THE CANNXIETY CHRONICLES BY CHARLES “UNCLE CHUCK” DUNCAN

Charles “Uncle Chuck” Duncan

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Uncle Chucks Cannabis Camp offers Cannabis Education in an easy to understand format and focused on helping groups and individuals with Anxiety or Depression that are looking to include cannabis into their treatment regiment. Classes are available Online or In-Person.

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Addressing Anxiety/Depression with Cannabis

Don’t let Anxiety or Depression stop you from living life. Cannabis can help you enjoy it once again. myecstherapy.orG Welcome back my friends. Welcome to 2022. Anxiety will be on the menu. So, in a small attempt to help those already experiencing Anxiety symptoms and especially the record number of people experiencing Anxiety for the very first time, I bring you The Cannxiety Chronicles Pt. 2. My 6 Part offering to those who may be looking for more information on how cannabis might help in alleviating their symptoms. First, let me make it very clear. I am not a doctor or medical professional in any way, shape or form. I am just your average middle aged guy who happens to have used cannabis for the last 35 years. I will argue that I have probably absorbed more information on cannabis by doing my own research over the last three and a half decades than I would have received by anything available to the medical or pharmaceutical professions. They were just not interested in cannabis unless it was discussing how to campaign against its use.

Last month we opened the conversation regarding Anxiety and Cannabis by discussing how it tackles tremors. How specific neurotransmitters in your body, specifically GABA, and compounds in cannabis, in this case THC and CBD, work together to help the Central Nervous System “calm” the body during certain tremor events.

This month I thought it would be interesting to discuss a controversial subject. Using cannabis to boost your energy. I know, that sounds nothing like what you see portrayed in Movies or TV shows. The “stoner” is usually clueless, hungry and lethargic. This stereotype is not only wrong, it’s dangerous. Aside from just being incorrect, it also provides fuel for parents who refuse to entertain its use and for politicians who actively campaign against it. There are people right now who are suffering needlessly because of a stereotype that’s not taken seriously due to its comedic value. Ironically one of the common symptoms of Anxiety is Fatigue. Again, not inline with the stereotype for those with Anxiety but true nonetheless. This should also be a lesson on why stereotypes should be prohibited, not cannabis.

In the cannabis world, Indica is typically connected to strains that make you more mellow and sleepy. Sativa is typically associated with strains that give you a boost of energy. For those suffering from anxiety induced fatigue, the key to relief just might be finding that certain Sativa Dominant Strain. Not every strain works the same for everyone else. Nor does every strain name act the same when grown by different growers. This is typically when I like to discuss Phenotypes and the importance in finding and following growers you like more than strain names. But this month’s article is about using cannabis to help alleviate feelings of fatigue.

One of the first things you should look at when making your cannabis purchase is the Terpene profile. Remember from class, Terpenes are the oils contained in plants and spices that provide the aroma. A high percentage terpene count, say 4% or more, will generally reflect a well grown plant as well as a memorable smoke. I used to smoke traditional tobacco pipes and the aroma was the beginning and end to most purchases. While other factors should go into your cannabis purchase, the proper terpene profile is important.

Pinene is a terpene that provides alertness and increased energy. Limonene is another tepene known for its ability to be a mood lifter and provide a sense of motivation. These two terpenes can be found in a lot of famous strains. Two of my favorites to use when seeking energy (creative or physical) are Super Silver Haze and Acapulco Gold. 55

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Vetmaps by Anna Ervin Vetmaps, an initiative established by James Ladabouche of Midwest City, is an organization seeking to bring veterans and dispensaries together by working to ensure that Oklahoma veterans have access to a medical marijuana card. Once Vetmaps is launched, the platform will list dispensaries that are veteran-friendly, including discounts and incentives on their menu; as well as educate vets on the benefits of cannabis as an alternative to other highly addictive medications. James, a veteran himself, feels strongly about this mission because of his own journey with cannabis. Opioids prescribed for an injury in 2009 forced James down a deadly, self-deprecating path. He was taking pharmaceuticals just to feel “normal”, but the dependency became too overbearing. After watching his wife, children, and friends walk out of his life, James felt that he no longer had anything worth feeling normal for. It wasn’t until after he tried to commit suicide that someone introduced cannabis into his life. Cannabis didn’t just help James overcome his opioid addiction, it tackled the root of the issue by helping combat his anxiety, depression, neuropathy, and PTSD. Through his journey, James was able to trade in a slew of pharmaceutical prescriptions for one miraculous plant. He has made it his to share his journey with other vets who may be struggling with addiction or opioid dependency. James hopes to help veterans to understand that there is an alternative. You can help James and Vetmaps achieve their mission by making a donation to sponsor a veteran. The average cost of an Oklahoma Medical Marijuana license is $125, or $45 for those with Medicare or Soonercare. Your donations will help provide medical cards to veterans free of charge, host special events, and manage Vetmaps’ digital platforms for resources. Gofundme https://gofund.me/d553b4fa