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86 Amsterdam’s Reefer Culture Known as one of the Cannabis capitals of the world, Amsterdam has a long and unique history of accepting and also rejecting Cannabis. Leaf Nation’s Bobby Black unravels the complicated city’s take on Cannabis Culture.

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Claudia Della Mora, co-founder and managing partner at Black Legend Capital, on Cannabis as a global commodity, the challenging but rewarding path forward for the growing industry, and what the future holds for companies and our community.

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Editor’s Note Thanks for picking up The Global Issue of the Leaf ! CAN YOU IMAGINE a day in the future where Cannabis and hemp are traded on the New York Stock Exchange? Where container ships carry bulk biomass, flower, distillates and finished products like edibles and vape pens, along with the usual haul of bananas, shoes and cars around the world? That future is closer than we think – Cannabis legalization is quickly becoming a global issue, and like all developing markets, is full of enough opportunities and restrictions to make your head spin. I believe that someday I will be able to smoke hash from Spain while eating an edible delicacy from Denmark, while using a transdermal patch for pain from Canada in the comfort of my Seattle living room, or consumption lounge of my choosing. This reality is closer than we think, but also faces a ton of hurdles before my stoner’s delight dream becomes reality. While a lot of pot gets shipped around the world currently, it definitely isn’t legal or regulated, and that means we have a lot of policy to craft as the industry goes from the U.S. dominated states’ rights program, to a universally legal substance.

CANNABIS LEGALIZATION IS QUICKLY BECOMING A GLOBAL ISSUE, AND LIKE ALL DEVELOPING MARKETS, IS FULL OF ENOUGH OPPORTUNITIES & RESTRICTIONS TO MAKE YOUR HEAD SPIN.

Along the way we need to decriminalize all possession, release all non-violent Cannabis prisoners, and find a way to make the global market equitable for all players and consumers. Does that sound like a lot to do? There’s so much more to global legalization than most think, and while it isn’t going to happen quickly, the seeds of change are being planted now. To celebrate this impending change we released our first ever Global Issue, where we explore the history of Cannabis strains, look at the global legal outlook on Cannabis, and explore the reality of turning our plant from a drug into a commodity. So what’s next? While the future is only a day away, we can all take a big bong hit and celebrate our local Cannabis, and use our voices and votes to help end the war on drugs and bring freedom to our people. In my lifetime, Cannabis has gone from super illegal to medically acceptable to completely legal to buy and grow in many states. I can only imagine what the future holds for our plant and our planet as acceptance for Cannabis spreads like a weed. As Jack Herer said, “I don’t know if hemp is going to save the world, but it’s the only thing that can.”

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ite Aid CEO Hayward Donigan in May said that “everyone is looking at the marijuana business.” “There is complexity to that, but (we’re) certainly keeping an eye on it,” she said at THE PA-BASED PHARMACY CHAIN The Wall Street Journal’s Future of Everything Festival. HAS CARRIED HEMP-DERIVED The pharmacy chain, based CBD PRODUCTS in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, has SINCE 2019. carried hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) products since 2019. Donigan said Rite Aid is looking at more homeopathic options in addition to traditional pharmaceuticals. He added that the chain has had all of its pharmacists re-certified as integrative pharmacy specialists. “Pharmacists are trained in alternative therapies,” Donigan said. “They are not just trained on traditional medicine.”

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DEA WILL ALLOW MORE FACILITIES TO GROW CANNABIS FOR RESEARCH

oving to end the University of Mississippi’s decades-long monopoly on supplying marijuana for U.S. research, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) said in May it will soon issue licenses to a number of growing facilities, reports Science Magazine. Since 1968, only one operation, located on the campus of Ole Miss, has been licensed to supply Cannabis to medical researchers who want to explore its value for treating conditions including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and chronic pain. The DEA announced on its website that it had sent a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to three manufacturers that had applied for licenses to grow Cannabis for research studies. The memos came six months after the agency published a final rule describing how exactly the program would work. This could mark a “WE WERE EUPHORIC. huge shift after years THIS IS A VICTORY of delayed license FOR SCIENTIFIC FREEDOM,” SAID applications. Although DR. SUE SISLEY. consuming marijuana is legal for medical purposes in 36 states and for recreational use in 17 states, consumption remains a criminal offense under federal law. “We were euphoric. This is a victory for scientific freedom,” said Dr. Sue Sisley, president and principal investigator at Scottsdale Research Institute, which received one of the DEA agreements to be able to grow Cannabis for research. In 2019, SRI sued the DEA to force it to end its years of delay in processing license applications.

ARTHRITIS, MIGRAINES AND REGIONAL PAIN ADDED TO OHIO MMJ

hio’s Medical Board has added three existing conditions to qualify to buy medical marijuana, reports the Associated Press. The panel had earlier this year determined that arthritis, chronic migraines and complex regional pain syndrome fall into the existing category of chronic or intractable pain. State residents must obtain a physician recommendation under the state’s 22 qualifying conditions and register to become eligible to buy marijuana flower and other products at the state’s 52 dispensaries. The Ohio Board of Pharmacy voted last month to make more dispensary licenses available to deal with patient complaints about lack of access and high prices. Three of the state’s 31 medical marijuana districts, all in Western Ohio, have no dispensaries.

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he Eastern Shoshone General Council met May 14 to discuss legalizing medical Cannabis on the Wind River reservation in Wyoming, reports the Rocket Miner. Several resolutions were passed – resolutions are law on the reservation – including the authority to move forward with a medical marijuana commission to regulate, oversee and operate tribal-owned cultivation and extraction facilities for Cannabis-related products. The Northern Arapaho Tribe voted the previous weekend in favor of decriminalizing marijuana. The Eastern Shoshone General Council will reconvene June 12 to finish the process of voting on whether to legalize medical marijuana on the reservation. The General Council consists of all adult members of the tribe, while the Business Council is made up of elected officials.

edical marijuana has come to the Heart of Dixie. Alabama Gov. Kaye Ivey in May signed a medical marijuana bill into law. More than a dozen conditions, including autism, cancer, terminal illness, depression, epilepsy, panic disorder and chronic pain would allow a person to qualify. Despite not allowing any smoking, and prohibiting patient use of Cannabis flowers and banning growing, the move represents progress for this deep-red state. Daily total THC dosages are also limited to just 50 milligrams, which will certainly come as bad news for chronic pain patients, those fighting cancer, and others. “This is a major step forward for Alabamians,” said Karen O’Keefe at the Marijuana Policy Project. “Rather than being subjected to arrest and criminal penalties for using medical Cannabis, this new law will enable patients who are suffering from illnesses and medical conditions to safely use and access medical Cannabis, a treatment option that is accessible to so many of their fellow Americans. We applaud the legislature for passing and Gov. Ivey for signing the Compassion Act.”

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ENVIRONMENT & VIBE Welcome to Cookies’ first retail location in Oregon! Located in NE Portland, this sleek and elegant shop offers an unbeatable vibe. The showroom floor is very aesthetically pleasing, providing an overall ambiance best described as brilliant. Futuristic and modern shelves showcase vapes, edibles, flowers, clothing, accessories, and of course, the new new. Cookies signature glowing blue islands of flower are a huge draw to this shop. One island offers sungrown and greenhouse options, while the other shows off the topnotch indoor varieties. Overall, this is one of the cleanest shops in Oregon we’ve had the pleasure of visiting.

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Concentrating on quality, service and presentation, it’s no wonder that this new dispensary has caused a big splash in the industry. These intentions are beyond apparent, as the shop offers a seamless shopping experience. This store does an incredible job of encapsulating everything that the Cookies brand has to provide.

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If you are looking for some of the most sought after brands and companies on the market, Cookies Portland is the right dispensary for you. Here you’ll find the industry-leading producers, including Focus North, Resin Ranchers and Eugreen No-Till. As Cookies has recently partnered with local brands Culture Farms and Doghouse, you can now find strains like Georgia Pie, Cake Mix and London Pound Cake #75 here in Oregon. If dabs or edibles are your cups of tea, you can expect to see companies like Funk Extracts, Happy Cabbage, Hash Hamilton, Echo, Tasty’s, Gron and Saucey.

BUDTENDERS & SPECIALS Their staff certainly has their fingers on the pulse, as they know of all the latest and greatest products available on the market. Beyond their knowledge, the team here is remarkably compassionate and goes above and beyond to help find the perfect product for each person that walks through their doors. Budtender Gino Ventrice prides himself on his ability to aid people during these trying times and provide them with products to help elevate and improve their headspace. Industry workers, veterans and seniors receive a 10% discount daily (excluding a few products).

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COOKIES PORTLAND IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SOME OF THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER BRANDS AND COMPANIES ON THE MARKET, COOKIES PORTLAND IS THE RIGHT DISPENSARY FOR YOU.

Culture Farms Apples & Bananas 28.04% THC, $55/3.5g Bred by Compound Genetics, Apples & Bananas is a mouthful of a cross. This game-changing cultivar is a unique mix of (Platinum GSC/GDP x Blue Power) x Gelatti. Culture Farms knocked this round out of the park. The nose is earthy and natural, similar to the smell of a rainy day. Deep-hued purple leaves overtake the structure of each nug, complemented by bright colored orange pistils. As the effects of this strain are uplifting and energizing, Apples & Bananas is a great way to start your day on a high note. @culturefarmsor

Culture Farms Gary Payton 27.61% THC, $55/3.5G Combining Cookies/Cherry Pie x Snowman, Gary Payton is a fuel-forward strain created for the legendary NBA player. Each bud glistens with trichomes and is accompanied by contrasting dark purple and lime green leaves. The smell is gassy and creamy, offering an aroma similar to an ice cream shop. The effects are balancing and relaxing, making this strain ideal for those who want to practice being more mindful and present. @culturefarmsor

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Cannabis is finally approaching a global milestone with new legalization and decriminalization occurring at an amazing rate. Though this may be an overall gain for most, new legalization comes with many other obstacles and consequential challenges – like the environmental impact that goes hand in hand with agricultural booms. With these changes rapidly occurring, companies like Deschutes Growery stand above their peers, adapting to the market’s needs and cultivating top shelf material, while simultaneously reducing their carbon footprint and working toward a cleaner future.

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ith their solar power and energyefficient LED lighting, among many other environmentally friendly efforts, this Bend-based cultivation is a shining example that’s known for checking all the right boxes. Initially meeting as snowboard instructors over a decade ago, co-founders Travis Busack and Justin Clapick became instant friends with their like-minded work ethic and enthusiasm for all things nature. Like many others back in the medical days, they started their grow out of that all-too-familiar neighborhood garage – making sure to stay on good terms with all the neighbors. When the opportunity presented itself, the two seized the chance and quickly took up new space in a facility that wasn’t exactly ready to rock a full Cannabis grow. After waiting a lifetime for this moment, Travis and Justin kept working full-time jobs, while still managing to dedicate the time and resources to build out their newfound home. They built out the entire grow – room by room, building by building – painstakingly fine tuning the little

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details, adapting to the circumstances, and going all-in with their time and money. According to Travis, “Failure was and is never an option.” During the buildout, they knew that tough choices needed to be made with the right intentions – not only for the short term, but more importantly, for the future and long-term function of their grow. They utilized the Energy Trust of Oregon, which allowed the state to incentivize the use of their LED lighting, and take on the financial brunt in order to minimize the long term impact of traditional HIDs. With solar panels attached to the roof, they’re able to utilize that abundant Central Oregon sunshine by converting solar energy back into the power grid. By tweaking their long-term impact over many years, the 8,500-square-foot flower canopy now has the carbon footprint of a standard 2,500-square-foot grow. The use of LED lighting means that they’re able to go ceiling-high instead of being limited to a singular level.

pounds harvested annually 1,000 Primary grow style Soil Grown Lighting LED Lighting Nutrients Custom Organics employees 28 CONSERVATION -Consume 876,914 kWh of electricity facility-wide net after solar generation. -Generate 140,000 kWh of solar energy, offsetting 13.7% of total usage. -35,000 miles driven annually delivering Cannabis in an electric power vehicle. -All pre-rolls come in ocean recycled plastics or a recyclable container, removing the need for an exit bag.

Once the flower is harvested, it’s sent to their immaculate, poplar-lined cure room that mimics a humidor with its attention to moisture content, temperature and leftover smell.

Co-founders Justin Clapick and Travis Busack.

Deschutes Growery boasts seas of green four rows high on vertical rolling benches – instead of a room with lights on the ceiling and plants on the floor. By doing this, they’re able to take advantage of every inch of their allotted space, minimizing any unwanted energy expense and going one step closer to a smaller carbon footprint. One of the benefits of this type of system is the reduction in need for HVAC, and aside from its minimal energy output, this maximizes air flow in the garden and increases the ability to cultivate consistent products, time and time again. Deschutes Growery creates their own inhouse soil amendments and recipes, carefully crafting the right environment and nutrition for their exclusive menu like Watermelon Gelato and Kurple Fantasy. Between popping seeds in search of the perfect pheno like their High Times Best Indica award-winning Strawberry Guava, and sourcing legitimate cuts like Star Pebbles, Deschutes Growery continues to stay ahead of the game with their exotic genetics and impressive selec-

tions. By taking the time to find the right strains for their specific environment, they’re again able to not only maximize yields, but maintain control over all aspects of the grow. Once the flower is harvested, it’s sent to their immaculate, poplar-lined cure room that mimics a humidor with its attention to moisture content, temperature and leftover smell. Poplar lacks many of the essential oils that can affect the outcome of the flower, so Deschutes’ intention behind yet another one of their actions again proves their dedication to the craft of cultivation. While none of these methods may be new, the team behind Deschutes Growery go above and beyond the rest of the industry, not only with their genuine intention behind every one of their actions and environmental considerations, but also with the consistent quality of their flower, kief and pre-rolls. With an impressive dose of elbow grease and a hell of a lot of forethought, Deschutes Growery operates one of the most popular and environmentally conscious grows in the state.

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Wicked Kind Saint Laughlin is a happygo-lucky adventurer that is packed with a passion for life. For years, he has been growing some of the best Cannabis in the PNW. With a penchant for the great outdoors and live music, Laughlin created his brand Wicked Kind intending to represent his spirit and all that it has to offer. Check out what keeps his fire burning after many years as a cultivator in this month’s Stoner Owner.

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CAN YOU TELL US A BIT ABOUT HOW YOU GOT YOUR START IN THE CANNABIS SCENE? I guess it all started

when I went to my first Grateful Dead show in 1990. I was stuck in traffic and someone approached my car selling bud. I bought a big fat bag of some sticky, and that bag happened to have some seeds in it. Long story short, the show changed my life and so did the seeds. After an older friend taught me how to germinate the seeds, I planted them in some of my mom’s four-inch pots and let them grow under fluorescent lights in my parents’ basement. The rest is history. WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR BIGGEST ASPIRATIONS AND DREAMS?

Giving back to the community and the younger generation are at the top of my list. I love the Cannabis plant and everything it represents, but I also have some other true loves, the first being Mother Nature. Skiing, mountain biking, rafting and fishing are some of my favorites. I live up on Mt. Hood and am currently building a bike park at my house, along with some skateboarding ramps. My dream is to influence young riders and give them a place to hone their craft and create an environment where we can all support each other to become better. WHAT WERE SOME OF THE DRIVING FORCES BEHIND STARTING WICKED KIND? After outgrowing

my basement in the medical days, I saw a need to help patients get their medicine from a clean and respectable source. I have always had a deep appreciation for the power of the plant’s healing and pain-relieving properties. Seeing the possibility to turn my passion into a reality of helping people was a win-win situation. From there, it started to evolve into a bigger vision where I could enter the recreational market and start pushing towards my goal of building a brand that aligned with who I am – a lifestyle brand that celebrates being active in Mother Nature. We live in one of the most beautiful parts of the world. We are blessed to have all of these incredible resources at our fingertips. Mother Nature can help you find yourself spiritually. She helps take care of your mind, body, spirit and soul.

“Seeing the possibility to turn my passion into a reality of helping people was a win-win situation.”

WHO HAS INSPIRED YOU THE MOST OVER THE YEARS? My team at Wicked Kind has, overall, provided me with the most inspiration. There are so many factors that go into the recipe for building a successful brand. Genetic selection, environment and cleanliness are all vital, but above all, the team you surround yourself with is most important. Everyone who works here has been part of the company since the inception back in the medical days, and everything resonates from that. Everyone can explore their own beliefs, and through communication, hard work, and trial and error, it brings value back to the company as a whole. To be able to look back on all of the blood, sweat and tears, and to see this brand take on a life of its own, has been super gratifying. All of the props to the team for helping to create this brand. Without them, there would be no Wicked Kind.

A Stoner Owner is a Cannabis business owner who has a relationship with the plant. We want to buy and smoke Cannabis from companies that care about their products, employees and the plant. You wouldn’t buy food from a restaurant where the cooks don’t eat in the kitchen, so why buy corporate weed grown by a company only concerned with profits? Stoner Owner approval means a company cares, and we love weed grown with care. Let’s retake our culture and reshape a stigma by honoring those who grow, process and sell the best Cannabis possible.

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HOW DID YOU FIRST GET STARTED WITH CANNABIS?

My first experience with Cannabis was when I was (about) 14. I went on a hunting trip with my friend’s family. When they all left camp, we created a small pipe out of a pop can [laughs]. We smoked (maybe) two bowls and then proceeded to practice acting not stoned for when her family would return to the camp. I could not stop laughing for the life of me! I had tears running down my face and we left on a hike to avoid them altogether. Now, my consumption is a bit more mindful of what, how, and when I am consuming. WHAT IS YOUR PREFERRED METHOD OF CONSUMPTION?

I will always love a classic joint. The whole process of creating one is therapeutic. It’s sort of a form of self care for me – I think that it’s important that everyone sets some time aside for themselves. I also like to keep some dank dabs in my collection – like Echo Electuary, Highland Provisions and BNK. For flower, I’ve been really enjoying all of the strains from Indo Supply, Focus North, and Deep Creek. HOW DID YOU GET STARTED IN THE CANNABIS INDUSTRY? I’ve been in the Cannabis industry for about

three years. I’d just left a really bad relationship and was starting over. I believe in synchronicity … so this opportunity couldn’t have presented itself at a better time. To find something like this to dedicate my time to was exactly what I needed. I was hired at a brand new shop in Salem, so I was able to learn a lot from the ground up and watch the store evolve.

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WHY ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT CANNABIS? WHAT KEEPS YOU IN THIS INDUSTRY? It’s such an amazing

plant that has so many benefits. I’ve been able to hear hundreds of testimonies about how people’s lives have improved with Cannabis. Whether they use it recreationally or medicinally, it has a positive impact. I think that’s what really keeps me in the industry – I love helping people. It’s also a constantly evolving industry with an abundance of opportunities, which is really fun.

Katie Soledad holds it down at one of her hometown’s premier dispensaries. In Salem,

Preserve Oregon is known for its beautiful boutique storefront and top tier selections. As the lead budtender and buyer, Soledad plays a pivotal role.

“I’VE BEEN ABLE TO HEAR HUNDREDS OF TESTIMONIES ABOUT HOW PEOPLE’S LIVES HAVE IMPROVED WITH CANNABIS.”

WHAT DO YOU THINK PEOPLE OUTSIDE OF THE INDUSTRY WOULD BE SURPRISED TO LEARN ABOUT BEING A BUDTENDER? Rules and regulations constantly

change in this industry, so we are required to stay up to date with those changes. There are a lot of legalities involved with selling Cannabis – I’m not sure if it’s common knowledge to people outside of the industry, but every single 0.01 gram or item in the dispensary is tracked through a state tracking system. It’s not just about ‘selling weed.’ It’s about educating and providing a wealth of information to novice and seasoned smokers.

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CANNABIS FOR CROHN’S DISEASE

TelaneyNewton

How did you first discover Cannabis? Fortunately, my amazing

sister who you may know as @terpodactyl_media, is quite the Cannabis connoisseur. I remember her telling my parents and I that we should look into Cannabis for treatment options, but I was so overwhelmed with appointments and information that it really went to the back of my mind. It wasn’t until I was experiencing an intense attack – where I literally thought I needed to go to the emergency room – that I can remember my dad calling my sister in a panic, running to the dispensary and bringing me back a bunch of different things. I specifically remember I took maybe one or two hits of a joint, and suddenly it was like night and day. Within minutes, I went from excruciating pain to walking around like it was a regular day. That’s when I knew just how much Cannabis could help me. I was thrilled to see Pete Davison’s interview on High Times and how Cannabis helps his Crohn’s, as I wish more IBD patients knew just how much of a difference it can make.

In what ways has Cannabis played a crucial role in enhancing your overall quality of life with Crohn’s disease?

I think one of the biggest things Cannabis has given me is just a sense of control. Life with a chronic illness can seem like a big question mark and before Cannabis, I used to just have to try to bear down and get through the horrible pain that would come with my Crohn’s attacks, as over-the-counter pain killers can actually make Crohn’s much worse. Fortunately, I haven’t had an attack in almost three years – roughly around the same time I started adding in my daily RSO, but now if I even feel like one may be coming, I can smoke a little and move on with my day. I know not every Crohn’s patient may have this experience with Cannabis, but it has really allowed me to feel a little more prepared for whatever my disease throws at me, and has definitely improved the quality of my health – both physically and mentally. Another important, but often overlooked, way Cannabis has helped me is in my social life. I’m only 22, but I basically gave up drinking, as alcohol doesn’t really agree with my stomach. Now when I go to parties, instead of sitting around and not participating, I can smoke and still feel engaged and social while knowing I’m actually doing my body good. In the grand scheme of things it may not seem like a pressing issue, but for me to be able to relax with my friends and still feel ‘normal’ – it means so much.

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“I haven’t had an attack in almost three years – roughly around the same time I started adding in my daily RSO.”

What cultivars and products help when experiencing various kinds of symptoms? I use Siskiyou Sungrown

or Genesis Pharms RSO every day. It was one of the first Cannabis products I started using regularly and I genuinely believe it pushed me into remission. If I can, I prefer to get my Cannabis intake through edibles or tinctures. I find if it goes straight to my GI tract, I get the most relief. I absolutely love all of Happy Kitchen’s edibles and the Cannavore Caramels are incredible. I also really love the Synergy Skinworx patches for discrete consumption. They are amazing for medical patients if you need that relief, but aren’t able to smoke – in fact, I have a vacation coming up and I’m planning on stocking up and wearing one 24/7. If I am experiencing an attack though, smoking heavier strains like Donny Burger offer such immediate relief. I also keep a dab pen with me when I go out with friends, just in case.

Diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at age 19, Telaney Newton has been using Cannabis medicinally for about four years. Thanks to this incredible plant, her disease has remained in remission since her diagnosis. With a degree in Public Health and minors in Medical Ethics and Psychology, her goal is to eventually become a naturopathic doctor or work in the field of holistic medicine. She aims to one day provide others facing illness with an alternative approach. Learn more about Telaney and her methods of treatment in this month’s patient profile!

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Are there particular cannabinoids that work better for you than others? I typically use the high CBD RSO, as I take it in

the morning and it doesn’t leave me groggy. I do find that if I am experiencing pain, high THC products are a must. I wouldn’t say either works better for me, but I use them differently and they both help immensely. I do occasionally experience anxiety specifically related to my health, and if that’s the case, I’ll usually find myself smoking or consuming strains with a higher CBD and lower THC content, to help offset any anxiety.

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Phil Jackson Phil Jackson is one of the most recognizable personalities in the NBA. He played 12 seasons in the league and won two championships as a player. As a coach, he won a record 11 titles (most notably with the Chicago Bulls and LA Lakers franchises). Much has been made of Jackson’s coaching style, which seemed to meld aspects of Eastern philosophy into the rugged competition structure of professional basketball.

most fans already knew. And it’s not surprising coming from Phil Jackson, a coach who took a hands-on approach with so many of his players. He mentored them not just in the ACKSON IS CERTAINLY CONSIDERED to be one of the greatest coaches of all time, known game, but in life as well – often giving his players books for his unorthodox approach to mentoring and motivating his players. And while on spirituality and philosophy to read like “Zen and the he’s often considered to have hippie “tendencies” (he’s an avid Grateful Dead fan), Art of Motorcycle Maintenance,” “Siddhartha” and texts by he’s not known for being a recreational Cannabis user like so many other Nietzsche. NBA personalities. That reputation, however, changed a bit after a spate of Then, at the 2016 American Express “Teamed Jackson is certainly interviews that Jackson gave in 2016. Up” event, Jackson and one of his most considered to be Jackson was on a publicity tour of sorts at that time for his book “11 Rings: famous former players, Shaquille O’Neal, got The Soul of Success” – while Cannabis and the NBA were very much in the news together for a sit-down moderated conversation. one of the greatest because of positive comments Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr had made When the subject turned to Jackson’s famous coaches of all about Cannabis and player health. During an interview with the show, “We Need meditation sessions with his players, Shaq had time, known for his to Talk” on CBS Sports, Jackson talked about his own experience with Cannabis in a story to tell. Apparently, these sessions would unorthodox approach the ‘70s after a back surgery. "I was smoking marijuana during that period of time," always feature incense being burned to set the to mentoring and Jackson said. “I think it was a distraction for me as much as a pain reliever. But I mood, so to speak. One day, Shaq noticed a never thought of it as ultimately a pain medication for that type of situation." familiar smell to one of the incenses. "It smelled motivating his He then went on to discuss marijuana usage more broadly among current NBA just like weed," O'Neal said. "I said, ‘Coach, players. players. "We have tried to stop [marijuana use] in the NBA. I don't think we have Is this weed?' He said, 'No, it's sage – it's the been able to stop it. I think it still goes on and is still a part of the culture in the cousin of Cannabis.'" NBA. It is something that we either have to accommodate or figure out another way to deal Whether or not that story is truly about Cannabis or with it." incense – we don’t know. But one thing is for sure: When It’s this sort of attitude that has made Jackson so beloved among players in the NBA. His someone as respected as Phil Jackson speaks out favorably tolerance and acknowledgement that Cannabis is a “part of the culture” is just stating what in support of Cannabis, we all benefit.

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Orangotang offers bold orange pistils, deep purple and pale green bud, and a uniform nug structure. Approaching this fierce flower is as appealing aromatically as it is visually, with a bouquet of warm sugar, oranges and grape candy awaiting your olfactory organs. The explosion of fruit expresses itself flavor-wise with heavy notes of orange, but the silky smooth smoke also offers an added contrast to this bud’s sweet side. Reminiscent of rosemary, the woody herbal notes point to the presence of terpinolene and other savory terpenes without overpowering the tangy, orange taste. In fact, while this batch may not have been tested for terpenes, Frost Factory’s previous batch testing tells us that terpinolene, myrcene, and limonene are often present in this cultivar. This combination of terpenes provides a fantastically fruity experience that offers something more for those that don’t fancy a fully fruited profile. Folks prone to anxiety should approach this stimulating strain with care, as many consumers liken its effects to caffeine. But it’s an invigorating experience that pairs well with a long adventure or tedious to-do list. It doesn’t bog down the brain and (in the experience of this writer) provides a motivated mood suitable for a boost to productivity. Orangotang may not boast the highest potency, but we know better than that these days. This bud checks all of the boxes – from bag appeal to nose, flavor and smoke!

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THE U.S. HAS EXPERIENCED A FLURRY OF PRO-POT REFORM SINCE ELECTION DAY IN 2020 AND FOUR STATES – NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, VIRGINIA AND NEW MEXICO – PASSED LEGALIZATION LEGISLATION IN JUST THE FIRST FOUR MONTHS OF 2021!

Currently, 17 states and the District of Columbia have legalized Cannabis for adult use, while 36 states (and D.C.) have approved medical marijuana programs. More than 237 million Americans now live in a state with some form of legal Cannabis. While individual states have spearheaded the recreational and medical marijuana legalization movement, beginning with California’s landmark Prop. 215 in 1996, it is possible the federal government may soon follow suit. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has announced plans to introduce a measure that would legalize marijuana federally, removing it from the CSA and its insidious designation as a Schedule I narcotic. It’s true that President Joe Biden favors decriminalization and would likely prefer to see Cannabis rescheduled rather than descheduled. However, Senator Cory Booker, who is working with Schumer on the federal legalization bill, believes that Biden would back the legislation. And with a slight Democratic majority in the legislature, there really is a chance that Cannabis is legalized in the United States this year – an unthinkable scenario just months ago.

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CANADA

After first approving medical Cannabis more than 20 years ago, Canada became the second country in the world to legalize recreational marijuana in October 2018 when the aptly named Cannabis Act took effect. The adult-use law legalized possession of up to 30 grams of pot. The Cannabis Act also established retail sales and rules for home cultivation. While Canada’s provinces create their own guidelines for retail (and can also opt out of personal cultivation), online sales are legal throughout the country. Provinces also set the minimum age for consuming Cannabis, which varies from 18 to 21.

MEXICO

In 2018, the Supreme Court declared prohibition to be unconstitutional and tasked lawmakers with creating a legalization law. Earlier this year it appeared that Mexico would finally join the ranks of recreational Cannabis countries. However, while legalization legislation passed both chambers, the bill has stalled in the Senate, as lawmakers failed to meet the deadline set by the court. A special session could be held later this year to pass the bill but at the moment, legalization in Mexico remains up in the air. Personal possession of pot has been decriminalized in Mexico since 2009 and a medical law allowing for the use of marijuana with less than 1% of THC was passed in 2017.

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ISRAEL

There is a long history of Cannabis in Israel, as many consider the country the birthplace of marijuana research. Israeli Professor Raphael Mechoulam discovered THC in 1964. Since then, Israel’s dedication to Cannabis research has made the country a global leader in the field. Israel boasts a strong medical marijuana program that began in the ‘90s. Recreational Cannabis is partially decriminalized for possession of up to 15 grams.

LEBANON

In April 2020, Lebanese lawmakers legalized the cultivation of marijuana for medical use. The policy change, which officials say was financially motivated, made Lebanon the first Arab country to allow Cannabis cultivation. Legislators also legalized growing industrial hemp. The U.N. considers Lebanon one of the world’s top producers of pot and its crops could be worth up to $1 billion annually. ASIA

SOUTH KOREA

While recreational Cannabis remains highly illegal, South Korea passed a landmark law in 2018 that made it the first country in East Asia to approve the use of medical marijuana. The program is quite strict, requiring a doctor’s recommendation as well as approval from the government to obtain medical Cannabis. And, only pot-based medicines like Sativex, Epidiolex, Marinol and Cesamet are allowed. AFRICA

SOUTH AFRICA

Thanks to a Constitutional Court ruling in 2018, personal consumption, possession or cultivation of Cannabis in private is legal in South Africa. Medical Cannabis is also legal and a doctor can prescribe pot for any condition. Prescriptions are filled at registered pharmacies.

ZIMBABWE

In 2018, Zimbabwe legalized the cultivation of medical Cannabis. However, it took nearly a year for the first license to be awarded (in exchange for a $46,000 fee). While the medical program is struggling, it calls for high quality Cannabis to be mailed to qualified patients by licensed producers.

EUROPE

SOUTH AMERICA

The Czech Republic decriminalized possession of up to 10 grams of pot and home cultivation of up to five plants in 2010. Lawmakers approved a medical Cannabis law in 2013, which allows for patients to obtain 180 grams of marijuana per month by prescription through pharmacies.

The country decriminalized possession and private consumption of small amounts of Cannabis in 2009. In 2017 the government approved CBD for medicinal use, and in 2020 President Alberto Fernández expanded the program to allow home cultivation of medical Cannabis. The new law also permits pharmacies to sell pot products (like oils and creams), which must be covered by insurance for any patient with a prescription.

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DENMARK

Despite the famed Freetown Christiania neighborhood, which became famous for tolerated Cannabis sales, marijuana remains illegal in Denmark. However, the country began a four-year pilot program for medical Cannabis in 2018. The government is allowing the marijuana used in the program to be grown locally through a special permit.

GERMANY

Germany legalized medical Cannabis in March 2017, but the program is extremely strict. Only seriously ill patients qualify for a prescription. The government licenses companies to cultivate Cannabis for the limited medical program.

IRELAND

While recreational Cannabis remains illegal in Ireland, the country is experimenting with medical marijuana in the form of a five-year pilot program approved by the health minister. Seriously ill patients failed by conventional treatment would qualify for “compassionate access to Cannabis for medical reasons.”

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BRAZIL

Cannabis remains illegal in Brazil, and those caught with small amounts are subject to community service and conscripted education on the effects of drugs. While medical marijuana has been allowed since 2015, it is reserved for terminally ill patients. In 2019 the program was expanded to include sales through pharmacies.

CHILE

Despite widespread support for, and use of, Cannabis in Chile, pot remains illegal in the South American country. Nonetheless, there have been pro-pot reforms over the years. In 2015, Chilean President Michelle Bachelet removed marijuana from a list of dangerous drugs, where it had been classified along with heroin and cocaine. The move allowed Cannabis to be sold at pharmacies. Additionally, home cultivation for personal use of recreational or medicinal marijuana has been decriminalized.

COLOMBIA

Possession of up to 20 grams of Cannabis has been decriminalized in Colombia since 2012, and in 2015 the country approved home cultivation of up to 20 plants. That same year, Colombia legalized medical Cannabis and established dispensaries. Most recently, in 2019, the Constitutional Court overturned a ban on public consumption.

ECUADOR

Personal use amounts of Cannabis and hash are decriminalized in Ecuador and possession of up to 10 grams is essentially legal. The Ecuadorian government legalized medical marijuana in Sept. 2019.

Medical marijuana was legalized in Italy in 2013. Shortly thereafter, the government announced that the Italian army would grow the Cannabis for the country’s medical pot program. In February 2021, the health ministry granted a license to a private company to grow medical Cannabis. Prescriptions are only available to qualified patients and marijuana is available through pharmacies. Recreational Cannabis is decriminalized in Italy and as of 2019, home cultivation for personal use was legalized.

URUGUAY

THE NETHERLANDS

The Australian government legalized medical marijuana federally in November 2016, after changing the Narcotic Drugs Act to allow for the cultivation of Cannabis for medicinal purposes. However, the rules for pot patients in Australia differ depending on the jurisdiction. While parts of the country have decriminalized pot, the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) became the first jurisdiction to legalize Cannabis in January 2020. While still federally illegal, the ACT law allows for the possession of up to 50 grams and home cultivation of as many as four plants per household.

Everyone’s favorite pot vacation spot; yet most don’t realize marijuana is illegal in Holland. Cannabis is tolerated by the government and sold at coffeeshops. Possession of up to five grams is decriminalized. Public consumption at coffeeshops is allowed.

PORTUGAL

In 2001, Portugal became the first country to decriminalize all illicit drugs, including Cannabis. Currently, those in possession of up to 25 grams of marijuana or five grams of hash face no criminal or civil penalties. Portugal legalized medical Cannabis in 2018, establishing sales through pharmacies. Growing marijuana remains illegal.

In 2013, Uruguay became the first country in the world to legalize recreational marijuana. The following year, lawmakers approved home cultivation of up to six plants and cultivation clubs allowed growers to work together to produce 99 pot plants a year. In 2017, Uruguay implemented its dispensary program, consisting of 16 licensed pharmacies approved for retail sales.

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BARBADOS

Barbados legalized medical Cannabis in 2019 and also allows registered Rastafarians to legally use marijuana through the Sacramental Cannabis Bill.

JAMAICA

In 2015, Jamaica legalized medical Cannabis and decriminalized possession of up to two ounces. Personal cultivation of up to five plants is allowed, as is the sacramental use of marijuana by Rastafarians. Jamaica faced a Cannabis shortage earlier this year due to a drought and increased demand.

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hat will it take for Cannabis to become a global commodity, and what does success imply for the current and future marketplaces that are selling Cannabis in the U.S. and beyond? I zoomed with Claudia Della Mora, the co-founder and managing partner at Black Legend Capital – an investment and advisory firm based out of Los Angeles and an expert in international Cannabis legalization – to explore what the future holds for the plant, the industry, and our ability to consume Cannabis internationally.

CANNABIS AS A COMMODITY Traditionally, a commodity is the raw material that makes up finished products like petroleum, sugar or rice that can be traded internationally in large quantities with little restrictions, with pricing based on supply and demand as prices fluctuate. Commodity potential within the Cannabis industry includes THC flower, hemp biomass, THC/CBD distillates or isolates, and crude oil. While these have potential as bulk commodities and to one day be traded on the exchanges, there are three essential pieces to the puzzle that must be made to fit before Cannabis products can be sold as commodities globally. While most U.S. companies see the future of Cannabis as a commodity coming from federal legalization, the real barrier to global trade is the United Nations Drug Treaty. “Cannabis needs to get to a point of international legalization to have a commodity status, and that will require a type of standardization and minimum requirements for products to be traded and sold,” said Claudia Della Mora. “Although everyone looks at the U.S. as the biggest market, it’s only the biggest developed market, but it’s not going to be the biggest manufacturing market. I do believe when everything is federally approved, Cannabis will be cultivated in low labor cost countries like China, Mexico, Columbia – so those countries will be very important while people buy from them.”

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For Cannabis to be treated as a commodity, there must be universally accepted standards for products. Currently, every state in the U.S. has different standards, as does each country across the globe. For there to be import/export of products, standards for quality, testing, ingredients and many other factors must be determined. There will be different standards for medicinal/ pharmaceutical grade and recreational Cannabis, including cultivation, processing and the end user product. PR IC E T RANSP A REN CY

There has to be a benchmark for prices, with differentiation, just like with the oil and gas industry. Once there are standards agreed upon internationally, there can be pricing set for types and grades of products, which would allow the ability for trade on a global commodity scale. “In order to be a commodity, a product must be freely traded and sold,” said Della Mora. “Oil is a benchmark for pricing, but gas is refined from oil and priced locally. One interesting thing is that raw materials are sometimes a minor cost of the cost of the finished goods – sugar costs very little by the pound, while a two-liter bottle of Coke is above two dollars with little added expense.” THE THREE VERTICALS OF THE INDUSTRY

While it is easy to think about the Cannabis industry as one giant melting pot, there are actually three distinct divisions that come from the same plant: industrial hemp, medical Cannabis and recreational Cannabis. Recreational Cannabis is like the alcohol or consumer packaging industry with lower regulations, medical Cannabis

is similar to pharmaceuticals in terms of regulations and expectations, and industrial hemp can be used for either industrial applications, pharmaceutical grade medical products, or even recreational use. This is a complex web of overlapping products, and it’s important to understand how each vertical has a different function on a global level. INDUSTRIAL HEMP & CBD

Hemp is the only aspect of the three that is today at a commodity level globally, with import and export being legal in the U.S. at under .3% THC, or .2% THC in the European Union. As a commodity, hemp-derived CBD has crashed in prices globally, and the value continues to fall as supply outstrips demand and more farms come on-line globally to produce industrial hemp and CBD. MEDICAL CANNABIS VS . R E C R E AT I O N A L

MMJ is a very specific aspect of the commoditization of Cannabis because processors use THC and CBD raw materials that are specialized, not just anything random. They often require specific ratios of cannabinoids and for the products to be grown or processed in a specific way, like European Union Good Manufacturing Processes certified. These raw materials are also used for specific types of treatments. When you get down to specifics, the real difference between recreational and MMJ is not the end user, but the standards used to classify what category the Cannabis falls under. Apart from regulations like quality control or specific dosing, the only difference between MMJ and recreational is the label on the jar. G L O B A L DE MA N D

Although the global pandemic may have caused an up-tick in Cannabis consumption over the past year, the numbers appear to be here to stay. “Americans legally purchased $17.9 billion of legal Cannabis in 2020, not including the black market or states without legal Cannabis,” said Della Mora. “Which is $7.2 billion more than was bought in 2019 – so the pandemic saw a massive increase in sales – with the combined medical/rec market projected to reach $23 billion annually by 2025. Globally, the value is estimated at $130 billion by 2025, with Mexico alone estimated to be a $60 billion market.”

While there are U.S. based companies that have hundreds of employees and millions of dollars in revenues, even the largest U.S. producer/processor is woefully undersized and unprepared for a global Cannabis market. The market conditions that currently exist domestically have created an environment that has made Cannabis a cash crop in America, but this will not necessarily be the case long term. At the center of this bubbling market is the American idea that Cannabis producers have an inherent value that will make them ripe for acquisition from multinational companies, or that the products and brands they produce have enough domestic value and demand that there will always be a warm market for U.S. companies to sell their products domestically. However, this rose-tinted optimism has new competition on the horizon. “A small number of companies can already supply all the commodity input needed to meet global demand for CBD,” explained Della Mora. “THC is limited state by state in the U.S., currently with high demand, but there is no sense in producing Cannabis in expensive countries or in climates not friendly to cultivation. Small producers might want to provide their knowledge, distribution networks and sales relationships to larger companies that will ultimately produce Cannabis in Mexico or elsewhere. That is the primary value that a small cultivator in the U.S. can provide to a large company once Cannabis is legal globally.” In short, the current state of global legalization works in the producer/processor’s favor in the U.S., as does a lack of federal legalization. Even if the U.S. legalizes before the U.N., a national legal market would likely hurt small to medium U.S. producers in the long run, as they try to compete against multi-state operators and the rush of investment from major corporations. “Of course, I don’t want to sound like a downer, and no producer/processor wants to hear this as they continue pouring money into companies, especially when there is domestic demand,” said Della Mora. “But from an entrepreneurial view, you have to understand your clientele before starting a business – and I think a lot of people are not sophisticated enough to make good decisions long term.” CAN AMERICAN GROWERS COMPETE? >>

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while the U.S. currently dominates the Cannabis conversation, it is far from the center of the world when it comes to pot’s future as a commodity. And while the U.S. can legalize at the federal level, that doesn’t mean they can export it lawfully. “It has to be the United Nations moving Cannabis to a U.N. Schedule II or III – that would allow countries and investors to create a market for products to be sold legally,” said Della Mora. “Right now to import and export MMJ, a narcotic license is necessary and it has to be compliant to the 1961 U.N. convention.”

THE CURRENT STATE OF GLOBAL LEGALIZATION WORKS IN THE PRODUCER/ PROCESSOR’S FAVOR IN THE U.S., AS DOES A LACK OF FEDERAL LEGALIZATION.

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products. ‘Made in America’ could be the stamp that keeps U.S. companies alive – just like the demand seen in the United Kingdom for Australian products that follow the commonwealth trade history of other commodities.” In the European Union and most of the developed world outside the U.S., local governments As noted previously, with commoditization control commodities like minerals and natural comes standardization, meaning that Cannabis resources, and issue permits to companies to in Mexico or Columbia will have to follow the extract, refine and sell these products. From a same rules, regulations and standards as Cannaregulatory standpoint, the less companies involved bis grown in the U.S. In reality, all Cannabis will the better, as it takes fewer resources to regulate be regulated similarly globally, meaning that the and hold accountable a couple massive compasame standardized quality will come from counnies than a large number of smaller companies. tries with more favorable growing climates and This means that globally the market is already lower production costs, which will make it very tilted in favor of huge companies, especially those difficult for U.S. domestic producers to compete with experience in other industries. abroad. The biggest hope for U.S. growers will “In Germany, three companies won the right be local demand, and the potential for the U.S. to cultivate because it is a no-brainer for the Government to impose tariffs or taxes that make government to work with three companies instead competition easier for U.S. growers producing the of dozens, with less management and risk, and same quality of products as those in other parts of everything being provided the world. easily in big amounts on a silver “I think that there will be consum“THERE’S ALWAYS platter,” explained Della Mora. ers domestically and globally that “So any little company would be OPPORTUNITY want to choose ‘Grown in Amera waste of time for a regulating ica’ products versus those grown WHEN THERE ARE government.” in South America or elsewhere,” LIMITATIONS, SO I Nonetheless, Della Mora sees explained Della Mora. “Not all, opportunity within the complex but there will be those who choose ALWAYS ENCOURAGE web of global Cannabis. domestic products if regulations ENTREPRENEURS “There’s always opportunity allow disclosure of where the raw when there are limitations, so I material comes from, like in food/ OR BRIGHT MINDS always encourage entrepreneurs beverages/clothing. If those trends TO THINK ABOUT or bright minds to think about follow, there will be a portion of the SOLUTIONS,” solutions,” she said. “Because consumers that prefer locally-made

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when you provide a solution, it’s a good investment of time. Obviously, whoever finds solutions in the meantime is going to make a lot of money, because it’s going to be a few years at least before full commoditization. Eventually, what we would like is for a real commodity situation, for Cannabis to be traded globally – and whoever is first to figure this out will take the market.”

espite the challenges facing American companies on a global market, Della Mora is hopeful that the changes in international law will lead to a greater acceptance of Cannabis as a safe recreational drug and medicine, which will continue to create new opportunities for companies in America and around the globe. “My hope is that it will be federally and internationally legal, so that everyone can use it recreationally,” said Della Mora. “But I really hope that this plant can be recognized medicinally and wellness-wise everywhere, because it really does help. We are discovering that Cannabis consumption might even help or protect against viruses like COVID, so we need more research and acceptance. I really hope that people who use Cannabis for medicinal uses can do so without the stigma and ignorance, and that there is going to be global information awareness so that people can learn more about this amazing plant – not from the point of view of stoners, but from medical practitioners working to save lives.”

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Signs in Amsterdam warn against smoking Cannabis in public.

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COFFEESHOP CRACKDOWN

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OR THE PAST HALF-CENTURY, Amsterdam border municipalities (where many rowdy tourists enter has been considered the Cannabis capital from neighboring countries like Germany, France, Britain of Europe, if not the world. Long before and Belgium) rather than in Amsterdam, where weed legalization seemed possible here in Ameritourism comprises a significant portion of the city’s econca, Amsterdam’s coffeeshops were the only omy. Sadly though, it looks like that’s about to change. place where one could buy and consume Earlier this year, Amsterdam’s first female mayor Femmarijuana openly without fear of criminal repercussion – ke Halsema, proposed, among other things, enforcing thanks to the Netherlands’ policy of “soft drug” tolerance the wietpas ban in the capital for the first time. In a letter (gedoogbeleid). But over the past decade, that tolerance to the city council on January 8, Halsema outlined a sehas eroded due to the right-leaning Christian national ries of policy changes regarding the city’s Cannabis ingovernment and complaints from the citizenry. dustry. Aside from the so-called “residence criterion,” the Just before the pandemic, tourism to Amsterdam was proposal would also institute new licensing requirements at an all-time high – averaging nearly 2 million to legalize the supply chain – allowing THE LOSS OF visitors per month – half of whom were there, shops to purchase their Cannabis legally at least in part, to visit some of the city’s 166 from government-approved sources (thus CANNABIS Cannabis coffeeshops and/or infamous Red Light eliminating the problem of illegal “backTOURISM IS District. Residents have long decried the throngs of SURE TO HAVE door” suppliers who are often connectill-behaved tourists who reportedly piss, puke, lited to organized crime) and keep more A DEVASTATING ter, shout and fight in their streets, and seeing the stock on-premises. However, these new EFFECT ON THE city tourist-free during the COVID lockdown has requirements would also limit the number CITY’S ECONOMY only spotlighted these “overtourism” complaints. of locations each coffeeshop brand can To address these “quality of life” concerns, the operate and eliminate over half of the Dutch government began taking steps to reduce tourism: remaining coffeeshops in the city. banning new hotels and tourist-targeted businesses As expected, coffeeshop owners are pushing back (such as Red Light tours and souvenir shops), restricting hard against these measures. Joachim “Joa” Helms, Airbnb rentals and increasing their “tourist tax.” In 2012, co-owner of the legendary Green House coffeeshop and they introduced the “wietpas” (weed pass) policy, which spokesman for the Dutch Cannabis Retailers Association banned non-residents from visiting coffeeshops; howev(BCD), says that the coffeeshop industry is being unfairly er, until now, the policy has been enforced primarily in targeted for the problem of misbehaving tourists.

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“People who come to smoke weed aren’t the ones causing the disturbance,” he asserts. “Usually, it’s guys being loud on the street and being drunk – and those aren’t typical coffeeshop people.” So if drunk people are causing most of the problems, BCD representatives argue, why not ban tourists from bars? They also point out that the ban will only exacerbate the very criminality officials claim to be concerned about. “If you want to prevent an illegal market, then coffeeshops are essential,” says Helms. “Every smoker that’s not allowed in a coffeeshop is one that buys his weed from an illegal dealer!” According to them, the tourist ban is bad policy for several reasons: It endangers tourists by exposing them to shady street dealers who also sell hard drugs, carry weapons and rip people off; it funnels revenue from Cannabis sales into the hands of criminals, rather than regulated, tax-paying businesses; and it forces tourists to consume their Cannabis out in public, rather than inside designated shops, thus exposing passersby to their smoke. “With the US and Canada legalizing, Cannabis culture is only getting bigger and bigger,” Helms observes. “So instead of closing shops to tourists, we should embrace what this city was always known for and legalize. That’s the best, most obvious solution.” As of now, plans to relocate the Red Light District from the city center to a new “sex zone” on the outskirts of town are already underway, and the Cannabis control proposal is on track to take effect next year. Even if the ban does go into effect, however, many predict it will be short-lived, as the loss of Cannabis tourism is sure to have a devastating effect on the city’s economy – not just the coffeeshop owners, but also hotels, tour operators, restaurants and other businesses. Hopefully, a fairer compromise can be negotiated that addresses residents’ legitimate concerns, while still allowing tourists to continue enjoying Amsterdam’s world-renowned coffeeshop culture.

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MATANUSKA THUNDERFUCK

Alaska’s Matanuska-Susitna Valley is the origin of this classic strain that is commonly referred to as MTF. Popular since the 1980s and known to produce different effects in different users, this cultivar is a bit of a wild card. Those familiar with the varietal claim it is one of the most potent and complex strains in existence.

SATIVA

JACK HERER Jack Herer

is the name of both a legendary Cannabis activist, and an equally renowned, energetic and notoriously flavorful thin-leaf varietal hailing from Amsterdam. Bred from a threeway cross of Haze, Northern Lights #5 and Shiva Skunk, breeder Sensi Seeds created the strain in the mid‘90s in honor of the great activist. This spice, pine and citrus forward cultivar is known to produce a heady, cerebral and creative high.

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DJ SHORT BLUEBERRY

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OG KUSH

Legend has it that DJ Short scoured Central America and Southeast Asia to find the genetics that would eventually be bred into the renowned DJ Short Blueberry, also known as the True Blueberry. The purported lineage of the strain is Highland Thai, Oregon Purple Thai and Afghani. While the strain has international roots, the legwork to breed the strain was done in Seattle, Washington.

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The OG Kush has a truly wild history behind it. Reportedly, the strain originated in Florida in 1991 and in 1996, Josh D flew wet cuts from Florida to Los Angeles, California where it exploded in popularity amongst both consumers and celebrities. At one point in time, outrageous prices of SATIVA $6,000 to $10,000 per pound were MAUI WOWIE being paid to Hawaii is known to be home acquire this to some incredible tropical especially hefty ganja, as well as some smoke. prized genetics. Maui Wowie is a classic thin-leaf varietal that is arguably the most famous of the archipelago’s cultivars, bursting onto the scene after making its way stateside in the 1970s. Maui Wowie features a mango, lemon-lime, pine-forward aroma that is known for its euphoric and mellowing effects.

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MONTANA SILVERTIP

This sparkling cultivar is Montana’s shining gem and a rare, but special cultivar. With storied lineage that is said to be a Grand Daddy Purple x Silver Kush cross, this heavy-duty hybrid packs a powerful punch, delivering characteristics of both the body-high-leaning GDP and the uppity zip of the Silver Kush.

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NYC SOUR DIESEL

SATIVA

ACAPULCO GOLD

Mexico’s most famous Cannabis strain and arguably the world’s best known sativa, Acapulco Gold is a musky, tropical, haze-esque landrace strain that exploded in popularity in the 1960s and was touted as the first “connoisseur pot.” Though rare, it can still be found in old heads’ gardens along the West Coast and beyond.

The exact lineage of NYC Sour Diesel is a bit muddled, thanks to two versions of the strain existing. The original version was most likely a Chem Dog plant that was unintentionally pollinated by another plant in the same room in Staten Island, New York sometime in the early 1990s. Later, Soma Seeds got a cut of the Sour and put out their version – which many referred to as Grapefruit, thanks to its aroma and flavor that called the fruit to mind.

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RED CONGOLESE

Popularized in California, this hybrid is derived from landrace strains from two different continents – South America and Africa – producing a notably stimulating, creative and motivating cultivar. The strain has a strong tendency to produce focused and functional effects, coupled with a high degree of mental clarity, making it an excellent choice for daytime consumption.

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DURBAN POISON

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Durban Poison is a special landrace varietal originating from the South African port city of Durban. The strain is a classic thin-leaf varietal and produces a buzzy, energetic and motivating high via a piney, lemon-lime and musk-forward smoke. Rumor has it that the strain was popularized by Cannabis greats Ed Rosenthal and Mel Frank in the late 1970s.

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HINDU KUSH This strain

is named after the mountain range stretching through Afghanistan from Pakistan to Tajikistan, which is the area this cultivar is indigenous to. Hindu Kush is a short and bushy plant that produces thick, hefty and tree-like colas. The strain has a reputation for producing stunningly dark purple and black leaves, and is commonly known to create a couch-locking, heavy-handed body high for the user.

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SHIATSU KUSH

Originally bred as an heirloom strain, Shiatsu Kush hails from the Japanese island of Amami Oshima. This rare varietal was originally brought to the Americas by legendary seed bank BC Bud Depot, known for its deeply relaxing effects and complex terpene profile that tends to present with prominent notes of cedar and menthol.

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CANNABIS HASN’T ALWAYS BEEN THE HIGHLY DEVELOPED, HYBRIDIZED AND SELECTIVELY HUNTED PLANT THAT IT IS TODAY. Once upon a time, certain Cannabis strains existed solely in specific regions throughout the world. As the popularity and value of the plant rose, so did cultivators’ interest in diversifying their product lines – thus beginning the development of our modern day Cannabis cultivars. Select growers took this niche interest and began traveling internationally, hunting for new varietals from select regions around the world. These growers, many of whom eventually changed their focus from cultivation to breeding, helped usher in a new era for the plant and the community around it.

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1. Put all the ingredients except the chocolate syrup in a blender. Blend on medium

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LEMON BARS Baking spray 1 cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened ¼ cup canna-butter, softened ¼ cup confectioner’s sugar 2 eggs 1 cup sugar zest from two lemons 2 tablespoons lemon juice ½ teaspoon flour ¼ teaspoon salt

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speed until smooth. 2. Divide the smoothie 1. Preheat the oven to 340°F. Spray an 8 or 9-inch square pan with the cooking spray and set it aside. 2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, unsalted butter, canna-butter and confectioner’s sugar. 3. Using your fingers, press the crust evenly into the prepared pan. 4. Bake the crust until it is light golden brown, about 20 minutes. Transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Leave the oven on. 5. In a medium bowl, whisk together all the remaining ingredients until fluffy. 6. Put the filling into the cooled crust. 7. Bake until the filling is set, 25 to 30 minutes. 8. Cool completely.

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1. Preheat the oven to 340°F and spray a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with the cooking spray. Set aside. 2. In a large bowl, beat together the sugar, canola oil and canna-oil until creamy. Add the eggs, buttermilk and zest, mixing well. 3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Add the dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. 4. Fold in the pistachios. 5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until the bread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes. 6. Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan – set on a wire rack before turning out to cool completely on the rack.

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ORANGEPISTACHIO BREAD Baking spray 1 cup sugar ½ cup canola oil ¼ cup canna-oil or butter 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup buttermilk 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon cinnamon pinch of salt ¾ cup shelled pistachios

between 2 glasses and stir 1 heaping tablespoon of chocolate syrup into each.

It’s sunny and we can be outside without a mask. In many cases, we can be inside without a mask. Isn’t that just the greatest news? Hugging feels so good. Work to be done, but we are on the right track. Now get your Cannabis game on and step into the kitchen to make some magic happen. The lemon bars are sweet and tart and divine. You will love them. I like them frozen for a bit, a great chew and frosty feel. The orange pistachio bread is a great way to start the day on a high. Perfect with tea, coffee or golden milk (reach out if you want the recipe). If you are a malted milk ball fan, this smoothie has your name on it. These recipes were infused with a strain from Re-Up farms – a “peaceful” strain named Raspberry Tart. Upon checking, I found that my mood was upbeat and my stress level reduced considerably. The infusion is floral and citrusy, and pairs well with the featured recipes.

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Zafra is a Latino-founded, woman-owned and operated edible company based in the Portland area. These fullspectrum Cannabis oil-infused gummy makers specialize in highlighting “the authentic expression of diverse flavor profiles from all over the world,” taking consumers to a new global destination with each product. Sold in 50mg packs of 10, each serving (or one gummy) offers 5mg of THC and utilizes gluten-free, bone char-free, vegan and real fruit ingredients. Zafra’s Tropics line makes for a salivatory selection process, with tempting flavors like Mexican Mango Chile, Puerto Rican Piña Colada, Hawaiian Lilikoi and Moroccon Pomegranate Sangria. Narrowing it down to one flavor was difficult, but we chose the Thai-inspired Lychee option. The package is welldesigned, warm, inviting and more importantly, eco-friendly. A quick peek at the back reveals a special “Za-fact” (a unique tidbit of information) about the region. Did you know that the Siamese cat originated from Thailand? You do now! Diving into these gummies is a delightful experience. The flavor is gentle and the texture, silky smooth. There’s a mild distillate aftertaste, but it proves passable for even the pickiest of edible eaters as the sweet, floral lychee flavor brings balance. The effects offer level-headedness that can be utilized as needed by consumers – from daytime productivity to an evening wind-down. Thanks to their 10-piece packaging it’s also easier to determine dosing, for those that may prefer a pre-split 50mg. As an added bonus, the brand boasts a globally inclusive goal and unique (rotating) donation program. For every unit of Zafra sold, the company pledges to donate to “non-profit agencies providing development assistance” in the communities and countries celebrated through their gummy flavors.

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BLUEBERRY MUFFIN LIVE RESIN BADDER

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ased in Grants Pass, Rebel Roots Farms has been working closely with a handful of partner farms for years to bring the industry high-end, yet affordable extracts. Dave Lamberg, AKA Ballzy Jones, has recently developed and found that his new media, O-clay, has been able to remediate certain color bodies, fats and lipids, all the while keeping the flavor profile intact. The end product results in an extract that is high in terpene content and flavor. Fresh from a great early morning exercise, I had the pleasure of starting my day off with a dab of Blueberry Muffin live resin badder – and just like the grand feeling from the workout – the dab set me up for a productive and chill day. Being a very visual and olfactory motived consumer of Cannabis products, this properly fresh frozen flower grown by Green Queen Farms stimulates both, hitting with a one-two punch. The color is a creamy pale yellow and the consistency is super smooth, happily jumping onto the dabber. Being a lover of anything blueberry – from muffins to pies to jams, you name it – the aroma wafting from the jar certainly lives up to the Blueberry Muffin name. This cultivar possesses a unique terpene profile of fresh-cut flowers, a blender full of fruit and crushed Sweet Tarts. After heating the nail to a perfect 500 degrees, the gleaming badder melted into a golden mass of transparent bubbles as the terpenes eased through the quartz, flooding my taste buds with the same sweetness my nose had the pleasure of experiencing. Bred by Humboldt Seed Company, this cross of Purple Panty Dropper and Razzleberry Kush clocks in at 12.62% total terps – and as my lungs filled with the smooth vapor, I almost instantly felt the tension from my workout melt away. You can expect a very cerebral high at first, followed by relaxing and balancing vibes. A great way to start the day, just like a blueberry muffin!

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June and let’s be honest: There’s not much better than a savory yet refreshing alcoholic beverage using Oregon-grown blueberries. Based in Tenmile (just outside Roseburg), Draper Brewing is a small craft brewery bringing a flavorful selection of fruited wild varieties – with Blabaer Mouth standing out as one of my personal favorites. The locally-grown Umpqua Valley blueberries used for this beautiful fermentation bring that perfectly sharp, full blueberry taste, creating a perfect balance between slightly sour and refreshingly tart. Instead of the heavy fruit that accompanies some ales, this masterpiece leaves the ideal amount of light acidity to cut through the richness of the blueberries. Coupled with blueberry season, June also celebrates Pride Month – and Fire & Jane is going above and beyond many of their pre-roll competitors by featuring three limited edition packs that donate a portion of their proceeds to certain charities. The Space Lady pre-roll pack – featuring Cookies and Cream from Urban Pharms – donates 50 cents per pack to the Trevor Project, a nonprofit focused on suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth. The organization uses a 24/7 toll-free hotline and text-messaging service that has trained counselors ready to help anyone in need. These packs also feature bright and colorful artwork from the local favorite, Portland-based artist Wokeface. Her art can be found all over Portland, so keep an eye out for some of her amazing work the next time you’re cruising around town. Inside the packs are five pre-rolls that are neatly tucked away next to a small Wokeface sticker as a token of appreciation for your support. They even include a small pocket to keep your roaches, in case you don’t have a handy spot to stash your leftovers. Beyond the wholesome, feel good vibes behind both products, what’s a greater pair than a beer and a joint on a warm summer afternoon? The fresh blueberry flavor pairs perfectly with the smooth Cookies and Cream flower, and the high left me as relaxed as ever, without feeling weighed down. The fizzy but smooth wild ale is perfect for quenching that warm weather thirst, while keeping things light to match the season. Balancing the tartness, this Starfighter x GSC does the job by further alleviating stress without putting you to sleep. The Blabaer Mouth comes in a large glass bottle, making it easier (and classier) to carry than a standard six-pack of beer when you’re setting up at the park or hiking down to the river. And don’t worry about spilling any beer on the Fire & Jane packs – they’re airtight and hard-shelled – making them durable enough even for the clumsiest of stoners. If you’re searching for two local companies to support, look no further than Draper Brewing and Fire & Jane.

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The spicy watermelon gummies from Stash are absolutely tasty, not to mention, incredibly unique! The spiciness is similar to that of a tamarind chilli candy, which brings a slightly sweet and sour complexity to the gummies. As this was a pack of five, each gummy equates to two doses. I, of course, inhaled the whole pack and let the gummies take hold. Let me tell you: These bad boys, plus a solid comedy movie, is all you need for a fun night! Stash is all about their commitment to their creation of artisan gummies. They offer these gummies in packs of five, single fast-acting, and 1:1 (THC:CBD) varieties. The gummies are infused with distillate and made with pectin, making them vegan. Be sure to contact Tine Trading Co. if you are interested in carrying Stash at your store!

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It had been a while since I indulged myself with a Squib from LunchBox Alchemy, and when I did, there was no mistaking the consistency change. Instead of gelatin, LBA now uses pectin – placing these delectable Squibs firmly in the vegan category! The new pineapple flavor was delicious, sending me off on a tropics-infused and vibrant high. As this was one of their uplift gummies, I wasn’t surprised when I found myself having an extra-blast playing with my dog at the park. When a pineapple Squib meets a bright summer day, expect a vivid interaction with nature! Squibs by LunchBox Alchemy have been in the fabric of the Oregon edible scene since the early medical days. So much so that many fans have coined the term “Squibbed” – a reference to someone especially baked off the edible. These small yet powerful gummies infused with full spectrum Cannabis oil are a must try! lunchboxalchemy.com @lunchbox_alchemy

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Perched up high on the apex of a ridge in Mendocino County, California is Esensia Gardens. They have an impressive line-up of over 20 different proprietary cultivars that have been bred, selected and grown under the California sun and moon. They placed four times at Emerald Cup 2021, with three awards in the licensed sungrown category and one award in the CBD flower category. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Ben and Marley, cofounders of Esensia, over the last couple of years. I’ve spent days at a time on location, capturing everything from studio macro, astro-photography time lapses, 35mm film, drone, and on the vine photos. Each of these trichome macros are complied of hundreds of images using the technique called focus stacking. The precise execution of this technique is needed to eliminate the shallow depth of field in the macro world. It’s honestly hard to not list off their entire library as some of my favorite cultivars to date, so I’ll leave you with my top five: Lemon OG, Blueberry Jam, OG Fairy Godmother, Lime Juice and Magic Wand.

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TECHNOLOGY ALPHAPEN BRNR LABS

THE BATTERY

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Introducing the BRNR Alpha – a premium vape pen at a price that anyone can afford.

“One of the safest, sturdiest, smoothest-pulling vape pens I’ve ever hit.”

THE PORTABILITY and discretion of a good vape pen make it an indispensable alternative to the desktop dab rig. But most of the vape pens on the market tend to fall into two categories: the cheap, disposable types that don’t last long and may or may not be off-gassing toxic fumes; and the higher-end vapes, which are better quality and typically come with a heftier price tag. But now, you can have the best of both worlds with the new Alpha Vape from BRNR Labs. The BRNR Alpha has a sleek, spaceage design that’s available in four different colors: pink, blue, space gray and black. There’s no button to press – activation is triggered by inhalation. There’s also no light to show it’s on, instead using haptic feedback (a subtle vibration) to let you know it’s working. It comes with a Grade-A battery that’s compatible with any standard 510-threaded cartridge, a refillable glass AVD cartridge, an aluminum sheath, an adapter ring (to adjust the sheath height for longer cartridges), and a micro-USB charging cord. Let’s take a look at each of these components more closely:

Alpha features a Grade-A battery, meaning it has met the strictest of safety and quality standards. Unlike B and C-Grade batteries, Grade-A batteries have a longer life and are less likely to leak or explode. The bottom of Alpha’s battery features a micro-USB port for charging and a tiny switch used to toggle between the two heat settings: low and high. Since there’s no button, there’s no messing around trying to remember how many clicks or which colored light corresponds to which setting. When set to low, the atomizer heats to the temperature where the terpenes just begin to vaporize, preserving as much flavor and aroma as possible – perfect for highterp sauce carts. On the high setting, it heats to just below the temperature where any off-gassing might conceivably occur – delivering a heavier hit that’s optimal for highTHC distillates. Both temperatures are sensor-controlled by BRNR’s proprietary Smart Pulse Technology – a sophisticated algorithm that sends automated intermittent pulses of power to the atomizer, rather than constant heat. This prevents the device from overheating and reduces stress on the ceramic core, extending its life.

THE CARTRIDGE

Alpha Pen comes equipped with an AVD (Advanced Vapor Devices, BRNR’s sister company) cartridge constructed using only the highest quality and safest materials available. All components within the air path – including a pure nickel and kanthal heating element, the zero-absorption borosilicate glass chamber, and the clean ceramic core – are certified non-toxic, non-reactive and inert. Thanks to AVD’s extensive quality control and testing, their carts are considered the new gold standard for many top-name concentrate producers.

THE RESULTS

In the final analysis, Alpha is one of the safest, sturdiest, smoothest-pulling vape pens I’ve ever hit. It provides strong, steady hits with no overheating and long battery life. It’s built to last years rather than months, which not only saves you money, but is also better for the environment. And with its one-year warranty and the very reasonable price point of just $25, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better vape pen for your money.

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KRATOM

Interview with Mac Haddow, Senior Fellow on Public Policy at the American Kratom Association

It was an unseasonably cold February night in 2018 when I found myself in one of Alaska’s roughest neighborhoods. Indistinct shouting and blaring police sirens cut through my anxiety as I approached a wooden lean-to lit by only a neon green sign that read “Smoke Shop.” When I opened the creaky front door, I was greeted by dim fluorescent lights and a slew of unsavory characters who were probably just as confused by my presence as I was. But we were all there for the same thing: kratom.

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erived from the Mitragyna speciosa tree that is native to Southeast Asia, kratom has been consumed for centuries. An herbal cure-all of sorts, kratom is said to treat everything from impotence to stomach bugs, as well as ease pain and anxiety. While the plant has a rich history in Eastern medicine, it is relatively new to the Western consciousness. First introduced to Europe in the early 19th century by Dutch botanist Pieter Korthals, the plant has yet to gain wide acceptance Suppose Haddow is correct in his assertions, and kratom can in the United States, in part, because of misinformation. wean those addicted to prescription opioids of their affliction. Why is So, why has this humble plant become so demonized in kratom currently classified as a Schedule I drug alongside Cannabis, the United States? Used in small doses, heroin, LSD, ecstasy, meth and peyote? According to Mac Haddow, a Senior Fellow on Public kratom works as a In this, Haddow is succinct. Policy at the American Kratom Association, the answer is stimulant – similar to “[The FDA] has expansive power, and they disseminate relatively straightforward. drinking an energy propaganda about [kratom]. They infect the whole discussion from “It’s probably an outgrowth of the [FDA] bias against drink. In large quantities, a public policy standpoint by citing a string of deaths that were all-natural products. They hate homeopathic products, kratom can have an previously attributed to kratom, but have since been refuted,” says and they hate plants and anything that doesn’t require a analgesic effect as it Haddow. ‘New Drug Application,’” says Haddow. binds to the body’s The most damaging narrative to come from the FDA concerns the The problem, Haddow believes, is akin to the natural μ-opioid death of nine Swedes in 2010. Two years later, the original cause of FDA’s response to vitamin supplements in the ‘90s. In receptors death was redacted by The National Board of Forensic Medicine in 1991, the Nutrition Advertising Coordination Act was Sweden. While kratom was detected in the systems of the deceased, introduced, in which the FDA would have the power to the Board determined that it was not the primary cause of death, but rather, it was tighten the regulations regarding supplement labeling. The Act was shot the adulteration of the consumed kratom. down and replaced by the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act “Kratom in its pure state is not dangerous,” insists Haddow. (DSHEA) in 1994 during the Clinton Administration. Under the DSHEA, Just like Cannabis, the problem is not the plant itself. It is the mismanagement a dietary supplement cannot be approved or authorized for investigation of the product by smoke shops and other entities that saw the analgesic effect of as a new drug, antibiotic, or biologic unless it was marketed as a food or kratom and thought, “Maybe we can mix it with some things.” dietary supplement before such approval or authorization. On this, Haddow and the FDA agree. This distinction becomes important when it comes to the ability of “As we work to combat the opioid crisis, we cannot allow unscrupulous vendors kratom producers to market or advertise their product as being able to take advantage of consumers by selling products with unsubstantiated claims to treat illness. More importantly, it stifles one major sector of kratom that they can treat opioid addiction or alleviate other medical conditions,” wrote consumers: those trying to beat their opioid addiction. acting FDA Commissioner Ned Sharpless, M.D., in a June 2019 press release. When used in small doses, kratom works as a stimulant – similar Without tight regulations and rigorous testing protocols, consumers can be to drinking an energy drink. In large quantities, kratom can have an putting themselves at risk by consuming kratom. But that doesn’t mean that we analgesic effect as it binds to the body’s natural μ-opioid receptors should throw out the baby with the bathwater. As a 2020 Johns Hopkins led (MOR). Unlike prescribed opioid drugs such as Tramadol and Percocet, survey of 2,798 adult kratom users in the United States revealed, kratom is worth the bond kratom forms to the MOR are weak – reducing the likelihood of the investment of creating stringent regulations. In the survey, 87 percent of those forming an addiction, making it a possible answer to the opioid crisis. consuming kratom to treat opioid dependence reported relief from withdrawal “The difference is significant because kratom doesn’t give you that symptoms. Even more remarkable, 34 percent of addicts were free from opioids reinforcing high, so therefore, it doesn’t have addiction liability. What after a year. happens with traditional opioids is that they go to your respiratory system, “It’s just like the FDA’s response to supplements. The solution was not to ban and that’s what accounts for the them. The solution was to make sure that they were regulated properly. And that’s majority, or the vast majority, of IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN what kratom needs, which is why we advocate at the state level right now for the opioid overdoses. You literally LEARNING MORE ABOUT KRATOM kratom Consumer Protection Act, which essentially says you cannot adulterate it; suffocate. Kratom has no significant AND THE COMPANIES BACKED BY THE you can’t synthesize the alkaloids, you have to manufacture properly and label it impact on your respiratory system,” AMERICAN KRATOM ASSOCIATION, properly,” says Haddow. explains Haddow. VISIT AMERICANKRATOM.ORG.

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Inside Tammy Baller’s New Studio (In A Skatepark)

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Tammy Baller is known for her amusing cartoon-character-inspired functional glass rigs and bowls she creates as one of the top glassblowing artists in the country. She was raised in Upstate New York where she fell in love with creating art during high school. Her talents got her into RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) and she was instantly fascinated by their Glass Fabrication building. She eventually dropped out of college, got into a little bit of trouble, and then rebounded by pouring all of her energy into creating her unique and whimsical glass pieces. Tammy’s boyfriend is an avid skateboarder and collector, and her new studio on his property is surrounded by several rideable pools and skate ramps. During the summer, skaters catch air right outside the picture window – while we discuss Tammy’s glassblowing career and her plans for the future. Tammy is very involved in both functional glass events and art festivals all around the country, and you can often find her demonstrating blowing glass with poise and passion. She has trained and inspired numerous other glass artists in the Northeast and beyond. “I like to make people smile and be happy,” says Tammy. “And if I can make something that makes me laugh, that’s what truly inspires me!”

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Tammy is very involved in both functional glass events and art festivals all around the country.

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STORY & PHOTOS by CHARLES TAGGART @KINDBUD.PHOTOS for LEAF NATION

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Amsterdam’s Reefer Revolution 84

How a handful of activists and entrepreneurs transformed the Venice of the North into the Cannabis capital of the world.

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If there’s one city in all the world most associated with marijuana, it is undoubtedly Amsterdam. For decades, the city has been known for its liberal attitudes toward Cannabis … but it was not always this way. The Dutch policy of Cannabis tolerance—and the resulting coffeeshop industry— traces back to a handful of counterculture visionaries in the late 60s and early 70s who pushed back against the powersthat-be and paved the way for the thriving Cannabis culture that followed. THE PROVOS Like America’s Diggers and Yippies (whom they influenced), Amsterdam’s Provos (short for provoceren, meaning “to provoke”) were a leftist group that combined political protests with absurdist street theater in an attempt to goad authority figures into making public fools of themselves. One of their founders was a performance artist and anti-tobacco activist named Robert Jasper Grootveld. Starting in the early 1960s, Grootveld and his Provos launched a guerilla war against the tobacco industry, as well as a pro-pot disinformation campaign called the “Marihuettegame” (marijuana game). The premise was to score “points” by tricking police into arresting you for legal substances that looked similar to weed to demonstrate their ignorance about it. Those points could then be redeemed for real weed at the Afrikaanse Druk Stoor—an underground drug shop they opened in the Jordaan in 1963.

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Dutch pot pioneers: Kees Hoekert and Provo Jasper Grootveld of the Lowland Weed Company selling Cannabis plants on their houseboat The White Raven. COURTESY COR JARING LOWLAND WEED COMPANY After the Provos disbanded in 1967, Grootveld partnered with a kindred spirit by the name of Kornelis “Kees” Hoekert. Like Grootveld, Hoekert was a disgruntled tobacco addict who’d switched to smoking weed and hash. Unfortunately, there wasn’t much Cannabis available in the Netherlands at that time—just imported black-market hash, typically of questionable quality. Remarkably, it was Hoekert who first realized that Cannabis didn’t need to be imported—it could actually be grown anywhere, including there in Holland. So in 1969, he and Grootveld bought a kilo of hemp seed pigeon feed from a pet store and began planting it everywhere—in the forests, in the parks, by the airport, and even in front of police stations. More significantly, though, they grew thousands of plants out on the deck of Hoekert’s houseboat (The White Raven) and began selling seeds and plants as the Lowland Weed Company. The plants had no THC and weren’t suitable for smoking—it was just political theater designed to educate and trick authorities into creating a bogus scandal. But since Holland’s Opium Act (their version of the Controlled Substances Act) only forbade the sale of dried Cannabis leaves, not seeds or live plants, the police never took the bait. Nevertheless, they achieved their desired result: The police’s lack of action led people to conclude that Cannabis was now legal to grow in the Netherlands—making the Lowlands Weed Company the country’s first “legal” Cannabis merchants. The publicity also drew Cannabis enthusiasts from around the world to the White Raven. It became such an attraction that a hippie tour

called the Magic Bus began stopping there twice a day, bringing tourists below deck for a smoke, a cup of “high tea,” and a speech from Kees or Jasper. Meanwhile, a similar scene was playing out across town, where a hippie chick named Mila Jansen (known today as “The Hash Queen”) had opened a boutique/teahouse called Kink 22 where customers were served a joint alongside every cup of tea sold. MELLOW YELLOW Soon, others would build upon the Cannabis teahouse concept. The first was a 23-year-old hippie friend of Hoekert’s named Wernard Bruining. Tired of dealing hash out of their apartment, Bruining and his roommates Amsterdam’s first coffeeshop, commandeered a the Mellow Yellow. vacant bakery outside COURTESY WERNARD BRUINING the city center and in 1973, opened Amsterdam’s first official coffeeshop. They called it the Mellow Yellow, after the Donovan song based on the urban myth of smoking banana peels to get high—an inside joke they believed only stoners would get. Their plan was simple: Rather than haggling over prices for arbitrary amounts of hash and grass wrapped in foil as was the custom, dealers at the Mellow Yellow sold standard quantities packed in clear bags at set prices, so customers knew exactly what they were getting. To avoid detection, their rotating group of dealers would sling sacks from a leather satchel while disguised as customers. RISE OF THE COFFEESHOPS Naturally, it wasn’t long before other entrepreneurial-minded stoners followed Bruining’s lead. In April 1975, Mellow Yellow regular Maarten Brusselers opened his own coffeeshop, the Rusland. Next came the Bulldog—opened that December by sex shop owner Henk de Vries, who applied a new level of business acumen to the model. Within months of those first shops opening, the Dutch government made a fateful decision—one that would ultimately catapult Cannabis culture in Amsterdam from underground to mainstream. In 1976, they amended the Opium Act to create two distinct classes of drugs: “hard drugs,” considered dangerous to the public good; and less harmful, non-addictive “soft drugs,” under which hash and marijuana were classified.

Old-school Bulldog poster and a 1981 Lowland Seed Company promo. COURTESY WORLD OF CANNABIS MUSEUM AND WERNARD BRUINING

Amsterdam didn’t just pioneer sales and social use of Cannabis—it was also at the forefront of genetics and cultivation. Then, four years later in 1980, they went even further—announcing a pragmatic new harm-reduction policy of Cannabis “tolerance” (gedoogbeleid). After that, Cannabis use and sales—though still technically illegal—would now be decriminalized, thus paving the way for the rise of the coffeeshop industry. In the two decades that followed, the number of coffeeshops in Amsterdam grew exponentially—up to 400 in 1990, then 750 in 1994. In an effort to manage the “wild west” situation unfolding, in October 1994 the Netherlands established a new regulatory system for coffeeshops called the AHOJG criteria (a Dutch acronym), which imposed some basic rules: no advertising, no hard drugs on the premises, no disturbing of the peace, no minors, and no large quantities (daily limits of 500 grams per shop and five grams per customer). THE GREEN TEAM Amsterdam didn’t just pioneer sales and social use of Cannabis—it was also at the forefront of genetics and cultivation. After the Mellow Yellow mysteriously burned down in 1978, Bruining traveled to America in search of sinsemilla—returning the following year with new genetics and a hippie farmer from Oregon by the name of “Old Ed” Holloway. Together, the two set out to “make Holland the Jamaica of Europe”—establishing the first commercial cultivation operation in Europe and selling their harvests to the coffeeshops. Next, Bruining brought in his old friend Hoekert as a partner to launch the Lowland Seed Company—the first commercial Cannabis seed company. Before long, some of the world’s top pot breeders were showing up wanting to join their “Green Team,” including Ed Rosenthal, Sam the Skunkman (developer of the groundbreaking Skunk strain), and Nevil Schoenmakers (who later co-founded the Seed Bank and Green House cofThe genetics feeshop). The genetics Master growers: Soma, Wernard developed in and sold developed in from Amsterdam by these Bruining, Old Ed Holloway, and and sold from legendary breeders would Ed Rosenthal in Amsterdam Amsterdam by serve as the basis for most around 1996. of the popular strains of these legendary COURTESY WERNARD BRUINING today.

breeders would serve as the basis for most of the popular strains of today.

AMSTERDAM DETHRONED Unfortunately, after decades of increasing Cannabis tourism (including the annual Cannabis Cup events each November), the Dutch government began taking steps to reign in the coffeeshop industry. In 2008, they enacted a rule prohibiting shops within 250 meters of a school—forcing 43 shops to close. Then in 2012, they passed the wietpas (weed pass) rule that effectively banned tourists from coffeeshops (for more on this, see this month’s special section). These new restrictions, coupled with the meteoric rise of legal Cannabis in the US, have essentially dethroned Amsterdam as the world’s Cannabis capital. Nevertheless, the city’s groundbreaking policies and pioneers have undeniably paved the way for the Cannabis freedoms and phenotypes we now enjoy in America.

For more on Amsterdam’s Reefer Revolution, listen to Episode #12 of our podcast at worldofcannabis.museum/podcast. Story and photos originally published on worldofcannabis.museum and reprinted with permission.

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by Mike Ricker

ou work your ass off and deserve a vacation. You save, plan and prepare, while exerting double the energy for the chance to finally check out and head for that sandy paradise for a classic decompress. So, when the bags are loaded with your scene safely in the rearview, a healthy exhale loosens the shackles. But there’s still the travel – the scramble to the airport for the obligatory grope from TSA, the uncomfortably close proximity to unsavory strangers, and the cultural barriers that add to uncertainty. Eventually, you settle in, figure out food and acclimate to the surroundings, as the echoes of your three-ring life finally begin to wither into inaudible static. Here, the suit noose is unknotted and traded for sandals in sand, memorable breezes and a fresh day at the beach. You’ve earned this break. The quietude of ocean whispers is palpable, accentuated with unapologetic sunshine and careless laughter. This is the perfect time for a spliff with a freshly hacked coconut served chilled, rightfully accompanied by a bamboo straw. This is your oasis of fluffy clouds and salt. A deserved respite to create open space in the crowded turnstile mind and begin the healing, so that you can return refreshed and recharged. This time is for you. This is where you relish in your accomplishments and reflect with gratitude. Suddenly, what do you hear? It’s a buzz – a fly, a mosquito? No, it is much bigger. “Is it someone’s music down the beach?” you ask, as the equivalent to a scratching needle down the vinyl breaks the hypnosis of your ambience. This is a dissonant tone, replete of anything remotely enjoyable. It is high, but nothing enters the periphery, until there, creating a smudge on your perfect horizon is a propeller plane lugging a banner that advertises a discount buffet. The invader, you surmise, probably cut a deal with the local sleazeball governor to rent the view, essentially putting a moustache on your Mona Lisa. It is that moment that you realize there is no escape from the dirty pickpockets who scour the empty corners lurking for nefarious opportunities – the junk mailers, scam callers – and the perpetrators of personal space. It is that moment that you realize nothing is sacred anymore.

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