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Issue No 12 Of Oklahoma’s Cannabis Lifestyle/News Magazine
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Cover Art L.J. Bridges James Bridges CEO/Publisher james@herbagemag.com Marise Boehs Design/Creative Scroll3 Media Sales/Marketing james@scroll3.com Contributors Kayla Johnson Brittney Graham Sarah Lee Gossett Parrish Chip Paul Kathy Goff Advertising 405-487-9728 james@scroll3.com
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Cannacon Round 2
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Women in the industry
Strainology Half Baked News Cooking with grass Chip Paul Pick of the month Getting to know cannabinoids Patient of the month Sarah Lee Gossett Parrish
Cynthia Paul
Women in the industry
People turn to cannabis for different reasons, at different times in their lives. For some, it became a weapon in the fight against a horrible disease, while others may have found immense relief from their severe depression or anxiety. For others, like Cynthia Paul, it became the lifesaver that kept them from drowning in the pit of addiction, and helped open the door for a second chance at a healthier, fuller life. Paul, who moved to north Tulsa from Colorado when she was just 3, says that she’s always been pro-cannabis. “I just didn’t understand that it was actual medicine when I was a teenager.” She admits that it took a bit of her life to figure that out, but believes it was truly instrumental in her being here today. “I feel like cannabis saved me, and the funny thing is, I didn’t even know it was medicine.” Like thousands of others across the country, Paul fell into addiction at an early age. “Sadly, I had a terrible addiction to xanax and meth. I did my first line of meth, and took my first Xanax, at age 14.” While she also smoked cannabis during high school, she says it wasn’t long before things escalated,” As you can imagine, beginning such a path at such a young age causes a myriad of development and cognitive issues..I began sneaking out with friends, using more pills and meth, I even quit school entirely and moved in with a boy.” With her life spiraling out of control, Paul says the only thing she could do was dive further down. “I had no money, no job, no hope for a future, but I had a boyfriend, and drugs, which became the only things that existed to me.” Paul and her boyfriend turned to buying and selling other peoples’ Xanax prescriptions to get by, and admits that her ‘little Xanax and meth problem’ was addiction in full swing by this point. “I needed more and more to feel that high, so I began using needles for my meth..I just kept using, kept getting sicker, and skinnier..I was dying. I knew it. That’s when I finally hit rock bottom.” She acknowledges that when you’re on that kind of deadly path, it can be extremely hard to muster the strength you need to quit, but says she found it within herself one morning, with the help of half a joint. “One morning, after coming down from a 10 day marathon of no sleep and no food, I became so sick and so hungry; It’s a hunger that I couldn’t satisfy with food. I was going
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through severe withdrawals and dehydration.” Paul says that she came across a half-smoked joint, and lit it. “I wanted to do something to feel high, and instead, it helped my craving fade away. It helped me take a sip of water without heaving.” Most importantly, she says it opened her eyes. “It helped me wake up and see myself, and I did not like what I saw, or what I felt. This wasn’t the first time I felt this way, but this was the first time I truly saw myself, and what I had become. I wanted change, and I knew that I had to make the change, and be the change for myself.” Without a second thought, Paul left. “I left that situation cold turkey, with only the clothes on my back and a ‘93 Ford Mustang rag top with no back window, 4
and I called my mother. My parents happily told me to come home, after several years of no contact. I was 23 when I finally went home to get my life back.” While her self esteem and her bank account were still reeling from the years of addiction, Paul credits her part-time job cleaning rooms at Motel 6 with helping her achieve more,” After a year, I saved enough money to put myself through Career Point Business School in the CNA program. With my new certification and sobriety, I was able to find the first job that made me feel worth, rather than worthless, at Oklahoma Orthopedic Hospital, now known as the Oklahoma Surgical Hospital.” While Paul says this was the beginning of her new life path, she also had to give up an important tool for the time being. “Due to drug testing, I had to quit cannabis to get and keep the job..boy, how the times have changed now. I never thought I would see legal cannabis in Oklahoma.” After opening their first company together in 2013, Palm Beach Vapors in Owasso, Paul and her husband, Chip, have gone on to build several companies together. “In addition to our custom-made eLiquid, we also started a company in 2014 called GnuPharma. We’re a research, development, and manufacturing company researching the endocannabinoid system with both hemp and non-cannabis plants.” Paul says their other companies include a manufacturing company that helps other companies bring their ideas to life, and a brand of products from their GnuPharma company. While she says they’ve been working on these concepts together since 2013, the push for medical cannabis didn’t really kick off for them until 2014, when she and Chip formed Oklahomans for Health. “We thought we could find a doctor, or a lawyer or politician to be the front guy, and lead Oklahomans for Health to victory, but that didn’t happen.” Instead, as so many of us know, Chip, along with Cynthia and others, took matters into their own hands, leading the movement from 2014, until successful passage in 2018. “We ran into so many challenges, from lack of funds. The printing was expensive, the water for our signature gatherers was expensive, everything cost money more than you’d think, so we really built up a grassroots initiative, with many Oklahoman volunteers and activitists.” During this time, Paul and her husband used every
chance they could to learn more about medical cannabis. “We needed to know for ourselves why it was so beneficial, and why it was so important that we needed to get this legalized for everyone in Oklahoma, so we learned and researched everything we could about the endocannabinoid system.” Even after legalization, the Pauls spent weeks at the capitol speaking with legislatures, and spent three months driving the state, speaking in every little town that would listen to help educate others about medical cannabis. “Sometimes, there’d be one in the audience, other times, there’d be 20, but we had our mission in mind, so we just kept going.” Now, a year into the industry, Paul says that it’s incredible to see the change. “It’s been great, I’m so excited to see all the women opening shops, making products and living a dream they did not know would ever be available in Oklahoma. I am so proud to be a woman in the industry, and to have this opportunity to work with women, with the common goal of building a sustainable industry with compassion and ethics.” While Paul admits that like with anything, there are setbacks and challenges, but says that keeping an optimistic perspective does wonders. “I have seen some division across our state, but that’s to be expected; this is a very competitive industry, and for women, even moreso.” She says that despite this, the best thing that women in the industry can do is simply unite. “There are so many wonderful groups and organizations of women across the state, and we’re really becoming the pioneers and leaders for this in in Oklahoma, and it would be incredible to see all of us come together, and help the industry grow while we learn from each other.” The impact of women in cannabis as a united group could be a powerful, and needed one, at the capital, and Paul encouraged this. “We could really make big changes, because we still have a lot of work to do at the capital.” For Paul, and most likely others, there’s a simple thing about having medical cannabis legalized that touches her heart. “My favorite thing is seeing the amount of people it has helped, and how open people are now being about how it is helping them. It’s not recreational in disguise, it’s truly helping people, and that’s exactly what we wanted.” 5
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Strainology Aries: There is a bright full moon in your sign this month Aries which means romantic satisfaction! Focus on professional moves at the end of this month and you could see potential for financial gain. Keep with the happy and uplifting vibes by getting some of the hybrid Juicy Fruit. Taurus: Take October to look inward and get to know your desires a little but more Taurus. This is so you can manifest those into reality at the beginning of next month of course! Keep that energy and motivation by grabbing the Sativa Great White Shark. Gemini: This Halloween, it is important that you focus on the festivities and not on Jealous lovers Gemini. Stay happy and relaxed with the hybrid Bubblegum and you will breeze through October, with your heart intact. Cancer: October is all about self-love and self-care for you Cancer. This means accepting everything about yourself from dark to light and see how you can enjoy the festivities of the season because of it. Stay relaxed during your inner work by picking up the Indica Lavender. Leo: The beginning of the month will have you craving alone time dear Leo and that is okay as long as you communicate that to those closest to you. Later in the month you will be back to your normal life of the party self, partaking in Halloween celebrations. Get your mind off everything in the meantime by picking up the Sativa leaning hybrid Space Queen. Virgo: This month is all about going big and bold when it comes to your career moves Virgo. Make October all about stepping up the ladder professionally and you will be reaping the benefits the rest of the year. Keep the energy you need and pick up the Sativa Kali Mist. Libra: October will start emotionally for you Libra which is unusual for you as you are the one who usually does the heartbreaking. All is well that is ends well, by the end of the month you will be feeling a lot more like yourself. Pick up the Indica Big Bud to stay relaxed during your down days.
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Your October 2019 horoscope and what Cannabis strain will help you get through it! by Brittney Graham
Scorpio: Spooky season is your season Scorpio! Break out your all black wardrobe and get ready to partake in the Halloween fun! Keep up your amazing energy this month with the Sativa Sour Tangie and you won’t be disappointed and neither will all your friends wanting to celebrate the season with you! Sagittarius: You might be having the time of your life this month but are others around you feeling the same? Be aware and caring of those around you and everyone will enjoy the beginning of the fall season! Grab the Hybrid Dream Queen to help with your contemplations. Capricorn: You are feeling pushed by love interests lately and its important to remember to keep your boundaries ever present Capricorn. Stay relaxed while setting those boundaries by trying a bowl of the hybrid Fruity Pebbles OG. Aquarius: Being in your feels will be on repeat at the beginning of this month dear Aquarius. No worries, you will return to your normal cool as a cucumber self by Halloween. Get through your bumpy start of October with the Indica 9lb Hammer.
Pisces: This is going to be a hot and spicy month for you in the romance department Pisces. If you are currently in a relationship it might be time to evaluate if it is the best format for you. Keep your mind alert for all this thinking while relaxing your body with the hybrid $100 OG Strain.
Half Baked News Cannabis News and Trending Topics by Brittney Graham
Cannabis Café the New Best Part of Waking Up America’s first cannabis café opened its doors October 1st and business has been booming! The café opened in West Hollywood and on the first day customers waited over an hour to get into the new green spot.
Lowell Café allows vaping, smoking, and even offers prepackaged edibles. No one under the age of 21 is allowed inside and heavy-duty ventilation and filtration systems are in place to contain smells and odors within the premises. The city expects 3 three more cannabis consumption lounges to open within the next 6 months and more than triple that within the next year.
Lowell Café has a restaurant and lounge area and while visitors can enjoy cannabis consumption in the restaurant, they can have food delivered to the lounge area where it is allowed.
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Grow Baby Grow!
Here in Oklahoma we pride ourselves on a lot of things such as Thunder Basketball, Bedlam, and making a sport out of tornado season. Well, now we can add another reason to be Oklahoma Proud and that is because we have ranked as the fastest growing Marijuana market in the country! With more and more patients and Cannabis Businesses being approved daily, it is not hard to see that fact to be true down here in the Sooner State. Remembering we started this journey a little over a year ago in way of passing SQ788, we can’t help but be proud! Don’t believe it? Just look at these numbers.
As of October 1st, OMMA has approved: PATIENT 194,604
GROWER 4,063
CAREGIVER 1,434
DISPENSARY 1,651
TOTAL 203,920
PROCESSORS 1,168
Oklahoma Credit Union Bows Out of Cannabis Banking
Tulsa-based Encentus Federal Credit Union told the Tulsa World “Serving the MMJ industry was too costly and the regulatory burden too great” at the beginning of this month. The Credit Union Stated that the guidelines required by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) are too burdensome and essentially make bank staff auditors. This decision will effect nine accounts
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and deals a setback for Oklahoma’s Medical Marijuana Industry. Here at Half Baked News we like to look on the bright side however and want to take the time to remind everyone that in September the U.S. House passed the SAFE Banking Act. Which would essentially ease the path for financial institution and remove burdens so they can help cannabis related businesses.
Green Grow Expo Tulsa The Green Grow Expo was a regional show for the cannabis industry held September 28-19, 2019 in Tulsa. It was an intimate setting that gave consumers opportunities to actually talk and learn from the vendors. A live demonstration stage offered free educational seminars in the exhibit hall throughout both days. The Green Grow Expo started in 2018 as an idea between friends after State Question 788 was passed in Oklahoma. The idea was to provide an event of real connections for both B2B Cannabis Companies and the B2C Cannabis Companies with their markets, their clients and to meet new ones. The first GGX was held in March, 2019 in OKC with over 5,000 in attendance, 100 local and national brands, education classes, media, and networking after parties. It was a well attended event. The Tulsa GGX gave consumers exposure to primarily local and regional brands. GGX Tulsa covered both the medical science and the business and compliance side of the legal cannabis industry. The Expo included industry-leading speakers, in-depth educational classes, and unique industry networking opportunities. A VIP Wellness Zone offered free and discounted physician
by Kathy Goff, EdD recommendations, massage therapy, a smoothie bar and expert wellness speakers both days The business educational focus of GGX was to inform businesses on new laws and compliance regulations. The patient educational focus provided information on all facets of the cannabis plant and it’s medicinal properties. GGX offered an OMMA policy panel that discussed all of the new laws and compliance regulations. Additional presenters focused on business structures, formation strategies, accounting, transportation, cultivation, chemistry, breeding, culinary, consulting, building science, communications, marketing and communications. The Tulsa GGX featured Dr. Regina Nelson and her three Level Cannacian Certification Program. Dr. Nelson created the term “cannacian” for clinicians, counselors and coaches in the cannabis medical community. Level I was an introduction to the endocannabinoid system, the differences between hemp and cannabis plus targeted dosing strategies. Level II focused on cannabis therapy planning, pediatric cannabis use and veterinary cannabis use. Level III targeted cannabis therapy strategies for cancer, chronically ill and seniors. All three certifications
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were offered for the first time ever at one place during GGX Tulsa. GGX Tulsa was a welcome relief to the traditional overwhelming national shows where there are so many people that it is difficult to see the booths much less actually have a conversation with a vendor. GGX Tulsa provided a very high ROI (return on investment) for the attendee, but not so much for the vendors and exhibitors. Part of the explanation for the low attendance might have been that GGX Tulsa was held during the same weekend as CannaCon OKC, which was packed.
Cooking with grass by Kayla Johnson
October has finally rolled around, and with it comes what is a favorite holiday for thousands of people across the country: Halloween. This fright and sugar packed time of year is full of treats, ranging from candy from the store to some of the fright-themed offerings concocted for Halloween parties, like jello brains or even severed finger pigs in a blanket. Whether it’s costumes or in the kitchen, people get incredibly creative around this time of year, and the recipe we’ve selected to share for this month allows patients to create and customize their medicated version of a classic Halloween treat: the popcorn ball. It’s hard not to love these salty and sweet treats, especially when they’re homemade. They’re easy to make, easy to store, and if you want, you can really have fun decorating them or adding different flavors to the mix. Add cannabutter instead of plain butter, and you’ve got a quick edible that you can easily adjust the size/ dose of while you make them. If you’re throwing a patient-friendly bash, consider sending your guests home
with little ready-to-make kits, so that all they need is their own cannabutter and their kitchen to make their own medicated popcorn balls. This recipe uses chocolate chips to add a little touch of extra sweetness, but feel free to forgo them, or add additional flavors like peanut butter chips to change it up. As always, it’s extremely important to make sure that your edibles and infused goodies are properly labeled wherever you store them. Halloween can be scary enough, and while a good prank or scare is always fun, it’s never fun to be overly medicated, or even medicated when you didn’t want to be, so keep that in mind! If you have guests, especially with little ghouls in the house, keep your infused goods far separated from the party treats!
Cannacorn balls Ingredients: 20 cups popped popcorn* 1 ½ C milk chocolate chips (can use semi-sweet or dark if preferred) 2 1/c C powdered sugar 1 stick of cannabutter ¾ C light corn syrup 1 C mini marshmallows Cooking spray
pour it over the popcorn mixture. Stir it to evenly coat, allow to cool to a safe enough temperature, then form quickly into balls and place on the prepared baking sheet. If you have additional chocolate chips or anything, simply melt them in a separate bowl, and drizzle on top as you prefer. Let them cool, and enjoy, or stash away for a cool fall day.
Note*: For a tiny little extra kick, feel free to pop the corn yourself, using medicated cooking oil. Directions: Dump the popcorn, chocolate chips and any other additions you’d like into a very large bowl, and spray a sheet pan with cooking spray. In a medium saucepan, over low heat, melt your cannabutter, sugar, corn syrup, and marshmallows, stirring frequently to make sure it doesn’t burn. Once the mixture boils, turn the burner off, and 10
From the Front Lines
The Oklahoma Medical Cannabis Movement
by Chip Paul Most commercial license holders either are, or will be, renewing their licenses soon. The renewal process is causing numerous issues as the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) is now requiring additional information to be submitted. Let me remind you what you all voted for. You need to show proof of ownership (75% Oklahoma owned), submit $2500, get right with the city per zoning (although cities cannot “unduly” restrict our business per HB2612), comply with fire/building codes (should not unduly single out our business), and pay any permitting fees (again these should not be “more” than a similarly situated
business). That is IT. If you are a commercial license holder and are having to go thru additional processes or pay addition fees, then please be loud about this. Our community is active and will work to make changes within City governments. Recently folks in Alva were able to bring enough pressure on the City Council to keep them from adding high fees and also requiring patients to register and pay a fee if they were going to home grow. So the OMMA is over stepping from what was laid out in HB2612. We have Cities trying to “unduly” restrict, permit, and fee commercial license holders out of the city limits. We see fees and permits being required by Cities for home grows. We are seeing employers classify ALL their jobs as safety sensitive to restrict medial marijuana patients from employment. We are still seeing Sheriffs communicate to their Deputies to arrest anyone holding marijuana, even if they have a card. So, for the above reasons and many others, we are considering another petitioning effort in the Spring. With this effort we would
hope to achieve the following: • decriminalize marijuana in all of its forms • move the OMMA from the health department to its own stand alone board that is well balanced between stakeholders • the board for OMMA should be 12 members (3 from government, 3 from health, 3 from patient/ non-profit, 3 from commercial license holders/trade) • define marijuana zoning explicitly in the law • better define employment rules and “safety sensitive” classifications • better define testing/labeling standards for hemp and marijuana • put hemp licensing and registration under the OMMA in its new board structure per above We will launch this effort thru Green Country NORML with the full backing and support of Oklahomans For Health. If you wish you could have been a part of the medical marijuana effort here in Oklahoma, THIS will be a perfect opportunity to help. It is critical that we continue to be united as #wethepeople and make our voices heard!
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Since Carrol Channing crooned that ‘diamonds are a girl’s best friend’ in 1949, that phrase has stuck like glue over the years, with nearly every commercial for a jewelry store featuring a woman and a diamond. In all fairness to diamonds, they are beautiful, but I’ve found one that I prefer much more to the stone: Diamond OG. This evenly-split hybrid is truly one of a kind. An offspring of the ever-popular OG Kush and a mystery strain, its effects leans extremely heavily to the indica side of the spectrum, making it an invaluable addition for some patients. What’s almost immediately noticeable about this strain is the scent. The moment you open the jar or container it’s in, there’s no other word for it besides potent. It’s one of those strains that just smells stickysweet, and it’s also one of the most curious combinations of scents. Diamond OG is heavy with pinene, myrcene, and caryophyllene, and this unique terpene profile is what gives it such a kick. It’s reminiscent of a lemon in the forest; that citrusy hint cuts through the piney, woodsy-ness, and the combination is an extremely relaxing aroma, even in the jar. Once you grind it up, though, it releases this really sharp and spicy aroma that is incredibly noticeable. I found the scent, and stickiness, lingered on my hands fairly heavily after handling it, so be mindful if you’re trying to keep the smell to a minimum. Beyond that noticeable and distinct aroma, there’s yet another feature that makes Diamond
OG a showstopper: true to its name, this strain is most often coated in an exceedingly thick layer of trichomes. It’s likely this sparkly feature that earned the strain its name, because it truly does have a unique shine to it that some strains lack, at least visually. While the buds can be large, they’re most often of average size, but quite dense, with a unique mix of rust-orange and yellowed pistils giving it an almost golden tint. When smoked, Diamond OG’s pinene is the most noticeable flavor, though that citrus, earthy undertone is incredibly noticeable at times, especially if you’re using a dry herb vape of any kind instead of combusting. That intense flavor is overshadowed by one thing only: the effects. This heavy-hitting hybrid offers a powerful full body high, something many OG-based strains are known for. What makes this gem truly unique, however, is the fact that most users report hours of relief. Many heavy-relaxation strains can be potent, but it’s rare for most people to find long lasting relief. Diamond OG is a strain that offers just that. That deep relaxation also comes with an overall sense of being uplifted,and like the relaxation, it lingers for hours. For medical patients dealing with certain physical health conditions, like epilepsy or any kind of spasm, Diamond OG’s intense relaxation effects may be an invaluable asset, both in terms
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of helping with the symptoms and effects, and in helping relax the mind after a particularly hard day. That same sedating impact can help ease pain for patients who need it, and despite being heavily Indica in its effects, many people find it’s the perfect strain to microdose throughout the day, to get through their daily tasks. In larger doses, it’s a great strain for anyone suffering from insomnia; it not only relaxes your body, but it helps you clear your mind as well, so that you can actually rest, rather than letting your mind race while you toss and turn. Because this strain is quite potent, it’s common for patients to experience some dry mouth or dry eyes with use, and while it can be annoying, many also find that they’re so relaxed that they don’t mind needing that extra glass of water, or a couple eyedrops before bed. Personally, my mouth became drier than the Sahara, but like with any other strain and any other time, staying hydrated knocked the problem out. If you have never smoked or ingested cannabis before, it’s advised that you take it low and slow with this strain, to
prevent any chance of dizziness from the heavy sedating effects. Whether you’re a new patient or someone looking for a new favorite, Diamond OG may be your new favorite nightcap.
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Decriminalization VS. Legalization by Brittney Graham
Decriminalization VS. the legalization of Cannabis seems to have been a heavy point of debate in Oklahoma over the past few years. The terms of decriminalization and legalization of Cannabis are often mistakenly used interchangeably when being discussed in this conversation although. So, it is important to note that they have different meanings all together and what those distinctive meanings are. On one hand, decriminalization is the loosening of criminal penalties imposed for personal marijuana use even though the manufacturing and sales of the substance remain illegal. Both the product and sale of marijuana remain unregulated by the state and those caught using the substance face civil fines instead of criminal charges. This means that if someone were caught with a personal among of Cannabis, they would be hit with a small fine instead of facing jail time and a record. So, where does Oklahoma City lie on this scale of decriminalization? On September 24, 2018, the Oklahoma City council approved reducing the penalty for simple possession of marijuana to a fine up to $400. Until the new law took effect on October 26,2018, the maximum fine for possession was $1,200 and six months of jail time. On the other hand, legalization is the lifting of laws banning the possession and personal use of marijuana. It also allows the government to regulate and tax marijuana use and sale, which is very important. The argument can be also made that taxpayers can save millions of dollars by removing from the judicial system the hundreds of thousands of offenders caught with small amounts of marijuana before legalization laws went into effect. When SQ788 passed, Oklahoma allowed the resident to apply for Medical Marijuana cards so that they could partake in medical cannabis with no repercussion of the law. However, this does not mean that the laws on marijuana were lifted or abolished within the state. If you do not hold an MMJ license, then you are in violation of the state law if you are in possession of cannabis. Obviously, 19
this can be subject to local laws such as the case in Oklahoma City. So, where do the chips lie in the argument in decriminalization VS legalization? The proponents for decriminalization argue that giving the federal government the authority to legalize the use of marijuana on one hand while attempting to regulate it on the other doesn’t make much sense. If one stops to think, it almost sends conflicting messages doesn’t it? It brings to mind alcohol and tobacco, but that is a story for another day. On the other side of the argument are the proponents of complete legalization of marijuana. Were not talking just medical, this includes recreational too across the board. The argument is that allowing the manufacturing and sale of cannabis removes the industry from the hands of criminals and keeps it off the black market. They also argue that the regulation of cannabis sales makes it safer for consumers and provides a steady stream of new revenue for cash-strapped states. Can anyone say, money where Oklahoma needs it most like in the education system? Let’s not forget those that are in the middle. The Economist magazine wrote in 2014 that decriminalization makes sense only as a step toward full legalization because under the former only criminals would profit from a product that remains outlawed. Which makes sense because that money isn’t taxed for local and community gain and there is no regulation on what anyone is being sold. I mean, we all see what has been happening in the news with the consequences of purchasing black market THC vape carts. When it comes to cannabis, arguments seem to be in never ending supply. If the discussions continue, I think this is great news for the cannabis community of not only Oklahoma but the entire United States. This is due to the fact that discussions bring about thoughts, ideas, and eventually change and that is something we have seen happen with SQ788 and hopefully much more.
Getting to Know Your Cannabinoids by Brittney Graham
Welcome back to getting to know your cannabinoids! This month we are going to be learning about Cannabigerolic Acid or CBGA. To start, it is important to note that the Cannabis plant does not produce THC directly. Yes, I know that seems weird right? Instead, the plant synthesizes several cannabinoid acids. These cannabinoid acids must be “activated” (decarboxylated, we talked about this in the first segment of this series), to yield the popular compounds THC and CBD. Obviously these two cannabinoids are stars in the Medical Marijuana Community and are heavily abundant within the Cannabis Plant. But let’s focus on the acids; THCA, CBDA, and CBCA, or more specifically for the moment, CBGA. Although it is only present within less than 1% of the plant, CBGA is the starting compound that enzymes in the plant use to make the other three above mentioned acids. Although Cannabinoid acids are not known to produce intoxicating effects like its THC byproduct, they do have antibiotic and insecticidal properties. If we think about it though, this makes sense because the plant would produce this compound to heal and protect itself. In most strains, CBGA is quickly converted into either THCA or CBDA. This means that the more THC there is the less CBG. To obtain higher yields of CBG, breeders are experimenting with genetic manipulation and crossbreeding of plants. So, what
are the benefits of CBG itself before it is turned into THC, CBD or put through decarboxylation and turned into Cannabigerol? The medical benefits of CBG are of course in their primary stages of research and development but here are some important notes thus far; • In animal experiments involving mice, CBG was found to be effective in decreasing the inflammation characteristic of inflammatory bowel disease. • CBG is thought to be particularly effective in treating glaucoma because it reduces the intraocular pressure. It is a powerful vasodilator and has neuroprotective effects on top of it! • In European research there has been evidence that CBG is an effective antibacterial agent, particularly against methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) microbial strains resistant to several classes of drugs. • In a study that looked at the effects of five different cannabinoids on bladder contractions, CBG tested best at inhibiting muscle contractions. So, it may be a future tool in preventing bladder dysfunction disorders. With all this exciting research and results coming from CBG, there is no wonder why it is important to learn more about it. I mean, CBD and THC start out as CBG and that in itself was worth the look into!
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Stillwater Weed by Kayla Johnson
Oklahoma’s cannabis industry is showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Patient numbers are still steadily climbing, and for the most part, businesses are still thriving, with a few shutting their doors along the way. Tulsa and Oklahoma city both have become canna-capitals in their own ways, but even in the smaller cities, like Stillwater, there’s no shortage of dispensaries open for business. One of the newest businesses serving Orange Country high quality green medicine is Stillwater Weed, co-owned by Herb Suehring and Gayla Hudson. Hudson, a native of Oklahoma and proud member of the Potawatomi Nation, says that Stillwater Weed opened its doors on September 7th of this year, and the response has been a welcome one,“We’ve had a great response from the Stillwater community. I’m so very excited to be a part of the cannabis industry, and I’m proud to be bringing pure, native sungrown product to our community.” Hudson’s co-owner, Suehring, runs a greenhouse with his daughter and son-in
law, and Hudson says that business inspired their current venture. “We decided we should open a dispensary to provide red dirt, sungrown medical cannabis to community members. We own the Leafy Sol Dispensary, in Shawnee as well.” Despite never being raised to be inherently against cannabis, Hudson says she never really realized the potential,” I never realized the medical benefits of the plant until a few years ago, when Charlotte’s Web helped a child stop almost all of her seizures.” Hudsons says that’s when they became interested and began to research products that could potentially help themselves, or their friends and family. When Oklahoma voted medical cannabis into law last year, she says they began to make plans to get their licenses. “In the last year, we’ve been able to put our plans into reality, and many people we know and love have been given a better, more pain-free life because of medical cannabis.” Stillwater Weed is like many dispensaries, in that the owners take great pride and great joy in what they do.
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Hudson commented that her favorite part has been, by far, helping people. “It is a blessing to see people having a better, happier life with the assistance of our products.” Those people have even taken her a bit by surprise,” These are truly wonderful people who are looking for a healthier life, and I was surprised that the majority of our patients are senior citizens, like me. “ Beyond the passion for patients there’s also a deep love for cannabis at Stillwater Weed, and providing the very best possible is the ultimate goa, according to Hudson, “I want to provide the highest quality products to make a difference for each person who comes in through our door, and providing beautiful, sunkissed flowers with rich aroma is a big part of that.” In addition to providing quality products, Hudson says it’s just as important to help share information about cannabis itself, “I think there’s still a great deal of education that needs to be available about the benefits of medical cannabis, and it’s important to provide information for all those seeking relief.”
Cannacon Round Two OKC by Brittney Graham
The Cannabis industry expo known as Cannacon made its way to Oklahoma City on Sept.27-28th at the Cox Convention Center. I happen to have been fortunate enough to attend this expo when it came the first time back in April. It could just be me, but I felt that there was so much more to see this time around. Vendors filled the floor with seeds, lights, nutrients, lab testing, and so much more! Among a plethora of offerings, there was a place to get doctors recommendations for your Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Card as well. Honestly, I felt like a kid in a candy store getting to speak with the different members of the Cannabis community. There were booths that went all out such as Mary Mechanix. Not only did the heroin of the brand show up herself but there was a lounge area that gave you space to speak with the representatives of the brand. The energy that filled the room was so inviting and exciting that I almost didn’t know where I wanted to begin. The good news was if I missed speaking with anyone, every booth had a sign- up sheet to leave information for some one to contact me with more information about their brand and services. I also noticed that some of the vendors really wanted to engage in conversation to make sure their product was right for me before they gave me something to sample. I absolutely love the way that was done, not only did I get the right information, I didn’t pick up anything that wasn’t something that
wouldn’t help my grow or business, so I didn’t waste any time. I must admit that I was on the hunt for some great seeds and in which case I did not end up disappointed at all! Cannabis Breeders such as Ethos and Jynx Proof Genetics were there offering great deals and answering any questions fans had on their strains. Seed banks such as Horror Seeds were there as well offering genetics that can be hard to find down here in the Sooner State. Other honorable highlights that I think are worth mentioning of the event were; Snoop’s Genetics appeared with their Cannabis Plant trailor set up, which was interesting to get to see. Living Soil handed out samples by the bag full while educating on no till growing to the excitement of many growers. And 4/2OHHH made an impression with their intimate way to medicate and pink packaging. In all, Cannacon is a plethora of information for Cannabis business owners as well as the patients of Oklahoma. Not to mention you get the feeling that everyone WANTS to share all their knowledge and information with you. Plus, there are the opportunities to network and get to know others within the local community are well worth the tickets price (which is $40 before the event and $60 at the door). If you haven’t attended this expo, I highly recommend that you do next time they roll through town, you won’t be disappointed!
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THC bath products - worth the hype by Kayla Johnson
As the cannabis industry continues to grow and expand here in Oklahoma, there are new products hitting the market almost every week, it seems. One product idea that has gained significant momentum in recent months is THC infused bath products, like salts or bath bombs. Like your average bath bomb or bath soak, these little jars or spheres of goodness are packed with any varying combination of baking soda, epsom salt, essential oils, and coconut oil, but what really sets these apart is the fact that the coconut oil is infused with either THC, CBD, or both. The brand that I decided to try out for myself, 420 Bomb, offers a combination of the two in both a bath bomb and a bath soak; each little jar or bath bomb contains 31mg of THC and 24mg of CBD, and while the jars are a little more expensive than the bombs, you get more than one use. My local dispensary had the bath soak, so I snatched it up after a particularly long day in a particularly awful week, ran the hottest bath I could stand, and dumped in about half of the jar. In addition to turning the water a very faint blue (that did NOT stain
the tub, by the way), it smelled like a tropical vacation, which in itself was incredibly relaxing. Like any other bath soak, it dissolved without much effort, and right away, I could tell that the essential oils in it were going to leave my skin moisturized and refreshed. I’d read online that most bath soaks/bombs won’t give you the effects of THC in the same way that smoking or eating normally would, but that it’s possible, especially for women, to experience some degree of psychoactive effects. While I wouldn’t say that’s what I felt, I can say that I felt remarkably relaxed, both physically and mentally, far more than I ever have with plain ole epsom salt, or my favorite from Lush. The tension in my back and shoulders completely melted away, my tired and aching feet stopped barking, even the knot I’d had in my stomach all day seemed to disappear. Beyond the actual pain relief I felt, there was an overall physical relaxation that was more akin to waking up refreshed after a post-Indica-nightcap, even after I pulled the plug. With the physical tension gone, my mind was able to actually relax, meaning when my head finally hit the pillow, I was able 23
to get real, restful sleep. I woke up the next morning, feeling refreshed and more ready to take on the day than I had the entire week before that, and the only thing I’d done differently was that I added the bath soak to my evening routine. I have to admit that I was impressed, a lot more than I thought I would be. If you’re someone who struggles with physical pain, even tension caused by emotional or mental distress, THC infused bath salts or bath bombs like the ones from 420 Bomb could be a game changer for getting you relief from your symptoms. Ladies especially should take note: if you suffer from severe cramps during that lovely time of the month, this is something to look into. My muscles felt incredibly relaxed and much less sore, and I can only imagine the relief that could be found when the cramps and pain are at their worst. My only complaint is simply that I only have enough for one more bath right now! While not everyone may have the same results, as with anything, THC bath products seem to have a lot of potential, and it’ll be fun to watch how they develop here in Oklahoma
Patient of the month
If you ask just about anyone involved in the cannabis industry in some way, whether as a patient or industry member, chances are, they’ll say that cannabis completely changed their life in one way or another. Whether it was the business opportunities, the potential benefits for their health, or both, cannabis opened countless doors for countless Oklahomans. Aron Seymour is one of those Oklahomans who says that cannabis didn’t just open doors, it helped him truly begin his life. Seymour, who was born and raised in Oklahoma, currently lives in Grady County where he’s been helping to care for his mother, who was injured on the job as a U.S. Air Marshall, and says that the first time he used cannabis at eighteen is something he’ll never forget. “I was living in Austin at the time, it was the summer after I graduated high school. That was one of the best summers of my life, Red Light Special by TLC was playing when I hit that purple bong for the first time.” Even with his open-minded perspective on cannabis as a young adult, Seymour admits that as a child, he was warned of the dangers of cannabis. “I grew up Southern Baptist in the good ole days of D.A.R.E., and with being a young gay boy on top of it, the brainwashing really began early as to what was ‘bad’ for you.” Despite his experience with cannabis, Seymour, now 41, says that it’s only been within the last seven years or so that he has come to really see the medical benefits cannabis can offer. “I’ve been saying for over 20 years that it needs to be legalized and taxed, but I really wish we had had this medical program when my grandfather was dying. I didn’t understand the medical aspect in the beginning, but I’ve experienced the healing effects of cannabis for myself.” Before he was able to find relief in cannabis, however, Seymour suffered through years of addiction to prescription painkillers, stemming from a series of injuries
by Kayla Johnson that started when he was 18. “My brother’s ex-fatherin-law, who was a large man and active duty at Tinker, ran at me as hard as he could and bulldogged me into a minivan. It dislocated my shoulder anteriorly, and I had total shoulder reconstruction surgery on my 19th birthday.” After that procedure, Seymour found himself in and out of pain management for years, a familiar tale for anyone who’s had to struggle with an injury. Twelve years later, he tore his labrum and his cuff while at work, and six years after that, his cuff was torn again, when a drunk driver struck his vehicle at a stoplight in Oklahoma City. Seymour says after this last accident, he was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease and severe IBS, after being sick without explanation for years,” I was labeled a drug-seeker for so long, and because I couldn’t use pain management and cannabis both, I was forced to stay addicted to these pills they had me on.” Seymour had his third shoulder surgery in October of last year, and says that that day, his husband of two years left him, before the nerve-block had even worn off. When he became the fifth person in the state to be approved for a medical cannabis card, he knew he wanted to get into the industry, and when his ex left, it was the final push he needed. “The day he left me, I decided to start OKCannaCo, and I haven’t looked back.” Like so many, a year of working hard every day is starting to pay off, and Seymour says business is better than ever. “Every day is busier than the last, and everyday is better than the last. I keep waiting to be woken up and told this is all a dream, but I know it’s not.” Beyond his passion for his business, Seymour has a drive to help people improve their quality of life. “When other patients inquire about cannabis, I ask if they’re taking medications, and what for. Obviously, some medicines simply cannot be replaced by cannabis, but if you can replace some of them and those side effects with cannabis instead, you can drastically improve your quality of life.” That includes his desire to see legal delivery service written into law. “I’ve begged Jon Echols and any other politician that will listen that we need to legislate delivery into SQ 788. We need it, end of story.” His first legal purchase remains ingrained in his memory as well. “My ortho doctor was having to nav-
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igate the new opioid laws that took effect, and I didn’t have enough medication to help with the pain, so the next day, I went to the dispensary, and it happened to be the day after October 26, the first day for legal flower sales. It couldn’t have been more perfectly timed.” That first legal purchase made him aware of an incredible perk:” I don’t have the anxiety of being arrested anymore, or having to be sick while in jail. It’s freeing.” Seymour acknowledged that the legal market has benefited his health by not only making cannabis legally accessible, but making different methods of consumption accessible as well. “With my IBS and Crohn’s, I’ve found that I can’t eat most edibles, but having access to things like THC capsules, or gummies that will coat my stomach in gelatin has changed how I medicate.” Despite the opposition to cannabis that remains in the state, Seymour says that as a patient, his favorite thing is seeing other patients take the first steps to a healthier life. “There’s not a day that goes by that I’m not contacted by a patient, asking how to get their card, or to just listen to them talk about their health problems. That’s what I really love about this community; nobody looks down on you when you talk about your health, it’s really amazing to see and experience first hand.”
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OMMA’S NEW RULES—THE BIG PICTURE BY: SARAH LEE GOSSETT PARRISH, CANNABIS LAWYER1
The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority’s (“OMMA”) new rules became effective the middle of September 2019, on the heels of the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act (also known as the “Unity Act”) and a sea of trailer bills. I have written several Herb-Age columns and numerous blog posts2 about the Unity Act (“Unity”) and its trailer bills. Now, let’s turn our attention to the new rules OMMA has implemented. What’s in the new rules? MANY THINGS…and the first thing you read, at the top of the page on OMMA’s website about the rules, is this: *New legislation passed in 2019 established the need for emergency rules. If you need additional clarification on interpreting these rules please seek your own legal guidance. Speaks volumes, doesn’t it? My second initial observation about the new rules is the length. These new rules are longer than the former emergency rules. After a comprehensive definitions section, the rules discuss criminal history screening, registration with the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs, proof of residency and identity, photographs required of applicants, and recommending physicians’ required registration and standards. Subchapter 2 addresses applications for patient-related licenses—patients; minor patients; caregivers; temporary patient licenses; renewals, and prohibited acts and penalties. The rules provide for a new, short-term 60-day license available to adult and minor Oklahoma residents with patient cards obtained with a doctor’s recommendation of 60-days use. Veterans with a 100% disability rating from the Veteran’s Administration may receive a license for a $20 fee. The penalties now include precise fines and specific disciplinary actions, including revocation of license upon a showing “that the violation (of the rules or other applicable law) was willful or grossly negligent.” This evidences OMMA’s strategic move to a well recognized administrative law structure, including provisions for administrative hearings, application of due process with notice and the opportunity to be heard, the likely appointment of administrative law judges or hearing examiners, and application of the Oklahoma Administrative Procedures Act—all matters that I have predicted would be implemented during the continued build-out of Oklahoma’s medical marijuana regulatory framework. The last provision in this subchapter references with approval all restrictions applicable to tobacco, making “[a]ll smokable, vaporized, vapable and e-cigarette medical marijuana” and its products subject to those same restrictions. Subchapter 3 addresses the transporter licenses, including the commercial transporter license ($2500 each) and transporter agent license ($100 each), two newly created one-year licenses which are subject to much discussion,
misinformation, and consternation. To simplify, any person who transports medical marijuana in the State of Oklahoma now must possess a transporter agent license or a commercial transporter license, regardless of whether you are a grower, processor, or dispensary licensee and as such, have been automatically issued a transporter license upon approval of your business license, or whether you are an employee or independent contractor for an OMMA business licensee. News flash—unlike the grandfather provision in one of Unity’s trailer bills that basically exempts existing OMMA commercial business licensees from Unity’s new, two-year (or five consecutive years of the past twenty years) Oklahoma residency requirement for all new and renewal applications, the commercial transporter license and transporter agent’s license both require two-year Oklahoma residency of every successful applicant. What does this mean in practical terms? If you are an out-of-state co-owner of an OMMA-licensed business, then you cannot legally transport your own medical marijuana product because you cannot meet the Oklahoma residency requirement to obtain such a transport license. So, what must you do? You must retain the services of a licensed commercial transporter or an individual with a transporter agent license. I have spoken with OMMA about this and have been advised that there will be no exceptions. Subchapter 3 also addresses when, and how, these licenses can be deactivated, discusses required inventory manifests, GPS tracking devices, and other pertinent matters associated with product transport issues. Subchapter 4 is reserved for future rules applicable to medical research licensees, and Subchapter 5 begins the new rules applicable to commercial establishments. While lengthy, the majority of these provisions present few surprises. Notable new provisions include the requirement of a certificate in good standing—a document that must be signed by officials on behalf of the city or county in which a commercial business is located, and one that already is proving very difficult to obtain in many instances. Subchapter 5 also contains a plethora of provisions relating to inspections, inventory tracking, records, reports, and audits, penalties, noncompliance and criminal activity. I will discuss these matters, along with additional new rules and regulations, in future writings. What’s the take-away? For now, suffice it to say, beware. The new regulatory landscape presents a sea of change, which continues to evolve.
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1 Information contained herein provides general information related to the law and does not provide legal advice. It is recommended that readers consult their personal lawyer if they want legal advice. No attorney-client or confidential relationship exists or is formed between you and Ms. Parrish as a result of this article. 2 Please see my blog, which can be accessed from my website at www.slgparrishlaw. com for my comments about Unity and other issues in our cannabis space.
The art of the pumpkin bong by Kayla Johnson
It’s Halloween time, folks! Just about every shop and store has had all things Halloween out for weeks, and many dispensaries are no different. Fall-themed edibles have been popping up all over the state, and even some of the glass offered in dispensaries and head shops have taken on a more Autumn theme than the past few months. It’s to be expected, of course: we love holidays here in America, and Halloween is a big one for a large portion of the country. Oklahoma is no different, and this year, just under 200,000 patients will be legal for their fright night festivities. While there’s no shortage of Halloween-themed edibles that could easily be made, there’s one particularly festive method of medicating that shouldn’t be overlooked: the pumpkin bong. There are a few different ways to make a pumpkin bong, and while the most basic method doesn’t require anything besides a downstem and a bowl, you can make it as complex or funky as you’d like. How big or small your pipe turns out depends entirely on, of course, the size of the pumpkin, and I feel obligated to warn you: If you pick a big pumpkin...be prepared for big hits if you’re not careful (not that I learned that lesson myself, or anything). Some people choose to put water inside, like you would with a traditional bong, while others simply use it as a dry pipe. While the water does, of course, add smoothness, it’s extremely important to note that the water will not only cut down on the life of your pumpkin bong dramatically, but because it’s within the pumpkin, there’s a higher risk of bacteria and other nastiness form-
ing, so be cautious, and make sure to keep an eye on the state of your pumpkin piece. While these are meant for a single day or night’s use and not something that can be made days in advance, they are a fairly easy project that can add another layer of fall spirit to your session, and for Halloween gatherings with a ‘bringyour-own-medicine’ rule, it can be a great party addition for guests to medicate with their own stash as they wish. What you need: • Pumpkin of choice • Glass downstem and bowl • Mouthpiece if desired (you can use the mouthpiece from a broken bong, or even use a straw, if you’d prefer) • Carving tools - I used the usual carving kit from pretty much any grocery store • Marker - I used a washable one that wiped away easily. 1. Prep your pumpkin: Give it a quick wipedown, and mark out where you’ll be putting your downstem and mouthpiece holes. For the downstem, try to get it on the side of the pumpkin, going at a 45 degree angle towards the bottom. As for the mouthpiece, it’s wherever you feel comfortable putting it in relation to the downstem, preferably towards the top, but not too far up. NOTE: If you’re using the mouthpiece/neck from a bong, make sure you pick a pumpkin that’s slightly taller, so that there’s plenty of room. 2. Cut away: After selecting your favorite one, carefully cut the top, with your knife at an angle to help the seal be as clean and close as possible. Clean the inside out as usual, making sure to get as much of the 28
‘guts’ as possible. 3. Place downstem: This part can be a little bit tricky. When you carve out the hole for your downstem, make sure you leave the bottom of the opening at an angle, to keep the downstem pointed down as it should be, and take care not to cut the hole too large. 4. Figure out the mouthpiece: If you’re using a bong piece for the mouthpiece, carefully cut the hole, and push the mouthpiece into place. If you’re using a straw, or simply cutting a hole in the side to use (like I did), use a screwdriver to puncture your pumpkin, more than once if needed until you have the opening you prefer. Once you’ve got your downstem and mouthpiece in place, you’re almost done. Place the top back on your pumpkin (after adding water, if you’d prefer), and put your filled bowl in place. After making sure you have as good a seal as you can with the lid, it’s time to light up something besides the jack-o-lanterns.
Let’s Boo This Thing by Brittney Graham
Cannabis strains and products to get you in the spooky mood
I don’t know about you, but this is my favorite time of the year. I absolutely love Halloween and all it’s scary movie, candy, costume, and pumpkin carving fun. However, if you are finding it a little rough saying goodbye to summer and hello to fall do not worry, I have your back. I have rounded up local products and strains that are sure to get you in a pumpkin king kind of mood in no time.
Mary Mechanix Spiced Apple Cider Vape Cart Although pumpkin spice has become a very popular fall drink as of late, Apple cider has been an age old go to for Halloween and fall lovers everywhere. And to those in need of more Apple Cider flavored treats, Mary Mechanix has heard your cry! Their limited edition 1gram Spiced Apple Cider Vape Carts are worth a try and if you are needing to stay in the moment this season, worth the stock up!
erance, I recommend only one as they are 35mg a piece. Medicated caramel apple, your welcome.
Smokiez Blackberry Fruit Chews Get more excited about passing out candy to trick-or-treaters by giving out store bought to the kids and keeping the medicated candy to yourself! Grab some Smokiez Blackberry fruit chews (100mg) and be ready for a sweet treat with no green taste and the patience to get through a night of door knocks and doorbells. 420 Bomb – CBD&THC Bath Bomb Whether it is a relaxing bath before a night out of All Hallows Eve festivities or after getting the kids ready for their Halloween parties, a 420 Bomb bath bomb (55mg) needs to be on the menu! Let all the stress from the beginning of the crazy holiday season melt away into your bath water and let the drain take away all your worries, and possibly all that Halloween face paint.
Mr Macks Carmels What would Halloween be without caramel apples? Well here is an idea to get you in the spirit, Mr.Macks has delicious caramels (175mg THC total) that you soften a little and wrap around your favorite apple. These are pretty strong so if you have a low tol29
Orange Cookies Strain What kind of recommendation would this be if I didn’t add a little orange flower to the mix? Not the actual color orange but the hybrid Orange Cookies is sure to put you in pumpkin carving fever in no time! Although, as you can see this beautiful strain does have hints of bright orange color. It is also fruity, earthy, and peppery and if that doesn’t sound like the beginning of fall in a bud then I am not sure what does. You are going to be happy, relaxed, and ready for all the hayrides after hitting some of this guaranteed.
Everything’s OK Orange Cream Wax I of course could not leave the dabbers off my list. If hitting your dab pen or dab rig is what will get you in a scary mood this season, then be sure to grab Everything’s OK Orange Cream Wax. Anxiety will melt away and smiles will take its place just before you scream your face off on the next haunted house your best friend drags you too. On that note, it might be a great idea to save some for after the trip as well!
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