, a removable rolling tray, a zinc alloy grinder, and a side compartment for papers and tools. No more messy stash forButyou!it doesn’t just organize your weed. Oh, no. It does so much more. It keeps your weed at the right hu midity using a Boveda humidity system, which is specifically designed to keep the herb from drying out without risking mold growth, which can happen with regular humidors for cigars. That doesn’t just keep the nasties off your weed, though. It keeps it tasting and smelling fresh as hell, too. Wait! Don’t go scrambling to buy it just yet. Let us finish telling you about the features.So,not only does this organize and humidify your weed at the exact speci fications for cannabis, but it also keeps your stuff secure. There’s a locking top and smell-proof features, so no one will smell anything suspicious, nor will they be able to access it if they do. There are multiple versions of this handmade weed humidor, and each one comes with its own slight tweaks or features. The prices aren’t cheap for any of Apothecarry’s humidors, but don’t ex pect to get something this awesome for a bargain and you won’t be disappointed at the price tag.

The simple exterior case of the Genius One Pipe conceals what may be the most sophisticated little travel pipe on the planet, which is designed to cool the smoke you inhale like a water bong would, but without the need for water. So, how does it do it? Well, it cools and filters the smoke using a unique air passage design instead. The water-free design makes it easier to travel with, and the cooled smoke is a lot more pleasant on your lungs and throat, too. (No more embarrassing choking for you, dudes!) But wait! There’s more! The design doesn’t just cool your weed. It also incorporates a magnetic cover, which keeps your flower locked in — and the smell locked out. That keeps your smoking habits discreet from nosy naysayers … or your weed-hogging friends.And,it’s great for travel, too. All you have to do is pack a bowl, stick the Genius One in your pocket, and you’re ready to go with your weed. And it won’t stink up your car, your pocket, or anywhere else you stow it. It’s also super easy to clean. All you have to do is separate the pipe into three pieces and wipe each part down using 420 Wipes or ISO to get it back to sparkling condition. In other words, this is the easiest pipe out there to thoroughly disinfect and clean, keeping it free of germs and bacteria, as well as stale odors or foul tastes.Ifyou’re looking for a stealthy way to smoke, one that still offers you all of the features your big gadgets would offer, this is it.

Smellproof Backpack from Skunk Bags Price: Varies Why we love it: Um, have you ever smelled weed? Well, you won’t with this thing.Listen. We love smelly bud as much as the next guy or gal, but what we don’t love is the entire car reeking of weed when we’re on road trips or heading out on some other type of adventure. But how can you stop that from hap pening? Stanky weed gon’ stank, right? Wrong. Not if you have the smelproof backpack from Skunk Bags, it won’t. Yes, we said Skunk Bags. you may be familiar with their wares, as they are the purveyors of those tiny smell-proof weed bags you love so much. And now they make backpacks and other bags to help you camouflage the stench of your skunky weed. Pretty handy, right? And,Right.they do this by using high tech fabrics and linings in their bags, which were created just for little potheads like you.To create these bags, Skunk Bags uses activated carbon and a silver antibacte rial lining, which neutralizes odors and traps harmful chemicals and gases in its pores. This keeps the stench out of your vehicle, your work space, or anywhere else you may have traveled to with your

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This GRAV Lab Menorah is a limit ed edition bong featuring eight crazy nights, err, bowls — and it’s a freak ing masterpiece of glasswork. When you light it up, those eight bowls will simultaneously bubble as you pull on the elevated mouthpiece, getting you higher than a mug. But, not only is it super effective and super cool looking, but it’s also small enough to fit on your desk for all to see.

GRAV Menorah Bong Price: $399.99 Why we love it: It’s a great way to celebrate the holidays (and tune out the ones you love). OK, OK. So it’s not even the holidays, but we have a smoking menorah on the list.Well,Why?because it’s awesome, that’s why.Ifyou aren’t a GRAV Labs fan yet, it’s time to become one — and maybe this Menorah Bong will help.

Score!You’ll want to show this thing off to everyone who enters your humble abode, whether it’s the holidays or some mid-summer night of celebration. And, that’sThereOK!are no “right” seasons to use this bong, friends. Do you, and chan nel the holidays any time you want by lighting it up.

Rosineer PRESSO Personal Heat Press Price: $199 Why we love it: Umm, have you tried to make your own concentrates at home without it? You know what’s pretty freaking impossible? Making your own extracts at Well,home.it WAS pretty impossible (or pretty dangerous) prior to the introduc tion of the Rosineer PRESSO Personal Heat Press, anyway. This machine does just what you think it does: it makes it easy to make your own cannabis extracts from the comfort of your own abode. You just need weed and this machine to do it. If you want to become the Jedi of extracts, all you need to do is set this snazzy gadget on your countertop and set the temp and time. Once that’s done, you’ll load your weed into the PRES SO, press down, and voila! Your own extracts.Itreally is that simple. Plus, this device comes equipped with two heat-insulated solid aluminum plates and two separate heating ele ments, which heat up evenly and keep the right temps consistently throughout theAnd,process.there’s also a two-channel tem perature control so you can program your heat extraction press with your desired temperature separately for each plate. You can even set separate timers for each plate, making it super easy to get the extract job done. So, yeah. Put away the butane or sol vent and use this instead. It’s a lot less combustible and a lot more effective — both of which are very good things. — DGO Pufnstuf

8 | July 2022 weed in hand. But you don’t just get a stench-free travel bag with this thing. You also get added security thanks to a built-in combination lock, which keeps the bag’s zippers shut and prying eyes out. Add in the other features, like the anti-tear protective netting, waterproof zippers, front and side pockets, and this bag is a winner, winner, pothead dinner.

Ardent NOVA Decarboxylator Price: $260 Why we love it: There are so many We’vereasons!written about the NOVA before, but it’s so worth writing about it again, because this decarboxylator is magic. Sheer magic. If you want to make edibles, oils, tinctures, or any other type of cannabis product at home, you’re probably going to need to decarboxylate your weed. Doing this makes it active without burning it to a crisp, and it’s required for getting you high. Prior to the Ardent NOVA, there weren’t too many easy ways to decarb at home. You could bake your weed at a low temp or use some other form of stove-based decarbing to get the job done, but it stunk and wasn’t super effective. Not for us, anyway. This little gadget made that problem disappear.Allyouhave to do to decarb your weed in this gadget is load it into the chamber and turn it on. We ain’t kidding. It’s that easy. Once the light turns from red to green, your weed is ready to go, and ready to blow. Or ready to make can nabutter or whatever. We don’t know yourButbusiness.it’snotjust easy. It’s also smellfree.That’s right. No smells. When you de carb weed in this gadget, it traps in the skunky stench that annoys your neigh bors and smells up your couch cushions for years to come. It basically makes weed biz all play and no work, which is our favorite kind of thing.

Navigating the confusing and complex world of medical marijuana in Colorado » Trying to figure out how to get your medical weed card? Here’s everything you need to know.

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When it comes to buying cannabis, most of us default to picking up some recreational weed rather than trying to overcome the hurdles that are tied to medical marijuana. After all, recreational weed is widely available in the state — and if you’re over 21, you can buy it any where it’s sold. So what on earth would you need medical weed for, anyway? Well, the answer is a lot — provided you’re using cannabis to help with pain or other chronic ailments. If you’re using weed for medical purpos es, applying for a medical card in Colora do can be a big benefit. For starters, the age restrictions placed on recreational weed are a lot more flexible with medical cannabis, and so are the THC potency limits in Whileedibles.ediblepackages

First things first: Do you qualify for a medical marijuana card? If you want to qualify for a medical marijuana card in Colorado, you’ll need to meet three basic requirements. You’ll have to be a resident of the state of Colorado, you’ll need to be 18 years or older, and you’ll need to have proof that you qualify via one of the approved medicalMinorsconditions.canalsoqualify for medical marijuana cards in some cases, Minors are eligible for a medical marijuana card if the minor and the primary parent are Colorado residents and the minor has a qualifying medical condition. All minor patients must see two providers and submit two provider certifications.

The qualifying medical conditions for all patients in the state of Colorado include: Debilitating medical conditions: HIVGlaucomaCancerorAIDS Cachexia Persistent muscle spasms SevereSevereSeizuresnauseapain Disabling medical conditions: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) An Autism Spectrum Disorder Any condition for which a physician could prescribe an opioid Your health care provider needs to write a provider certification for you and then submit it electronically. From there, you’ll need to finish the rest of your application within six months of the date your provider certification was issued. You’ll also need to pay the fee, which is about $30 total for the application costs.It’s also important to note that as of January 2022, first-time medical mari juana card applicants in Colorado who are 18-20 years old will need to submit certifications from two providers from two different medical practices during the application process. If the patient is homebound the providers do not need to be from different practices. Patients that have a valid registry identification card prior to Jan. 1, 2022 will maintain their current registration. From there, the state will review your application and either approve or deny it, which typically takes about 1-3 days on average. It can take longer, though, if there are issues with your application. Is a medical marijuana prescription necessary? While you need a letter of recommen dation from a qualified medical doctor or two to get a medical card in this state, a prescription for medical weed is not required after you’re approved for your card. You can simply walk into a dispen sary that offers medical cannabis and follow their process for purchasing medi cal marijuana. Simple(ish). Note, though, that medical marijuana

on the rec side of a dispensary are limited to having a maximum of 100 mg of THC in them, the rules on the med side allow for a lot more THC in these products. That alone can be a lifesaver if you’re dealing with a chronic health issue that needs to be medicated. The tax you pay is a lot different, too. Retail marijuana in Colorado is subject to a 15% sales tax, which is levied on retail sales, and a 15% excise tax, which is levied on the first transfer of marijua na from a wholesaler to a processor or retailer. That can add up very quickly. On the other hand, medical cannabis in the state of Colorado is exempt from the 15%sales tax and 15% excise tax. For some users, that could mean the differ ence between being able to afford their medicine and having to go without. And, there are lots of other benefits too, provided you qualify for a medi cal marijuana card. But navigating the process of getting a card can be tricky, so it’s important to know what you’re facing before you start. Here’s a quick guide to help you navigate the process.

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Once you have chosen a licensed dispensary, you can ask the budtender about the different ways you can use medical marijuana. The greater the range, the better. It is usually available as fresh cannabis flowers, infused oils, tinctures, capsules, gummies, and oint ments.Health conditions can be treated with capsules, gummies, tinctures, and other forms that are taken orally. Those with chronic pain can benefit from topical ointments or lotions. You can also inhale or smoke medical mari juana using vaporizers or vaping pens, or smoke the herb directly. How much does medical marijuana cost — and how much should I buy? It is advisable to start by purchasing small quantities of different strains. Two to four types of marijuana strains should do. You can smell each one and choose according to the aroma that appeals most to you. Then ask the consultant if your chosen strains are best for day or nighttime use. Ask the consultant about the THC and CBD content of each strain. The higher the THC of the strain, the more likely it is to be psychoactive. In other words, it may make you “high.” CBD content does not affect the mind in that way and is usually recommended for healthFreshdisorders.cannabis flowers may be best for a first-time purchase. This is because they are not as processed as other prod ucts and do not come in packaging that may contaminate the herb. If you prefer tinctures, you can use a common guideline when it comes to their potency, which is 10-50 milligrams per milliliter. What are the side effects of medical marijuana? The effects of marijuana are as varied

How do you find the right dispensa ry? Medical marijuana is available at dispensaries — but not all dispensaries hold licenses for both medical and rec reational weed. An online search should give you an idea of who you can visit in your area. Check their website and cus tomer reviews to get a clearer picture of their services. You can ask around to find out who other medical marijuana patients are using or recommend. That’s typically the easiest way to figure out what the options are. How to tell the quality of medical marijuana First of all, a good dispensary is one that is open to answering your ques tions about their products and service. You should then ask if their products are tested at a lab, what forms the cannabis comes in, and whether or not the prod ucts are organic or contain pesticides. Ask to see supporting documentation andCannabislicensing.growers and manufactur ers have to adhere to very strict rules. These are rules that govern how the plant should be grown, harvested, test ed, and dispensed. If a provider displays an aversion to regulations, it is likely that their medical marijuana contains chemical compounds it is not supposed to or is not appropriately licensed. Buying medical cannabis without prior experience Contrary to popular belief, you do not need to have any prior knowledge or history of cannabis use to purchase from a dispensary. There should be a consultant willing to guide you through different products when you arrive. What documentation do I need in order to buy medical marijuana?

Once you are verified as a medical marijuana user, your provider will also issue a card that you should present at every purchase. In addition to your medical marijuana card, you’ll need to take your ID with you to the dispensary. That’s a require ment for every single person who steps foot in the dispensary. You show your ID, they verify, and you’re allowed in. There’s no way around it. How do you take medical marijuana?

10 | July 2022 providers are getting more and more difficult to find in the state, so you may have to do some research to find one in your area. It may also be difficult to find doctors who offer medical marijuana ex ams to patients, especially in or around Durango.Overthe last few years, there have been a limited number of providers offering these services, so it may require you to do some driving — or make some phone calls — to find your options.

Tips for passing a medical marijuana evaluationas the strains at the dispensaries. In reality, there is no sure way to know how it will affect you until you try it. It is also possible that the same cannabis strain you chose in the past will give you different side effects to previous uses. This is because plants of the same species can contain different amounts of chemicals or cannabinoids. As such, there’s no real way to deter mine what the side effects will be for you. You’ll have to try it — and finding the right option can feel a little like trial and error for a while. But it typically ends up being worth it to most users in the end when they get some relief from theWhateverplant. you do, though, try to stick it out for a while to see if you can find the right mix. Cannabis can be a super helpful tool in the fight against chronic pain or other ailments, but as with any medicine, the results aren’t always apparent overnight, nor are the potential medicines that work for your body apparent from the start. Take your time, start slow, and listen to the experts. That’s the best way to figure out what the right option is for you.

It’s important to approach a medical marijuana evaluation with a positive frame of mind. You should remember that the doctor conducting the evalua tion has the power to change your life with his decision. Politeness and cheer fulness can count for a lot.

It’s also important to remember that the process helps doctors evaluate that you require marijuana for medical purposes, rather than recreational ones. It can be helpful to refrain from talking about how you enjoy marijuana. Buying marijuana after the evaluation In Colorado you need to submit the doctor’s recommendation to the state office that issues medical marijuana cards. It takes a few days on average to get an answer about the status of your application, but if all of your paperwork is in order, you’ll likely hear back within that time Otherwise,frame.itcould take a minute to process your paperwork — and may require more work on your end if your ducks aren’t in a row beforehand.

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There are two things you must take to your medical marijuana evaluation. The first is your government ID, which should be the one issued by your state. You need it to prove that you are a resident. If you don’t have an ID, a utility bill in your name may work, but you’ll have to find out beforehand if it’s an option for proving residency. You also need to bring all your medical records to prove to the evaluating doc tor that your medical condition is serious enough to require marijuana use. In gen eral, you should bring prescriptions, test reports, and if you have it, paperwork that proves that you are on disability. What should you be prepared for at the medical evaluation? You may take a medical marijuana evaluation online or in person. If you’re taking it online, you will need to fill a few forms on the computer before you are ready to go. With in-person evaluations, you are given a patient intake file with forms to fill out. The doctor usually asks you questions about your lifestyle, and the treatments that you undergo for your medical conditions. A few medical tests may be required. If the doctor believes that your case does justify the use of medical marijua na, they will ask you questions to deter mine that you understand the risks and benefits of such marijuana use. Demon strating understanding is an important part of the process. Remember to take the process seriously

The medical marijuana evaluation, the most important part of that process, can be challenging. Here’s what you should know about how to pass it prior to get ting an appointment with a provider. What happens at a medical marijuana evaluation?Inmostcases, a medical marijana evaluation takes about a half hour to complete, and requires that you answer questions about your medical condition. Then, the doctor performing the evalu ation takes a decision on whether your condition justifies the use of medical marijuana. What should you remember to take to your evaluation?

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DGO’s Blaze and Puf answer your weed questions you are too embarrassed to ask anyone else.

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How familiar are you with the proper terms you should be using for your weed? Well, if you’re like the rest of us, the answer is “not super familiar.” But maybe it’s time to change that.

One of these things is not like the other The more you know about the differences between terpenes and cannabinoids, the

What are terpenes? When people talk about terpenes, they are referring to the aromatic com pounds which give marijuana its scent and flavor. When you stick your nose into the goods at your local dispensary, you’ve likely heard a budtender describe the buds as being citrusy, piney, or woody. Well, that’s the terpenes. In nature, terpenes are used by plants to attract pollinators, and they work similarly for humans. That’s because these aromas often offer a pleas ing scent or smell that enhances the smoking experience — and who doesn’t like smoking a big ol’ pine tree when possible?Whileit’s a little easier to appreciate terpenes if you’re a smoker, considering that the benefits are more apparent, the truth is, even with other methods of delivery, such as edibles, terpenes still play an important role. This is due to the entourage effect. The entourage effect The entourage effect refers to a

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What’s a cannabinoid? CBD, CBG, and THC are all examples of popular cannabinoids, but they’re not the only ones you’ll find in the cannabis plant. While the exact number hasn’t yet been determined, what we do know is that the marijuana plant contains 100plus cannabinoids — and perhaps way more. Each of these compounds has its own benefits and uses, and every day we are discovering new ways to utilize Cannabinoids interact with your body’s endocannabinoid system, and while intoxication from THC is the most well-known side-effect of marijuana, there are even more non-intoxicating cannabinoids present in the cannabis plant.These other cannabinoids can either, in conjunction with THC or by them selves, do things like soothe anxiety, relieve pain, or improve sleep patterns.

While you may rely on your local friendly budtender to explain all things weed-related, it won’t hurt you, or the old noggin’, to know more about the And when it comes to terpenes and cannabinoids, that could not be more true. In fact, many people confuse terpenes and cannabinoids when they do very different things. Here’s why you need to expand your mind and learn the true differences between the two in order to utilize both of them and get the

In addition, experts believe that since edibles are less bioavailable than smok ing, using edibles rather than smoking your cannabis may result in a reduced intake of However,terpenes.ifyouare making your edibles yourself, it is possible to buy extracted terpenes separately, allowing you to add more of them to your batch to Whileexperiment.there’s still a lot to learn about how cannabinoids and terpenes work together to create the effects we feel, it’s safe to do a bit of experimenting yourself.Creating your own mix of terpenes and cannabinoids allows you to indi vidualize your anxiety or pain relief regiment. — DGO Staff

July 2022 | 13 process where multiple cannabinoids or terpenes work together to create an effect or enhancement of effects you wouldn’t have if you’d used a single cannabinoid or terpene alone.

If you’ve been wondering what the big deal is with full-spectrum hemp products, this is the answer, by the way. Studies have shown that whole-plant hemp is nearly four times as powerful as pure CBD, and these increased effects have been noticed across the board. While there’s still more research to be done, you can even experiment with this yourself by choosing strains high in certain terpenes. For example, Linalool is commonly utilized for stress and pain relief, and Limonene can help with nau sea and vomiting. Can you get the effects of terpenes with any cannabis product? Honestly, it depends. The problem with terpenes is that they are delicate and can easily be destroyed in the extraction process. This means that depending on how edibles and other cannabis products are made, they may or may not have surviving terpenes.

Fayetteville,Perfection.

Arkansas This city, situated in northwest Arkan sas, is right next to the Boston Moun tains and nestled deep within the mag nificent Ozarks. Any time of year is a good time to visit and enjoy the natural and man-made wonders in and around the state’s second-largest city — but it’s especially prime for a summer road trip with a little weed tucked in your shoe (or wherever adults store that stuff these days when crossing into no man’s land). The Fayetteville downtown square is built around the Old Post Office, a history buff’s delight. Step into the square and you’ll find near round-theclock performances by live musicians. Feeling a little stoned and peckish? On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from April to November, the location features a farmer’s market — where you’ll find fresh produce, plants, flow ers, and handicrafts. But that’s hardly it for the draws of Fayetteville. Lake Fayetteville has something for pretty much everyone: great fishing, a nature trail, and a path perfect for walkers, runners, and cyclists. It’s also adjacent to the must-see Botanic Gardens of the ThirtyOzarks.miles from Fayetteville is Dev il’s Den State Park, home to moun tain bike and hiking trails featuring lovely scenery that are among the state’s most popular. And speaking of great views, Hawks bill Crag, the state’s most impressive scenic overlook, Glory Hole Falls, and Eden Falls are each more than an hour’s drive from Fayetteville,. Plus, the amazing sights along the way and at your destination are worth the trip — especially if there’s a little bit

Time to take an epic stoner summer vacation

This was supposed to be the summer of freedom. Now that the pandemic is mostly under control, we’re free to travel to and from wherever we want, within reason. Only problem is that gas prices are out of control — which is putting a damper on travel across the board. It’s more expensive to fly, equally expensive to drive, and inflation has caused the price of everything from hotels to Airbnbs to skyrocket. In other words, lots of people are broke.The good news, though, is that inflation hasn’t caused weed prices to shoot up to the roof — not yet, anyway. And while we’re grateful for that little bit of relief during this dark timeline, there’s more good news to share! In addition to weed, there are also tons of different des tinations worth visiting in the good ol’ continental United States. If you combine the two — weed and travel — well, it could be a recipe for an all right summer trip, dontcha think? You do think. You really do. So, if you’re looking for a good way to spend a few weeks this summer but don’t want to bust the bank any more than you have to, you may want to grab an ounce of your favorite bud and head to these fan-freaking-tastic spots across the nation.Cause what could be better than getting super-duper-stoned off the beautiful coast of Maine or on a trol ley tour in one of America’s hidden city gems? Not much, that’s what. Not much at all. Acadia National Park, Maine Acadia National Park, located on Maine’s Atlantic coast, is at least partially situated off the mainland — and it offers killer views of the ocean that truly can’t be beat. Acadia is also the home of Cadillac Mountain, » Tired of sitting indoors and griping about the gas prices? Grab a bowl and head on out to one of these killer locales instead the tallest peak on the North Atlantic coast. There are two ways to reach the summit: a memorable hike or by car on a steep, narrow road. Either way, you’ll want to reach that peak with some weed.Ifyou’re looking for a serene spot to blaze up, Jordan Pond has your name on it. It’s reachable by the challenging Jordan Pond Shore Road following the rocky coast or the easy Jordan Pond Nature trail through the evergreens. And, if you get the hardcore munchies, there is a restaurant nearby. And while Sand Beach doesn’t attract many beachgoers thanks to the sharp shells scattered on the sand, along with temperatures that are too chilly for a dip, this spot has an amazing perk: magnificent views from the beach and the top of the Great Head Trail. Plus, Acadia has an added bonus: The Island Explorer Shuttle makes numerous stops in the park. It’s basical ly perfect for our outdoorsy stoner friends.Catskills Mountains, New York State Decades ago, this mountain range was dotted with numerous resort hotels, which honestly sounds a little abysmal, right? Right. But these days, many of those hotels are no longer open, and the Catskills still have much to offer if you’re looking for a . It’s an in-demand summer location, full of bungalow colonies, sleepaway camps, and other tourist-driven spots, and there are a few different reasons that the tree-covered slopes attract crowds. For starters, the pleasant drive through the area allows visitors to take in the beautiful scenery, enjoy the cool er summer days and fresh country air. You can feast your eyes on the rivers and lakes like the Neversink Reservoir, check out charming small towns, and spot white-tailed deer, foxes, chip munks, groundhogs, and more critters that call the mountains home. And if hiking is your thing, the moun tains boast a variety of trails ideal for every skill Whetherlevel.you come for the day, an overnight getaway, or a longer vaca tion, the mountains are guaranteed to leave you refreshed — and if you throw in a few ounces of weed, it’s sheer perfection.StoneMountain Park and other spots near Atlanta, Georgia Atlanta is a major metropolis — and it’s also the city that the world’s busiest airport calls home. Fun facts for you this hot summer. What a win. But Atlanta offers way more than just the world’s busiest airport, whether you’re a city lover or prefer the great outdoors.Forstarters, the Peachtree Trolley, providing 90-minute narrated tours, is a perfect way to see the best of Atlanta — and you can get completely and totally blazed before you go since you won’t be behind the wheel. And that’s not all. Another major draw is the Atlanta Glass Treehouse, which is an architectural wonder. Con structed primarily of recycled glass and steel, the dwelling has two floors — and both are available for rent on Airbnb. Plus, the surrounding hardwood trees hide this amazing struc ture, making it all but invisible from the street. What an awe some place to hang the heck out at this bland stoner summer, eh? Nature aficiona dos-slash-stoners will love Scenic Highway 197 thanks to its breathtaking scenery, includ ing a trout-filled river and three lovely lakes. Smoke a spliff or six and watch the deer in the woods or visit the shops selling handcrafted art and crafts. Got the munchies post Highway 197 tour? There are also tons of great places to eat, bed and breakfasts, and camping options galore in this area. If you’d prefer to stay close to the city, Stone Mountain Park is a scenic location with tons of attractions and activities. And, if you’re blazed but unafraid of heights, the Summit Sky ride is a great option. It takes you to the peak of the mountain and offers incredible views of Atlanta, the Appalachian Mountains, and more sights up to 60 miles away.

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You won’t find a more peaceful place than picturesque Sylvan Lake. And then there’s Custer State Park, where you can see wild bison, and tame donkeys approach vehicles hoping for a snack. Pro tip: Be ready to comply with their request. If you happen to make a stop in that direction during September, there’s a not-to-be-missed event: the Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup and Arts Festival. To maintain a healthy, strong herd, cowboys and cowgirls round up and drive more than 1,200 bison for sorting, testing, vaccinating, and brand ing; about 500 animals are set aside for sale. It’s epic in any scenario, but it’s even more fascinating if you’re stoned. If you happen to stop by there, be sure to visit the vendors who sell qual ity arts and crafts--including numerous products made in South Dakota. Con tinuous Native American and Western entertainment takes place in the big top.Jackson Hole, Wyoming

In addition to hiking, there’s tons to do outside in the clear mountain air: horseback riding, whitewater rafting, camping, and exploring the deservedly famous Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park. Guided wildlife tours are an ideal way to view the landscape and animals who call the region home. The National Museum of Art, another must-see, is

16 | July 2022 (or a lot) of weed involved. Taylors Falls, Minnesota An hour’s drive north of the Min neapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area is basically a portal into another world. Taylors Falls, with a population of about 1,000 residents, is on the shore of the beautiful St. Croix River — and it’s a great stoner escape. That’s especially true if you’re the kind of stoner who likes to hang out in the great outdoors, because this area is a nature lover’s dream. The river is per fect for kayaking and canoeing, and if you enjoy hiking, Interstate State Park is made just for you. There are cliffs which beckon rock climbers and geological features wait ing for people to explore them. Above the river, tree-covered bluffs — like the entire region — are amazing at the height of summer’s fullFromfoliage.May to October, you can treat yourself with the Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours, sober or otherwise. Excur sions have given visitors an amazing experience since 1906, and pres ent-day guided tours embark seven days a Hopweek.onthis boat tour and you’ll see one-of-a-kind rock formations. like the impressive Old Man of the Dalles and the biggest glacial kettles (aka pot holes) in the world. Do it while stoned and, well, it’s like nothing you’ve ever seen.Black Hills National Forest, South DakotaWhen people think of the Black Hills, the Mount Rushmore National Memorial often comes to mind. While this icon is an incomparable feat of artistry and engineering, the national forest is so much more — and it’s a way more thrilling destina tion for our 420-loving friends. The mountain range seems to appear out of nowhere as you drive through the more arid western part of the state. And don’t forget to make a stop at the awesome Badlands National Park and feast your eyes on the multi-hued rock formations and grassy prairie that is home to bighorn sheep, prairie dogs, bison and black-footed ferrets. What we’re obsessed with in the Black Hills National Forest is that there is absolutely no shortage of beautiful scenery in the mountains. Take a ride along the Needles Highway, a narrow roadway — heads up that some onelane tun nels will require drivers to honk incredibleyou’llenteringbefore—andencounterviews,awesomespires,anddrop-offs.

While many think of Jackson Hole as a winter destination, the area is de lightful in every season. In the spring, temperatures can reach the upper 60s on a balmy day — but be prepared for chilly weather and spring rains. Now that the snow has melted and the weather is warmer, though, it’s a perfect time for hiking with some of the devil’s lettuce. And you don’t need to stray far from Jackson Hole to find it. Goodwin Lake is a 2 ½ mile trek to a scenic mountain lake and Hidden Falls is an easy 2-mile hike from Jenny Lake to awesome waterfalls. Grand Teton National Park and the Bridger-Teton National Forest feature numerous trails catering to every type of hiker, including those who like to imbibe. And if seeing wildlife is your thing, you may be treated to sightings of moose, bald eagles, bison, and pronghorn.

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The hometown of President Lyndon Johnson, Johnson City is known as the “Crossroads of the Texas Hill Country.”

July 2022 | 17 unique among art museums. Its mas sive collection endeavors to enhance people’s relationship with the natural world through its research, exhibits, educational programs and publications. The museum is situated on a butte with a view of the National Elk Refuge — a great place to witness the sight and bugling of males as they vie for mates.

The City of Trees has an abundance of parks, and a lot of them are definite ly worth checking out if you’re out and about while blazed. For starters, check out Camel’s Back Park: its lookout provides an unparalleled view of the Treasure Valley and Boise’s skyline. Or, head downtown on the first Thursday of each month when the area comes alive with art, shopping, music, and exhibits by area artists. Mount Rainier National Park, Washington State This national park is the jewel of Washington State — which is weed-le gal, so you don’t even have to smuggle bus your buds. The area is absolutely and totally wild, with Mount Rainier National Park surrounding the 14,441foot stratovolcano, which rises sudden ly from the landscape. Home to the tallest peak in the Cascade Range, the park features waterfalls like the multi-stream horse tail Narada Falls and the two-tiered Christine Falls with a bridge traversing the lower drop, valleys, meadows, and 91,00 acres of old-growth trees. The volcano itself features 25 glaciers on its slopes and a frequent cloud cover that dumps tremendous amounts of snow and Campingrain.enthusiasts will love the choices of spots in the park. If you prefer indoor lodging, the National Park Inn is usually open the whole year.

Anyway, as you may well know from experience, Ouray has no shortage of natural wonders — and, if you’re local, you don’t have to drive very far to take advantage of them. That’s a massive bonus.Ifyou don’t mind a bumpy ride, try taking a drive on Cutler Creek Road; you’ll be rewarded by gorgeous scen ery. Then there’s Highway 62, with the Sneffels Range creating a backdrop for real functioning ranches. You won’t want to miss Ridgway State Park, either, with its picture-wor thy scenery, 140 kinds of native and migrating animals including moose, a variety of birds, bobcats, bighorn sheep, and mountain lions. For a spectacular show, check out the sunset from either the Visitor Center Overlook or the Elk River aren’t the big gest fans of Texas, this particular area offers too much to leave it off the list: charming towns, awesome scenery, and plenty to do. If you’re feeling brave enough to sneakety sneak some weed into the Lone Star State, you can get blazed and then check out Wimberley, a lovely little town that’s big on natural beauty and must-see attractions. If you’re a nature lover, Jacob’s Well and Blue Hole Regional Park will delight you, and a scenery-rich drive to Devil’s Backbone is a must. Old Baldy Mountain provides a panoramic view that will wow you. The Edwards Plateau is a spot where visitors can observe migrating birds. In the town itself, you’ll find Wimber ley Glass Works where people can buy hand-blown glass creations, the Wild West Store where you can acquire a pair of cowboy boots, the Wimberley Valley Winery, and fascinating shops, art galleries, and opportunities to attend performing arts events.

Ouray, Colorado This charming town — just a couple hours drive from our charming little town — is called the Switzerland of America for good reason. With craggy peaks all around, people might feel like they’ve landed in the Alps. But it’s the Alps with a couple of killer dispensaries right down the road, so it’s like a better Alps in a way. Or in multiple ways.

Joshua Tree National Park, California Nestled in the beautiful Coachella Valley, Joshua Tree may be a more mainstream haunt, but it’s an excellent place to visit with a few edibles tucked in the old pocket. The iconic trees, which are really a variety of cactus, dot a landscape, which features amazing red rock for mations. If you’re feeling adventurous, or perhaps a little stoned, you’ll want to scale the rocks. And, there’s a good chance you will be visited by some of the critters that reside here — which makes it an even more alluring destination for the out doorsy stoner. There’s another perk, too: the beautiful park’s temperatures are noticeably cooler than those on the valley floor. If you can, plan your visit for — or re turn — late in the day for an awesome sunset, but be aware that everyone has the same idea. So, you’ll need to arrive early for a good parking place and an ideal spot for Camping-slash-weedviewing. enthusiasts may also find this national park to offer an incredible experience. The area’s clear skies, unhampered by city lights, are perfect for stargazing — and star-blazing — so stop sweating the gas prices and start making plans to head out.You truly won’t regret it.

Visit the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historic Park and the Sauer-Beckman Living History Farm to take a look back in time and tour the “Texas White House.”Swim in the pristine waters of Peder nales Falls State Park and unwind with an adult beverage at the Pecan Street Brewing and Garrison Brothers Distill ery. For a unique experience, head to the Exotic Resort Zoo to observe over 500 wild animals and 80 species spread across 137 acres of lakes, creeks, and forest.And in Texas Hill Country’s heart, seven lovely lakes form a chain at Marble Falls. The hills covered with wildflowers is worth the (free) price of admission.Boise,IdahoIdahoisn’tonly potatoes! It’s also for potatoes and weed — and traveling! No matter what interests you, Boise is sure to have it. The city may be land-locked, but it has the next best thing to a beach: Quinn’s Pond. There’s tons of sand, and there’s swimming, kayaking, paddling on a rented stand-up board, and more water activities — which are a great way to waste away a stoned day or six while you’re on a summer trip. Bring along a picnic lunch and enjoy the ex perience. If you’re into beautiful sights, be there at sunrise and sunset.

Or, check out the Boise Depot, which is a lovely old Spanish-style structure. It’s only open Sundays and Mondays, but even when it’s closed, the depot is worth the visit for the beautiful gardens with roses of every color and shape imaginable, ponds, streams, and an impressive view of downtown Boise.

The Longmire General Store adjacent to the inn sells groceries, gifts, and firewood during the summer. But that ain’t it. There are tons of trails, lodging, gift shops, and eateries that close when the cold weather comes. Mount Rainier is delightful in every season. You can feast your eyes on the summer wild flowers while blazing away in one of the world’s most fantastic backdrops.

Ed. note: This review is an oldie but a goodie. This is what happens when your resident potheads take vacations. Tsk, tsk. But don’t worry! They’ll be back next month with more nonsense. For now, enjoy! I made a mistake, you guys. I was al ready pretty hungry when I lit up a bowl of the Sour Cherry Cookies strain from Prohibition Herb, and after a few puffs? Well, I was a writer on a mission — a mission to figure out my dry herb vape’s complicated heat settings with about 14 bags of fruit snacks in my greedy little paws.Itall started when I decided to smoke a bowl of Sour Cherry Cookies in the late afternoon on a Tuesday. That is a regular workday for me (just like it is for most of the freaking country), and as such, I was really. effing. busy. So busy, in fact, that I had not taken any time during the day to eat — and, as such, I was in a foul mood. Now, I know that’s completely and totally my fault. I need to prioritize eating over doing one of the hundreds of millions of things I have on my work list, but I never do. I get in the zone with whatever I’m working on and hyper focus. My day ends, and then I quickly realize that I’m about to go all “Hulk, smash” on things because my blood sugar is low. And, that is precisely what happened on this day. I got super into some dumb writing assignment and tossed caffeine down my gullet instead of eating. That combo is not a great one for me, and I was struggling to shake off the stench of the day (and the hunger pains). Only problem? I had dinner plans with some friends who were in town — and they were a couple of hours away. So, I figured a bowl of Sour Cherry Cookies would help to adjust my mood while I waited.Now, before I go into that, let me tell you a bit about Sour Cherry Cookies. This hybrid strain is a pretty new one on the shelf at Prohibition Herb, and it’s a doozy. These nugs are huge — we’re talking fatty-fat-fats the size of my fist (OK, not really that big, but you catch my drift) — and are thick with orange hairs. In other words, they’re beautiful. And, as you may have guessed by the name, this strain has roots in Cherry Pie and GSC (you know that cookie strain I’m talkin’ ‘bout) — two very popular strains that you have almost certainly tried before. But it doesn’t just have famed parents; it also smells unreal, like a mix of sour fruit and some sort of tang. It’s hard to describe. You just have to smell it to understand. Given this strain’s unusual qualities, I had been excited to check it out — and with the added incentive of a possible mood improvement, I was ready to spark up a bowl. So that’s precisely what I did.That turned out to be both a great idea and a terrible idea. So things started off pretty normally. I tossed

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Making the best mistakes with Sour Cherry »Cookies Don’t underestimate the power of this strain from Prohibition Herb. Just don’t.

Your #1 source for what’s going on around Durango to the DGO calendar with+ Add an Event Ed. note: This review is an oldie but a goodie. This is what happens when your resident potheads take vacations. Tsk, tsk. But don’t worry! They’ll be back next month. Ever wake up the day after you got a little too stoned and find yourself trying to figure out just what your high-self was thinking the night before? Please tell me I’m not the only one, dear readers, because I am not the brightest bulb on the Christmas tree after I get to my evening bowl. ESPE CIALLY if it’s a strain that will kick your legs out from under you like it did in this instance.Let’sstart from the beginning. The most recent culprit of my stoney for getfulness is none other than Sundae Driver, a strain we managed to get our sticky fingers on from Durango’s The Green House. You can always count on The Green House to have some pretty striking looking bud, but I did not expect Sundae Driver to be such a little show stopper. Sundae Driver is, well, let’s just say would be an understatement. Once I got home with my batch of Sundae Driver, I dumped out a few of the nugs into my palm and held them up to one of my lights as I am want to do. These nugs are about as colorful as they come. As I turned each one at different angles to study the bud, I caught a flair of various colors speckled throughout. Sundae Driver sports deep purple veins and bright orange flecks decorating these thick nuggs. In between the purple and orange were spurts of light green that popped whenever it caught the light. I should have known I was in for a ride right then and there, but, ALAS. Sundae Driver is a hybrid that split straight down the middle, landing somewhere in that strange, foggy land a perfect concoction of an indica and a sativa. If you want something that will offer you euphoria but also make you feel balanced and mellow, y’all don’t want to miss out on what Miss Sundae is up to. I stepped outside onto my patio, ground up a nug, and lit er’ up. It’d been a long week and I hadn’t gotten the chance to partake in a few days. Within a few short tokes, I was already starting to feel a little less stressed about life. Sundae Driver is a bit sweet, dare I saw fruity even? I had the briefest aftertaste of something along the lines of Skittles before it morphed into something a little more floral and herbal. Only two to three hits in, I noticed my brain started jumping all over the place, accompanied by a peaceful haze as cannabis is want to Todo.be honest y’all, I’ve hit a creative wall recently (other than a few sad cases of accidental rhyming apparently), and Sundae Driver apparently was hold ing one of the keys to my brain. I had a sense of sudden inspiration I don’t typical get with marijuana and immedi ately started writing down any creative thought that leaped into my brain. At one point, I wrote down that I was a brain fisherman, catching all the idea fish with my net. Hey. I didn’t say they were smart thoughts. Just creative. It was the first time in weeks that I didn’t feel like I was beating my head against a wall trying to come up with a creative outlet that didn’t bore me to tears. Eventually, I wandered back inside to let my friend know that I was a cre ative genius. Said friend, who was also stoned, agreed and our conversation rabbit trailed off into something neither of us were following. From here, things start to get a little hazy. I’m fairly certain I tore through an entire bag of crackers I’d been saving for my work week because I found crumbs all over my couch and an empty plastic bag on the counter. I’d apparently left the TV on, too, because when I followed my trail of crumbs to the living room, Netflix was suggesting all these new shows and I had to wonder what exactly I’d turned on the night before that Netflix concluded I was even remotely interested in these shows. I’d apparently finished the night with a long shower before face planting in my bed because I remember falling asleep in my bathtub at one point (please, don’t ask). Listen, while Sundae Driver might not have ended as impressively for me as it began, it’s a helluva strain, there’s no de nying that. In fact, this little miss found its way into my go-to strain smokin’ list which is very exclusive, mind you. But don’t just take my word for it. You’d be missing out. — DGO Pufnstuf

Sundae Driver may sound sweet, but it’ll kick the legs out from under you » That’s a good thing, friends. A very good thing. You’ll love it.

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I, for one, am quite thankful that I have virtually become a shut-in these days, as I would otherwise have been at a bar to satiate my hankering for pina coladas and would not have had the pleasure of trying out these beauties. If you want to follow suit, just maybe plan to stay put for a loooooong time.

20 | July 2022 Ed. note: This review is an oldie but a goodie. This is what happens when your resident potheads take vacations. Tsk, tsk. But don’t worry! They’ll be back next month with more nonsense. For now, enjoy! Have you ever gotten so stoned that the next morning all you’re doing is trying to follow a trail of (perhaps literal) breadcrumbs to figure out what bullshit you got up to the night before? Well, friends, that was exactly my experience after popping a few DOSD Edibles Nanobites in the flavor of piña colada one fateful evening. Not be cause I like getting caught in the rain as the Rupert Holmes song suggests but because I am tired of staring at the same four walls of the apartment and I wanted to fantasize that I was instead on a beach with a drink in hand. So, instead of just making said drink, I online ordered me some edibles instead cuz who needs a hangover in this day andBesides,age? now that we essentially can’t leave our homes in Colorado, one of the few joys I have left is curbside pick up at a localDOSDdispensary.EdiblesNanobites come in packs of ten and are 10 mg each. Guys... THESE ARE SO GOOD. If I’m being honest, my hopes weren’t THAT high for these. I mean, I was going to eat them either way, but I could have seen it going either way. Thankfully, it went the delicious way. The surprisingly on point and very fruity way. It was also incredibly fast-acting. For me, most edibles take at least 30-45 minutes to kick in, but I felt these in like a mere 15 minutes. This, I found out lat er, is due to the cannabinoid nanoparti cles in these edibles. Apparently, due to magic, er, biology, our bodies can absorb them a lot more easily than unrefined Notoils. only do these hit you fast, but these will also hit you hard. I was innocently tearing through Bob’s Burgers (like I do every day) when my TV literally began to melt. You know, as they do. Also, a small detail but I forgot how to walk because the earth began to tilt just enough to where my legs no longer had the strength to fight the evil gravity that ensnared only my apartment (I’m assuming). This left me with a rather large problem as I had a bad case of the munchies and my fridge was a long journey across the room. After staring long and hard at my TV watching the Belcher family battle an army of evil pecking turkeys, I decided it was worth the risk. I was too hungry and bored not to take on this challenge. I rose to my feet and unsteadily made my way across my small apartment. I nearly swayed to the floor when I first got up, but, alas, this is also an occurrence that happens regularly when I am sober, so it might not have had much to do with the Nanobites.Nextup, I nearly face-planted when I tripped over a weight I had inexplica bly left on my floor. I say inexplicably because...I don’t ever use them. But finally, dear readers, I made it to that mother-effing fridge and, from what I remember, I believe I opted for pie - lemon meringue to be exact. The rest of the evening was a blur. It was a lot of hazy in and outs of me stuffing my face with something dairy and/or sugar-related and taking videos of Bob’s Burgers and sending it to my sister. She found my dumb background commen tary far more amusing than the pixelat ed clips I was sending her. The following morning basically in volved me finding food I don’t remember eating spread all over my coffee table and a large number of internet tabs open on my phone on subjects I was apparently reading? I believe at some point I switched over to a true-crime show which led me down more than one dark rabbit hole.

DOSD Edibles got us into big trouble, and we liked it. We definitely, positively did.

— Sir Blaze Ridcully

Pure bliss, both literally and figuratively, was gained by downing these peanut butter and chocolate edibles

— Sir Blaze Ridcully

Vapor. So much vapor. Vapor after everyAnd,hit.shortly after the bowl was cashed, the delightful effects of this strain hopped on board my body. I went from sober and hangry to stoned and amused in no time flat. My body was buzzing with that comfortable stoned feeling, my brain was suddenly in a much better place, too. I felt the moody effects of the low blood sugar wash away, and a calm, happy feeling tookButhold.what about my stomach? Well, let’s just say I decimated those fruit snacks. From there, I also ransacked my kitchen, eating everything in sight. All of the peanut butter crackers, all of the chips, and anything else I dug up from the bottom of the snack drawers. It didn’t stop at the food, either. My stoned brain was suddenly in need of human contact, so I proceeded to text everyone I know about what can only be described as complete and utter nonsense — we’re talking nonsense that I can’t even decode. So, my sincerest apologies to everyone who was on the receiving end of that mess. I don’t know what caused my need to word vomit all over your texts. I guess I can blame the weed?Ialso continued to be overly chatty when I finally made it to dinner a couple of hours later — and I polished off a lot of sushi — so be aware that Sour Cherry Cookies has some loooooong-lasting effects.ButI’ll take it. I’ll take alllllll of it — even the insane hunger — in return for a strain that can wipe out my foul hangry moods. That’s no small feat, so this strain deserves all the praise in the world — DGO Pufnstuf From page

July 2022 | 21 Ed. note: This review is an oldie but a goodie. This is what hap pens when your resident pot heads take vacations. Tsk, tsk. But don’t worry! They’ll be back next month with more nonsense. For now, enjoy! I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that most of us are hitting the bottle and bong pretty hard these days. Maybe you’re even doing both at the same time. Certainly not for anyone to judge, especially since in my household we are partaking in both, particularly on the marijuana front because who needs a hangover on days like these. During my last excursion to the dispensary, I decided to go a different route than the usual “give me whatever you have that will get me stoned quickly and completely.” I am personally a big fan of the 1906 line of edibles, and it’s been a hot minute since I last reviewed them, so I decided to see what sorts of products they’ve been hawking these days. Turns out this was a very good idea because I came across their Bliss line of dark chocolate peanut butter cups for HAPPINESS.Guys.Doyou know how long it’s been since I’ve even thought about happiness if it wasn’t accompanied by the word “no” in front of it? I took this as a sign from the weed gods and added it to my order.Incase you don’t know much about 1906, the company named for the year the Wiley Act (the Pure Food and Drug Act) was enacted, it was founded in 2014 by former Wall Street financier Peter Barsoom. “What I found when we first came out here about two years ago was there was a big gap between what consumers’ needs are and what was on the market today, particularly in the edibles market,” Barsoom told Business Insider in 2016. These Bliss dark chocolate peanut butter cups come in a pack of two, simi lar in size to Reese’s and other chocolate cup treats. Each cup contains 5mg of THC and 5 mg of CBD so you’re not gon na get couch-locked stoned on these. You can also purchase these in milk chocolate but if you are one of those people who would pick that over dark chocolate, stop reading this immediately and go think about your life choices. Anywho. Bliss chocolate peanut butter cups are made with ingredients such as kanna, theobromine, magnolia, and L-theanine. Kanna, also known as Scele tium tortuosum, is a great ingredient for those of you looking for natural mood enhancers. This plant, primarily found in South Africa, has long been used to reduce stress and produce euphoria. When paired with cannabis, kanna’s two mood-altering effects combine to make super bliss. (Cue the superhero music.)Idon’t know about y’all, but I am stressed and sad 24/7 at this point. All I want to do is to sit in the sun on a patio at a brewery and throw back beers with my friends. But alas, the best I’ve got at this point is some Southern Comfort in my fridge and, well, Bliss. I gotta say, I don’t embrace woo-woo plants and herbs too often but these are desperate times, and I genuinely felt better after eating just one of these little chocolates. I ate one right before a virtual happy hour with friends, and after about 20 minutes I felt much more ener gized and talkative than I have in days. The mound of anxiety resting squarely on my chest melted away for the time being and I found myself enjoying my evening a lot more than usual. If you’re like me and are in desper ate need of a little pick-me-up, I highly recommend investing in a few boxes of 1906 Bliss chocolates. They won’t fix what’s going on in the world, but they might make your life a little more tolera ble for a few hours.

the ground-up Sour Cherry Cookies nugs into my dry herb vape and took a puff. It didn’t taste as tangy as it smelled, but it was still pleasant. But it was weird. I exhaled, and the babiest amount of vapor was emitted from my mouth. NoSo,fun.Igrabbed some bags of fruit snacks to satiate my hunger and waited a couple of minutes, assuming that my dumb vape needed time to heat up. Then I tried again. Same thing. Weak vapor. No flavor. Frustrated, I then got the bright idea to try and turn that sucker up a bit. Only problem is that I have no idea how to use the Pax 3 — I just ordered it to replace an older model that I gave away — so I just started tapping and pressing it to figure it out. That...did not work the way I expect ed.As I pressed away on the vape, the lights started going bananas. They were glowing and angry, presumably because they were confused at what the hell I was trying to do. I did not learn my lesson, though. I just kept trying to improvise on the power adjustment, and screwed things up so badly that I was unable to get ANY vapor to emit from the stupid thing. So, I turned to the internet for help. Long story short, it turns out that it is actually incredibly easy to adjust the temperature settings on that thing — and the reason I was getting no freaking vapor from it was because I had it on the lowest setting. As such, I did what any rational person would do. I cranked it up full blast and took a huge hit. ThereWow. it was.

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From weed delivery laws to whether it’s safe to eat melted edibles, here are this month’s burning questions for our resident potheads

Blaze: While the state legislature approved HB1234 way back in 2019 (dang, wasn’t that a lifetime ago), it hasn’t been until 2021 that Marijuana Enforcement Division started handing out licenses to dispensaries to start delivering weed. So far, only dispensaries in the Front Range (places like Denver, Aurora, and Boulder) have received licenses, unfortunately for the rest of Colorado. But, fingers crossed those licenses will soon make their way down to places like Pagosa Springs and Durango.

Hi there! It’s time for another Q&A with our good buddies Blaze and Puf. These two potheads 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 smok ing weed — so you might as well take advantage of their useless knowledge as you see fit. Have 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 ques tions about weed. Nothing shocks us at this point. And we do mean nothing.

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That said, I am good with my research skillz some days, so here’s what I found out just for you.

If you do happen to be lucky enough to live in those areas, you’ll need to order from a residence (Sorry, tourists, hotels don’t count!) and you’ll most like ly have to pay a delivery fee to boot.

How do the new weed deliv ery laws in Colorado work?

Puf: Well, funny you ask. I actually have no earthly idea how weed delivery works, mostly because I live in Durango, where there are no legal weed delivery services to utilize. Not yet, anyway.

For starters, as Blaze noted above, delivery is currently only available on the Front Range, so if you’re in our neck o’ the woods, you can’t get it. But if you’re in Denver or Boulder, you’re in luck.There are some things you need to know, though.

Ask a couple of potheads; they’ll answer it all

— If you’re ordering weed, you need to have it delivered to your house. Deliveries are required to take place at a private residential address, so if you’re at a restaurant or a hotel, it’s pretty much a no go.   — Also, the person who does the ordering has to be the person who the order is delivered to. The address on

— Another thing to note is that cash refunds aren’t issued for legal marijuana purchases. Why does that matter? Well, because it’s probably pretty likely that you will get the wrong order delivered at least once. Just think about how often it happens with Uber Eats and tell me that’s not going to be the case. Our friendly weed drivers are almost certainly more careful than Uber Eats, mind you, but if you’re delivered the wrong order, you might have to cancel it when your driver gets there. Or, you may have to wait a while to exchange it for the right product. So, that could be tricky.—You could be in for some pretty steep fees, which really shouldn’t sur prise you (or anyone) at this point. De livery fees are a normal part of getting, well, things delivered to you — and that includes weed. How else are the drivers, dispensaries, and delivery services going to make any money if they don’t tack a little bit extra on the top?  That said, weed is already taxed at more than 20%, so that extra $10 to $15 delivery charge (or whatever it may be) is a bit pricey when you calculate it in. And, as you may have guessed, the delivery charges will vary depending on the service, so don’t be shocked at the lack of continuity in the pricing. Other than that, I have no idea. I do know my very sweet but very noob par ents had weed delivered to a restaurant in California because my dad’s knee was killing him while they were on vacation and they LOVED it, so I hope Colorado starts to allow more freedom with deliv eries. But other than that, I got nothin’.

July 2022 | 23 your license doesn’t have to match the address where your delivery is made to, but it does have to be a residence. So, as long as you’re at least 21 with a valid ID, you can order weed delivery and have it dropped off at a friend or relative’s house. Just make sure you answer the door without anyone else in tow, or you might all be required to show your IDs.

Drowsiness: The calming effect of CBD can be great for doggy anxiety, but it can also cause slight drowsiness, especially when using higher doses. So maybe don’t dose Fido with CBD prior to some park outing or hike or whatever you outdoorsy people do with your selves.

— As is the status quo for buying weed in Colorado, you’ll probably need some cash on hand when you order. Some delivery services will take cards, but you need to tip your driver — and you may not have the option of paying with a card when your weed arrives. So before you order, maybe make sure you’ve got some dollar, dollar bills y’all in your pocket.

Lowered blood pressure: High doses of CBD have been known to cause a temporary drop in blood pressure, so your dog might feel a little lightheaded, though they won’t be able to communi cate that fact unless you’ve taught them how to speak real human language.

My dog gets so anxious when we travel. Would CBD help?  Puf: Heeeeey! Join the anxious dog club! My huge, 120 pound Great Dane-Boxer mix is also a neurotic nut case! He likes to lick his skin obsessively — and it can quickly evolve into chewing if we aren’t on top of it. And how do we stay on top of it? Freaking CBD, that’s how.

The beautiful thing about giving your pet CBD is that most dispensaries carry flavored CBD that’s created specifically for pets. We started giving our dogs that bacon-flavored cannabinoid goodness when our old dog was still alive and kickin’ (but in serious pain because of his joints).  He’s gone now, but his buddy who was left behind is still a CBD monster, and it works! A dose in his food every day and his stress levels are much lower — kinda how a dose of weed each day can help my stress levels, too. We’re clearlyTheretwins.isone caveat, though. You should be aware that THC can be extremely dangerous for dogs, so don’t give your best boy or girl anything with THC in it. Make sure you splurge and get the stuff that’s just for pets instead. You don’t want to risk the side effects of giv ing your pet the stuff made for humans — no matter how safe and awesome it may be for us.

Also, make sure you’re aware of the possible side effects, which include: Dry mouth: Research has shown that CBD can decrease the production of saliva, and for dogs, this could mean they’re way more thirsty than normal. In other words, make sure that water bowl is filled, fool!

Does Colorado’s new higher possession limit mean I can buy more weed at the dispen sary?

Butyou.the rules for the dispensaries are still the same: you can only buy up to an ounce worth of weed before you’re cut off for the day. That’s how it is, and that’s how it be sometimes. Sorry for your loss.

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On the upside, you can literally just return the following day and buy more. It’s not that big of a deal, yo. I’m having trouble sleeping at night but don’t like to smoke. Will edibles help instead? Puf: Well, while I can’t say definitively that edibles will make you sleep like a gosh-darn baby, I can tell you that they knock me the hell out — but not before making me a goofball of nonsensical ideas!I’ve always been a little sensitive to the effects of edibles, so if I take an indi ca edible or a hybrid, it will almost cer tainly put me to sleep for long stretches of time. Like, we’re talking eight straight ass hours of time — which is unheard of for me. My brain is basically a spinning hamster wheel that goes all day, every day. But something in the edibles (hint: the THC) shuts it off. It’s awesome and I love it, but I also just opt to smoke an indica strain or concentrate before bed instead. I like to know that I’ll wake up with a clear head whenever I need to (there could be rob bers or something to contend with), and I can’t seem to do that with edibles. So I guess I’m not really the person to ask. That said, I do have a ton of friends and family members who rely on edibles for sleep. Freaking insomniacs every where! And, funny enough, they all love a certain type of edible for it (hint, the Wyld sleep line — I can’t remember what it’s called but your friendly neigh borhood budtender will know) to get the job Theredone.aretons of edible options out there, too — and a lot have been formulated for sleepytime, so the short answer is yes, I do think edibles will help. Just make sure you get some advice and choose the right ones. Don’t just blindly grab a sativa or something — or you could end up in the opposite boatBlaze:instead.Everybody’s a little different, but like for many people, edibles may just be the ticket you need to a good night’s sleep.  Obviously, if you’re having serious

However, since there’s not a lot of studies out there at the moment on the long-term effects of CBD on animals, we suggest talking to your vet before handing over any old treats with CBD in them. In fact, your vet might even have a few suggestions of what to give your beloved pet.

Blaze: For some context, after HB21-1090 was passed by Colorado legislature earlier this year, recreational marijuana users can now be in posses sion of up to two ounces of marijuana (it was just one prior to the change).  Unfortunately, while that’s good news for stoners, those new rules do not apply to your local dispensary. According to the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division, dispensaries can still only sell you up to one ounce of marijuana at a time per day.

Puf: I WISH.

While that is a bit of a drag, unfortu nately, on the bright side, this new law is also helping those with past marijuana convictions to clear their records.

If you decide to do your own research on the matter, be sure to check for studies that have been done as well as thoroughly read reviews and ingredient lists of whatever CBD product you’re planning to get.

Other than that, I’m all for it. My dog loves it — and I love not hearing him lick himself silly while I’m trying to work. It’s a win-win.Blaze:If your pet has some real bad anxiety around traveling (or waiting for you to get back from your travels), CBD may be a good option to help calm their fears. Like for humans, CBD for pets comes in many forms — treats, topicals, and oils that you can put in food.

So, Blaze is right (for once; not sure how that happened). While you can legally now possess more weed on your person in our fine state, you can’t just waltz into the dispensary and grab two ounces at once. It ain’t gonna happen. That’s because the key word here is “possess.” Prior to this change, if you were caught with more than one ounce on you by a cop or whatever, you could be in a bit of legal hot water because it surpassed the legal limit. Now you can be “caught” with up to two ounces of weed in your pocket, your purse, or wherever you silly adults store it without having to worry about the legal ramifications of having a ton of weed on

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TheGreenHouseColoraACCEPTEDdo.comSCANTOVIEWOURMENU | sleep issues, like insomnia, you’ll want to consult your doctor, but in other instances, edibles might help.  Both CBD and THC have properties that could help you sleep, but if you want to avoid getting stoned before you go to bed, go with cannabis products that have high CBD content and low THC. Some companies, like 1906, make edibles specifically to help users sleep.  If you’re really struggling to find some thing that works for you, however, be sure to ask your friendly neighborhood budtender for some suggestions.   I’m new to the world of edibles and while I enjoy them, I also find them frustrating be cause dosage feels tricky. For example, a friend gave me a brownie (with weed, obvious ly) and I ate a chunk of it. An hour or so later, I still felt noth ing. So, I ate another chunk. Cut to me being way too high for the rest of the night. How do I manage edibles without being too high?

Blaze: If you’re struggling to manage your trip to space via pot brownie, you may want to reconsider your other options. I, too, had this issue when I first became interested in edibles. A friend gave me a pot brownie at a concert I was at and my baby stoner self had no idea what kind of trip I was in for. I was convinced that nothing was happening and ended up downing most of the brownie. It was not my shiniest moment and my friend ended up having to play babysitter for the night. Instead, I highly recommend starting off with edibles that are specifically dosed piece by piece. There are even products out there that will allow you to experiment with microdosing to see how much you can handle. If you’re new to edibles, I recommend starting off with 5mg, then work your way up to 10mg over time, and so on.

Puf: OK, I’m maybe not the person to ask about this because I too cannot figure out the right dosage for edibles. (Look how much we have in common!) I feel like I’m either not high at all after taking one or SO HIGH that I cannot see. Like, I literally cannot see. My eyes get drier than Spongebob did when he tried to survive Sandy Cheeks’ reverse fish tank o’ horrors. I’ve also tried dosing half, and then whole, and then like twice or three times as much. Apparently I have no chill, or no middle ground, or no...some thing. I don’t even know. All I know is that it’s tricky. As Blaze, who regularly imbibes on edibles, said, you should probably start off with edibles that you can dose easily. There are low dose options that you can stack and then stack some more to get high. These types of edibles are a lot easier if you want to go low dose to start, because you can take a full edible with out fear of being high off your ass, and you don’t have to worry about cutting the edible in the right way to halve the dose,And,either.I’mgoing to tell you something else, too. Maybe edibles just aren’t for you. I don’t love them. I don’t take them very often. I prefer my vape or my flow er or ANYTHING other than edibles, to be honest. Not that I won’t take them, mind you — I have been that desperate in recent weeks (while moving and my weed went MIA), but I just don’t prefer them.That’s OK, in my opinion. There are so many other mechanisms with which you can imbibe. If you continuously have the same issues, it could be worth trying out some other way of dosing your THC. Not every product is going to work for everyone, and edibles may just not be your thang. That’s your call, ob viously, but that’s about all the insight I have to add. For me, edibles are mostly no bueno. I was reminiscing about my younger days and how I used to shove a towel under the door of the room I was smok ing a joint in to prevent anyone from smelling my activities. Does that method even work? Puf: Let me say this: HA HAHAHA HAHAHAHAHHA HA. I’m sorry for laughing, but I am very traumatized from trying this meth od back in high school, as the towel method did not work then, and it got my ass busted for smoking in my bedroom closet. I was grounded for what felt like a dang eternity, and I’m still pretty salty about it, to be honest. That was basically pre-internet days (or dawn of the early internet, rather), back when rumors for how to cover up your weed habits were spread via AOL instant messenger rather than actual, reputable pot-smoking resources. Being the total dumbass that I am, I trusted my good friend Pat M.’s advice to just stick a towel under the door. And that’s when things went awry. By the way, nothing has changed. The

26 | July 2022 towel method does not work now either. If you’re trying to hide your smok ing habits from a landlord or a significant other, that is very much not going to cut it. Don’t even bother. You’re just going to end up grounded, or evicted, or at least sleeping on the couch, and all of those things suck. But, you don’t have to go on the wagon to rid your home (or office or whatever) of the stench of the good-good. There’s no need to. If you’re looking for a way to mitigate the smell of smoking your trees, you don’t need to use a dang towel these days. There are SO MANY good methods to use! There are smoking buddies that you can blow through, epic sprays you can, well, spray to remove the stench, and other handy dandy things that keep a stoner’s busi ness where it should be. A quick Google search can show you alllllll that the world of cannabis gear has to offer for this use, and chances are it won’t cost you very much to obtain the right tool. These things are affordable, easy to come by, and they work a hell of a lot better than that towel. Seriously. Don’t bother with the tow el. It ain’t gonna work. And it ain’t worth theBlaze:hassle.Ipersonally have never tried this as I tend to stick to vape pens and edibles most of the time. I don’t like smoke sticking to my furniture or clothes, so when I do partake in the flower, I usually smoke either outside or right next to a window. If you (or anybody else) are really worried about smell, I recommend forgoing the flower and stick to edibles and vapes. But I also get that a lot of people prefer flower to those options as well. We all have our preferences!I’mnotentirely sure of the science of sticking a towel under the door. To be honest, it doesn’t sound flawless, but I’m sure if you crack a window or use a filter you can hide it pretty well. I’ve made a terrible mistake. I accidentally left some edibles in my car and they’re all melted together now. I don’t want to waste expensive edibles, but is it safe to eat? Blaze: RIP to your edibles. But only in looks! As long as your edibles remained in their packaging and didn’t become one with the floor or seats, they’re prob ably still safe to eat. Another factor to consider is how long were said edibles sitting in your car. If it’s been there for a hot minute (thank you, thank you) you probably want to just cut your losses and toss it. THC degrades over time, especially if it’s ex posed to air, light, and heat. Typically we use it all up before then, but in instances where you left your once tasty treats out in the sun for a long period of time, it’s most likely not going to give you the desired effect anyway.

Puf: MY DAD DID THIS. I FINALLY HAVE SOMETHING USEFUL TO CON TRIBUTE.So,probably don’t eat those. They’re not unsafe, per se (caveat: I am not a food handler so I can’t say that for sure), but you will run the risk of getting very, very high. Here’s my anecdotal evidence to back up that Puf fact. So, my father lives in a prohibition state, which sucks. When he comes to visit, he loads up on weed and edibles to take back with him to said prohibition state that shall not be named. The only problem? He’s paranoid about carrying a felony or two worth of cannabis product back to prohibition hell. Can’t blame him. The first time he slanged his dope back to <insert prohibitionrandomstate here>, he stuck allllll of his gummies in the very back of his SUV. They were fine in more moderate temped Colorado, but as he got closer to the 7th Circle of Hell, the heat took over. His boxes and canisters of gummies were de.stroyed. But, he doesn’t have another source in said state, so he did what any resourceful stoner would do: He stuck them in the fridge to solidify when he got home.They were obvious ly no longer gummy shaped, so he just kept cutting pieces of this weird gummy log to dose. The first few times he did it, he swore that he didn’t feel a thing. But, at some point, he hit the THC lottery with a now very high dose slice of Whatgummy.happened, you ask? Well, he was way too high and my mom was annoyed. And trust me. You don’t want my mom getting annoyed. Remem ber how I was grounded for an eternity for the towel thing? Yeah. It scared him off that gummy log for good. And, I should note, he is not a small man. So, unless you have an extremely high tolerance for weed or are like the world’s most giant human, I 10 out of 10 do not recommend you eat those things. Just buy some new ones, man. It’ll be worth every penny not to lose an entire day to being so stoned you can’t move. And, if your significant other simply tolerates your weed habits, it’ll REALLY be worth it to avoid stirring a bees nest of nagging. The end. Don’t eat it. The end for real this time.

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