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As we celebrate our anniversary this month and I consider how fast the last four years have flown by, it amazes me the speed at which the world of cannabis moves. In the short span of only a few years Nevada has introduced and built the regulatory framework for both medical and adult-use cannabis dispensaries to open throughout the state. This includes the licensing of not only dispensaries, but also testing labs, cultivations, and delivery services to develop a finely tuned machine that is still very much a work in progress but serves the public well. In addition, the acceptance that has come along with the opening of the cannabis industry in Nevada has also been breathtakingly quick. The stigma of cannabis is ebbing away as more and more people see beyond THC, the psychoactive component of cannabis, and find value in other cannabinoids in the plant, especially the healing benefits of CBD, used for an array of health challenges that range from chronic pain and seizures to migraines and the side effects of chemotherapy. This gradual wearing away of cannabis’ black eye has been helped greatly by entrepreneurs who are finding innovative ways to introduce it into mainstream culture that includes everything from cannabis-infused wine, beer, and coffee to dinners, massage and dozens of beauty products. With that in mind, I started thinking about the potential of the cannabis space and what could be. As I started brainstorming the future of cannabis, I thought of a few fantastical things that would definitely make my daily life a little more joyful. • Whether THC- or CBD-infused, I would love to be able to buy fresh pastries at a bakery—including
croissants, cakes, donuts or even muffins—that would have cannabis cooked right into the glazes. • The same would go for ice cream shops that could offer an array of cannabisinfused syrups to top off my scoop of salted caramel ice cream if I so desired. • Or even juice or smoothie shops that could give patrons their choice of cannabis or even terpene mixes to add to the blend of fresh fruits and vegetables just as you would add a shot of wheatgrass or spoonful of protein. • What about a cannabis chef who you could order infused meals from each week and have them delivered to your door? • We don’t have consumption lounges in Nevada yet, but I could just imagine one that was patterned after a cigar lounge and patrons could choose from a selection of pre-rolls and then park themselves in a leather chair and enjoy a few puffs while listening to a live band. • Or what if at your fitness club there was a bar located near the exit that offered post-workout topicals or tinctures to aide in a speedier recovery? • After too many cocktails on Saturday night, what if a restaurant’s Sunday brunch menu included a choice of CBD elixir shots to chase away the hangover? • I’ve had CBD massages, mani- and pedicures, but I’m still waiting for the salon that will offer CBD facials. That would be heavenly. The possibilities are endless and based on the alacrity at which the cannabis space moves, it wouldn’t surprise me one bit if on the 10th anniversary of elevate we are publishing an issue dedicated to what now is just a dream.
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from the publisher Four years ago, people would often ask me if I wasn’t a bit crazy to start a magazine in a digital world. Today I can finally answer that question: YES!!! I am slightly off-kilter and to prove it we are launching a second magazine, elevate California, this month. People are correct when they say it is most definitely a digital world with many well-known titles having discontinued their print versions like Gourmet, Glamour, Men’s Vogue and National Geographic and becoming completely digital. Not that we are totally tone deaf and print-centric, we were awarded Best Magazine Website three years in a row by the Nevada Press Association. But I believe the art, idea and physical experience of reading a magazine cannot be replaced by a slideshow on your phone or computer. Some of us still enjoy the feel and smell of the pages when they come off the press, the act of cutting out a coupon and redeeming it directly at a store, or the ability to show others what we are reading while taking mass transit or by leaving it on our coffee table. As a teenager Life, Reader’s Digest, Time, Sports Illustrated are what I thumbed through when my parents finished reading them. One of my fondest memories revolves around hanging out with my friends back East looking at Playboy for the first time... for the articles, of course! As you can see, I do not want to believe print is dead. I believe instead magazines are undergoing a shift to topical publications with niche content such as home and garden, or cannabis.
So, thank you to our readers who pick us up monthly at Whole Foods, Smiths, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Jamba Juice or one of the 2,500 other locations. Thank you to our partners who share their messages via advertising, making it free for our readers. Thank you to my coworkers for keeping me sane while I continue this crazy adventure. On April 10th elevate California will launch in the Coachella Valley area of California. Our current elevate family (which actually includes my wife) and our new family members in California worked hard to get two magazines to the printer this month to share the many ways we elevate the conversation surrounding cannabis. So I encourage you to visit our website at the end of April and follow the link to our California edition to see what’s in store for Californians that Nevadans are already familiar with—a publication that’s for the cannabis connoisseur both young and old, for those patients looking for an alternate treatment from opiates, and, last but not least, for you. Each month we will endeavor to remove the counterculture stereotype that surrounds cannabis and replace it with informative and educational stories for and about ordinary people who consume or are interested in consuming cannabis. Salute,
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Cooking Cannabis BARBEQUE JACKFRUIT SLIDERS WITH JALAPEÑO PINEAPPLE SLAW by chef Stacey Dougan
From the kitchen of chef Stacey Dougan, co-owner of Simply Pure Vegan Cafe in Las Vegas, these Barbeque Jackfruit Sliders are an amazing plant-based substitute for "pulled pork sliders." The delicate layers of sweet, tangy and savory is what makes this recipe unique. In addition to being 100 percent plant based, this recipe is also gluten- and soy-free. Chef Stacey is committed to serving real food from real plants—and CBD combined with plant-based food as the ultimate healing duo is her go-to.
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2 cups ketchup 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 3/4 cup water 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1 Tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 Tablespoon Braggs Liquid Aminos 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 Tablespoon garlic powder 1/2 Tablespoon onion powder
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BARBEQUE SAUCE INGREDIENTS:
INSTRUCTIONS FOR BARBEQUE SAUCE: Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and whisk together. Allow to simmer, uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Yields approx. 3-1/2 cups
JACKFRUIT INGREDIENTS: 1 Tablespoon cooking oil of your choice 1 20 oz. can green jackfruit (in water or brine, not syrup) drained 1/2 small onion, thinly sliced 2 Tablespoons water 4-6 vegan slider buns
INSTRUCTIONS FOR JACKFRUIT: Pull the jackfruit into shreds with your fingers. Make sure to remove the hard part from the pieces of jackfruit. Heat nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add cooking oil and allow to heat. Add onion and salt and sauté until slightly translucent (approx. 3 minutes). Add jackfruit and water and sauté over medium heat for 5 minutes.
Add 1 cup of barbeque sauce, turn the heat to low, cover and allow to simmer for 15 minutes. You can add a small amount of water or more barbeque sauce if necessary, to make sure jackfruit remains juicy.
PINEAPPLE SLAW INGREDIENTS: 1-1/2 cups shredded green cabbage 1/4 cup shredded carrots 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon jalapeño pepper, minced (seeds removed) 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup fresh pineapple, chopped 1 Tablespoon red bell pepper, chopped 1 Tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil .25 grams of 99% CBD isolate
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PINEAPPLE SLAW: In a small bowl, combine olive oil and CBD isolate. Mix well until isolate is completely dissolved. Mix all remaining ingredients together in a separate bowl. Add olive oil/CBD mixture. Mix well and set aside.
ASSEMBLY: Lightly toast slider buns and place barbeque jackfruit on each bun. Top with pineapple slaw and drizzle with additional barbeque sauce. Serve warm.
Please remember when cooking with medicinal cannabis you are cooking with a medicine and the medicine amount and portions of the food ingested should always be taken into consideration. Always start out with small portions or doses and wait 30 minutes to an hour before eating any additional portions of food that has been medicated.
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Recreational Pursuits Finding Peace and Tranquility by the Light of the Gypsy Moon by Danny Axelrod
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ranch land became available after the Walker Basin Conservancy, a non-profit environmental group seeking to restore Walker Lake, bought the properties from private owners. The gift, estimated to be worth about $8 million, opens thousands of acres of ranchland to the public that was formerly off-limits due to private ownership for more than a century. The facilities at Pitchfork are very new and exceptionally clean, with shower rooms available. Not that they would be necessary, as the treehouse has an 18-gallon tank, sink basin and showerhead for open air showering. It also has a two-burner stove with a propane tank attached at the front, French press and tea pot, and solar-powered lighting. There’s a queen bed with a twin trundle that pulls out underneath it. There were other gypsy spirits at the campground. We met a veteran who had lost everything in the Great Recession, lived in a camper and went from campground to campground yearround. There were also Romanian dog lovers who were discovering America in an RV. Normally, there would have been a campsite cocktail hour, but as the afternoon turned to evening, winter gave one last show of force and the wind gusted and snow fell. We abandoned the firepit outside for the warmth and comfort of the caravan, eating crackers and playing cards. When we packed it in for the evening, the dogs curled up at the edge of the bed and contributed to the interior warmth as the temperature dropped outside. It was Spring Forward Sunday morning and as my family continued to sleep, I went outside to stand among the light dusting of snow just before dawn. It was thrilling to breathe it in, and even the cows in the not-so-far-away field seemed to share in the solitude and specialness of the moment. Within a couple of hours, we would pack up and head home, but, in that instant, I had found my gypsy spirit. Or it had found me. Either way, I had Teagan’s Treehouse to thank for it. One final thing: Cooking in the caravan inspired two improvised recipes for when the camping munchies set in. One was a breakfast grilled cheese sandwich, in which you cook the bacon first, scramble the egg then make the grilled cheese all in the same pan (for extra yum factor, use herb cream cheese spread on the outside of the bread instead of butter). The other was a s’mores pancake (since we had to abandon the campfire and any hope for traditional s’mores). By breaking up and incorporating the individual ingredients into the pancake mix, my 12-year-old got to have her (pan)cake and eat it too!
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he gypsy spirit rides the wind in search of those who yearn to explore. It can catch you by surprise and carry away your day-to-day burdens as you stray from routine and fancy a wandering. Old Man Winter gives up his ghost, and the earth comes to life as it basks in the lingering daylight. The heart is willing, and all that is necessary is the proper vessel. Sometimes, the proper vessel is a treehouse. A treehouse on wheels, built in the traditional caravan style of the gypsy travelers of yesteryear. Reno’s Gypsy Getaway Wagons, https:// gypsygetawaywagons.com, provide a variety of wagons for any kind of camping adventure, but for me and my family, it was specifically the one named Teagan’s Treehouse. It showed up outside our home, an amazing blend of modern technology and classic design, looking like an old western settler’s wagon wrapped in steel. So singular, cars slowed down to look, and dog walkers stopped to take photos. Surprisingly easy to attach to your vehicle, it’s a lot like handling the moving vans we drove to get to Carson City when we relocated. As we stopped at Target to pick up some stuff for our weekend getaway, I parked it perpendicularly over a row of empty parking spots far away from anywhere I could bump into anything with it. Once out on the open road, our vehicle hummed along with the 5- x 14-foot treehouse in tow. With the strong winds native to the Carson Valley, you don’t want to get above 55 mph with a trailer. This gave us more time to spot the calves among the cattle in the field, play license plate poker with the cars that passed us, and roll the windows down so our dogs could poke their heads out. We headed south on Hwy 395 through Minden and Gardnerville, then up through the hills that edge the California/Nevada border. Just before Topaz Lake, we turned off and headed east towards the farmlands of Smith Valley. Along the river through Wilson Canyon and off the main road just south of Yerington we headed east on a nondescript dirt road and soon reached the state park campsite at Pitchfork Ranch. Pitchfork is part of a 29-mile stretch of recently donated ranch property along the East Walker River that was formerly part of four historic ranches—the Pitchfork, Rafter 7, Flying M, and Nine Mile—gifted to the state of Nevada. Currently, only Pitchfork and a portion of Nine Mile are open to the public. The
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Hope Springs Eternal Northern Nevada offers soaking enthusiasts plenty to get hot about by Danny Axelrod
Spring is the perfect time to light up a pre-roll, make like a lobster and immerse yourself in hot water provided by Mother Nature herself. With over 300 naturally occurring geothermal springs found throughout the Silver State, there’s no place more enchanting to find your stoner hot springs bliss than in Nevada, home to the most hot springs in the nation. Some of our favorite soaking spots are located at the feet of the Sierras in Central Western Nevada where hot springs enthusiasts will find a variety of choices that offer a little something for everyone.
CARSON HOT SPRINGS, Carson City Overview: Tucked away on a back road in the state’s capital city, Carson Hot Springs also offers private mini spas (locals fondly refer to it as the “Ol’ Soak and Poke,” but don’t worry, they drain and clean the facilities nightly), as well as a large constructed pool area where people soak up the sun and springs all day. The bathing facilities are decidedly no frills, and attracts families and tourists with its down to earth, public pool vibe. Go here for the: Beer! Both the restaurant on premises, Sassafras, and the separate Shoe Tree Brewery tasting room offer an incredible selection of brews on tap. They won’t let you bring them into the baths, but you can sit on the patio and sip your suds while watching the sun set along the Tahoe ridgeline. carsonhotsprings.com 1862 DAVID WALLEY'S HOT SPRINGS RESORT & SPA, Genoa Overview: Nestled at the foothills that make up the Tahoe Basin, Walley’s Hot Springs is a luxurious and historical affair. You’ll find cabins and condominiums to stay in (with timeshare opportunities), decadent spa services and a sense of the pre-statehood Nevada lifestyle, as Genoa is home to the oldest standing saloon in the state. Walley’s itself is the site of an old rest-stop on the Pony Express and a hot springs resort since (yep, you guessed it)...1862! Go here for the: History! Besides the site of the resort and the aforementioned Thirst Parlor, the town of Genoa is a delightful slice of old Nevada, with original 19th and early 20th century architecture. Step back in time as you walk the trail from the resort into town, then head over to the Pink House for a bourbon tasting over a charcuterie and cheese plate. davidwalleys1862.com
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STEAMBOAT HOT SPRINGS HEALING CENTER & SPA, Reno Overview: Located conveniently right off Highway 580 on the southern edge of Reno, Steamboat Hot Springs offers a refuge of healthful goodness. They offer private mineral bath rooms individually designed and (colored-coordinated) to address different chakras for an individualized experience. Steamboat also has outdoor tubs for up to five people and geothermal steam rooms. Go here for the: Spa packages! From mud body masks to exfoliating salt rubs and all manner of massage styles, Steamboat takes its health and healing seriously providing options that range from reasonable to extravagant. steamboatsprings.org
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JOURNEYS,
JAZZ
& JOINTS In homage to Louie Armstrong, the Big Easy and Creole cuisine during Jazz Appreciation Month By Deborah L Costella
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In striking contrast to his larger than life existence, he passed quietly in his sleep at 69 years old. A sad doit just days following his self-proclaimed, but not true birthday. Though born into dire poverty, he found a way to enrich not only his own life, but those of us who love everything jazz, swing, scat and bluesy. Known by a plethora of monikers – Dipper Mouth, Pops, Ambassador Satch, and Satchmo – it’s been 48 years since Louis Armstrong made those unique and influential sounds on his trumpet. It’s only right we pay tribute to the man and his music during Jazz Appreciation Month this April. And who can talk about
Ambassador Satch without including some conversation about his hometown? Springtime always brings about memories of my own sojourns to the Big Easy. The food, the music, the celebratory atmosphere; it doesn’t even have to be Fat Tuesday, it can be just any Tuesday, you still feel the pulse and rhythm of the city in your chest. Every visit, as I exited the plane, gasping for air, my lungs saturated with that oppressive, wet humidity, I felt waves of excitement. However, one trip, in particular, stands out from the rest. It was my second visit in as many years. I sat demurely on one of the weathered and heavily etched, wood
benches lining the perimeters of the ferry. The blaring horn announced our departure from the Port of New Orleans as the captain inched the rickety boat from its slip. Within moments we were making our way up the Mississippi River. It was the very first time I had gone on vacation alone, without my husband or children. Though well into my forties, I felt childlike anticipation as I relished the sensation of pure independence. The Mississippi was impressive at 2,240 miles long and as deep as 200 feet in some parts. My senses were privy to a veritable parade of sights and sounds. My eyes feasted on the largest waterlilies
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I’d ever seen. Shrek-sized white flowers bordered by dark green, leathery leaves. Unfamiliar trees with thick gnarly trunks, bending down as though yearning to tell their stories of old. If only someone would stop long enough to listen. The rhythmic mantra of the meadow frogs’ croaks and ribbits. They posed like runway models displaying varied shades of green with Jackson Pollocklike spots of brown. As I peered into the murky water below, I could just make out schools of catfish. They were of such great size that as a chef, I found myself fantasizing a platter of these bottom feeders – pan-fried, smothered with red onions and rounds of fresh lemons, atop a bed of creamy grits. I was alerted when the boat abruptly halted, knocking against the dock. As my fellow ferry riders and I disembarked, I felt a penetrating stare from behind. When I looked back, I saw the broad dark face of a man wedged between two women. I smiled out of courtesy; he did the same. He was somewhat recognizable, but I couldn’t place him. As I stepped off the boat, I turned ‘round for another look, but he was gone. Though the ferry ride was brief, we all clamored toward the brightly decorated food truck as though it had been days since our last meal. Orders of café au laits and beignets were made and consumed. Craving something different, I ordered the locals’ version of Vietnamese coffee. A concoction of Naw’lin’s indigenous chicory coffee poured over sweetened condensed milk, accented with a splash of jasmine. Holding the warm paper cup in my cold hands, I inhaled the floral scent. It was intoxicating. From the corner of my eye, I spied the man I’d smiled at moments before. He asked the merchant for the same beverage I ordered. Though looking right at him, the merchant didn’t seem to hear him. The man walked away. With beverages and pastry purchased, like ducklings, we followed our tour guide into a massive warehouse.
A space so large, it comfortably housed approximately 500 lavish and monstrous floats. Without intending to, I had fallen behind. Our docent moved far more quickly than the slow, southern drawl she spoke with. As I hurried to catch up, I heard another set of feet behind me. Nervously picking up my pace, a scent wafted its way forward. I recognized it – ganga. I turned to look. No one was there. Had I imagined the sound of shoes behind me? I certainly didn’t imagine that distinctive aroma. I caught up with my group at the entrance of the Mardi Gras World gift shop. I purchased a New Orleans cookbook before walking back to the ferry. The gentleman who had attempted to order my same beverage earlier plopped himself down on the bench directly across from mine. He smiled first this time. I involuntarily smiled back then turned to watch the Mississippi roll past. When I turned back, he was gone. Trying to put these strange events out of my mind, I disembarked while deciding what I wanted to do next. Realizing I was hungry I was glad to hear the sound of a street car clanging its welcoming bell. I grabbed hold of a brass pole, pulled myself up onto the platform and did my best to squeeze onto the overcrowded trolley. There was that smell again. At that moment I heard a deep, guttural, “Hello Deborah,” whispered in my ear. I jerked to see who would be so bold. It was him! The man from the ferry! I looked right into his big dark eyes, the whites riddled with blood vessels like streets on a road map. The aura of cannabis so heavy it was as though he’d doused himself in cheap, dime-store cologne. I moved my mouth to speak but was bumped from the side by another passenger pushing a baby stroller as she exited the trolley. When I stepped back the man was gone. Suddenly I saw him – walking, almost floating down a side alley. Frantically, I pulled the cord above, indicating I wanted to get off. As I ran searching, I made mental notes of
my surroundings so I wouldn’t get lost. Where was I? Canal Street. Dusk was approaching. My stomach tightened with hunger as I rushed past restaurant after restaurant. Finally, I stopped. I didn’t even know who I was looking for or why. Something nudged my elbow and gently guided me toward the Italian restaurant across the street. Oddly unafraid, I allowed myself to be drawn through the Flamingopink colored doors. I don’t usually eat Italian food when visiting New Orleans, but there I was, in the lobby of Mandina’s Restaurant, waiting to be seated. “Two?” the hostess inquired. Two? “There’s only m . . .” I quieted myself, unsure of what was real and what wasn’t. I followed the woman to a booth in the back. As I sat down the ghostly image also sat. Though younger looking, the figure resembled “Satchmo.” When he said, “Hello Deborah,” accompanied by that irrepressible smile, I knew I was sitting across from Louis Daniel Armstrong. “Order the Bruccialone,” he directed. “I was thinking I’d like to try their Fried Catfish Meunière,” I replied. “I’m craving the Bruccialone on spaghetti, it’s been years. I can’t eat it, so I’ll enjoy the meal vicariously through you. Mandina’s is the best Italian food in town. It was always one of my favorites,” he enthused. Chatting as though this wasn’t the weirdest thing ever, Mr. Armstrong reiterated his love of the Creole and Cajun fare he grew up on. As the waiter set my plate of the spinach, egg and cheese stuffed veal, topped with marinara sauce and served on a heaping mound of pasta, I swore I heard Satchmo gasp like a delighted child on Christmas morning. Giving in to this strange experience, I dug into my entrée with the zeal I believed Mr. Armstrong expected. The veal was tender and perfectly seasoned. The marinara sauce was magnificently rich with something different added; chocolate? I chowed down considering what to ask Mr. Armstrong. His three main loves in life were music, food and women. With our
The waiter returned carrying a demitasse of espresso and a small plate with three pralines, their pecans peeking through a silky buttermilk, vanilla and caramelized confection. I looked up to see Satch lean back and light a blunt the size of a Cuban cigar. He laughed at my shocked expression and offered up the rocket-like joint. I declined, adding that while I do cook with cannabis, I don’t smoke it. He said he knew that. Even back in the 1930s, Satch touted the medicinal benefits of cannabis. He told me “muggles,” another slang term for weed at the time, helped ease his headaches, settled his stomach after those late-night dinners and relieved his chronic insomnia. Satch shared that for most of his adult life he openly smoked three of these blunts daily. When alive, he had told those close to him, “Weed helps me forget all the bad things that happen to Negros.”
Finally, I asked why he had been following me all day. Apparently, Mr. Armstrong, even in ghostly version, knew about my infused foods. Medibles were not available during his time, but if they were, he assured me he certainly would’ve indulged. Satch asked if I could infuse Red Beans and Rice. Gumbo? King Cake? I said yes to all. He exhaled a large plume of smoke, then grinned as he stated he had a challenge for me: Pain Perdu, the Creole version of French Toast. Satch’s memories of Easter mornings spent singing in church followed by plenty of food shared among family and friends was a sorely missed memory. He longed for a plate of Infused Pain Perdu. To demonstrate I was up to the challenge as well as my appreciation of jazz and the late great Louis Armstrong, I created this version of a Sunday brunch favorite. (continued on page 46)
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mutual love of food, I figured that would make for good conversation. Satchmo offered that there was so much he missed from his earthly form, especially music and food. He told me he could still taste his grandmother’s Gumbo, Johnny’s Po’ boys and cooking Red Beans and Rice with Lucille. I had been to New Orleans enough times to know this hometown boy had a penchant for Red Beans and Rice. It was so great that he signed his personal correspondences with the closing, Red Beans & Rice-ly Yours. When the waiter came to remove my plate, I was stunned. It looked as though I was a charter member of the “clean your plate club.” I never clean my plate and was pretty sure I hadn’t done so that day either. When asked if I wanted dessert in my head I said, “No, thank you,” but out came, “I’d like a plate of pralines and an espresso.”
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UNWIND FROM THE WEEKDAY BLUES Pass on the pinot, veto the vodka, brush over the bourbon and beer—find the cannabis cure that takes away everything that ails ya By Justin Alexander
A book club full of regular wine drinkers asked elevate for cannabis suggestions they could use to replace their usual wind-downthe-weekday vino. It’s a great question. Cannabis is not only calorie-free, but when was the last time a glass of wine or tumbler of vodka relieved a stress headache rather than creating another one the next morning? “Where alcohol provides an escape from the senses, cannabis offers a sensory immersion,” explains Nevada MMJ’s Josh Ranck. A sensory immersion that can be obtained in a variety of ways from flower and vapes to bath products and edibles. “Flower is a popular choice because it is a more immediate form of relief that also provides a deeper sensory experience,” explains FloraVega’s Sam McAdam. “While an edible may be tasty, the effects can take much longer to kick in, and though vapes provide some flavor, it is hard to match the smells, tastes and effects that users get to experience through smoking flower. Many consumers also enjoy the physical act of smoking something as a way to wind down.” As Jillian Nelson of Evergreen Organix helpfully points out, “vape pens are a quick and easy way to consume cannabis. Since they are smoke-free, many consumers opt for them in situations where they are looking for a less noticeable cannabis experience without the smell or residue of smoke.” As for the debate between traditional joints and pipes and dabbing, Randy Villarba of Remedy thinks that smoking flower is still the popular choice “because it ultimately boils down to the roots of how most of us started using cannabis. If you walk around town, we all can spot people with their vapes. It is up to all of us in the industry to continue to educate the public about the other methods of consumption beyond smoking. Shed some light on everything from dabs to vapes, capsules to tinctures.”
WHITE WALKER FLOWER FROM CANNABIOTIX Feeling zombified after eight hours staring at a computer screen in a giant windowless room? Dead to all further input, you drag yourself home and look forward to revivifying with a little self-care—hot bath, a walk with your dog, a cuddle with your honey, a pair of headphones or another episode of HBO’s Game of Thrones (GOT). If you fall into that last category, you might want to schedule a stop for some Cannabiotix before the commute. The fine cannabis purveyors offer White Walker, named after the eponymous and super-creepy White Walkers on GOT. According to Megan Little, White Walker is “relaxing, but it doesn’t give you ‘couch-lock’
so users are still able to get things done after work. We wanted to bring a new twist to a classic OG. White Walker features myrcene (5.7 mg) and limonene (9.5 mg), which help balance each other out. Consumers love the calming effects, the true SoCal OG taste, and, of course, the name.” White Walker is an indica cross of SFV OG and Lemon OG, which means it’s definitely going to relieve all the stresses held within your cranium upon first inhale. Much like hunkering down for a GOT marathon, we advise setting aside some time to allow White Walker’s sinister numbing effects from 29.3% THC to settle in. Tread carefully, sirs and madams.
STATE FLOWER’S MADMAN OG FLOWER
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Sometimes you can unwind better when you turn off your mind. And what better way to silence that nagging little voice in your head that wants you to work, work, work—than with perfectly cured and curated indica marijuana? It’s calorie free, it won’t leave you with a hangover, and we guarantee zero bloating. The Apothecarium now offers MadMan OG flower, the perfect companion to those rolling papers burning a hole in your pocket or maybe even that fancy dab rig. Testing in at 27% THC, MadMan OG is an indica-dominant hybrid strain that is a rare Los Angeles phenotype of the classic and world-renowned OG Kush. “For those looking to unwind after work, this strain is perfect. While it is relaxing, it won’t put you to sleep,” State Flower’s Hailey Stone says. “MadMan OG gets its relaxation properties from the higher levels of myrcene (9.6 mg) and caryophyllene (9.5 mg). While myrcene provides the heavy sedative effect, caryophyllene helps reduce any inflammation in our muscles and joints so that your whole body can relax. MadMan OG also offers a consistent terpene profile and because it’s a hybrid strain it can fit almost any mood.”
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last spreadsheet. Enter Royal Gorilla Micro Reserve, a quarter gram disposable pen perfect for those seeking a segue toward relaxation and the slightly mundane tasks of a work night. “The Royal Gorilla Micro Reserve pen by O.penVAPE is an especially effective strain for after work because the caryophyllene (5.72 mg) and myrcene (7.63 mg) help get me relaxed, while the limonene (5.90 mg) keeps me motivated enough to walk my dog and make dinner for the evening. It’s great for those who want a little reset button after a long day, yet need to stay focused and alert with a little pep in their step,” says Margaux Hansberry, NV Sales Manager for O.penVAPE. “Filled with a strain-specific pure CO2 oil, this Royal Gorilla strain tends to lean toward the relaxing side, with the myrcene and caryophyllene terpenes outweighing the limonene. This strain will help you let go of the stress from the daily grind.” A cross between Sour Dub, Chocolate Diesel and Chem Sister, Hansberry says consumers love the potency of the Royal Gorilla Micro Reserve at 79.75% THC. “At 84 percent total active cannabinoids, it certainly packs a punch. I love using my Micro Reserve on the go for a light head change to keep me smiling,” she says.
GNOME SERUM’S GNOME HEMP OIL EXTRACT On many days your best bet to find relaxation lies with that magically delicious, ultra-popular compound known as CBD—and this curiously named elixir called Gnome Serum is a potent and delicious source of orange CBD goodness. Available in potency options ranging from 500 to 1,800 mg, Gnome Hemp Oil Extracts are made from organic, pesticide-free hemp grown in Boulder, Colorado. Gnome Serum CEO and founder Greg Kerber got his start in the body care business, crafting various CBD formulations to help heal his son’s eczema and, later, aide his daughter, who has Down syndrome. Kerber found that CBD supplements sharpened her mental processing and improved her life overall, and he wanted to spread the life-improving effects of CBD to others. According to Kerber, Gnome uses two strains of hemp in its extracts: Wine Cherry, which has a heavy THC content with strong terpenes, and Full Spectrum 5, which has heavy cannabinoids and terpenes with low THC content. “The terpene beta-caryophyllene is abundant in our strains, and they therefore have specific medicinal effects due to this terpene’s effect on our endocannabinoid system,” Kerber
says. “It’s tempting to generalize the therapeutic benefits of β-caryophyllene based on the effects of other compounds that activate CB2 receptors. After all, CB2 receptor activation can play an important role in reducing pain, preventing seizures, and even decreasing plaque buildup in the arteries.”
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Sometimes you need to take a break from the day-to-day stresses of life. After a particularly egregious Wednesday filled with meeting after meeting that can’t be rectified with a bottle of a fine wine or spirit— how do you even make it to Thursday’s 7 a.m. meeting with both eyelids open? A couple puffs of Planet 13’s Mango Kush flower and you will find the perfect medicinal antidote to the hump day blues. “As soon as you open the package the sweet mango-like flavors permeate your nose. The first thing customers say about our Mango Kush is how good it smells. With sweet tropical flavors, it gets the mouth watering,” Planet 13’s Brandon Zimmer says. “As well as its amazing flavors, Mango Kush has consistently high levels of THC (27%-30%). The high starts out with a pleasant sativa head buzz, a nice boost of creative thinking energy. As the head high continues, you'll begin to feel indica effects start to take over with a substantial body high, light tingles and numbness. As the effects begin to wear off, I don't feel robbed of all my energy. I feel relaxed and ready to tackle my next task. As you smoke more of this strain, the indica quality begins to take a deeper hold relaxing the body from head to toe.” Mango Kush doesn’t just deliver a body and head high to beat a bottle of brew, though. “Our Mango Kush Flower contains myrcene (10.56 mg) that is found within the cannabis plant as well as in the rind of actual mangos,” Zimmer says, adding that myrcene has anti-inflammatory, analgesic (pain relief), antibiotic and sedative effects.
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muscle and delicately unwinding each and every stress point. Sometimes the best baths are accompanied by bubbles of a different variety, but if you’re skipping the booze, doctor up your nightly bath with Hot Mess Kushmetics’ High Jump Bubble Bath with 150 mg of CBD. “All of our Bubble Baths are extremely relaxing, but the High Jump in particular has the added benefit of linalool and eucalyptol, which are great de-stressing terpenes,” says Heather Vanek of Hot Mess Kushmetics. “The linalool from the lavender essential oil is what makes this bubble bath extra relaxing. People who use this bubble bath report having pain, stress and anxiety eliminated during the bath. Once their bath is complete people report having amazing sleep.” If you are living a bathtub-free lifestyle, Hot Mess Kushmetics’ High Jump can also be used as a shower gel. “We formulated our bubble baths to be super gentle on the skin so that you can apply it directly and get the same results,” Vanek says.
KABUNKY’S #9 INDICA FLOWER After a grueling day, sometimes you just need to come home and take the edge off, even those who work in dispensaries feel the same way. “We all love #9 around here, and for the exact same reasons our guests love it,” says Nevada MMJ’s Josh Ranck. “Dispensary work is hard. It’s a lot of hours standing, a lot of conversation with guests, answering a lot of questions, which is why we love the deep relaxation this strain offers. In fact, we love it so much, we produce #9 flowers, #9 cartridges and disposables, and even #9 shatter and crumble.” Ranck adds, “There’s no better substitute for alcohol than cannabis, especially our Kabunky #9 flower. It’s a heavy indica that provides both mental escape and physical relaxation. Those minor aches and pains from a full day are gone, and your racing mind is calmed. All this, and no hangovers or extra calories. #9, with its body-forward effects, heightens the senses—making touch, taste, sound, sight, and scent more vibrant and alive.” A cross of White Fire 43 and Face Off OG, Kabunky #9 boasts a significant batch of quality terpenes. “Ocimene (2.8 mg) is prominent in our #9 flower, which has known anti-inflammatory properties. This can help alleviate minor discomforts, including muscle and joint pain, and headaches. Caryophyllene (8.3 mg) is the dominant terpene, which also
offers antianxiety and antidepressant properties. Add in a healthy dose of THC (our last premium batch tested at 25.9), and you’ve got the perfect recipe for a calm and restful evening. Not to mention the best night of sleep you’ve had in ages,” Ranck says. As well as a powerful terpene punch, Kabunky #9 is also more delicious (and far more potent) than your average beer. “By far, the first thing consumers mention is the scent and flavor,” says Ranck. “They love how it tastes and smells like cannabis, not fruit or candy. But they come back because of the strong effects—that complete physical relaxation that only strong indicas can provide.”
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Once you open the door to your domain, you are the undisputed king/queen of your castle—entitled to an evening off from everyday stressors. For a quick, potent, relaxing yet stimulating evening, grab City Trees’ Relax vape cartridge for “the perfect substitute if you're wanting to wind down after a long day, without the side effects of consuming alcohol. It is a great stress and anxiety reliever, as well as a sleep aid,” says City Trees Account Representative Kawehi Galuteria. Sleep aid, you say? All kings and queens should be gifted one amazing night’s sleep a day—it keeps the doctor away. Not only will you rest after puffing, but you will also reap the benefits of synergistic terpenes. “Myrcene (35.12 mg) and linalool (23.18 mg) are the main terpenes in this blend. Myrcene is one of the most synergetic terpenes to THC. It is also a sedative and known to ease the symptoms of chronic pain and inflammation,” Galuteria says. “Linalool is a common terpene found in household plants like lavender and coriander, and known for lowering stress levels and combating things like depression and anxiety.”
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of family—and sometimes those loved ones include a heavyhitting cannabis strain known as Primus, boasting THC levels as high as 32.5 percent. “FloraVega's Primus flower is a fan favorite. It provides quick and lasting relief from stress, anxiety and physical pain and provides a calm and comfortable high to put your mind and body at ease,” says FloraVega’s Sam McAdam, who adds that consumers can expect to experience “happy and euphoric mental effects within a few moments while the pain-relieving, comfortable body effects will set in over the next 10 to 15 minutes. The combination makes for a great pre-bedtime smoke or a quick way to wind down after a stressful day.” A cross between 303 OG and Trainwreck, Primus produces a strong aroma with sour, sweet and earthy notes. “The Trainwreck mother provides the fast-acting mental and pain-relieving physical effects, while the 303 OG father provides euphoric and anti-anxiety properties,” McAdam says. Trainwreck also boasts caryophyllene (6.4 mg), for a sedative and relaxing physical effect, as well as limonene (4.2 mg) and linalool (2.7 mg), which synergistically combine to relieve stress and elevate mood.
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with a Hindu Kush landrace strain. Since we do not know the true genetics of Chemdawg 91, you can actually say the strain came from parts unknown,” says Villarba. Their genetics may be a bit of a Bourdain mystery, but their taste and effects are certainly not. “That OG Kush flavor and punch is distinct. For a true connoisseur looking for that heavyhitting, lemony and piney smoke, the genetics we have in our library are the real deal,” Villarba says. “Dirk’s OG is pungent with hints of earth, wood and pine...a truly earthy OG Kush. Fire OG is a cross between OG Kush and San Fernando Valley (SFV OG) Kush. SFV OG is the parent strain to Fire OG. King Tut OG is an OG Kush cross with AK-47. LA OG is an LA Confidential cross with OG Kush. And I will totally arm-wrestle you at a dispensary for the last eighth of OG 18. Fact."
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EXHALE BRAND’S D8 GUMMY Decompressing from a good or bad day means catching those restorative ZZZ’s. Exhale is here for the assist with its D8 Gummy, which highlights a lesser-known but still just as potent form of THC called Delta-8 (as opposed to Delta-9, the THC cannabinoid found in most cannabis products). “We recommend the D8 gummy for
winding down—or winding up! The D8 high is very clearheaded and calming. Simply used as a nighttime dose, you will not have any carryover into the next day aside from the calming effect. Really, the difference cognitively is pretty amazing,” says Exhale’s Marc Baldwin. While Delta-9 THC tends to have a more psychotropic, paranoia-inducing effect, Delta-8 tends to have more soothing vibes that also leave users less foggy the next day. “Delta-8 is very unique, and the synergy between D8 and the other cannabinoids present as part of the conversion process is very unique. I am thinking of CBC [cannabichromene] here, as it is a very beneficial cannabinoid. CBC as a standalone is a pain reliever and antidepressant, but combined with D8, it is an antianxiety, clean and calm experience,” Baldwin says. “The Delta-8 molecule itself in combination with the CBC present is the main driver of the relaxing, anti-anxiety properties. People who get anxiety from some strains of Delta-9 THC will especially benefit.” Exhale D8 Gummies feature myrcene, which has sedative and anti-inflammatory effects and is “synergistic with THC, so the more myrcene in a strain, the greater the effect caused by THC. It also features beta-caryophyllene, which works very well with CBD, and linalool, which is found in lavender and is a fantastic treatment for anxiety and promoting relaxation.” All of these ingredients add up to a good night’s rest and the promise of waking up ready to tackle the day.
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by Josh Bell Fourteen years ago, Savage Love columnist Dan Savage and his partners at Index Media started a film festival in Seattle called HUMP!, a showcase for amateur porn designed to celebrate and humanize the onscreen depiction of sexuality. Since then, HUMP! has grown into an institution, drawing between 80 and 150 annual submissions of short (under five minutes) films about sexuality, and regularly visiting more than 45 cities on a national tour each year. Now Savage and Index Media are launching a new film festival, SPLIFF, that aims to do for cannabis what HUMP! did for sexual expression.“Festivals are kind of in our blood already, and we’re all a bunch of potheads, so we thought, well, what can we do next?” says Rob Crocker, Index Media’s executive producer. “The impetus for it is similar to that of HUMP!, which is to normalize sexuality and different alternative sexuality,” Crocker explains. “With SPLIFF, it’s kind of to normalize pot use, and explore the culture of pot now that it’s legal in so many spots.” To that end, filmmakers are asked to submit short films (with a maximum length, of course, of four minutes and 20 seconds) on the subject of cannabis, but those guidelines are pretty broad, encompassing everything from serious documentaries to stoner comedies to surreal visuals meant to be appreciated by viewers in an altered state.
HUMP! in terms of submissions, with over 300 films submitted. “We’ve been pleasantly surprised with the number of submissions we’re getting,” Crocker says. “We have a lot more material to get through for SPLIFF, which is great. The more the merrier.” Ultimately, between 20 and 25 films will be chosen to be showcased in a program playing in Denver, Seattle, Portland and San Francisco in late April and early May, with Savage as the host in each location.
“Overwhelmingly, the submissions that I have seen so far are very funny,” Crocker says. “Certainly we have some submissions that I’ve seen already that are very much angled more toward medicinal and the more serious use of cannabis, and those are going to be absolutely welcome. But as an overriding theme, we want it to be humorous and light.”
At those premiere screenings, audience members will vote for their favorite films in categories like Stupidest, Funniest and Trippiest, with $11,000 in prize money on the line. The hope is to then expand SPLIFF in the fall, mounting a wider tour similar to what HUMP! has done in recent years. “We are getting quite a few requests from other theaters that we’ve visited with HUMP!, and they’re requesting that we bring SPLIFF,” Crocker says. Although HUMP!’s one Las Vegas stop (in 2018) wasn’t a success, Crocker encourages any interested locals to reach out to SPLIFF organizers. “Just like HUMP!, we go to pretty much any city that people ask us to come to,” he says.
While Crocker and his team weren’t sure what level of interest SPLIFF would generate in its first year, the festival has already far surpassed
Until then, the only way to catch SPLIFF is to travel to one of the premiere cities, all locations with legal recreational marijuana use and strong local
WHERE TO PARTAKE If you travel for SPLIFF, hit up one of these local dispensaries before the movie screening. DENVER One of the local dispensaries promoting SPLIFF is the Ballpark Holistic Dispensary, which takes its name from its proximity to Coors Field, where the Colorado Rockies play. It’s been around for a decade and has racked up numerous awards, in a city that’s been at the forefront of cannabis retail. Pick up a Slugger Pack (two pre-rolled joints and a lighter) and maybe catch a baseball game, too. ballparkdispensary.com
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PORTLAND cannabis culture, although SPLIFF attendees won’t be able to partake at the festival itself. “We certainly encourage people to consume as they do,” Crocker says. “However you get high, do that before the screening, that’s great.” With cannabis consumption lounges on the verge of legalization in several locations (including Vegas), Crocker hopes to bring cannabis use into the festival at a later date. “We think that responsible pot consumption is a great thing,” he says. “If you’re going to go and have a beer, you might as well go and have some pot. We'd love to see that in the future.” For now, the films being showcased at SPLIFF may be enough to get viewers feeling a range of sensations. “Some of them will certainly be just about pot and the experience of pot,” Crocker says. “And some of them will be just like, ‘This is what I watch when I’m really high.’” Capturing that spectrum of approaches and reactions to cannabis is what SPLIFF is all about, according to Crocker. “We’re really hoping to find a real diversity in what pot means to you.”
The inaugural SPLIFF Film Festival will be showing in four cities. Cost is $20 per screening, splifffilmfest.com. April 13, Oriental Theater, Denver April 19-20, Egyptian Theatre, Seattle April 20, Revolution Hall, Portland May 3-4, Victoria Theatre, San Francisco
Oregon resident Crocker recommends local brand Oregrown, based in Bend, where they have a flagship retail store. “They’re a very professional shop and do great work,” Crocker says. Bend is a bit far from Portland, but luckily Oregrown products (including oils and the Spectrum vape pen) are sold at numerous dispensaries in the Portland area. oregrown.com
SAN FRANCISCO The last time Crocker traveled to San Francisco, he was drawn to the Apothecarium, based on the dispensary’s Castro location being named one of the best-designed cannabis retailers in the U.S. by Architectural Digest. “It was just this absolutely gorgeous facility,” Crocker says. There are two other Apothecarium locations in San Francisco (as well as one in Vegas, for people staying home). apothecarium.com
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elcome to our newest addition to elevate. It’s a column offering advice for the nebulous issues that often present themselves in the cannabis space where law, regulations, social mores and etiquette have not quite caught up. This month Shoshanna explores where things stand with regard to drug testing in the workplace. Hi Shoshanna, I would like to hear your perspective regarding employment drug testing. I recently had to take a drug test for a notable local employer. The drug testing paperwork provided to me by HR specifies that they test for ILLICIT drugs. So here I am thinking "really"? And what exactly do they regard as "illicit"? I asked the HR representative what exactly they regard as "illicit." Because according to state law, cannabis is no longer categorized as "illicit." And it is not fair that employers continue to label it as such. I asked the HR representative if that also applies to cannabis. They said yes, it applies to cannabis. But cannabis is not an illicit drug. It has been available for the benefit of medical purposes and recently, recreational. Is that really fair? I believe I have heard other reputable employers such as Caesars/Harrah’s no longer test for THC. I am happy they finally started to get with the program, but what does it have to take for everybody else to? About ten years ago, I applied for a job with Bellagio as a PBX operator. I nailed the interview and background check. They expressed how much they really wanted to hire me but could not because
the results of the drug test came back positive for THC. How unfair is that? I had the experience, qualifications and everything else going for me. Except that. I wanted the job more than anybody, I know that. From then on, I attempted to cut cannabis out of my life and things only went downhill from there. The only times in my life where I was the most productive, stable and had good mental health was when I used cannabis as part of my daily regimen. It is not fair I tell you! Dear Reader, This is an amazing question. Thank you for sending it! I think it's worth a pause to reflect on exactly what issues it is you are raising. There are so many. First, it sounds like you are raising the question of whether and why cannabis is still regarded as “illicit,” despite your correct identification of it as a substance that has been legalized at the state level for medical and even recreational use. Second, you are questioning the fairness of the aforementioned distinction. In general, and under your particular circumstances. Author’s Note: It's important to notice the feelings that come up when we think about how our policies work—if we are frustrated, why? If something feels like an injustice, why? It is not that our feelings validate breaking the rules, but the feelings give us important information as to how policies affect our lives. And for a democracy to work, we have to have some understanding of how the backbone of our laws impact the range or lack of range of decision-making that is available to us. In this case, we're talking about the
ability to choose certain avenues of employment versus certain avenues of healing which have historically made a crucial difference in terms of your ability to perform in and enjoy life. These seem to align pretty well with the pursuits of life, liberty and happiness—not my words—these are hallowed ideals for every citizen under our Declaration of Independence.
ILLICIT OR NOT? It's important to know that incongruence between state and federal law is what results in the classification of cannabis as illicit. It remains a Schedule 1 drug under the Controlled Substances Act, a federal statute that places all substances regulated by the federal government into five “schedules” based on their potential for abuse and pharmacological effects (among other things). The World Health Organization (WHO), an agency under the United Nations that is concerned with public health of all kinds, is at this very moment considering rescheduling cannabis. Ahead of a WHO Expert Committee on Drug Dependence Summit in November 2018, the FDA accepted public comment on the rescheduling of cannabis, and most of the 20,000 comments were overwhelmingly in favor of taking the plant out of the most restrictive category. The FDA again solicited public comment on the matter ahead of a United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs meeting that took place
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With that said, the issue we are facing is a dissonance between what is legal at the state level versus what is legal at the federal level. Congress has been prevented from enforcing federal law in situations where state law conflicts, if the law-breaking citizen has complied with state law in their actions associated with possession and use. (This is due to the Rohrabacher Blumenauer—formerly Rohrabacher-Farr Amendment that has been renewed each fiscal year since 2014 and is relied on by advocates; in addition to several other guidance documents issued by federal agencies which are fairly tangential to the conversation we are having right now about fairness.) What this means, is that interstate commerce remains illegal for cannabis products. And
technically, even though you can't be prosecuted for it, we are all still breaking federal law when we "touch" the plant.
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March 18-22 (the issue went to press prior to the meeting.) So, in terms of employment, or even more specifically, hiring/ firing policies, this is tough, right? Policymakers seek to create a marketplace where patients/consumers have access and at the same time, mitigate any risks that may emerge from having stoned employees. There are varying complications that come up depending on what kind of work you're seeking though. If you are a teacher or a truck driver or a neurosurgeon, it's understandable that the government would want to make sure you are fit for the duties of your job, and that might exclude being under the influence of cannabis.
the City. The original medical marijuana law (passed in 2012) explicitly states that “no employer may refuse to hire a person or may discharge, penalize’ or threaten an employee solely on the basis of such person’s or employee’s status as a qualifying patient or primary caregiver.”
The problem with zero tolerance policies for cannabis of course, is that you can test positive for its presence in your system far longer than you are under its psychoactive influence. This does NOT mean you stay high for two weeks, but it does mean that you can test positive for that whole period of time. Moreover, as you've asked about, what if you work for a private company that is part of another heavily regulated sector such as the gaming industry? Is it fair that your lawful self-care practices which can be engaged in after work, outside the sphere of your employment, can still prohibit you from employment opportunities that you are a great fit for?
• SB 863 in Maryland, which is currently in the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee, would prohibit certain employers from requiring employees or applicants to disclose their use of marijuana and cannabis.
No, of course it's not fair, despite that fact that currently, this is the status quo in many cases.
HOPE ON THE HORIZON Let’s lighten the mood and take a look at the developments we are seeing in Nevada and elsewhere—many employers are catching on that they can craft policies that ARE fair, and, these policies, even under legal challenge, are winning. Legalization IS gaining traction, as are H.R. policies which reflect this. For instance, a lawsuit was just won by a Walmart employee in Arizona who is a medical marijuana cardholder and was fired after a failed urine test that was a result of an on-thejob injury. Walmart was found to have violated the nondiscrimination provision in the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act. The attorney who argued the case hailed the ruling as “the first of its kind in Arizona.” The City of Bridgeport, Connecticut is reportedly barring a medical marijuana user from becoming a firefighter (after administering a drug test that returned a positive marijuana result). He is now suing the City for discrimination, as it is being argued that the decision is a clear violation of state law by
As these lawsuits become more common, a bill has been introduced in Congress that would provide protections for federal workers who consume cannabis in compliance with state law (HR 1687) and the following state level legislation has recently been introduced around the country:
• Assembly Bill 132 in Nevada, currently in the Committee on Commerce and Labor, could prevent employers from not hiring someone based solely on a positive marijuana test. The bill would, however, allow employers to implement no-tolerance marijuana use policies once a candidate is hired. This includes use by medical patients, forcing patients to choose whether their medication or a particular job that does not tolerate marijuana use is their priority. • “Bernadette’s Bill” in Massachusetts would protect employees’ right to use marijuana off the clock. Bernadette Coughlin was fired from her job as a patient services manager for a kitchen at the Holy Family Hospital in Methuen for testing positive for marijuana use after a workplace accident even though she was not high on the job and she assumed using a vape pen off-the-clock was acceptable because she was following state law.
"DON'T ASK, DON'T TELL" Regarding the hospitality industry in Las Vegas, we are at a real crossroads. Despite federal illegality, there is a trend emerging that "safety-sensitive" jobs do require more strenuous regulation in terms of testing related to hiring/firing. Yet, Federal Department of Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta stated directly to members of Congress just this past year that employers should rethink the practice of drug testing every job applicant, which he intimated could shut qualified people out of the workforce and with no upside from the perspective of public
safety (Acosta's remarks came in response to a question from Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., during a House Ways and Means Committee hearing in April 2018). Supporting this are reports from many companies, including Caesars, that across-the-board pre-employment testing for cannabis use is a thing of the past. It depends more on what your job is whether cannabis testing is relevant than it matters that it is still federally illegal. This has to do with the nature of your work, and with any federal guidelines that your employer has to adhere to that might require more regulation rather than less.
Should you have a question or ethical conundrum you have been struggling with, please drop Shoshanna a line at info@elevatenv.com so she can offer her sage and practical counsel. Shoshanna Silverberg is a mover of information and a connector of people. Her background as a civil liberties and human rights advocate were her foray into the cannabis space, where she currently directs business strategy for national consulting firm Pistil + Stigma. She holds a Juris Doctor from Elon University School of Law, a Master of Arts in Holistic Thinking and a bachelor's degree from Hampshire College. She is a true believer that compassion and critical thinking, together, drive positive social change.
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But even in the casinos, we are seeing more and more of a "don't ask, don't tell" policy emerge for many occupations. The rationale for this does not necessarily seem to be respecting workers' privacy rights so much as large employers cannot afford to discriminate (if you're a good worker, they don't want you disqualified from consideration
any more than you want that) but to your question, the memo does seem to be out. Although it still depends on the company and the jurisdiction, the times, thankfully, appear to be changing. Maybe give Caesars a call!
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OASIS CANNABIS DISPENSARY Oasis Cannabis Dispensary will be celebrating the completion of a $150,000 renovation with a grand reopening this month. “Oasis has gone through a true metamorphosis– transitioning from our humble roots, to a refined consumerfocused experience. We’ve intentionally created a more accessible, inviting, and vibrant space. We’ve torn down walls, added in new highly visible displays for our products, added self-service bud bars, and even a selfie wall,” said Matthew Janz, Oasis’ VP of Marketing & Operations. Oasis’ will be showing off its new space with a grand reopening on April 5-7 with the “main event” being held on Saturday, April 6 from noon-10 p.m. “Our grand re-opening serves two purposes. The first is to invite the Las Vegas community into our new vision of combining authentic passion with first-rate experience, and the second is to invite our loyal guests to celebrate the long journey we’ve made, and the bright future we hold together.” Oasis first opened its doors to medical marijuana patients in December 2015. Over the dispensary’s almost four-year life span it hasn’t just evolved aesthetically, but also with regard to an expanded product selection. “We’re now proud to carry more than 200 products and have curated an open and comfortable floor plan. While we’ve always prided ourselves in carrying affordable products, there has recently been an increase in demand for modestly priced options. Over the past six months, we’ve addressed this need with a daily $25 eighth, a rework of our flower tiers starting at $30 an eighth, and a large selection of value-focused products,” reported Janz, who added that at the heart of Oasis’ renovation is not just consumer experience but a commitment to education, compassionate care, and community enrichment. To that end Oasis has worked with a number of charities since opening its doors including Three Square, Forgotten Not Gone, Ink Ribbon Foundation, and more. “Our intent remains focused on providing community enrichment through our diverse community programs and charitable work. Aside from work with larger charities, we also host a number of community support groups at Community Oasis including an RSO support group led by EVEN, and an endometriosis support group. “It’s a new Oasis, but the same faces,” concluded Janz. “This is an open house to all of the changes we’ve made externally, and a recommitting of our core values and mission internally.” Oasis Cannabis Dispensary, https://oasiscannabis.com 1800 Industrial Road, #180, Las Vegas, NV 89102 | 702.420.2405
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OH, THE PLACES WE COULD GO The major roadblock to exporting cannabis, along the same lines as CBD oil, is classifying marijuana in a category reflective of its content. Law changes at the state level are common as 33 states now see the plant favorably. President Trump has given no indication he would be against reclassifying or exporting cannabis state-to-state or worldwide. Cannabis export could create jobs and further our position in global trade especially with the U.S. trade deficit having widened to $59.8 billion in December of 2018 from $50.3 billion in the previous month. It is the largest deficit since October of 2008 as exports declined for the third straight month. Americans are losing the trade war and simply using the country’s rich soil and ample grow space for cannabis has the potential to put a dent in it. Afterall, isn’t that President Trump’s business plan—creation of more jobs and more exports while making money off Canada and other countries? As for job creation, according to a recent report from Leafly and Whitney Economics, the U.S. added 64,389 full-time legal cannabis jobs in 2018. That represented a 44 percent rise from the previous year. That rise in positions reached 211,000 and doesn’t include ancillary jobs in the legal and real estate fields. Reclassifying cannabis also will ease prison crowding. No more ten-year sentences for a joint while multi-millionaires and politicians get paltry jail sentences for more serious offenses.
Making marijuana less punishable also makes it less desirable for criminals. Ending prohibition did that and many believe declassification would further dent the black market. Now is the time for old, stodgy, uneducated lawmakers and Big Pharma’s lobby to join in the cannabis groundswell. There is a consensus that cannabis has many healthy qualities and more research needs to be conducted to find out how a plant can stop needless suffering including the nation’s opiate scourge. Opening up avenues of research means finding better healthcare from a powerful plant with the potential to bring relief to PTSD, CTE and anxiety sufferers. All easily accomplished by reclassifying or declassifying cannabis.
IF EVERYTHING GOES ACCORDING TO SCHEDULE A mere easing of federal banking regulations could help the flow of cannabis within the states, but the key to exporting worldwide is rescheduling. A recent hearing in the U.S. House of Representatives on cannabis banking showed some movement with newly elected politicians working to get something done. It also came on the heels of states reporting yearly income from sales exceeding $250 million. But banking doesn’t lead to exports. The logical next step is rescheduling. Under the DEA, drugs and other controlled substances are divided into five schedules. Substances are judged whether they have an accepted medical use in the U.S., their relative abuse potential, and the likelihood of causing dependence. • Schedule I controlled substances have no accepted medical use, a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision and a high potential for abuse. The classification includes heroin, LSD, cannabis, peyote, ecstasy and “bath salts.” • Schedule II drugs have a high potential for abuse that may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. The classification includes methadone, oxycodone, fentanyl, morphine, opium, codeine and ritalin.
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The pathway for cannabis to be taken off the Schedule I drug list is a mere federal legislative bill or stroke of the pen away. Any signed legislation or Executive Order will clear the way to making cannabis what it is—an exportable plant with many redeeming qualities. One simple, justifiable alteration to fix an unfair drug classification and make cannabis exportable would ease the bulging national trade deficit, create more jobs, reduce healthcare costs, add tax dollars to fund education, dent the black market, stop future petty arrests, and bring more diversity to the cannabis industry.
With the genie already out of the bottle, the U.S. should declassify cannabis and open the export floodgates and, in turn, cure a host of ills—medical, economic and otherwise By Richard S. Gubbe
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• Schedule III substances have a potential for abuse less than substances in Schedule II and includes products containing less than 15 milligrams of hydrocodone per dosage unit such as Vicodin and non-narcotics such as ketamine and anabolic steroids. • Schedule IV controlled substances have a low potential for abuse relative to substances in Schedule III. Examples include: Xanax, Valium and Ativan. • Schedule V controlled substances consist primarily of preparations containing limited quantities of narcotics with limited potential for abuse. Examples include cough preparations containing not more than 200 milligrams of codeine per 100 milliliters. Classifying cannabis with heroin and bath salts in Schedule I is ludicrous. Putting cannabis in Schedule II with oxycodone (OxyContin, Percocet) morphine, opium, codeine and fentanyl is insulting. Schedule III looks good with the language that drugs in that classification “have a potential for abuse less than substances in Schedules I or II.” However, steroids and Vicodin reside in Schedule III. Schedule IV would be fine with drugs that have a low potential for abuse relative to substances in Schedule III, but include Xanax, Valium and Ativan. An acceptable category is Schedule V with substances at low potential for abuse relative to Schedule IV with preparations containing limited quantities of
cough preparations. Placement in categories III, IV or V would mean substantial progress. No classification at all for a plant is justified but could be light years away.
IS THE SILVER STATE READY TO EXPORT WHEN THE TIME COMES? Nevada is the ideal state to start exporting cannabis for many reasons. • The Silver State lab tests and posts the results of cannabis contents including cannabinoids, terpenes, and pollutants. • Nevada has the leadership in place to make exporting happen without much dissent. • Nevada has the space, expertise and workforce to grow plenty of cannabis. • Nevada has vetted growers itching to get a license. • Nevada has the foresight to see an expansion and protection of its tourism industry. After first learning about the idea of exporting cannabis, lobbyist Michael Correia of National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) saw the logic. “I think it’s genius because we have an abundance,” Correia said. “Nevada should be exporters if they are the best at growing it.” NCIA wants to de-schedule cannabis altogether. “We believe it should be delisted and regulated at the state level,”
Correia said. “It should at least be relisted, and the lower on the list the better. Once you do that, you open it up to exportation.” Former Nevada state legislator and current Clark County Commissioner Tick Segerblom also sees the benefit of Nevada exporting cannabis. “The people know when they get something from our system, it’s guaranteed,” he told elevate. “This is the pure stuff. For Nevada, the best thing we can do is let Nevada sell its products to people who live in countries where it is legal so they can buy it and bring it back with them around the world.” Segerblom believes a schedule change could occur before Trump faces a second election. Marijuana got more votes than the president in the last election. “They are a group of voters who will vote for marijuana so that’s worth a few points,” Segerblom said of Trump’s thinking. “His voters are marijuana people.”
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One way to ease cannabis restrictions that impede exporting is through federal legislation. U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., a torchbearer for cannabis legislation, is out for sweeping reform and promises to be a steward of expansion. Elected to her district in Oakland in 1998, she would love to see marijuana off the controlled substance
list. “This industry is here to stay,” Lee told elevate. “Jobs are being created. We have the opportunity to develop an industry that does not have the baggage others have. We can get this right up front.” For her part Lee has been working on legislation to help veterans attain free cannabis, expunge all past misdemeanors and have past felonies go before a judge for reconsideration. She also wants to take away federal interference that threatens funding blockages for cannabis. She has a goal of increasing minority ownership by making it easier to own a business in the zip code a potential owner resides. Lee is on the House Appropriations Committee and Budget Committee and has active bills for research and has included free cannabis for vets in the Safe Harbor Act. “I have a lot of hope for that bill getting through,” she said. “Veterans have really benefitted from medical cannabis. Research is the humane thing to do.” As for Nevada exporting marijuana, Lee said, “it would depend on what Nevadans think they need. We certainly wouldn’t want to stop this at the federal level if a state decided to do this. I would not want to see the federal government interfere. My job at the federal level would be to eliminate any barriers.”
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TREATIES ARE MADE TO BE BROKEN Like it or not, marijuana has become a global hot potato, rife with outward treaty breaking by countries ignoring agreements formed five decades ago. The genie is out of the bottle and as the song goes, “it’s too late to turn back now.” Israel, Uruguay, Portugal and Canada are all poised to export. Canada has signed three United Nations drug treaties under the World Health Organization, dating back to 1961 and 1971, pledging to ban marijuana. That treaty was technically broken when Canada’s first recreational joint was sold on October 16. When a 2017 deadline to withdraw from the WHO drug treaty came and went, sales began in most areas of the country. Now, there are shortages of flower in every Canadian province for sale and research. Because Canada has no flower to spare after adult use became legal last fall a potential U.S. trade partner may be next door. To get out of a WHO treaty, a country merely needs to give notice that would take effect in six months. Canada and The Netherlands obviously could care less of the formality. The Netherlands breaks the treaty daily and has for years but uses the excuse that all their pot is for medical purposes. Exporting cannabis at the federal level could lead to not only immeasurable health benefits, but also a measurable trade deficit reduction. The proliferation of grow houses and dispensaries will create more jobs. Research would be open to anyone in any state that permits the practice. With reclassification comes a free
flow of money in the marketplace that includes more money for education as well as a cure for the social ills resulting from marijuana drug offenses. And that’s just on a national platform. Cannabis exportation by little ole Nevada alone could result in an end to our education woes, job shortages, and reliance on tourism as the state’s main economic engine. Oh, the places we could go.
TOP CANNABIS OIL EXPORTS BY COUNTRY The system to regulate cannabis exports is already in place as hemp and CBD are legal to import and export as long as the products meet federal standards–meaning they must contain less than 0.3% THC. In the case of exports, hemp and CBD must also have been produced legally under the terms of the 2014 Farm Bill. Embracing CBD took forever. Embracing free trade could take months or years but it could have huge financial ramifications. Cannabis oils exported by all countries totaled $2.4 billion in 2017, up by 19.1% for all cannabis oil shippers over the five-year period starting in 2013. Globally, the value of exported cannabis oils appreciated 0.9 percent from 2016 to 2017. Asian countries accounted for the highest dollar worth of exported cannabis oils during 2017 with shipments valued at $1.2 billion or 51 percent of the global total. In second place were European exporters at 26.6 percent while 12.5 percent of worldwide cannabis oils shipments originated from North America. To follow are the 15 countries that exported the highest dollar value worth during 2017: China: US$791.2 million (32.4% of exported cannabis oils) India: $254.4 million (10.4%) United States: $228.5 million (9.4%) Germany: $212 million (8.7%) Spain: $145.1 million (5.9%) Italy: $80.6 million (3.3%) Switzerland: $73.2 million (3%) South Korea: $59 million (2.4%) Mexico: $46.4 million (1.9%) Netherlands: $43.9 million (1.8%) Ireland: $43.4 million (1.8%) Madagascar: $39.4 million (1.6%) Vietnam: $37.7 million (1.5%) Belgium: $32.4 million (1.3%) Canada: $30.4 million (1.2%) These 15 countries shipped 86.7 percent of all cannabis oil exported in 2017 by value. Among the top exporters, the fastest-growing exporters since 2013 were: Madagascar (up 446.8%), Vietnam (up 367.5%), Netherlands (up 71.3%) and Belgium (up 67.3%).
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9b. Essence Cannabis Dispensary essencevegas.com 4300 E Sunset Rd Ste #A3 Henderson, NV 89014 702.978.7687
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28. The Apothecary Shoppe theapothecaryshoppe.com 4240 W Flamingo Rd Ste #100 Las Vegas, NV 89103 702.740.4372
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10a. Exhale Nevada exhalenevada.com 4310 W Flamingo Rd Las Vegas, NV 89103 702.447.1250
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5a. CANOPI canopi.com 6540 Blue Diamond Rd Las Vegas, NV 89139 702.420.7338
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23a. Reef Dispensaries reefdispensaries.com 3400 Western Ave Las Vegas, NV 89109 702.475.6520
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23b. Reef Dispensaries reefdispensaries.com 1366 W Cheyenne Ave North Las Vegas, NV 89030 702.410.8032
32a. Thrive Cannabis Markeplace thrivenevada.com 2755 W Cheyenne Ave Ste #103 North Las Vegas, NV 89032 702.776.4144
6. Cultivate Las Vegas cultivatelv.com 3615 Spring Mountain Rd Las Vegas, NV 89102 702.778.1173
14. Las Vegas ReLeaf lasvegasreleaf.com 2244 Paradise Rd Las Vegas, NV 89104 702.209.2400
24. Sahara Wellness 420sahara.com 420 E Sahara Ave Las Vegas, NV 89104 702.478.5533
32b.Thrive Cannabis Marketplace thrivenevada.com 1112 S Commerce St. Las Vegas, NV 89102 702.776.4144
7. Deep Roots Harvest deeprootsharvest.com 195 Willis Carrier Canyon Mesquite, NV 89034 702.345.2854
15. MMJ America mmjamerica.com 4660 S Decatur Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89109 702.565.9333
25. Shango Las Vegas goshango.com 4380 Boulder Highway Las Vegas, NV 89121 702.444.4824
33. Top Notch THC topnotchthc.com 5630 Stephanie St Las Vegas, NV 89122 702.418.0420
8. Euphoria Wellness euphoriawellnessnv.com 7780 S Jones Blvd Ste #105 Las Vegas, NV 89139 702.960.7200
16a. Nevada Made Marijuana nevadamademarijuana.com 3195 St. Rose Pkwy Ste #212 Henderson, NV 89052 702.737.7777
26. ShowGrow showgrowlv.com 4850 S Fort Apache Rd Ste #100 Las Vegas, NV 89147 702.227.0511
34. Zen Leaf zenleafvegas.com 9120 W Post Rd Ste #103 Las Vegas, NV 89148 702.462.6706
9a. Essence Cannabis Dispensary essencevegas.com 2307 S Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89104 702.978.7591
16b. Nevada Made Marijuana nevadamademarijuana.com 1975 S Casino Dr Laughlin, NV 89029 702.737.7777
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or the last 20 years, Dr. Vandrey's research has focused primarily on the behavioral pharmacology of cannabis and has included controlled laboratory studies with adult research volunteers and clinical trials using cannabis/cannabinoids for therapeutic purposes. His work has helped characterize cannabis withdrawal syndrome, explored medications that are potential adjuncts to behavior therapy in the treatment of cannabis use disorder, examined the effects of cannabis on sleep, and evaluated both the risks and benefits of medicinal use of cannabis/cannabinoids for various health conditions.
What were your findings on cannabis withdrawal? Our laboratory studies very clearly demonstrated cannabis withdrawal is real. Cannabis withdrawal is very similar to tobacco withdrawal with regard to the types of symptoms and the severity of how difficult people said it was to quit. Cannabis withdrawal is now accepted widely in the medical profession and it is part of the diagnosis of Cannabis Use Disorder. Common cannabis withdrawal symptoms include difficulty sleeping, anxiety, depression, irritability, anger and aggression, loss of appetite/weight, and a variety of physical symptoms such as shakiness, nausea or headaches. What is one of the more consequential research studies you have conducted in your 20-year career? Recently, the outcome that we’ve been really surprised by is that, despite a number of reports that cannabis edibles have a poor bioavailability, we found that though blood levels of THC are much lower after you eat a cannabis edible compared to if you smoke it or vape it, the magnitude of drug effects are really the same between smoking and edibles. So, we have learned you can’t trust blood THC levels to predict the magnitude of a drug effect that somebody is experiencing because they can vary significantly by route of administration. Tell me about your study on cannabis and sleep. Research has very clearly shown that acute administration of THC can shorten the latency to sleep onset and can reduce symptoms of insomnia and things of that nature. It does alter sleep architecture. Some of the research I’ve done has shown that long-term heavy cannabis use does not always lead to sustained sleep benefit and when people use cannabis for a long period of time and then stop, they get withdrawal-induced insomnia, which is pretty substantial. Additional research is needed to determine whether use of cannabis to help sleep should be limited to short durations, similar to use of other hypnotics, or whether it is safe and remains effective for long-term use.
What conditions or diseases should not be treated with cannabis? Research has clearly shown a link between cannabis use and the development of schizophrenia and other forms of psychosis. Individuals with a family history of psychosis tend to react to cannabis much differently than other healthy adults. That risk of an acute psychotic episode or significant adverse effects from cannabis is much higher in that population than the general population. The other category where we are seeing increasing risk is with respect to cardiovascular disease. One of the most reliable and robust acute effects of cannabis is it increases heart rate. Individuals with cardiovascular disease are at a higher risk for heart attack or stroke and should be very careful with the use of cannabis, particularly at high doses. In my laboratory studies, we see an acute dose of cannabis often leads to increases in heartrate of 30 to 40 beats per minute. There are an increasing number of case reports being published in medical literature of individuals experiencing cardiovascular events shortly following cannabis use. That type of event is surprising, so I think we need to be careful with that subgroup of individuals. Tell me about your current study, ‘Behavioral Pharmacology of Cannabinoid and Terpenoid Effects and Interactions.’ We are hoping to better understand the interaction of THC and different terpenes in the plant. A lot of what we know is about the whole plant drug, which is incredibly chemically complex. A number of cannabis businesses will make claims about certain terpene profiles and certain minor cannabinoids driving certain effects of the overall cannabis experience. While a lot of those hypotheses have a pretty good basis, there is no empirical research to either substantiate or refute those claims. So, we are interested in targeting some of those and conducting good controlled research to understand the interaction of THC and isolated compounds that are found in the cannabis plant. To read the entire interview with Dr. Vandrey, visit elevatenv.com/Elevating_the_Conversation.
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