The Chronic Magazine - November 2022

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The Benefits of Cannabis for Veterans Suffering from PTSD

by Hunter Dublin

It's no secret that many veterans suffer from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) In fact, it's estimated that as many as 20% of veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan have PTSD Symptoms of PTSD can include everything from flashbacks and nightmares to anxiety and depression. Traditional treatments for PTSD, such as therapy and medication, don't work for everyone However, an increasing number of veterans are finding relief from PTSD symptoms by using cannabis

How Cannabis Helps Veterans with PTSD

Cannabis has been shown to be effective in treating a number of symptoms associated with PTSD, including:

Anxiety

Cannabis can help to reduce anxiety levels by promoting relaxation

Depression

The use of cannabis can elevate mood and promote positive thinking

Insomnia

Cannabis can help to induce sleep and improve the quality of sleep

Pain

Cannabis is a natural painkiller and can help to alleviate the chronic pain that is often associated with PTSD

Flashbacks and Nightmares

Research suggests that CBD, a compound found in cannabis, can help to reduce the frequency of flashbacks and nightmares.

Cannabis is a safe, natural alternative to traditional treatments for PTSD It is non addictive and does not have the negative side effects that some medications used to treat PTSD can cause If you are a veteran suffering from PTSD, talk to your doctor about whether using cannabis might be right for you

If you are not a veteran but suffer from PTSD, talk to your doctor about whether using cannabis might be right for you as well You may be surprised at how much relief cannabis can provide.

If you are a veteran suffering from PTSD, or if you suffer from PTSD for any other reason, talk to your doctor about whether using cannabis might be right for you

Cannabis is a safe, natural alternative to traditional treatments for PTSD that has been shown to be effective in treating a number of symptoms associated with the disorder Don't suffer in silence any longer find out if cannabis could help you find relief from your symptoms

Dr. Peter Grinspoon

"Cannabis has been shown time after time again in studies to be an effective treatment against the core symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder."

by Chynna Jasmine Pearson

It’s time to get thankful, y’all! And, I’m not sure about you, but I’m thankful for marijuana As the year has quietly moved into the holiday season, we all know the impending stress that comes with all the holiday fun Halloween has passed, and as soon as we finish eating the turkey it feels like there is no time to waste until Christmas In the meantime, we can sit back, relax and focus on f the year

Peanut Butter Breath

A slightly smelly hybrid strain well liked by peanut butter lovers. For most people, this strain can be something like a sedative The nutty and earthy terpenes will treat you to a well deserved relaxing state If you need a good pre turkey nap, this is a great choice for you But remember not to sleep too heavily or Grandma might not wake you up to eat, “you just looked too peaceful ”

Apple Fritter

If you like apples, this is a great strain for you It’s a good, true hybrid with typically no indica or sativa dominance Due to its parent strains, it has a great balance with a good stony feeling with nice energy, so you don’t feel too tired While it is an earthy flavored strain, the benefits are its treatment of anxiety, stress, and depression

A Sativa dominant strain is best used in the early mornings, especially if you’re not a morning person Although it may not fully wake you up like a cup of coffee, it can make you relaxed and aware without making you fall asleep For medical users, it is recommended for the treatment of anxiety, nausea, stress, and mood swings This is a very popular strain in both Colorado and Oklahoma, it is usually very easy to find and a nice strain for any time, not just the holidays

This strain is an Indica dominant hybrid With its super sugary berry filled flavor that can be almost sour, it gives its users a tingly head high effect that will spread through the entire body Although this is indica leaning, it is known to give a nice head high with a lot of energy that as you wind down can lock you on the couch To me, this sounds like a perfect strain for the “walk with your cousins” right before everyone sits down to eat

Banana Kush

An Indica leaning hybrid strain that is well known for the tropical flavors it has It is said it tastes and smells like a bundle of fresh bananas This is recommended to use at night before getting ready for bed Its intended effect is to make you fall into a deep sleep to fully recharge for the next day For some people, it can give a nice euphoric high that does zone them out into a mellow state If used in a social setting, you should be able to stay awake due to its alleged talkative effects If you’re already talkative, maybe don’t use it before your family gets together, you might talk an ear off

Cherry Pie

While this strain can remind you of Thanksgiving by name, it is more than that It is a solid hybrid strain that has notes of both sweet and sour cherries. Most people feel that it makes them have a euphoric high that gives them giggle fits You can also rely on it to take effect after a few minutes and stick around for a long while Although this strain can give you some serious dry mouth, it’s important to stay hydrated anyway

Gelato

There are a lot of different strains that are crossbred from Gelato but there is only one “Larry Bird ” This is a typically well balanced hybrid strain with fruity and woody flavors In recent years, this strain has blown up in its popularity, and for good reason It is a THC powerhouse that can be almost too much for new smokers For medical users, the high THC content can be a great help as this strain can be used to treat fatigue, headaches, and chronic pain The other Gelato strains like #3, #33, or #45 are also great choices if you can’t find the original

Clementine

This citrusy strain is highly energetic and Sativa dominant Most people love the citrusy taste and aroma, so much so that it has won awards like Best Sativa Concentrate back in 2015 This strain is perfect for use in the early mornings, wake and bakes with this and it should act like a cup of coffee Some say this is a good strain for activating your “third eye” and stoking your creativity

>>> These are only eight of the millions of strains that you can be thankful for this Thanksgiving And we don’t have to only be thankful for them during this season Marijuana is a gift that has kept on giving since even before the first state legalized it We can be thankful for all the good it has done and the wonderful community that surrounds it We can also think of all the people with medical issues that can comfortably celebrate Thanksgiving with the medical help of marijuana A real life blessing happens every day and sometimes it's nice to think about how great things are instead of how bad things can get. When the world gets rough, and it can be very rough, try to sit back and be thankful even when it isn’t Thanksgiving

So, when we all wind down and take some turkey power naps, you can rely on the strains we are thankful for Before the Christmas season takes hold, relax as much as you can, but be sure to stay thankful When we forget what we are thankful for, we risk ruining what we have built together and what we have triumphed in the past Happy Thanksgiving! Be sure to remind the people you love that you are thankful for them and, if nobody has told you yet, I’m thankful for you

FLORIDA

Florida, Get Ready for Pot at Your Local Gas Station

The company Green Thumb Industries has announced that they will begin selling licensed marijuana at gas stations in Florida next year.

This is a global first, as legal pot cannot yet be sold outside of dispensaries and pharmacies around the world, like Uruguay's government run market place system which opened last month and Germany, which allowed vending machine operators to include cannabis products among their offerings starting this past October

A deal was recently signed between Circle K one major US convenience store chain with 600 locations across America and GTI Incorporated The partnership of weed and gas stations may be a global first, but it’s an exciting development nonetheless

GEORGIA

Georgia Court Again Halts the Production of Medical Marijuana.

The court action that froze the state issued grow licenses to two companies caused the state's medical cannabis production program to stall again As a result, even though Georgia has legalized medicinal marijuana, it is still unlawful to purchase it since no one is growing it there

Last week, one of the state's two new grow licenses was issued to a south Georgia medicinal cannabis company Tyler Harper, a candidate for agriculture commissioner, posted photos of the event on his Facebook page However, due to a court ruling that other businesses that filed for licenses but were turned down without due process, neither it nor another company licensed by the state medical cannabis board is yet able to produce their product

OREGON Record Amount of Illegal Pot and Guns Seized from Newberg Property

The Yamhill County Sheriff's Office made what they say is the largest illegal marijuana bust in department history while serving a search warrant last week. The sheriff’s office says 76,930 pounds of cannabis and several guns were found at an operation on 14000 block Stone Road near Newberg After conducting surveillance operations over several months which led up to this major breakthrough that has helped them take five people into custody for drug trafficking charges including weapons violations The five suspects that were arrested at the property, which was reportedly being run by major drug trafficking organizations, didn't have any licenses filed for growing/producing medical marijuana prior to the bust

Terpenes are a large and diverse class of organic compounds found in plants They are responsible for the unique aromas of various plants and play a role in their medicinal

Let's take a close look at each cannabis terpene profiles, what their medicinal effects are as well as the cannabis strains we can find them in.

How was cannabis used in NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE?

Sitting fireside with loved ones and friends at sunset Smoking cannabis Listening to and feeling the energy of thunderstorms rolling in from the West Expressions of gratitude are felt through song and dance

And, for what seems to be hours celebrating life with pure joy, everyone feels unique and at the same time equal That is how I envision my Native American ancestors spending their time on any given night

There is not a clear cut answer as to how Native Americans used cannabis because research reveals that not all Native Americans consumed or utilized cannabis And for the ones who did, this article might seem harsh given the fact that today, it is illegal to consume or possess (even medical) marijuana on many tribal lands Yet, the time of rebirth is at hand and this reflection is in honor of the unspoken messages left by my Native American ancestors

I can’t say how or if my (Native or European) ancestors used cannabis because it wasn’t something that my family talked about. But I am aware of the deep connection they had with The Great Spirit, and if they had access to cannabis, I imagine they used it to connect more deeply with their great spirit within, from time to time. I can also imagine it was easier for my ancestors to connect with higher powers and spirits because they did not have the distractions and negative influences that we have today.

Sure, we have technological conveniences that help us control our day with alarms and notifications, but do we take time to control our mind and well being that serves our highest good?

For so many years I longed for the connection to spirit and nature that my ancestors had, yet I found it almost impossible to slow my thoughts down I had grown accustomed to quickly recalling facts, finding solutions, and basically filling every minute of my day with some sort of task that I didn’t realize my mind was racing until I tried to meditate When I hit that wall of resistance, I decided to put meditation back on the shelf

About four years ago, I experienced what it felt like to have a quiet mind after consuming cannabis The quiet was so calming and at the same time so powerful, it seemed effortless to view the world with love and light After several more similar experiences with cannabis, I decided to give meditation another try

Of course, it took months before I could see the benefits of meditation (as it pertains to connecting to my spirit and nature) but having a point of reference really helped me stay focused Not only was I able to do meditations without the use of cannabis, I desired other quiet times that didn’t necessarily require the consumption of anything I started to go outside and just sit in the sunshine or the night sky, soaking up the rays without the need to entertain my mind

Experiencing moments of being fully present, powerful, and happy.

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by Willie Nelson

As some Native Americans embraced cannabis into their spiritual culture, they also embraced every part of the cannabis plant From making ropes and other textiles to exploring the many healing and relieving properties Even though there are reports of some Native Americans utilizing cannabis to help relieve pain, inflammation, and other ailments, their full awareness of the plant may remain unspoken until cannabis becomes a federally legal option

I’ll admit there is a feeling of disconnect when I attend my yearly health exam at the Indian clinic. Not because of my curly blonde hair, but because there is no discussion of my cannabis usage Even though I credit cannabis for relieving pain which helps me recharge and helps me focus energy elsewhere like exercising every day for an hour there is absolutely no mention of cannabis during my doctor visit.

Maybe change is coming sooner than later

President Biden recently gave the following statement (October 2022):

“Too many lives have been upended because of our failed approach to marijuana. It’s time that we right these wrongs.” (whitehouse gov)

The President was mainly speaking to the reform of incarcerations; however, history reveals

One small step for cannabis, one giant leap for mankind

I take it not only a day at a time, but a moment at a time, and keep it at that pace. If you can be happy right now, then you’ll always be happy, because it’s always in the now.

Photo by Dennise Toews

by Linda Hogan

BY JADE PEBWORTH

The attorney and Lt Col,

The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) provides a very specific commercial license for a very specific time period Pursuant to the Oklahoma Administrative Code regulations, “[a] medical marijuana business license shall be issued for a twelve (12) month period expiring one (1) year from the date of issuance.” OAC 310:681 5 2(a). The code goes on to provide, “it is the responsibility of the license holder to renew the license, with all applicable documentation, prior to the date of expiration of the license ” OAC 310:681 2 2(c)(1)

Thankfully The Administrative Procedures Act allows license holders who make a timely and sufficient application for renewal, to continue operating and the existing license does not expire until the application is finally determined 75 O S §314 After one year, your license expires as a matter of law unless you renew it If you submitted a timely renewal application, you may continue operating as though you have an active license during the review process

But what happens when you miss the deadline to apply for the renewal? Well after one year of issuance, your license is expired or inactive But, OAC 310:681 5 2(c)(5) states, “[a] commercial licensee that attempts to renew its license after the expiration date of the license shall pay a nonrefundable late renewal fee in the amount of $500 00 to reinstate the license once processed and approved by the Department.” While this provision is new, it has played a part in litigation regarding untimely renewal applications If you fail to timely renew your license with the OMMA you may elect to pay the $500.00 fee, but this fee does not guarantee that your license will be approved, and it does not give the license an active status during the OMMA’s application review period.

Because there is a commercial license moratorium in place, processing your commercial license renewal timely is crucial. Although the OMMA has an online portal to process your renewal application, the portal has experienced failures and is entirely unavailable at times You may apply for your license renewal up to 60

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Flaky Bakey Broccoli & Cheese Pastry

A good day out there to all my canna chefs, I hope everyone had a safe and fun Halloweed this year Now that fall is here it's time to get into some of the fun fall recipes I have for you For November I want to make my Flaky Bakey Broccoli & Cheese Pastry, yeah I know it’s a mouthful but wait until you try it! This pastry is a quick and easy recipe that is delicious and will amaze your guests and keep the mood right all night This pastry would be a great appetizer for your Thanksgiving Day activities too As always don’t hesitate to add your own personal touch to this recipe, whether you like it spicier or have like different cheeses, try things out because that’s what makes cooking so much fun! So grab a bag of your favorite herb, twist one up and lets get Cooking with a Buz!

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LET'S UGET PAND COOKING!

2 tbsp Canna Olive Oil

Salt and Black Pepper to taste

4 oz Cream Cheese, room temp

1 Cup Mushrooms, chopped fine

3 Cloves Garlic, minced

3 tbsp Fresh Thyme leaves, chopped fine

1 tsp Cayenne Pepper

½ tsp Nutmeg, for the fall vibe

2 tbsp Olive Oil

DIRECTIONS

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Super easy recipe, first start by preheating your oven to 375 degrees F and get a baking sheet ready and lined with parchment paper, not wax paper Next, you’ll need a large sauté pan with your oil in it and on medium to high heat

Once the oil is hot add your onions and cook for 3 5 minutes or until they are translucent, then add the broccoli and season with the salt and pepper, cook for about 3 minutes then add the mushrooms in and continue to cook for another 3 minutes or so

If you're looking for some darkening on the edge of the broccoli, then toss in the garlic and thyme with the cayenne pepper and cook for another minute or so, just until the garlic becomes fragrant Then remove from the heat and add the cream cheese and the Havarti, cheddar, and gouda cheeses, mixing in until the mixture is well blended

1 Cup of Smoked Gouda, shredded

1 Cup of Havarti cheese, chopped or shredded

1 Cup of a good Sharp Cheddar, shredded

2 boxes Frozen Puff Pastry Dough, thawed

2 Eggs, beaten

4 Now to the pastry sheets, on a floured surface gently stretch out the sheets of dough and cut each sheet into 9 squares Now I like to take the broccoli mix and split it evenly between two bowls so it's easier to work with Out of one bowl evenly divide the broccoli mix between the 9 pastry squares, make sure to leave room from the edge to seal them up

5 Once those 9 are filled evenly, take your egg wash and brush the edges of the dough, then place the top pieces of dough on and, using the back of a fork, press down and seal along the edges of the dough

6 Cut 3 slits into the top and then brush some egg wash over top to get a nice brown, and place onto the baking sheet and repeat the process for the next 9 Once all the pastries are ready, bake for about 20 minutes or until they are a nice golden brown

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PRE-ROLLS High Society

Your friendly neighborhood dispensary High Society has something special for the pre roll lovers out there As patients know High Society uses the best flower and the newest strains for their variety of pre rolls Adding to their already impressive line up, is a 10 pack of strain specific Pre Rolls The packs are made up of Big Cat (hybrid), SmurfDay Cake (hybrid), Orange Apocalypse (hybrid), Space Jam (indica), Space Cat (sativa) and PTS Dream (sativa) The terpene profiles in each strain really shine through with these carefully crafted rolls of happiness Be sure to stop by your friendly neighborhood dispensary High Society today to check out their new “must have” pre rolls Thanks to High Society for always providing quality products and great deals for Oklahoma patients See you there!

THE INDIGENOUS WOMEN OF CANNABIS

-Their Stories

By Dr. Pepper Hernandez ND, Ph.D., CTC Multiple Award-Winning, Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner

This month for our Native November Issue, I would like to honor the women here in Oklahoma who are Indigenous and working in the cannabis space in a spectrum of ways. I found this subject matter & the conversations fascinating and would love to share by highlighting these individuals As it is incredibly important, I invite you to always support women in our cannabis community.

When doing research for this article I had a few women in mind to interview and I am incredibly grateful they chose to speak with us First on my list was Carmen White Eagle When spoke to Carmen White Eagle about being an Indigenous Woman here in Oklahoma, I asked her about her background She shared with us that she was a descended from the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma "on my Father, the late Paul Richardville’s side of the family and The Pawnee Nation on my mother, Vicki’s side. I have been active in Native Oklahoma through organizing and cultural protection for our 2spirit, femmes "

01. Carmen

When asked about her passion she explained that "with my organization NOISE (Northeastern Oklahoma Safety & Education) I believe the matriarchy is what we hold sacred for a reason and for that same reason I choose to protect and educate women ”

Carmen received her yoga teacher training education back in 2016 & entered the space with the specific idea of helping people through cannabis assisted Yoga “I do not require my yoga students to use cannabis but I offer a cannabis safe space during all of my yoga classes,” Carmen said

“I believe that cannabis and yoga go hand in hand as both are such powerful tools for healing and restoration. My people have always used plant medicine here on turtle Island (what is now referred to as the United States Mexico and Canada) truly since the beginning of time Through my use of cannabis and other natural plant medicines, I practice my ancestors‘ healing ways with plants to honor my own heritage and their lives and pursuits” Carmen continued to share We encourage anyone who is curious about cannabis yoga to connect with her and try out her classes

Next up is Penny Lane, who is a quarter Osage & quarter Kiowa Native American woman When we asked about her unique background she shared that she was the mother of a beautiful 10 year old Cheyenne, Arapaho, Osage, and Kiowa girl She went on to state "My mother was adopted from her birth mother, who was Osage What I do know of her she was a head cook that helped with many ceremonial events My father is half Kiowa, his mother is full Kiowa, and her great grandfather was chief of their tribe at one point. Slowly, but surely learning my history and traditions as I get older and wiser What I enjoy most is shawl dancing and attending powwows to hear, see, and learn about different tribes as they unite as one Keeping traditions and customs alive."

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PennyWe asked Penny about her reason for getting involved with cannabis and she said “I am a patient I have always used cannabis as a healing method for physical and mental health. I have had two ACL surgeries, one on each of my legs & they artificial made my ACL with my hamstrings So personal favorite and top form of cannabis I use are topicals." When we asked her about her cannabis industry background she had this to say "I was a processor, in Corn, OK I enjoyed it very much and learned some very basic knowledge of decarbing and tincturing Taking notes on the dos and don'ts For sure getting compliance down, but as patient, consultant, or doctor you want and should know how medicine is made, tested, and packaged ” She went on to share that she had “later moved on building and investing in a dispensary in Hobart, OK I loved interacting with my patients Hearing their stories and what I could do to help meet their medical needs But I felt my heart was calling for more, I needed to get the education of this plant out there ”

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“Then the opportunity that was chasing me on my journey this whole time opened back up, I was accepted to be a student at the Humboldt Cannabis Holistic Institute I finally found my place, something that no one can take away from me.” Penny added that “Education and knowledge of this plant is key and power. Connecting the right people to network with patients and their community can 180 this industry completely It's going to take working together and putting the price wars down Bringing the knowledge what we know about this plant together to be efficient and consistent” said

Carrie

Next, we were able to interview Carrie Lehi for this piece She started by telling us that her Cheyenne name is Moeke’meo’na. It means Buffalo Calf Trail Woman. She was named after her aunt and they were named after one of the women who helped to kill Custer She is a proud Cheyenne woman whose family is from Hammon, Ok When we asked her to share her history with us she stated “I am from the family of Chief Redmoon, who was the Chief of our land in Hammon when the Cheyennes first came to Oklahoma in the late 1800s ” She went on to share that she is from the Orange family and the Hoffman family who is also from Hammon "Our land in Hammon is called the "Hevehetaneo'o" which means the Hair Rope people We made rope out of buffalo hair

We had the fiercest warriors they said, because of how much our women loved and cared for their warriors” she added. Her father was the last baby to be born and raised at camp This was before everyone moved to the town of Hammon She said, “his first language was Cheyenne and now he is only one of 9 fluent speakers left in the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribe of Oklahoma " She went on to share that her life is devoted to the work she is doing with the elders "We have no fluent speakers currently under 40” she said.

We asked Carrie about her involvement in the cannabis industry and she shared that she is working as a grower at a new facility in Oklahoma City "I was able to get a job, helping get someone else started, with cannabis I am happy about this, focused on the plants and more specifically focused on the babies and mothers.

The pruning and caring for the plants is the part I really enjoy. I am focused on cloning and the baby phase of the process now Just being around the plants every day is healing” said Lehi

When we inquired about being a native indigenous woman in the cannabis industry she had this to say “Being an indigenous woman is a blessing to be wherever I go, because that is how I have chosen to believe it to be. Our reality is subjective and as Cheyenne people, we are taught to think in a good way about life, that is the alchemy of our thoughts That they can create reality I am so thankful for this perspective ”

When asked about how she would like to give back to her community she shared that her dream is to hear Cheyenne spoken fluently. She would like to hear it from the children "I will work my whole life to hopefully achieve this Currently, our fluent speakers are receiving no help or support We are at a standstill with our language They are all in their late 70’s and 80’s so every moment is precious We really need advocacy and financial support so that our language can go on” said Lehi If you can help Carrie and the people of the Cheyenne Nation &Tribes please reach out and connect with her.

Christian Stark is a Cherokee citizen that has lived and grown up in the Cherokee Nation She shared that as a child she wasn’t taught too much about her lineage or heritage and as an adult, her experiences within the tribe have not been the greatest "I have a hard time believing the leaders of our tribe have their citizen's interests in mind Money and power do strange things to people” says Stark.

When we asked her about her involvement in the cannabis industry she stated that "I am a patient advocate for caregivers of individuals with disabilities Striving to educate about plant medicine and safe alternatives to big pharma. I connect patients with safe educated doctors assisting them with their medical cannabis recommendations I also coach individuals about health, wellness, and how to incorporate plant medicine remedies for everyday living ”

04. Christian

When we asked Christian about being an indigenous woman in the cannabis industry and how that affects her she said “I don’t know that many people in the cannabis industry even know of my cultural status I don’t feel that I have ever been discriminated against within the community I do most of my business in NE Oklahoma where we see indigenous people wherever we go Many companies within the industry offer specials specifically for indigenous patients If anything I’ve felt accepted, encouraged and uplifted within the cannabis industry as an indigenous woman ”

Christian had this to say about giving back to her tribal community and she shared that “I would hope to bring education to my tribe in overall health wellness and alternative medicine Specifically those individuals in my tribe like my daughter Those who don’t have a voice of their own ” She went on to state that her tribe does not support medical cannabis currently "I would hope that its leaders would recognize the amount of education available to them and begin the steps forward to accept alternative medicine practices As we all know our ancestors first taught us to use the land for our healing” said Stark

Kelsey

To wrap up this month's article, even though this most certainly should be a series, we were able to interview Kelsey Cooper of Owasso, Oklahoma. She is an enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation (Bird Clan) and also of Choctaw Currently, she is a member of the cannabis community rather than the industry and is the founder/lead admin of Grow Scouts a FB group for women and non binary cannabis users She stated that “In Grow Scouts, we share and discuss current events, politics, equality, sexy things, memes, and everything else under the sun. I created the group because other cannabis groups lacked or even banned important political and social discussions that are necessary for this community Cannabis IS political in itself and those that use it, especially POC and LGBT+ patients, experience a greater impact from politics and current events ”

We asked Kelsey about her experience as an indigenous native woman and she shared many experiences “In the industry, it was complicated Especially as a native woman with brown skin Cannabis is not a traditional American indigenous medicine (although we generally respect all plant medicines) but many people here try to imply that it is or use native imagery in their branding Business owners that are citizens of legitimate tribes have every right (within reason) to promote their heritage or modern relationship to this plant in their branding” she said

She went on to say the constant microaggressions including calling meetings or smoke sessions powwows or even making her "sit through another spiel about how someone ' s great grandma was Cherokee but didn’t sign up on the roles.” She expressed how she felt "unsafe travelling around the state by myself to visit dispensaries which in rural areas are extremely sketchy and often uncomfortable, like the guy not much younger than my father making me do my sales pitch to him while he didn’t have a shirt on, or being in basically a shack or shop garage with one or two men by myself and nobody for miles ” She added that “this was extremely problematic because of the national emergency of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) native women are TEN times more likely to be a victim of these crimes, and murder is the 3rd leading cause of death for us ”

When we asked Kelsey what plans she has to give back to her community she stated that “I recently completed my Masters of Indigenous Peoples Law from the University of Oklahoma and am beginning a career in film so that I can tell our stories (instead of a study of genocide as I have been for the last decade) and contribute to native visibility in mainstream media " She went on to say “I have dedicated the last two years of my life to my community by speaking to city councils when they spoke out against honoring treaties and our reservations, protesting when I can, helping register native voters for elections, going to cultural/community events for fellowship, and give space for my mixed sisters who also try to navigate and integrate their indigenous and English worlds I do not have children yet but when I do, I plan to raise them in the Cherokee language immersion school at Tahlequah ” She also shared that she plans to raise them in the culture that she is learning and repatriating as well so that they can carry on the traditions and languages even further.

To all the indigenous women who participated, thank you. To all the many more out there please share your story. Let us help support, uplift and connect with you.

TRIBES LEFT BEHIND BY AMERICA'S MARIJUANA LAWS

written by: Chynna Jasmin Pearson

America has moved quickly in legalizing marijuana with the majority of states having recreational or medical laws In recent news, President Biden announced: “a pardon of all prior federal offenses of simple possession of marijuana, urged all Governors to do the same with regard to state offenses, and asked the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Attorney General to initiate the administrative process to review expeditiously how marijuana is scheduled under federal law.” This is huge and beneficial for only 6500 people, and it’s not enough for everyone. Native Americans are not protected federally for state and territorial cannabis markets

Native American nations are kind of under a different set of rules than the rest of the United States According to the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), “Native peoples and governments have inherent rights and a political relationship with the U S government that does not derive from race or ethnicity Tribal members are citizens of three sovereigns: their tribe, the United States, and the state in which they reside They are also individuals in an international context with the rights afforded to any other individual ” Essentially, this is due to the Native tribes being considered federal land, it is unfortunate that that is the reason why they have been left behind by America’s marijuana laws This means that when it comes to cannabis laws in the United States and the Native tribes, even if the tribe is in a state with recreational and medical marijuana, it is still prohibited and illegal to grow or be in possession of marijuana

For many Native tribes, they are allowed to farm on their land, except for the ever prospering cannabis plant. This is leaving people in legal states far behind the rest of the population There are people losing thousands of dollars in opportunities, all due to this technicality. Cannabis has been a huge economic bonus for the majority of the United States

Photographer: Pepper Hernandez

Colorado, Oklahoma, California, and Oregon have all made over well over $600 million each

In the third poorest state, New Mexico, the recent legalization of marijuana was set to rake in over $200 million in the first year This is amazing news, but according to Politico, not for the 300 person Picuris Pueblo tribe The average income in New Mexico is “$50,000, and 68 percent of the tribe’s households are below that line ” The Picuris Pueblo tribe mainly makes their money from farming and bison ranching, but with the added crop of cannabis, they would be in a much better financial place

Over the years, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) drug officers have come onto Picuris land and conducted raids In 2017, they found and pulled 30 medical cannabis plants according to the Picuris Governor Craig Quanchello “ At present day prices, that marijuana flower would be worth at least $100,000 Then in December 2021, three BIA officers entered Picuris land again according to a letter from the tribe detailing the raid pulling up nine medical plants grown at the home of a medical card owner,” stated Politico Quanchello recalled that this issue has him and his citizens feeling like they are “living with a rattlesnake,” just waiting for it to bite Unfortunately, in their latest attempt to allow marijuana to be grown on their land, they have fallen into the same hole between state and federal drug laws Although this situation is a specific one, many tribes across the United States can find similarities in it

The history that the United States government has with Native American tribes has not been pretty Unfortunately, many laws, not just cannabis laws, are in place that inhibits our nation’s tribes from economic prosperity Politico reminds us that these laws go all the way back “to the removal of tribes from some of the nation’s choicest pieces of land Many tribes are still denied the ability to rent or lease the land they now live on, and the federal government gave states the ability to siphon off a percentage of tribes’ tax revenue from any gaming businesses ” Even now, the state and territorial cannabis laws, that have been in Congress for years, have never included the Native tribes The exclusion has gone so far as to have “some tribes give up part of their sovereignty to states in order to protect their cannabis markets from federal intervention.” It is shocking to see the stark discriminatory actions that are still being made against Native Americans.

In 2014, there was a little bit of progress made due to the Obama administration’s Department of Justice introduction of the Cole Memo The Cole Memo “instructed U S attorneys to ignore state regulated cannabis programs The Department of the Interior matched it with the Wilkinson Memo in 2014, which extended the Cole protections to Native American tribes ” Thanks to these memo’s many tribes across the nation, including the Picuris tribe, had set up their cannabis programs This only lasted for about three years as the Trump administration repealed both memos in 2017

After the introduction and repeal of the memos, New Mexico legalized medical and recreational marijuana in 2021, but this unfortunately still left Native tribes behind In fact, in February of this year, there was another raid on the Picuris tribe by the BIA officers This time they only found seeds and still, people were at risk of arrest. Fortunately, shortly after the BIA raid, “Democratic Gov Michelle Lujan Grisham has worked to find a solution for tribes that want to enter the marijuana industry The state of New Mexico signed a 10 year agreement with the Picuris Pueblo that is intended to provide protection from federal intervention,” reported Politico Quanchello says that he and his people are still apprehensive of growing cannabis on their land According to Quanchello, “U S Attorney Fred Federici told him that a state compact would not protect him from federal interference ”

Ultimately, this is an example of the situation that many Native tribes have to go to just to be able to grow or possess cannabis safely It is also an obvious way for us to see just how discriminatory the United States' laws can be when it comes to Native tribes and their rights We as fellow citizens need to use our voices to uplift Native tribes so they have the same rights and regulations that we do These arbitrary rules are inhibiting people from living their lives to the fullest and increasing their financial status. Hopefully, as time passes, the United States government can get its act together and be able to move away from laws that are obviously making the lives of American citizens more difficult and more dangerous simply for having a product that most people can have without many issues.

Additionally, as Thanksgiving is approaching soon and most, if not all of us, know the weight that the day carries, it is important to remember where we live and who lived here originally We should honor our many Native American tribes as they deserve, and learn more about their history and the lives they live today If you have the time check out: native land ca The site shows you what tribes lived on the land that you live on today Even if it makes you uncomfortable, this is an important section of history, and an important part of our present day, that we need not forget

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Facts You Probably Didn't Know

WRITTEN BY: THERIN MILLER

Psilocybin, more commonly known as magic mushrooms, are a psychoactive compound that has been used for centuries in religious and spiritual rituals The active ingredient in magic mushrooms is psilocybin, which is a naturally occurring psychoactive substance Psilocybin is classified as a Schedule I drug in the United States, which means that it has a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use Despite its illegal status, psilocybin is one of the most popular psychedelic drugs used today

Here are 10 facts about this fascinating compound that you probably didn't know:

1 Magic mushrooms were first discovered by Westerners in the 16th century Spanish Conqueror Hernan Cortes reported seeing Aztecs using them in religious ceremonies.

2 Magic mushrooms grow naturally all over the world and have been used by indigenous people for thousands of years

3 Psilocybin is classified as a Schedule I drug in the United States, which means that it has a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use

4 Despite its illegal status, psilocybin is one of the most popular psychedelic drugs used today

5. Psilocybin creates visual and auditory hallucinations, alters the perception of time, and can cause euphoria and feelings of well being

6 The effects of psilocybin generally last between four to six hours

7 Psilocybin is not considered to be addictive and there are no reports of overdoses or withdrawal symptoms associated with its use

8 Some studies suggest that psilocybin may have therapeutic benefits for treating anxiety, depression, and addiction, and magic mushrooms show promising results for PTSD

9 In 2006, scientists at John Hopkins University conducted the first ever double blind placebo controlled study of psilocybin's therapeutic potential in cancer patients diagnosed with a terminal illness The results were promising, with participants reporting reduced anxiety and an increase in quality of life

10 There is currently a renewed interest in researching the therapeutic potential of psilocybin thanks to the work of groups like the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) MAPS is currently conducting clinical trials investigating the efficacy of psilocybin assisted therapy for treating PTSD, anxiety, depression, and addiction

Psilocybin is a fascinating compound with a rich history dating back thousands of years Although it is classified as a Schedule I drug in the United States, psilocybin is one of the most popular psychedelic drugs used today thanks to its therapeutic potential. If you are considering trying psilocybin, be sure to do your research and consult with a medical professional first

EASY STREET

By Melissa Hall, M Ed

ack on the hunt, and as sure as the Fall air is crisp, we once again feature one of the most exceptional elite products on the Oklahoma Cannabis Market And the extraordinary team that makes it all possible. This month is special because it is the month to be thankful, I wanted to highlight a team that has been doing big things without losing that small batch craft touch. Easy Street Extracts is a staple on many top shelves across Oklahoma Known for their full spectrum, solventless gummies. These tasty treats produce real medical effects and pack a punch Making them a crowd favorite among patients Every November we have featured an infused desert We could not think of a better crew to prepare for this year’s November review pick So, we asked Easy Street to come up with something special for The Chronic’s readers for this Thankful issue Richard, the Lead Chef, stepped away from the gummies and developed a wonderful cannabis infused Tiramisu recipe that is simply to die for

The Chronic Magazine was lucky enough to get invited to East Street Extracts new location and got a sneak peek behind the scenes to see how the magic works We were enthralled by the knowledge this team had and by their perfection or nothing work ethic This hardworking team is definitely indicative of a real family

The CEO of Easy Street Extracts gave us the best verbal illustration of who his team is, and what makes them hold their spot at the top and told us how important quality is in each step the team makes to assure consistency and the best product you can get in every bag He explains, “It seems like most of the Oklahoma edibles market is driven by packaging Step into any sizeable dispensary and you will confront a host of packaging options: flashy, trendy, cute, colorful, and pharmaceutical Cannabis sells like bottled water; the range in quality is dramatic The same is true in the Oklahoma medical cannabis market The truth is, the most widely distributed edibles are made with the poorest quality concentrates, mostly distillate or BHO And, in the race to the bottom, many of these products are made with lower quality raw flowers

It’s a well known secret that growers offload their inferior harvests, trim, contaminated or unsellable flower and biomass to Oklahoma processors, who distill or blast it to refine into edibles

That is 95% of the market ” Easy streets CEO goes on to tell us the difference between all those gummies on the market and Easy Streets He tells us, “Easy Street is very different They are dedicated to producing the highest quality gummies and edibles in Oklahoma: rosin based, solventless, and made with high quality flower ”

The answer, it appears is simplicity Easy Street presses good bud and the extruded oil (rosin) Is decarbed and cooked directly into gummies Easy Street’s gummies are soft and have a perfect consistency. They are light, fresh, and not sticky in your hands. The discerning patient who likes the nutty taste of cannabis flowers will have found their true love.

The gummies hit hard, and quickly, and the true full spectrum entourage dose appears to provide effective therapeutics for people with pain According to the CEO, “Within the company, everyone is simply a member of the team: no titles and no egos everyone working to help the others on the team They care about each other and don’t want to let the team down That’s what I’m most proud of our culture ” He went on to add

The small Easy Street team is talented. Made up of an engineer, culinary expert, graphics designer, financial expert, attorneys, artists, and educators. The culture at Easy Street is collaborative and encouraging Every Easy Street team member warrants respect for their specific talents and achievements One of these very talented members is Shyanne Deshields Shyanne is the one member that every team must have: a person with diligent attention to consistent quality She makes sure that every dose of medicine produced meets the Easy Street standard

According to literally everyone, she deserves enormous credit for the sustained quality of their edibles Another valuable contributor to the Easy Street team is Richard Brooks Richard joined the team in May of 2022 to facilitate research and development as well as sharpen recipes Since Richard joined, Easy Street’s team has increased efficiency in cannabinoid extraction by nearly 50%. In addition to his work at Easy Street, Richard owns and manages a boutique catering company in Oklahoma City.

During busy times of the year, Richard works nearly 80 hours per week preparing, cooking, and catering for his clientele Richard brings experience in providing artisanal, craft foods to his clients in carefully crafted cooking According to Richard, this is one of the aspects that attracted him to Easy Street small batch with high standards, “Just like food, you can’t make a quality product without good ingredients, and if we don’t want to smoke it, we don’t want to cook with it We do something special here with our edibles, there is nothing like it on the market ” He concludes

We have to concur with the fine folks over at Easy street, “There is nothing like it on the market”. The Chronic would like to Thank Easy Street’s CEO and amazing team for making us The November Review desert which is absolutely delicious. Also for giving us a tour and taking your very valuable time to speak with us We were so impressed with the whole team and of course that to die for Tiramisu.

The Soul Stealer

Soldiers of War - Part 3

National Cannab

In the presence of a legend

I feel privileged and honored to interview “Doc” Ray from Mendocino County, California, for the readers of the Chronic Magazine Those who have not heard of Doc Ray need to know that he is one of “The Living Legends of Cannabis” we speak about today He has been an off grid cannabis grower since 1972 and a pioneer of cannabis genetics Doc served in the US Army as a Green Beret with SETAF in the 1970s His story is like many veterans who served in combat and experienced traumatic events that had a lasting effect on their quality of life Doc Ray found that through cannabis, he had unlocked a path toward wellness He found that cannabis played a significant role in calming the demons cascading through his thoughts; then took it upon himself to create unique strains of cannabis especially developed for combat veterans suffering from traumatic events and pain He further went on to launch Veterans Choice Cannabis Flower This cannabis line is grown for first responders, veterans, and those suffering from trauma and pain His compassion for his fellow brothers and sisters is incredible

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It was a series of events; first, we were never out processed properly At the time, our country had nowhere near the understanding of veteran traumas as there is today Not that it still falls short of what's needed today But 40 plus years ago, there were literally no veteran support groups like there are now. Followed by a failed marriage, then immediately followed by a prison sentence. Those series of events literally pushed me to the outside of society Living off the grid just became a way of life; it's a survivalist mindset to live off grid I did it very well for many years and in the process saved myself with mother ganja, lifestyle changes, and learning to forgive myself

It was always my passion in my youth; art was my outlet and what I believed at the time was my calling art became the way to express myself It was, and still is, a great joy to me, and when someone grasps that and can use that to express themselves their way, there is tremendous satisfaction in being the one to open that up in someone else.

To answer that. No, it was a way for me to find happiness and peace, maybe stress release Making art and creating brings me happiness

WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO YOUR BROTHER AND SISTERS FROM THE MILITARY WHO ARE STRUGGLING WITH POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS AND MORAL INJURY?

Make sure you know WHO and WHERE your cannabis flower comes from who is the farmer? is a great question to ask, and shop with a conscious purpose, do not just buy the cheapest or hype thing that's being pushed at that time Ask questions about who the farmer is, and about what growing practices were used It is your right to know who grew that flower you are about to consume.

WOULD YOU DESCRIBE WHAT YOU ARE WORKING ON TODAY AND HOW IT WILL AFFECT FUTURE GENERATIONS?

Cannabis is my saving grace. Without the plant, I know I would be dead Only mother ganja's sweet love and divine grace are I hear today Like so many, who have post traumatic stress, it can be completely overwhelming and shut your body down as your mind takes over Cannabis has been and is the only thing I have found that helps me overcome my pts at that moment of attack It keeps my mind decluttered of all the negative bad thoughts I have when I am triggered and reduces the anxiety almost immediately with the correct genetics Unlike all the synthetic crap they tried to shove down my throat that made me a zombie, Cannabis gave me my life back I do not take synthetics, do not drink alcohol anymore, and do not use literally anything other than the sacred plant for my overall well being

It never really goes away; you have to learn to adapt, adjust, improvise and overcome and some things just never go away Even when you think you have dealt with it all, something invariably happens, and some past will raise its ugly head As one who was trained not to show or acknowledge pain or fear, this is always much easier to say than do It’s ok not to be okay Many wounds are invisible

My current breeding projects are focused on developing truer 1:1 genetics with very specific cannabinoids for medical applications as the forward focus I'm still and always working on my Terpene forward genetics line too, but the medicinal true one to one breeding project has been my main area of concentration This has been something I have been working on for the past 3 years and am starting to isolate specific phenotypes for stabilization now

WOULD YOU SHARE SOME OF WHAT YOU EXPERIENCED UPON DISCHARGE TO THE UNITED STATES FROM THE ARMY AND HOW IT PUSHED YOU FURTHER OFF THE GRID?

HOW HAS CANNABIS HELPED YOU MANAGE YOUR POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS?

YOU TAUGHT ART FOR TEN YEARS. DID BEING A TEACHER AND ARTIST HELP YOU CHANNEL AND PROVIDE AN OUTLET TO EXPRESS OR RELEASE ANY OF THE PAIN OR STRESS YOU WENT THROUGH?

DOC, YOU ARE A STRONG ADVOCATE AND LEADER IN PROTECTING OUR SMALL FARMS AND CRAFT GROWERS. WE ARE CURRENTLY SEEING SOME OF THE EFFECTS OF OVERSATURATED MARKETS, HIGH TAXES, AND SIGNIFICANT CUTS IN

THE PRICE OF CANNABIS IN CALIFORNIA. MORE AND MORE LICENSED SMALL FARMERS AND GROWERS ARE BEING PUSHED OUT OF THE MARKET OR CLOSE TO QUITTING THE CANNABIS INDUSTRY. WHAT CAN BE DONE, IN YOUR OPINION, AS A COMMUNITY, AND AS A CONSUMER TO SUPPORT AND TURN THIS ISSUE AROUND IN CALIFORNIA OR OTHER STATES?

WOULD YOU MIND SHARING THE TOP THREE MOST IMPORTANT LIFE LESSONS THAT YOU FEEL SHOULD BE PASSED ON TO FUTURE GENERATIONS?

My current breeding projects are focused on developing truer 1:1 genetics with very specific cannabinoids for medical applications as the forward focus I'm still and always working on my Terpene forward genetics line too, but the medicinal true one to one breeding project has been my main area of concentration This has been something I have been working on for the past 3 years and am starting to isolate specific phenotypes for stabilization now

Learn to love yourself Do unto others as you would have done unto you Remember to breathe breathe in, breathe out, repeat

If you have ever been to Clubhouse and have had a chance to hear Doc Ray speak, you can feel the passion in his voice about the sacred divine plant we call Cannabis When Doc Ray enters a room, you initially want to stand up and pay him the respect he is due He is a well known Phenotype Specific Geneticist His goal is to protect the purity of legacy strains Over time he has created his own strains and brands; he shoots from the hip and tells it like it is His grandmother is Native American, and he learned a lot from her that he has applied over the years in his healing practices as a Shaman and healer. When he speaks about post traumatic stress and what he has suffered while in service to his country or the traumatic events of civilian life, you can hear his voice crumble, and you sense him becoming somewhat emotional from the experiences he has endured and the pain You imagine a tear or two falling from his kind blue eyes, and you cry just a little with him He is a hero, folks, pure red, white, and blue A compassionate human being who has fought the fight for us to be where we are today He has extended himself to help others find release from their pain through traumatic events or chronic pain through cannabis He is not a doctor, but he has worked with many. He is currently working on several different cannabis projects, some in the United Kingdom. Doc puts himself out there to help other cultivators of cannabis to succeed and grow This man deserves his place in the world history of cannabis If you are lucky to hear him speak at an event or on Clubhouse or other social media platforms, you may hear about “the outlaws and the sheriffs on the mountain ” The ending is not what one would expect to hear This is not my story to tell, but Doc Ray’s

WOULD YOU MIND SHARING THE TOP THREE MOST IMPORTANT LIFE LESSONS THAT YOU FEEL SHOULD BE PASSED ON TO FUTURE GENERATIONS?

National Cannabis Party

There is a lot of discussion going around town about this new political party, the National Cannabis Party | NCP. The NCP has become an official electoral party The NCP is a registered party with the Federal Elections Commission for the People of Cannabis This is a grass roots party focused on issues and matters related to cannabis and the people within the cannabis community Their goal is to have a seat at the table in Washington to help right the wrongs that have come out of cannabis being a schedule 1 drug and be a part of new legislation that fair and non biased

“The National Cannabis Party operates on one premise and one premise alone. We believe, “ The Plant Belongs To The People.” We are the Electoral Party that Represents the plant, the community, and the cannabis supporters within. For the first time, the industry has a way to a seat in Washington. We will work together to continue building the House of Cannabis state by state, community by community, and issue by issue.”

Doc Ray - National Cannabis Party

"The Plant to the People First" The National Cannabis Party operates on one premise, and one premise alone. We believe "The Plant". We don't take prisoners, WE FREE THEM!

SnoopDogg

The King of Rap - Snoop Dogg is Coming for Your Taste Buds

The king of rap, Snoop Dogg is now taking over the world one chip at a time.

His new partnership with TSUMo Snacks will release his cannabis infused Chips in two flavors onion and spicy onion

Snoop's Snazzle Os snacks are unlike anything you ' ve ever had before, as they are packed with intense flavor and cannabis extract Snazzle Os is changing the game when it comes to edibles and is ushering in a new era of taste bombs If you ' re looking for a revolutionary snack experience, then you need to try Snazzle Os Snoop Dogg said he is excited to partner with TSUMo Snacks to bring some new snack options to fans

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Olivia Newton-John's Husband Reveals Her Dying Wishes

John Easterling has spoken out about his wife Olivia Newton John's final moments before she passed away.

He revealed that her final wish was to have other cancer patients be able to have access to the same treatments as her through the Olivia Newton John Wellness Centre

The couple have always argued in favor of cannabis as an alternative or supplementary cancer treatment, and often lobbied to change medical cannabis regulations because of it

John maintained that use of it "undoubtedly extended Olivia's life and gave her quality of life."

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What Happens When You Combine a Celebrity, Pot and Soda. Handler Partners with Leisuretown

Cannabis beverages are all the rage. Female celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow, Rosario Dawson, and Kate Hudson love them and so does talk show host Chelsea Handler who has joined these star studded female stars by now endorsing her own partnership with a cannabisinfused beverage company

Now she's making a move of her own with Leisuretown another California company manufacturing infused sodas which will be launching a "strategic partnership". "I'm always looking for ways to minimize my alcohol consumption with healthier options and Leisuretown offers a delicious, low calorie, low sugar option,"

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Imprisoned Brittney Griner Turns 32 Behind Bars in Russia

The WNBA star — who was arrested at a Moscow airport on Tuesday, February 17th will be turning 32 years old.

The judge handed down a nine year prison sentence on Griner, who was charged with importing drugs into the country. She will have to serve her time just below the maximum 10 years sentence Maria Blagovolina, Griners lawyer had said the sentence was "absolutely unreasonable " The athlete's lawyers have appealed the arbitration decision, and hearings for that will begin on October 25th Even though Blagovolina has said that the appeal might not be successful, they are still going to try Historically, Russian prison sentences haven't changed much from appeals, but they have to try anyway