The Chronic Magazine - March 2023

I'm a wee bit HIGH-rish!

Only the best of the best will make it into our bags I wanted to be a smoker's brand, a brand for the people I’ll never have to sneak contaminated buds or a bad batch into the market, if it doesn’t pass mystrictqualitycontrolitdoesn’tgetmystamp

Cannabis & Health

Cannabisas aTreatmentfor Epilepsy

by Chynna Jasmne Pearson

Epilepsycauses recurringandunprovoked seizures.Seizuresaresudden surgesofabnormaland excessiveelectricalactivityin yourbrainandcanaffecthow youappearoract.Whereand howtheseizurepresentsitself canhaveprofoundeffects.A doctormaydiagnose someonewithepilepsyifthey havetwounprovokedseizures oroneunprovokedseizure withahighriskofmore.Notall seizuresaretheresultof epilepsy.Seizuresmayrelate toabraininjuryorafamily trait,butoftenthecauseis completelyunknown.

Cannabishasbeenusedasanew-age treatmentformanyillnesses.Forsomeof theseillnessesscientistshavenotfounda cure,sothenewadditionofmedical cannabiswasagamechangerformanyof thosesuffering.Epilepsyisoneillnessthat hasbeenhugelyaffectedbymedical cannabistreatments.

Epilepsyisaneurologicaldisorder AccordingtotheEpilepsyFoundation,itis thefourthmostcommonbraindisorderin theworldandaffectsover50millionpeople “Epilepsycausesrecurringandunprovoked seizures Seizuresaresuddensurgesof abnormalandexcessiveelectricalactivityin yourbrainandcanaffecthowyouappearor act Whereandhowtheseizurepresents itselfcanhaveprofoundeffects Adoctor maydiagnosesomeonewithepilepsyifthey havetwounprovokedseizuresorone unprovokedseizurewithahighriskofmore Notallseizuresaretheresultofepilepsy. Seizuresmayrelatetoabraininjuryora familytrait,butoftenthecauseiscompletely unknown Additionally,theword"epilepsy" simplymeansthesamethingas"seizure disorders"Itdoesnotstateanythingabout thecauseoftheperson'sseizuresortheir severity”Asseizureshavenodefinitecauses themostcommonaregenetics,brain trauma,autoimmunedisorders,metabolic issues,orinfectiousdiseases Dependingon thepatient'sage,thecommoncausesfor epilepsychanges Forexample,innewborns thecauseswouldpossiblybe“brain malformation,lackofoxygenduringbirth, lowlevelsofbloodsugar,bloodcalcium, bloodmagnesiumorotherproblemswith electrolytes,problemswithametabolism thatababyisbornwith,bleedinginthe brain,maternaldruguse”Forseniors,the possibilitiesare,“stroke,Alzheimer'sdisease, headtrauma.”

Typically,whendiagnosedwithepilepsy, patientsaregivenmanydifferentpillsto combatthedisorderandtheycomewitha plethoraofsideeffects Somesideeffects canmakelivingwithanalreadydifficult disorderhardertodealwith Thismaybeone ofthereasonsthatprofessionalsbegan lookingintocannabisasatreatmentfor epilepsy Someofthefirsttrialsformedical cannabisbeingusedonepilepsypatients beganin1978andlasteduntil2017 The NationalLibraryofMedicinereportsthe beginningofthemultiyearstudy“conducted adouble-blindedclinicaltrial Atotalofnine patientswithtreatment-resistantepilepsy wereincluded Outofthoseninepatients, fourwererandomlyassignedintheCBD groupandfiveintheplacebogroup Patients intheCBDgroupweregiven200mgofCBD dailyforthreemonths.Twooftheepilepsy patientshadnoseizureduringthewhole threemonthsoftreatment,andthethirdone hadpartialimprovementwhileno improvementwasobservedinthefourth one”Astimeprogressed,theytrieddifferent typesofexperimentsandcametothe conclusionthatusingcannabisislikelyto havepositiveeffectsonthepatient.

Cannabis & Health

Infact,theUnitedStatescurrentlyhasa plant-basedCBDformulationcalled EpidiolexthathasbeenapprovedbytheFDA forthetreatmentofepilepsy “DatafromUS studieshavehelpedprovideevidencethat ledtotheFDAapprovalofthisproducton June25,2018 Epidiolexisapurified(nearly 98%oil-based)CBDextractfromthe cannabisplant ItisproducedbyGreenwich Biosciences(theUS-basedcompanyofGW Pharmaceuticals)togiveknownand consistentamountsineachdose Researchersstudiedthismedicinein controlledclinicaltrials Thesestudiesuseda controlgroupwithsomepeopletakinga placebowhileothersweregivenCBDat differentdoses Researchersdidnotknow whowasgettingtheplaceboandwhowas gettingCBD”AnFDA-approvedmedication isprettyincrediblewhenyouthinkaboutthe factthatcannabisisstillaSchedule1drug

But,whyisitthatcannabishassuchagood effectonepilepsy?Accordingto PennMedicine,“Themarijuanaplantconsists ofmorethan400chemicals Buttheones thatconcernpeopleseekingrelieffrom seizuresareTHCandCBD Eachofthese componentshasaveryspecificrole THCis thepsychoactivecomponentinmarijuana thatgivesaeuphorichighfeeling CBDdoes notcausepsychoactiveeffects,buthas shownpositiveeffectsoncertainbody systemsandmayhelppreventseizures

Extractedasanoilfromthecannabisplant, highlyconcentratedCBD asin98%CBDto 2%THC--hasbeenproventomanage certainseizureswellinsmallclinicaltrials, saysaDecember2014reportfromthe AmericanEpilepsySociety”BothTHCand CBDhavebeenshowntomakehuge improvementsinpatientswithepilepsy

Areal-lifestoryofmedicalcannabis helpingapatientwithepilepsyisthatofa younggirlnamedCharlotteFigi.Charlotte suffersfromDravetSyndrome(alsoknown asmyoclonicepilepsyofinfancyorSMEI),a geneticdisorderthatoftencausessevere epilepsy Withthehelpofmedicalcannabis, highinCBDandlowinTHC,herseizureshave decreaseddramatically Unfortunately,SMEI isknowntoberareandsevereformof intractableepilepsy Thismeanstheseizures arenotcontrolledbymedication CNN reportedthatCharlotte'sfirstseizurewas hardly3monthsoldanditlastedfor30 minutes Althoughthiswasherfirstseizure, shewouldnotbediagnosedwithSEMIuntil shewasalmost3yearsold.Luckilyfor Charlotte,shelivedinColoradowhichgave herparentseasyaccesstomedical marijuana At5yearsold,Charlottewas havingnearly300grandmalseizuresa week Itwasatthispointthatherparents decidedtotrymedicalcannabis.Theresults wereincredible Charlotte'smotherrecalled, “Whenshedidn’thavethosethree,four seizuresthatfirsthour,thatwasthefirstsign AndIthoughtwell,‘Let’sgoanotherhour,this hasgottobeafluke’“Butitwasn'tuntil Charlotte'sseizuresstoppedforanother hour Andforthefollowingsevendays

InlovingmemoryofCharlotteFigi(October18,2006-April,8,2020)

TheendingofCharlotte'sstoryisabeautifulone Bythetimeshewas6yearsold, shewaslivingherbestlife Sheonlyexperiencesseizurestwotothreetimesa monthandnotonlyissheabletowalk,butshecanalsorideherbike Hermother, duringCharlotte'stoughestmoments,contactedTheStanleyBother’s(ownersof oneofthebiggestgrowsinColorado)whohadgrowntoomuchoftheirhighCBD strainandwereunabletosellit Hermotherexplainedtheirsituationandthey agreedtosell Asofnow,“themarijuanastrainCharlotteand41otherpatientsuse toeasepainfulsymptomsofdiseasessuchasepilepsyandcancerhasbeen namedafterthelittlegirlwhoisgettingherlifebackonedayatatime It’scalled Charlotte’sWeb”Withoutthehelpofcannabis,Charlottewouldhavelikelynever hadthelifeshelivesnow,Icannotimaginehowhappyherparentsare

Overall,thewaythatmedicalcannabiscanbeusedisveryversatileandcanhelp manypeople Asepilepsyisonlyoneofmany,therearestoriesjustasincredible forpeoplewithchronicpain,Parkinson’s,cancer,fibromyalgia,andmore.Ifyouor alovedoneissuffering,ifthey’rewilling,speakwiththemaboutlookinginto treatmentwithcannabis.Somepeopledon’tevenknowwhatthey’remissing.

THE CHRONIC ASKED OUR INSTAGRAM FOLLOWERS TO BE THE JUDGE

byMcDawn

Cann Cann

Cannabisisalltheragerightnow Everyone istalkingaboutit,andyou’rereadytotryit Howdoyoufindtherightstrainforyou?First, askyourselfwhatyourintentionisandthe expectedoutcome Youmayhearthat smokingSativawillkeepyoucreativeand upliftedandthatIndicamakesyousleep Thatisnottrue;itdependsonthestrain’s terpeneprofileandTHClevels(the psychoactivepart) What’saterpene profile?Aterpeneprofilegivesthe cannabisplantitsuniquesignature smellandcontainsbeneficial propertiesthatassistthehumanbody throughthe endocannabinoidsystem

Choosingtherightstraincanmake allthedifferenceinyourexperience Agoodruleofthumbistostartlow andgoslow Ifyouarelookingforthe medicinalvalueofcannabis,there arespecificstrainsidentifiedto assistwithvariousailments.Lookfor higherCBDlevelsandlowerTHC levels.Higherthan16%,youmaylose theterpenebenefits

Harlequin,Cannatonic,andACDC areallCBDstrainswithlowerthan 3%THC Thesestrainsarewell knownfortheirtherapeutic propertiesintreatingpainand anxietyandprovidingrelaxation

THC-dominantstrainslikeBlue Dream,JackHerer,andNorthern lightsareoftenusedtotreat nausea,painandinsomnia

Sourcingyourcannabisisimportant also Ifyouareapuristyouwillwant yourcannabistobesun-grown. Pesticidesarenotwelcomeinthe cannabisworld,solookfororganic farm-grown Someofthebest cannabiscomesfromsmallfarms andgrowers Nowthatyouareintheknow, whatwillyoupick?

Whatarethebenefitsofterpenes?

Thisplantcontainsmanymedicinalpropertieslikeanticancer, antimicrobial,antifungal,antiviral,antihyperglycemic,analgesic, anti-inflammatory,andantiparasitic

TERPENE PROFILE

Pinene(PNE)

Pine,Rosemary,Basil

Myrcene(MYR)

Lemongrass,Thyme,Mango

Limonene(LME)

Lime,Lemon,Grapefruit

Caryophyllene(CYE)

BlackPepper,Cloves, Cinnamon

Linalool(LNL) Lavender

Humulene(HUM)

Hops,Cloves,Basil

Ocimene(OCM)

Mangoes,Orchids,Kumquats

Concentrated N E W S

SanAntonioSettoVoteon MarijuanaDecriminalization OrdinanceonMay6th

Texas - On May 6th, San Antonio residents will have the opportunity to vote on a ballot measure that could decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana If passed,thismunicipalinitiative wouldmarkanunprecedentedshiftincriminal justice policy and potentially set new standardsforothercitiesacrossthestate Ground Game Texas has achieved a major success, as this advocacy group demonstrated its strength in numbers by successfully collecting over 35,000 signatures from voters to have the measure qualify for placement on the local ballot In an effort to reduce low-level marijuana arrests, a new measure has been proposed that would prohibitlawenforcementfromconsideringthe smell of cannabis as probable cause for any searches Texas citizens were recently given the opportunity to cast their ballots on cannabis-related measures in half a dozen cities Unexpectedly, Harker Heights councilmembers swiftly voted to repeal it, allowinglocalvotersachancelaterthisyearto uphold or reject that decision Additionally, Killeen lawmakers removed language prohibiting police from searching based on smellaloneduringanamendmentprocessof its law. It is yet unclear what outcome these voteswillbringforTexas'potpolicylandscape as we start to see more cities move toward decriminalization

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MichiganWatchdogRevokes Processor'sLicense,Saying ProductsContainIllegalPot

Michigan - Tuesday, Michigan's Cannabis Regulatory Agency took serious action against a Lansing marijuana processor by suspendingitslicenseafterdiscoveringthat the products marketed under Fwaygo Extracts' "Space Rocks" were created using both regulated and unregulated cannabis ingredients Consumers are advised to avoid these items when shopping for marijuanaatdispensariesinthestate

TheMichiganMarijuanaRegulatoryAgency has issued an urgent suspension of TAS Asset Holdings' licenses for medical and recreational cannabis The decision to take actionwaspromptedbythedetectionofa pesticide known as Bifenthrin in two packages of vape cartridges that failed their safety compliance testing - a substance prohibited from being used with regulated products. After a failed vape cartridge test, the CRA launched an investigation that uncovered intriguing surveillancefootage

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byMarieScarci

Iowa - Iowa's political landscape is beginning to shift towards marijuana reform, as Democratic lawmakers introduced a bill in the House of Representatives on Tuesday that would legalize recreational cannabis for adults If passed, it will allow those 21 and over with valid identificationtolegallypossessupto500milligramsof

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THC-oneofthekey componentsresponsible formarijuana'seffectson users Thislegislation providesforregulations andtaxesonlicensed cannabisoperations,and aimstoregulatethe industryinthestate. Underthenewbill, possessionofuptoa half-ouncewillnolonger beconsideredanoffense, andcriminalchargesfor marijuanausehavebeen downgradedfromfelonies tomisdemeanors. Furthermore,non-violent convictionsrelatedto cannabisusagecanalso beexpungedfrom individuals'records

"Jennifer Konfrst,House Democratic Leadersaid, "Thiscommonsensebillwe’re introducing todayisn’t aboutpolitics, it’sabout people."

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Jade Pebworth

The 2023 Regular Legislative Session is well underway. There are numerous bills proposed by the house and the senate related to medical marijuana.TheregularsessionwillendinMayand between now and then, there may be additional billsproposedandamendmentsmaybemadeto the proposed bills There are several proposed at this time, but I am going to highlight a few bills here

01.

HB 2101: Allows an Oklahoma tax deduction equal to the amount of any deduction for business expenses incurred for licensed medical marijuana business activity within this state which was disallowed for the same tax year pursuant to specificIRScodes

02.

HB1347:DirectstheMedicalMarijuanaAuthorityto begincompetitivebiddingtosolicitandimplement a seed-to-sale inventory tracking system for marijuanabusinesses

03.

SB 177: Direct the Medical Marijuana Authority to offer no less than three and no more than five inventory tracking system options for licensees, options to be chosen via a competitive bidding process.

04.

SB 439: Requires physicians recommending medical marijuana to a patient to examine the patient in person, or certify that the patient is homebound, when a patient is a minor, the physician must have had them in care for a minimumofoneyear.

05.

SB 801: Allowing municipalities to modify their planning or zoning procedures to determine or forbid medical marijuana businesses from operatingincertainareas

06.

HB 1014: Prohibits new medical marijuana dispensariesfrombeingestablishedwithin900feet of any place of worship owned, leased, rented, or borrowed for at least twelve months and used no lessthanbiweeklyforworshipservices

07.

SB 437: Requires OMMA to develop a registry of licensed patient-recommending physicians, and develop rules for registered physicians relating to continuingeducationrequirements

08.

HB 1350: Creates temporary licenses for medical marijuana growers, dispensaries, processors and transporterstobeacquiredpriortofullpermanent licensure

Alloftheabove-mentionedbillsareincommittee, the House, or the Senate During the pendency of the legislative process, the bills may be modified consistently with proposed amendments. The bills may also die at various points in the bill-making process.Formoreinformationregardingtheabove billscheckouttheOMMALegislativeUpdatespage here

ortheOklahomaLegislature’sbilltrackingwebsite here

StateQuestion820MarijuanaLegalizationInitiative will be voted for on March 7, 2023 A “yes” vote supportslegalizingrecreationmarijuanaforadults 21 years old and older and will enact tax on marijuana sales. A “no” vote, obviously, opposes theabove Getoutthereandvotey’all!

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NATIONALGUARDOFFICERANDOKLAHOMAATTORNEYMATT STACYWASCHARGEDWITH13FELONYCOUNTSINGARVIN COUNTYDISTRICTCOURTLASTOCTOBER

byHunterDublin

The Oklahoma Attorney General has announced that his office will now handle the prosecution of a Canadian County lawyer and Oklahoma National GuardOfficerwhowasindictedforoperating amarijuanaenterprisewithoutauthorization

OKLAHOMA CITY

Matt Stacy is facing thirteen felony charges in Garvin County District Court stemming from allegations that he had acted as the registered agent for approximately 310 LLCs seeking to secure commercial licenses to cultivateanddistributemedicinalcannabis

The move has been made by Attorney General Gentner Drummond's office as part of their commitmenttoupholdingjusticeandcrackingdownontheillegalblackmarketwhichisstillahuge problem for Oklahoma Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics stated that Stacy was recruiting and paying state residents to be "ghost owners " in grow operations for a number of Chinese organized crime operationsandotherclientsoutsideofOklahoma Thisschemeallowedtheseorganizationstoevade lawsthatrequireanOklahomaresidenttohaveatleast75%ownershipofthegrowoperation.“Illegal marijuanagrowsarecausinganalarminginfluxoforganizedcrimethroughoutOklahoma,mostlyrun by Chinese nationals,” Drummond said in the release “Any Oklahoman who partners with these criminals and enables their illicit dealings will be held accountable.” In recent weeks, the office of GentnerDrummondhasbeeninundatedwithcasessincehefirstassumedhisnewrole Heisworking closely with the Office of the Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) to make sure that Satcy's prosecution runs smoothly and successfully. We originally brought you this story back in October when Stacy and 2 otherswerearrestedandchargedwithhelpingandsettinguptheseillegalgrows

QUADRUPLEHOMICIDEINOKLAHOMASHINESLIGHTONTHE DARKSIDEOFTHEINDUSTRY

On the evening of November 20, Wu Chen arrived in the small Oklahoman town of Hennesseytoservehisallegedpurpose The 45-year-oldChinesenationalissuspectedof committingagruesomequadruplehomicide atanillegalgrowoperation

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Police reported that Wu had spent hours on the 10-acre compound and ended up executing four people three men and a woman, in an act reminiscent of mafia justice. A single individual was also injured during this tragic event, all the individuals involved are Chinese nationals The deceased have been identified as Quirong Lin,ChenHeChun,ChenHeQiang,andFang Hui Lee, and the injured as Yi Fei Lin – all believedtohavebeeninthecountryillegally.

K L A H O M A

byBuzDeliere

Stoney BuffaloSauce

Yields: 4cups

Ingredients

Preparation& CookingTime:7-10minutes

2cups+1tbspofFrank’sHotSauce

¾cupsColdUnsaltedButter

½cupColdCannabutter

¼cupWhiteVinegar

½cup+1tbspWorcestershireSauce

¼tspGarlicPowder

Salttotaste

Instructions

Cutthebutterinto1”cubes,Simmerall ingredientsonthestoveovermediumheat,and whiskwellwhileheating Oncebubblesbeginto formfromsimmeringremovefromheatand continuetowhisk.Makessurethebutterand saucearewellmixedsotheydonotseparate.

Storeinbottles,refrigerateandwritethedateon thebottletoensurefreshnessandquality

ThisdeliciousBuffalosauceisthetrifectait's perfectfordressingupsalads,wrappingthingsin flavor,andgivingyourpizzaanextrakick!

BONUS:

Learnhowtobakesupercrispychickenwings athomein5easysteps!

1>Washanddrythechickenwingsverywellwith papertowels

2>Coatthemincornstarch,salt,andaluminumfreebakingpowder(NOTbakingsoda)

3>Letthemdryoutforseveralhours

4>Bakethemonawirerackoverarimmed bakingsheet

5>Oncethewingsaredonebaking,tossthemin yourhomemadeStoneyBuffaloSauce.

Thesecrettotrulycrispychickenwingsisto coattheminaluminum-freebakingpowder. Bakingpowderwillsoakupthechickenjuiceson thewingandwillbubbleasitbakesintheoven Theendresultisablistered,browned,andcrispy chickenwing!

Whataretheeffectsofcannabutter?

Thereportedeffectsofeatinga Cannabutter-infusedtreatarebody relaxationandapsychoactive cerebraleuphoria However,everyone's bodyisdifferentandsotheeffects mayvary Ittypicallytakes1-2hoursto feeltheeffectsandtheymaylastupto 6hoursormore

Cannachef

BuzDeliere|@medibles ok

Goodday,goodday,good day! March Madness is here! Welcome back all youcannachefsoutthere whoarereadytotaketheir canna cuisine skills to a whole new level I'm fired up about bringing this month'srecipeinspiredby the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, NY, where buffalo wings originated - my Stoney Buffalo Sauce! As someone with extensive experience eating these delicious wings, believe me: This sauce has TONS of flavor and can be used on more than just chickeny goodness Trust me when I say that following this easy-tomake recipe will result in an incredible explosive taste sensation and an unforgettablehightoo-so grababagofyourfavorite herb, twist one up, and let’s get Cooking with a Buz!

DIDYOUKNOW?WhiteVinegar can getthatweedsmelloutofyourcar Whitevinegarisusedinalotof cleaningsuppliesandisknownforits disinfectantproperties.Usingwhite vinegartogetthesmelloutofyour carisassimpleasfillingupacupwith theliquidandleavingitinyourvehicle overnight Youcanalsomixthe vinegarwithsomewaterinaspray bottleandtacklethescentthatway.

How Brewing with Cannabis Can Improve YourBeer

by Buz Deliere

Theconnectionsbetweenhopsand weedgofarbeyondthephysical Studiesweredonein2012show they'regeneticallyrelatedandfrom thesameCannabinaceaefamily, butmorethanthis,expertshave uncoveredasharedkeyingredientterpenes-responsiblefortheir similararomasandflavors This excitingdiscoveryisgivingusnew insightintohowthesetwoplants mayberelatedinevendeeper ways

Fromthesugar-sweetfloralscentof rosestothedistinctivepinearoma ofChristmastrees,plantsowetheir signaturesmellsandtastestoa classoforganiccompoundsknown asterpenes Foundpredominantly inconifersbutalsopresentinmany othertypesofflowersandtrees alike,theseremarkablemolecules provideanamazingarrayofscents forhumans andevenchemical benefitsforplants!

Scientistshaveuncoveredthe complexgeneticmakeupof cannabis,uncoveringnearly30 uniqueterpenesthatcontributeto itsvariedaromas fromcitrusy andskunkynotestoearthy undertones Limonene,myrcene, andpineneweresomeofthe fragrantmoleculesidentifiedinthis excitingresearch.

Craftbreweryfansknowthathoppy doubleIPAscomewithanarrayof flavorfulnotes,includingthefamiliar citrusyorskunkyaromas Littledo theyrealizethesebrewshave somethingincommonwith marijuana-terpeneslikemyrcene, beta-pinene,andalpha-humulene arefoundinboth Arangeofhop varietiesisknownfortheirflavorful distinction,includingSummit, Eureka007,andNelsonSauvin Thesehopsbringaunique combinationofpungentgreen onionaromasandchive-likeflavors tothebrewingprocess;witheach harvesthavingslightvariationsin thearomaprofile.

Hopsandmarijuanamayseemlike twodistinctplants,buttheirclose connectionliesinterpenes.These compoundscreatenotonlyshared flavor&aromanotesbetweenthe twospeciesofplant,buttheyalso playamajorroleindeterminingkey differences-hops'alphaacidsgive beeritsbitternesswhileTHCgives cannabisitspsychoactive properties

Cannabisandhopsaremore similarthanyoumightthink

How Brewing with Cannabis Can Improve Your Beer

indica Sativa

What strains are good for brewing cannabis beer?

Sour diesel

Gorilla Glue

Whybrewbeerwith cannabisandhops

I. Simcoe II. CTZ III. Crystal ???

The Hops Craft beer?

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Proper Storageof yourhomebrewed cannabisbeer"

Cannabisandhopsare moresimilarthanyou mightthink

Inthecurrentwaveofcannabis legalizationanddecriminalizationin manypartsofNorthAmerica,more peopleareinterestedthaneverto explorenewboundarieswith unconventionalbrewingingredients. Beer-infusedcannabishasbecomea popularcreativeoutletforbrewers lookingforsomethingdifferent Fortheadventurousbrewerlookingto craftauniquebeer,pairingcannabis withhopscreatesanunbeatable combination ANewEngland-style DoubleIPAoffersjusttherightamount ofbodyandaromatobringoutallthe flavorsinmarijuana Whetheryou're experimentingorperfectingyour techniqueusingdry-hopping processes,thisstylewon'tdisappoint

Whenitcomestocraftingtheperfect doubleIPA,cannabisbrewershavea secretweapon:highalcoholcontent BystickingwithhigherABVrecipes, homebrewenthusiastscanmaximize theirTHCextractionefforts-resulting inanintenselyflavorfulandaromatic craftbeer.Withitsuniqueproperties allowingforupto15timesmore efficiencythanhopsalonefrom homebrewstores,thislegal dispensaryingredientissuretomake yournextDoubleIPAoneofyourvery favorites

Whatstrainsaregoodfor brewingcannabisbeer

Withbothhopsandcannabisinthe game,brewersareabletocreate uniqueflavorprofilesthatbringfloral, citrusy,piney,orevenfruityaromatics Whiledryhoppingwithcannabismay lendanextragrassinesscomparedto traditionalhopsvarieties–sochoose hopsthatwillcomplementthe cannabis.

Ifyou'relookingtoenhanceyour beer-drinkingexperience,cannabis strainswithacheerfulanduplifting effectarethewaytogo,whetherit's anIndicaorSativastrainisuptoyou Someofmyfavoritestrainstouseare LemonHaze,SourDiesel,Northern Lights,andGorillaGlue Don'tForgetto decarboxylateyourcannabisalso whenmakingcannabis-infusedbeer athome

Homebrewershaveendless opportunitiestoexploreand experimentwithhopstomakeunique beerflavors.Fromcitrusynotesor earthiertones,younameit-the possibilitiesaretrulylimitless!

TheHops

Craftbeerconnoisseurslookingtostepup theirbrewinggamecanlooknofurtherthan thearrayofhopsthatpairperfectlywith marijuanaflavors Toensureabalancedand smoothfinaltaste,avoidcatty,dankorgrassy hopoptionssuchasSimcoe,CTZ,Crystal,and Fuggle-instead,optforfruitymelontypeslike Citrawhichdowellwhendryhopping Throw insomeLemondrop,Motueka,Ekuanot,and AmarilloHopvarietiestooandyouhave yourselfanaward-winningbrew!

Achievingtheperfectbeer-buzzbalancehas neverbeeneasierthankstonewcannabis brewinginnovations With1:1ratiosofupto30 gramsofcannabisblendedwith28gramsof hopsper5-gallonbatch,youcannowenjoya fewbeerswithoutreachingforasnack immediately!ForevenmoreintenseTHC levels,brewersareaddingtincturesasan additionalenhancer

Amplifytheflavorsinyourhomebrewwitha uniquemixofhopsandcannabis Usetwo separatedry-hopdaystomellow grassy/weednoteswhilegettinganideal extractionfromtheplant Ondayone,justuse hops;ondaytwo,blend1:1cannabisand additionalhops lettingthemsittogetherfor fourdayspriortopackaging.Withthis technique,you'llgetthatperfectbalance betweenclassichoppygoodnessand nuancedherbaltones

ProperStorageof yourhomebrewed cannabisbeer

WhenitcomestopackagingNEIPAor cannabisbeer,brewersneedn'tworryas muchaboutoxidationandlossofflavorsas theydowithotherstyles Potenthop-cannabis aromasareknowntostayvibrantevenwhen thebottleshavebeenheldontoforlong periods(uptoayear) Foroptimalresults, goodpackagingpracticesshouldbeapplied throughouttheprocess-thiswillkeepoxygen exposureatbaywhichisessentialfor maintainingfreshnessinyourbrews

Despitemarijuana'sfederalstatusasanillegal substance,theintersectionbetweencannabis andbeerhaspiquedcuriosityamongbrewers toexploretheuntappedpotentialinextraction techniques Unfortunately,commercial brewingofanyproductcontainingboth alcoholandTHCremainsstrictlyforbidden withintheUnitedStates.

Homebrewingwithcannabisisanewly exploredterritory,andbrewersaroundthe worldareventuringintounchartedwaters Althoughexistingtechniquesproduce successfulresults,homebrewersneedto continuouslyinnovateinordertorefinetheir craftovertime Withoutquestion, newwaysofbrewingwillcontinuetoappear throughoutthenextdecadeaswelearnmore aboutbrewingwithcannabis

H E W O R L D O F

C A N N A B I N O I D S & T E R P E N E S

Caryophyllene

Caryophyllene is known as the spicy terpene with plenty of medicinal effects As our researchintothecannabisplantcontinuesfor this collum, we are discovering more about the many compounds that it contains, including over 100 different terpenes One of the most intriguing and valuable terpenes foundincannabisisCaryophyllene

Caryophylleneisalargermoleculecompared to other terpenes like Limonene, which were featured in previous months It is well-known for its spicy aroma and is often associated withthepepperynotefoundinsomecultivars ofcannabis Caryophyllenecanalsobefound inblackpepper,cinnamon,cloves,hops,and spicessuchasoregano,basil,androsemary.

One of the most interesting things about Caryophyllene is that it is the first noncannabinoidcompoundfoundtobinddirectly to neuroprotective cannabinoid receptors Specifically, it binds to CB2 receptors, which makes it an ingredient in anti-inflammatory topicals and creams Unlike other terpenes, Caryophyllene can activate CB2 receptors throughoutthebody.

Caryophyllenehasnumerouspotentialhealth benefits, including relieving full-body pain, treating skin diseases, providing neuroprotective properties, reducing inflammation, and acting as an analgesic. Additionally, Caryophyllene has been shown toprotectthecellsthatlinethedigestivetract, making it a potential ingredient in digestive healthproducts

One of the most promising areas of research for Caryophyllene is its potential use in alcoholism rehabilitation Studies conducted on mice have found that this terpene can reduce voluntary intake of alcohol and may even be effective in treating alcohol withdrawal symptoms In another study, researchersfoundthatCaryophyllenecaused multiple behavioral changes relevant to anxietyanddepressioninmice

Writtenby Dr PepperHernandezND,PhD,CTC,CNHP Naturopath Nutritionist CannabisTherapyConsultant BoardCertifiedHHP

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Inconclusion,Caryophylleneisapowerfulandvaluableterpenefound in cannabis and numerous other plants Its unique ability to bind directlytoendocannabinoidreceptorsmakesitanessentialingredient in anti-inflammatory products, and its potential as a treatment for alcoholism and anxiety/depression is exciting As research into the cannabis plant continues, we will likely discover even more about the many compounds it contains and the potential health benefits it may provide

CaryophylleneEffectsandBenefits

Relievesfull-bodypain

Skindiseases

Neuroprotective

Anti-inflammatoryissues

Analgesic

Protectionofcells(thelineofthe AnxietyandDepression

ListofthehighCaryophellen-richcultivars:

BubbaKush-Thisindica-dominantcultivarisknownforitsrelaxing andsedativeeffects Ithasapepperyaromawithhintsofsweetness andearthiness

Girl Scout Cookies - This hybrid cultivar has become incredibly popular in recent years due to its potent effects and sweet, earthy aroma It is known to be high in Caryophyllene as well as other terpeneslikeLimoneneandLinalool

Sour Diesel - This sativa-dominant cultivar is famous for its energizing effects and diesel-like aroma It is also high in Caryophyllene, which helps to provide anti-inflammatory and analgesicproperties

OGKush-Thisclassiccultivarhasbeenaroundfordecadesandis known for its potent, relaxing effects It has a unique aroma that is oftendescribedasearthy,woody,andspicy,whichisdueinpartto itshighCaryophyllenecontent.

Blueberry-Thisindica-dominantcultivarhasasweet,fruityaroma with notes of blueberry and earthiness It is also high in Caryophyllene, which helps to provide its anti-inflammatory and analgesiceffects

Skywalker OG - This hybrid cultivar is a cross between Skywalker andOGKush,resultinginapotentandrelaxingexperience.Thanks toitshighCaryophyllenecontent,ithasaspicy,earthyaromawith hintsofsweetness

CherryPie-Thishybridcultivarhasasweet,cherry-likearomawith earthyundertones ItisknowntobehighinCaryophylleneaswellas otherterpeneslikeLimoneneandMyrcene,whichprovidearangeof therapeuticbenefits.

NOTE:theexactterpeneprofileofacultivarcanvarydependingonthe specific, farming practices, growing mediums & conditions as well as the genetics, so it's always a good idea to check with a reputable sourcesuchastheCOAforspecificinformationonacultivarsterpene content

All information in this article is for educational purposes only The information I've shared is derived from research gathered from external sources Please check with your Cannabis Educated Primary Health Care Physician or Educated & Trained Cannabis Therapy Consultant before beginning any new diet or lifestyle change

Written by Dr Pepper Hernandez ND, PhD, CTC, CNHP in ECS & NaturopathicMedicine,CannabisTherapyConsultant,TheFounder andEducationDirectoroftheCannabisHolisticInstitute Tofindout moreaboutherTelemedicineConsultations,EducationalPrograms, YouTubevideos,andothercreativecontent,youcanfindheronthe

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Instead of wearing the classic pot of goldorfour-leafclover,bedifferentand wear all cannabis-themed clothing Thatway,youcannotgetpinchedwhile still sporting your favorite seven-leafed flower!Ifyoudon’thaveanyclotheslike that, check out your favorite smoke shop for some classic weed merchandise They typically have hats, beanies,shirts,sweaters,andleggings. Ifyouhaveenoughtime,youcouldeven find some cooler and more unique items on Amazon or Etsy Or an easier way is just to spill your grinder on your shirt and wear green that way, I’m sure we’veallbeentherebefore

InfuseClassicSt Patrick'sDayFoods

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TryInfusedAlcohol

Ireland isn’t well known for its food, but there are many dishes that are pretty easy to make after a quick run to the grocerystore.TraditionalIrishfoodsare things like Shepherd’s Pie, Soda Bread, Colcannon and Champ (kind of a loaded mashed potato), Boxty (potato pancakes), and Blood Pudding (not a dessert, a sausage made from blood)

byChynnaJasminePearson

Green Green Green Whether it’s money,weed,orfour-leafclovers, I know you like something green. SinceSt Patrick’sDayrequiresyou to wear something green, you might as well smoke some green too. St. Patrick’s Day, while most people just use it as a day to get wasted, has a deep and rich history Obviously,St Patrick’sDay originated in Ireland. Time reported that, “the March 17th celebration started in 1631 when the Church established a Feast Day honoring St Patrick He had been Patron Saint of Ireland who had died around the fifth century a whopping 12 centuries before themodernversionoftheholiday was first observed” Modern-day traditions,liketheluckyshamrock or the color green, weren’t being fullyfleshedoutuntiltheearly18th century Asoftoday,weuseMarch 17th as a day to party and have some good fun. So... let’s get into how to party and celebrate with cannabisonSt.Paddy’sDay!

Everyone and their mother will be drinking on St Patrick’s Day, but you don’thavetogetdrunktofeellikeyou’re celebrating St Patrick’s Day properly

One of the cannabis industries' new favorite infusions are infused alcohols Checkyourlocaldispensariesandseeif theyhaveanythinglikeinfusedalcohol

If there isn’t anything near you, try lookingforsyrupsandthingstomixinto yourfavoritemocktail!Ifyoureallywant tostayintheme,drinksomethinggreen too

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Thebesttypeofgreenyou’lleverfindis outside, Mother Nature made a million different shades that only become prettiertolookataftersmokingsomeof thatgreen Spendingthedayoutsideis always a fun and refreshing way to hang out, alone or with friends Be sure totakeallyoursmokingsuppliesandall your hiking provisions so the day can lastaslongasyouwant Dependingon whereyoulive,youmaybeabletofind some clover patches to search for the luckyfour-leafedclover Inallmyyears of searching, I have yet to find one If youdochoosetospendSt Patrick’sDay with Mother Nature, remember to always tell someone where you are going even if you’re going with friends Safety is more important than any holidayadventure!

CreateYourOwnSt. Patrick’sDayParty

Lotsofplaceshaveeventstocelebrate St Patrick’s Day Take an edible and make your way there! Most areas are likelytohaveparadebarparties,orfood festivals.Ifthisisyourchoiceofpartyon St Paddy’s Day, invite some friends to joinyou!Eventsarereallifeexamplesof “themorethemerrier!”Inmyarea,there willbeparades,runsforcharity,bowling parties, and more My friends and I are going to the parade then to a St Patrick’sDaytrivianight!We’llbetaking ediblesbeforehand,youshouldtoo!

Ifyoucan’tfindaneventthatyouthink wouldbefun,throwingyourownpartyis an easy option. St. Patrick’s Day is on a Fridaythisyear,soit’stheperfectnight for a good time! For me, I love hosting themed parties While this may seem likealotofwork,time,andmoney,there are ways to throw beautiful and fun parties without breaking the bank The party can be BYOW (bring your own weed),andthethemeddecorationscan all be from the dollar store, I promise nobody will know! If you do want to provide your guests with some cannabis, you can easily infuse a punchbowlforlessthan$40 Besureto have any guest order Ubers or Lyfts, no highordrunkdriving!

BuySt.Patrick’sThemed Strains

Thisisacontroversialone Youcanonly complete this task if you like mint ice cream (It doesn’t take the toothpaste, guys, it’s delicious!) If you do, right now istheonlytimeofyearwhenyoucango to McDonald’s and get a green, sweet, creamy, minty seasonal shake Head to your closest Mickey D’s (I know there is onewithinfivemiles!)andtreatyourself to the minty goodness! Add a fry too, just in case you feel like dipping. Once you get it, be sure to add in something forinfusing!

LearnAboutIreland

Since there are hundreds of different strains out there it’s fun to buy strains themedtotheholiday Herearealistof strains to look for near you:Rainbow Mintz, Prayer Pupil, Jealousy, Green Crack,GreenDream,EmeraldOG,Lucky Charms, Pot O Gold, Candyland, and GreenHaze Enjoyresponsibly!

WecelebrateSt.Patrick’sDayeveryyear and most of us have never looked into whyitexistsorwhywewouldcelebrate in America when St Patrick is Irish For example, did you know that before the IrishRebellionof1798thecolorthatwas used to represent St. Patrick was blue and not green? Or how about how St Patrick is credited with taking Christianity to Ireland? There are so manywonderfulfactsaboutthehistory of this holiday and the country of Ireland It’s not all about leprechauns and Guinness over there, take a dive into Irish history to find out for yourself Smoke a joint and get into it! Happy St Patrick’sDay!!

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Learn the Pros and Cons of

+ Tips on How to Get the Most Out of Each Joints,

Blunts and Spliffs

by Therin Miller

Ifyouenjoysmokingcannabis,youmayhavewondered whatthedifferenceisbetweenajoint,blunt,andspliff. Whiletherearedifferentwaystorolleachtypeof cigarette,thebiggestdistinctionisinthetypeof cannabisused.

Joints are typically rolled with just groundflower,bluntsusetobacco leaf wrappers, and spliffs contain a mix of tobacco and weed So which one should you smoke? Keepreadingtolearnmoreabout the differences between these three popular types of cannabis cigarettes. (Cannabis) smokers havemanyoptionswhenitcomes to rolling their own Joints, Blunts, or Spliffs But what's the best way toenjoyyourherb?

Theanswermightdependonyour preferenceforweedortobacco If you ' re looking for a powerful high fromyourjoint,thenstickwithallflower rolls Blunts will give you a smooth burn with evenly distributedTHChitsthankstotheir double-wrapperdesign Andifyou want the best of both worlds, go for a spliff! These joints contain a mixtureofmarijuanaandtobacco leaves,soyou'llgetalittlenicotine buzz along with your THC euphoria Nomatterwhichtypeof jointyouchoosetosmoke,justbe suretositback,relax,andenjoy!

Defining the differences between what a joint, blunt, and spliff are

Oftenconfusedforthesamething, a joint, blunt, and spliff all vary in their composition and effects A joint is typically composed of ground-up cannabis rolled up in thin paper (rolling papers), like that of a cigarette In contrast to this, a blunt makes use of thicker papers like blunt wraps such as those used to wrap cigars or hollowed-out cigars containing cannabisinstead.Finally,aspliffis commonly an even mix between cannabis and tobacco and is usually rolled with rolling papers much like a joint. All three offer different aromas and smoking experiences, allowing smokers to findtheirpreferredmethod

What are the pros and cons of joints, blunts, or spliffs

Whenitcomestodecidingbetweenjoints,blunts,andspliffsforcannabisconsumption, therearebothprosandconsthatshouldbeconsidered:

Joints

Joints made of rolling paper offer a smooth toke and great flavor, but they require more cannabisandcanburnquickly Rollingjoints can require some experience but there are toolsouttherethatyoucanpurchasethatwill helpyourollbetter

Blunts

Spliffs

Blunts often use cigar-style wraps that contain nicotine and can mask the flavor of cannabis, but they tend to burn slower The tobacco wraps can also add a buzzy feel from the nicotine. Wraps do comeinavarietyofflavorswhichcanpairreallywell with the different strains of cannabis. Some of the consofbluntsarethattobaccocansometimesruin the taste of weed and blunts also take experience whenitcomestorolling

Spliffs offer a combination of regular cigarette paper and marijuana, so you get some great flavor with faster burning compared to the blunt; however, this blend also contains nicotine or other chemicals from the tobacco much like the previous two methods rolling a spliff can take some experience and maybe a little more than the other two because it takes some experience to get the rightratioofweedandtobacco

All three smoking options deliver THC into your system - it just depends on personal preferencewhenitcomestotasteandhowquicklyyouwantyourcannabisdose

Tips on how to get the most out of joints, blunts, and spliffs

Rollingajoint,blunt,orspliffisanart formthattakessomepractice,butonce youmasterit,youcanenjoycannabis morethanever Agoodtipforrolling jointsandbluntsistouseafilteror crutchtoaddstructureandmakethem burnmoreevenly Thiswillhelpyou avoidunevenburningalongthesidesof yourwrapandmaximizecombustion Whenrollingspliffsyoumaywantto considerusinglesstobaccosotheflavor profileleansmoretowardscannabis insteadoftobacco Lastly,packingeach jointorbluntwithfinelygroundherbs helpsensureanevenburnforthefull enjoymentofyoursmokesesh!

Nomatterwhattypeofmethods mentionedthatyouchoosetosmoke,it’s importanttounderstandthedifferences betweenajoint,blunt,andspliffsothat youcangetthemostoutofyour experience Jointsoffersmoothhitswith noaddedchemicalsbuttheyburn quickly;bluntshavethickerpaperwraps thatcontainnicotineorotherchemicals andprovideaslowerburn;whilespliffs combinebothcannabisandtobaccofor anevenmixofflavorandfasterburning time Withsomepracticeintherolling technique,smokerscanenjoytheir favoritejoints,blunts,orspliffsmorethan everbefore!Sogoahead-findthe perfectblendforyourselfandrelaxinto thoseTHC-inducedeuphoriavibes!

The Oklahoma Outlawz have arrived on the market, causing quite a stir among patients and dispensaries. Clever marketing, catchy logos and packaging, and the shrouded mystery surrounding who exactly The Oklahoma Outlawz are.

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TheOklahomaOutlawz havearrivedonthe market,causingquiteastir amongpatientsand dispensaries Clever marketing,catchylogos andpackaging,andthe shroudedmystery surroundingwhoexactly TheOklahomaOutlawz are.Wewereluckyenough togettoaskTheOutlaw himselfafewquestions aboutthisexceptional cannabisbrand

TheChronic: Whendid youfallinlovewithweed?

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TheChronic: Whendid yougrowyourfirstplant?

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TheChronic: Whatwas yourinitialEvaluationof thecurrentmarketwhen youarrived?

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TheChronic: Canyoutell meaboutyourbrandand howyoucameupwiththe idea/concept?

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OnceImovedhere,IHeard WildWestsomanytimes andthenwitnesseditfor myself.Itriedtothinkof somethingthat Oklahomanscanget behindthatwouldbe easilyembracedhere SoIcameoutwithaWild West-themedbrand namedOklahomaOutlawz Raregoods. Iworkedwith anartistwhosestyleI reallylikedfortheWild Westthemeandhadhim drawmeasanOutlaw fromthisera

TheChronic: What’sthe differenceinyourproject hereinOklahoma comparedtotheaverage growerorprocessor?

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TheChronic: Sowho growsforyoucurrently?

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TheChronic: Whatnew productsareyoudropping thisyearthatyouaremost excitedabout?

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TheChronic: Whatisyour why?Whydoyoudowhat youdo?

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MAKINGABIGDIFFERENCEINYOURSMOKING?

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Pipes have been a quintessential aspect of the smoking experience ever since they first hit the scene Despite their classic image, modern pipes come in all shapes, sizes, and materials to suit any sort of smoker From traditional wood pipestointricatecarvingsmadefrommetalslikebrassoreven glass,there'ssomethingoutthereforeveryone Whetheryou're looking for something simple and durable, a one-of-a-kind collector's item, or anything in between - you can find the perfectpipeforyoursmokingneeds!

Chillumsaresmall,handheldpipes thatareoftenusedforsmoking marijuana.

CHILLUMS

Chillumsmaybesmall,buttheypackapunch!Thesehandheld pipes have become an iconic symbol of marijuana culture, used for generations to enjoy marijuana with simple, stylish ease.Uniquelyshapedandhandcraftedwithcare,eachchillum is as individual as the person using it - though you might not want to share yours with a friend if they're especially elegant! Thatbeingsaid,intherightcircleoffriends,it'seasytoseewhy sharing a chillum can be a fun and social way to enjoy marijuanatogether

Vapesareelectronicdevicesthat heatupaliquidtocreatevapor, whichistheninhaled.

Vapeshavereallytakenholdofthecannabisindustryandthe statistics prove it! Vapes offer a great alternative to smoking, releasing vaporized cannabis with none of the traditional cannabissmell.Ingeniouspiecesofengineering,thesedevices heat up their liquids via electrical power, providing a smooth anddiscreetwaytogetyourdailydose Whetheryou'rekeenon customizing'emorjustwantsomethingquickandeasytouse, there's definitely something out there for you Just don't make the mistake we all occasionally do - inhaling too deeply is guaranteedtoleaveyoucoughingupcloudsofsmoke!

Vapes

Therearemanydifferenttypesofsmokingdevices availableonthemarket,soit'simportanttochooseone thatsuitsyourneeds.

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How It Can Help Patients Find Peace and Insight

by Hunter Dublin

Last year Australian researchers traveled to the Netherlands for an out of this experience to test the effectiveness between psilocybin and virtual reality The researchers wanted to find out if this combination of technologies could be helpful for people with mental health issues The resultswereencouraging

Participantsatatwo-daypsychedelics retreat were invited to take part in the research by consuming psilocybin, the psychoactive component found in certain types of mushrooms Once the effectsofthepsilocybinhadstartedto wearoff,theparticipantsputonvirtual reality headsets and experienced an immersivevirtualenvironment

TheVirtualWorldofPsychedelics

In this virtual world, individuals enter a tranquilandcalmingenvironmentfilled with stars that twinkle like glowing fireflies against the dark sky. These starscanbeusedasaudiorecordersto capture their experience during the peakoftheirpsychedelicjourney Each star creates a sparkling constellation that serves as a representation of the individual'sstory

Thefollowingday,theindividualcango back to this world, and tap into the stars again to uncover the thoughts andemotionsbehindtheirtrip Theyare free to nurture some of these stars while discarding others through a virtual bonfire This allows them to create an environment that is tailored to their specific experience, allowing them to grow and find peace within themselves

This immersive experience allows participants and therapists to explore the depths of their psyche, and gain a greater understanding of themselves and their journey. They can use this virtual world as a safe space for selfexploration, and ultimately gain insight intohowtomoveforward Italsooffers apowerfulopportunityforindividualsto createanenvironmentwheretheycan be comfortable and supported in the midstoftheirexperience

This is what makes the VR world of starry nights an incredibly powerful experience it offers a space for individuals to explore their innermost thoughts, emotions, and desires in a safe environment that allows them to growandfindpeacewithinthemselves.

HowisPsychedelicTherapyConducted

Psychedelic therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses psychedelics to help patients explore their emotions and problems in a guided experience

The process typically begins with the patient and therapist deciding on an intentionfortheexperience,followedby adosingphasewherethepatienttakes the psychedelics alone, with the therapist present to provide support if needed Afterthis,theintegrationphase begins where the therapist helps to unpack and identify any underlying themes that emerged during the experience

With the help of virtual reality, this integration process can be made easier by allowing patients to recall their experiences more accurately and create a "multi-sensory canvas " that belongs to them Through this process, patients can process their experience withmoreclarityandthus,gaingreater insightintotheirstateofmind

Aspsychedelictherapycontinuestobe studied, virtual reality can help bridge the gap between dosing and integration, providing a powerful tool fortherapistsandpatientsalike.

PsychedelicTherapyResearch andFutureDevelopment

Agnieszka Sekula, a PhD candidate at Swinburne University, has been exploring the potential of psychedelic psychotherapy combined with virtual reality,takingpartinvariousstudiesto gain more knowledge and insight

Together with medical doctor Prash Puspanathan, she founded Enosis Therapeutics in 2020, which has since conducted several studies, with plans formoreandlargeronesinthefuture

The goal of their research is to better understand how psychedelic-assisted psychotherapyworksandhowitcanbe harnessed to treat conditions such as depression, anxiety and PTSD Their findings thus far have been encouraging, providing compelling evidence that virtual reality combined with psychedelics has the potential to be a powerful tool for psychological healing

Though the results from the retreat havenotbeenpublishedMsSekuladid sharesomequotesofpeoplewhohad the opportunity to use VR with their psychedelicexperience

"ThereweremorememoriesthanI thought.IthoughtIdidn’tneedthestarto recordthisbutthenIactuallysaidmore thanIremember."

"Thestarsfuelledwithmemories werehelpfulinstructuringthemind."

"VRhelpedmetoreflectonthe experience,itkeptthemarvel;you're nottrippinganymorebutyouare remindedbythismagicvision."

Smoke&MakePottery withSethRogen

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By:MarieScarci

Everdreamedofastarstuddedsmokeseshwith SethRogen?He'srollingout theredcarpetathisritzyL.A. abodeforluckyfanstojoin himinaneveningfilledwith creativity,ceramicartistry, andmore!Here’syour chancetobepartofthis uniqueartisticexperience–don'tmissit!

Actor-turned-entrepreneur SethRogenismakingwaves inLAwithhisnewlineof Housegoodsandceramics inspiredbythecannabis companyheco-founded, Houseplant.Invitingfansinto aone-of-a-kindglimpse intohiscreativevision,they cannowhavethe opportunitytosharehis homethruAirbnb HisHighlyCreativeRetreatisdecked outinthenewestandhis favoriteHouseplantpieces

By:MarieScarci

Theareawillnowbehometothe city’sfirstcannabislounge,offering aspaceforcustomerstoconsume andusecannabisandcannabis products Sogetreadyfolks–this groundbreakinginvestmentcould bringexcitingchangesinstorefor thishistoricNewJerseycommunity.

TheLandmarkandHistoric PreservationCommissionhas recentlygivenitsstampofapproval forthe"Hashtoria"cannabislounge totakeupresidenceonBroadStreet Thearchitecturaldesignwas approvedearlierthismonth, markinganewerainurban developmentwiththeadditionofan adult-usedispensarytooneofNew Jersey'smosticonicstreetscapes

Wu-TangClan's Raekwon,53,isnowcofounderofHashtoria loungesandcanbe creditedwithaddingspice tothisuniquerecipe.

Dubbed"RaekwonThe Chef,"supportersare eagerlyawaitingatasteof hislatestventure!

Rogenstates,“Duringyourstay,youwillgeta glimpseintomycreativeprocesswithopportunitiesto throwsomepotterywithMEinthein-housestudio."

Wu-TangClanhip-hopicon Raekwonisinjectingnewlifeinto Newark'sFourCornersHistoric District!

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