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CLASSING UP
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POST LEGALIZATION COLORADO MAKE YOUR OWN INFUSED CHOCOLATE
DANGERS
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CONTENTS 4 PRODUCT FEATURE: EASY BUTTER MAKER............................................................... 4 THE DANGERS OF SYNTHETIC CANNABIS..............................................................
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The Dangers of Synthetic Cannabis
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NATHAN FOISY STAFF EDITOR People across the nation are falling prey to a new and potentially dangerous artificial drug: synthetic cannabis, primarily sourced from the Middle East and China. Synthetic cannabis comes in small pots, and according to a spokesperson from the DEA, comes in 400 different varieties and goes by hundreds of names like Spice, K-2, fake weed, Yucatan Fire, Bliss, Blaze, Skunk and Moon Rocks. Synthetic cannabis, unlike pot however, can cause a huge variety of symptoms, which can be severe including: Agitation, vomiting, hallucination, paranoia, tremor, seizure, tachycardia, hypokalemia, chest pain, cardiac problems, stroke, kidney damage, acute psychosis, brain damage and even death. Synthetic cannabis is made in underground labs, often in China and the only constant is that there is no quality control in the formulation process. Without regulations the results can be deadly since the drug can be up to 100 times stronger than marijuana. The process for extracting and creating this synthetic drug seems complicated and unnatural (dissolving chemicals in acetone and spraying them on plants to dry) leaving active ingredients found in painkillers, cancer treatments, and fertilizers. Dr. Sherri Kacinko, a toxicologist with NMS Labs, commented, “(I joke) if you’re going to use “fake pot”, please give me a call. Give me your blood and urine for research testing, because we’re not even allowed to give it to rats.” Though many of us would object to anything other than marijuana’s natural form, the drug is more widely available – sold in smoke shops – and is cheaper than pot. Additionally, one reason for it’s popularity is that it does not show up in drug testing. The latter is particularly advantageous for military members, as drug tests cannot pick up the synthetic cannabis in their systems thus, often making them regular users. Synthetic cannabis is another unfortunate concoction created by man for reasons of profitability, convenience and availability, but with the complications of using synthetic cannabis, it should be strictly regulated (if not illegal). The dangers are overwhelming, not to mention the mere thought of consuming synthetic cannabis seems to be opposing everything natural not fake and synthetic. HealthNewsColorado.org’s recently posted signage, which does quite a good job of describing the effects of synthetic cannabis:
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B. LE GRAND EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Ever want to make your own edibles? Our featured product of the month is the Easy Butter Maker. With edibles emerging as a hot new market in many medical marijuana states, and especially recreational cannabis states, it is becoming the norm to make your own edibles whether medical or recreational. One of the most classic ways to infuse butter or oils with cannabis, is by using the age old tried and trusted method via crockpot. Some potential downsides that come with this infusion method are: this is a time consuming and lengthy process (minimum of a 4 hour slow low steep), it permeates the resonating smell of cannabis profusely, and you have to strain the flower out from the liquid at the end of it all. Now with the Easy Butter Maker, you can infuse butter or oils within a short 10 minute time frame and cook immediately without having to wait hours for an extraction to take place. Unlike their competitors, the Easy Butter Maker comes in a 1 stick (quarter cup) and 2 stick unit (half cup). You can use trim or bud flowers, for highest potency we recommend using bud flowers ground up. With the 1 stick unit, you can infuse up to 5 grams of cannabis into butter or oil and the 2 stick unit infuses up to 10 grams (slightly over a quarter ounce). You can run the process through up to 3 times to get a 90% cannabis extraction from the flower. The process is so simple, all you have to do is put the butter or oil in the lower unit compartment that screws off, add a half cup of water to the butter compartment, put the cannabis in the strainer, put the strainer in the butter compartment, reassemble the unit and put on medium heat on a stove. Within less than 10 minutes you will hear a gurgling sound (not quite a boiling sound from a tea kettle) but when the steam comes out you know it’s done. Clean up is even easier and requires minimal effort. While we have seen some edible companies use similar devices to produce edibles for dispensaries, it’s more for the at home recreational user or medical patient. The Easy Butter Maker price points make the product easily accessible to everyone ($49.95 and $69.95 - with $5 shipping), whether you are a newbie to cannabis or a seasoned veteran.
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Infused Chocolate
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Made From Scratch Ingredients: 2 cups cocoa powder 3/4 cup softened cannabutter 1/2 cup sugar 2/3 cup whole milk, room temperature 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1 cup water Fresh Strawberries
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*For quickest infusion method, try the Easy Butter Maker. Equipment: Heavy saucepan Measuring cups and spoons Chocolate molds Waxpaper Instructions: Heat the water in a medium-sized saucepan until simmering. Cream the cocoa powder and butter together into a paste. Add the cocoa mixture to the hot water. Bring it back to simmering, and then remove from heat and transfer the cocoa mixture to a bowl. Sift the two sugars and salt together in a separate bowl to eliminate any lumps. Add the sugar to the cocoa mixture and stir well to combine. Add the milk slowly and stir. Dip strawberries in chocolate; let excess chocolate drip off. Place on waxed paper-covered baking sheet. Refrigerate 30 min. or until chocolate is firm. For best results, serve same day.
“Stoner” has been a negative title for cannabis users for generations, skewing all the positive effects of use to the negative. The issue with this title, all the bad press, and adverse effects of such a title cannot be changed overnight, but must come from the people that use cannabis. Presenting positive stories to the world of their experiences as a cannabis user will help take away the bad rap and inflammatory nicknames. The power lies with the people, and a breakthrough evolution is on it’s way with your help! The marijuana industry will gain a much needed fresh perspective and title, as the next generation of minds begin to assert their presence in all aspects of society. Many young adults (and many of their parents), are attempting to eliminate the stigmas attached to society’s perception of lazy and unintelligent pot smokers. A large majority of those who now work in the industry realize the market potential, and are becoming increasinly motivated to spend long hours working in the industry due to the potential for substantial rewards. Marketing firms are presently attempting to push cannabis into the well-rounded category by trying to create respectable views of it and how we as consumers use it.
DAN CAPENER STAFF EDITOR Former Alaska United States Senator Mike Gravel, has been appointed head of the cannabis company Kush, and will be overseeing the marketing and developing of it’s marijuana products. The 84 year old, former Senator who ran for U.S. President in 2008, will now be working to give patients the medicine they need for medicinal and recreational use, including a lozenge called “Kubby.” Gravel served as the US Senator for Alaska from 1969 to 1981. He has been a prominent and proactive voice in the war on drugs, as well as a respected cannabis advocate (partly due to his own medical reasons for using marijuana). Steve Kubby, current Chairman of the Board for Cannabis Sativa, Inc., stated, “Senator Gravel stood up to Nixon, stood up to the Pentagon, and now he is standing up to those in power who would keep the healthful benefits of cannabis from those who need them. He’s been a director of Kush since its inception and brings invaluable perspective and connections to our group. He’s a true American hero and we’re excited to have him serving in this capacity.” Senator Gravel has worked on several committees, including the Public Works, Interior, Finance, and Environmental branches, as well as being instrumental in getting Congressional approval for the Trans-Alaska Pipeline in 1973. His political experience, innovative and forward-thinking mindset have no doubt given him invaluable knowledge to bring to cannabis reformation and his work with the Cannabis Sativa, Inc. Gravel said, “I’m anxious to assist in bringing this important resource to a broader market in a serious and credible way.” Cannabis Sativa, Inc. researches and develops a number of specialized cannabis products from topicals to edibles, as well as cosmetics and oils.
Jennifer DeFalco, co-owner of the Denver-based advertising company Cannabrand, commented on one way to view this issue. She spoke up to address the evident rift in cannabis culture, she went as far comparing Colorado dispensaries to “underground abortion clinics.” Though this view may be a little harsh and she could risk losing some clientele and support, new supporters have also been brought to the forefront. Next year, Cannabrand intends to launch its new marketing campaign “Destigmatize to Legalize,” aimed at changing skeptics’ and the overall society’s perception of cannabis and to show that people of all occupations and lifestyles partake. DeFalco told the Denver Post, “There’s a whole range of casual consumers, there isn’t one single cannabis culture. And baby boomers, women and moms are changing their minds because they’re experimenting with it on their own and realizing it’s not as harmful as the stigma has portrayed it to be for so long.” The Colorado Symphony Orchestra, shares similar goals by hosting summer events rightfully named “Classically Cannabis.” Sponsors from inside and outside the industry attended last summer, resulting in raising the cannabis normality awareness as well as fund raising for the cause. Evan Lasky, executive vice president of the CSO, remarked to the the Denver Post, “Look around; this is not ‘stoner’ town, we have to build new audiences because the old people are dying off. We have to fight this perception of elitism.” A new title for the cannabis culture is sorely needed, but it isn’t easy to remove the enigma of “Stoner” references. Reorganizing society’s discernment of cannabis culture will indeed be a difficult and daunting task. It’s time to take cannabis in the positive direction we all know we can achieve if everyone that uses speaks of the positive and medicinal effects of cannabis use. We don’t want to be seen as “lazy stoners” but as responsible enlightened users for the pain relief, relaxation, and happiness without the use of the more dangerous and addicting alcohol. 7
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The Pirate Candy Company line of chocolate includes a milk chocolate, white chocolate, dark chocolate and sugar-free milk chocolate. They use a tasteful blend of belgian chocolates and high concentrations of hash oil infusion. My favorite thing about their product is that they have perfected the process of getting more milligrams per 8
The dosing is 60mg silver dollar pucks, 120mg silver dollar pucks, and a 240mg “Quadzilla” mini bar which is scored into 4 doses of 60mg each. They have a new CBD lines of chocolate bars coming out later this year, and they are also working on a 10mg low dosage edible as well.
They hope to marijuana become accepted recreationally for what it’s worth in the next 5-10 years, which is less severe than alcohol or tobacco. They also hope to see the medical research expand in the cannabis sector.
“We at Pirate use the RSO method because its what we’ve always used in our edible creations over the years. “Tried and true”, as they say. BHO and Co2 extraction methods are being exacted and perfected everyday, yet both are in the early stages of commercial/mainstream function and there is a lot to explore. That being said we are looking into both BHO and Supercritical Co2 extraction for other applications outside of our chocolates.” In 5 years, they hope to be successfully licensed in several other medical marijuana states. They are currently in the process of penning a deal to license their brand to both Washington and Nevada. Additionally, they’ve landed a deal with Apple Box Distribution. They seek to be perceived as a trusted brand that people can count on, and a constantly forward-moving progressing company to meet the demands of their patient base. “It’s pertinent to our lives and the people around us. It’s the beginning
Pirate Candy Company promotes medicating responsibly. Just as it’s not okay to leave an open bottle of alcohol around small children or teenagers, it’s not okay to leave edibles out for easy access to pets or kids. They believe education is paramount at this stage of our cannabis revolution. “Explain what it is, a medicine, rather than something to abuse.” While we currently lack regulations on infusions, extractions, edibles and testing in the California market, Pirate Candy Company believes regulation creates stabilization. They point out that we can follow industry standards in our crossover food, beverage and medicine markets. “Why wouldn’t we adhere this industry to other industry standards?” Until California has a body of government dedicated to regulating marijuana, edible vendors in all other states aside from Colorado must stay ahead of the curve and follow strict health and safety guidelines.
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Pirate Candy Company was quickly expanding, selling to dispensaries outside of his own, when a friend was diagnosed with bone cancer (where 40% of his bone marrow was cancerous). Bill supplied his RSO to his friend who was originally prognosed with 3 months to live. It’s now a year later, his friend, with the help of cannabis, has beat his terminal odds with cancer.
of the end of the civil rights battle. The medicine should be rightly available to the people of California and the states that it’s legal in. It should be trusted and regulated.”
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Pirate Candy Company is making a big splash in the California medical marijuana market. It all began as cannabis advocacy, for personal reasons and patient needs. They found a need to make good medicine available, where there was most certainly a lack thereof. Ten years ago, Pirate Bill was a patient at a single club, supplying edibles on a private basis to his collective. He ended up running that collective when another club with a 55+ patient base asked him to make Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) infused chocolate. It was originally something small that turned into a great thing that has helped numerous patients.
serving size, so there is only less than 20 calories in every 30mg serving. No longer do you have to consume 500 calories worth of a chocolate bar to get medicated.
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