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state question 806 poised to change oklahoma’s fate
recreational marijuana By: TCB Staff
It’s the moment we all waited for – Question 806, legalization of recreational marijuana is finally upon our doorstep for 2020. It looks like the real deal is here. So, are we ready? What you need to know about legalized recreational:
2. Anyone who wants to buy recreational weed will have to be 21 or older. It will likely be handled similarly to alcohol. DUI vigilance may increase at first, so we will all have to be careful not let DUI’s increase. Stay home, order Domino’s, behave. 3. We don’t know who will be selling RMJ, but it makes sense that dispensaries will have it. Will RMJ be as potent as MMJ? We aren’t sure yet.
Marijuana are NOT going to be the same. Recreational users will not be treated with the same care as Medical users. There will be fines and tickets for violations like smoking in public, growing weed in an unlocked area or carrying excessive amounts around. Given how these were jailable offenses just last year, it’s a good start.
6. As tempting as Black Market may be, there isn’t a lot that recommends it. It also tells 1. There will be a 15% STATE lawmakers that we won’t excise tax on recreational weed/ 4. After you’ve voted on 806, meet them in the middle. you will need to pay attention flower/whatever. Local taxes Scream at me all you want but to who you vote into Congress, are likely to be added to that. look how far Oklahoma has Our guess is that the tax rate for Senate, Governor; every one come in less than 10 years. of these offices has the power recreational will be around 22California has a monumental to take your rights away with 28% after everyone gets their problem because of Black their vote or the stroke of a piece of the pot tax pie. Watch pen. It takes only a few minutes Market weed, dispensaries your local and state leaders’ and pop-up grow ops. Bad to learn about your politicians actions versus what they weed full of toxic chemicals, and their beliefs. They will vote claimed they were spending disreputable dispensaries that based on their history more than our tax money on (the taxes are don’t care what they sell, and promises. Pay attention. supposedly going toward drug sick customers have caused all rehab, prevention, MORE Act kinds of problems, making the 5. The rules for Medical record expungement; it didn’t Cali state tax escalate higher Marijuana and Recreational pass the Senate vote).
for 2020 to hire people to chase Black Market guys down and keep people safe to get high another day. Imagine if there was a beer that made people sick. We would shut the state down. Fight for your right to weed-up, but not at the risk of toxic chemicals and heavy metal contaminants. From what we know, the vote will be on the November ballot, so you have time to read up. SQ806 will need 178,000 signatures to be on November’s ballot, but they must obtain those signatures in 90 days after approval. To find out when the petition is ready or add your name to the roster, go to sos.ok.gov/documents/ questions/806.pdf. Read the pdf so you know what you are signing up for as well. As soon as we hear about signing the petition, we will let you know. Until then, learn your politics. It could change your life.
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2020 - could this be your season to really grow? by TCB Staff good at, but set money aside for 6. Pay a visit to your local grow professionals to help you with the rest. supply and bring them treats. You will know them all by name soon enough, so start by being 4. Keep a record book. Record shamelessly nice with a visit that everything; from soil type, includes a box of doughnuts (or where you bought stuff, when you planted, chemicals, water, cookies, pastries, even Doritos), timelines…it’s all important, not coffee and your humble thanks for any and all information they only for OMMA stuff, but also impart. Learn their names, write for figuring out successes and problems. If you have a banner down what they tell you. Be thankful. You will need them year, you want to be able to again. do it all over again next year, and when you sell your MMJ, 7. Are you a legal resident of you will be required to have accurate records to explain how Oklahoma? If not, you better be one right quick. If you need your plants were the best the to get your background check We sat around trying to think of this full time. For 2020, let’s start processor ever saw, weights, inputs, outputs, it’s all important. done, do it right away. OMMA something spectacular for our with the stuff we can control: does not do that for you. As long opening story for 2020, but we as you have no violent acts in 5. A picture is worth 1,000 came up with so many ideas. 1. If you plan to be a grower words. Having a pictoral history the last five years, you’re good What we ultimately decided on selling to others, you need to of your grow is a good augment to go. You better make sure was something that reminded investigate the costs of going your biz is in good standing too. to your notebook. Save your us of our lessons for last year’s legit BEFORE you commit. pictures with names that go with People let their license expire growing season. With that in Licensing is only part of your and that’s a big red flag for mind, we wondered, “what did start-up costs. OMMA will have your records. One cannot exist OMMA as well as the Oklahoma without the other. we learn?” It’s too much to cover a long list of codes you need in one small story but suffice to to adhere to for both indoor say, we can give you the basics. and outdoor grow. Be ready to invest in locks, security services, signage, software and more If your 2019 actual harvest wasn’t as large as your before getting started. intended, look at your records. What was your chemical load? 2. Pay your taxes. If you owe Did you over or under water? back taxes to Oklahoma, get Did you use too much or too that straight. little light? Was your grow media wrong for your seed type? Did 3. You’ll need to hire people you have a fungus, disease for what you don’t know. Any or bacteria that did a number person worth their salt will tell on your plants? If all of this is you they hire for the important confusing, you might want to stuff: legal, accounting, ramp-up your Medical Marijuana personnel stuff should be done (MMJ) grower’s knowledge by pros. If you are an expert at before you quit your job to do growing MMJ, do what you are
cultivating cannabis Secretary of State (find out at www.sos.ok.gov). 8. OMMA is not your only boss. You will also need to report to Oklahoma Department of Agriculture (www.ag.ok.gov/ cps) and the Oklahoma Tax Commission (www.ok.gov/tax), but you also have to register with the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics & Dangerous Drugs Control (www.ok.gov/obndd). If all of this is confusing, did you keep records of what you did in 2019? If the answer is ‘no’, you are not ready for the big time. Every MMJ grower has some sort of recordkeeping system on how they got to harvest. OMMA will require you to be organized, have tax records ready, be able to pay your taxes on time and to show what you did all season. If writing things down seems dumb, you missed the point, and this is not for you. There are companies that sell software just to help you record your growing season, stay legal and maximize profits. If OMMA sees that you
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beginners guide to mmj intake methods and dosing
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If you got your OMMA card and skipped right on to your local dispensary with stars in your eyes, congratulations. For many Okies, the entire MMJ thing is a black cloud of confusing scary stuff. It’s getting those people onboard with the new wave of medical care that’s the issue. Many people are still lost. What’s on the market if you are new to this and don’t want to learn how to roll a joint or smell marijuana in your house? We
have some ideas to get you started… The edible world has gone a little crazy. Everything from ice cream to meat rubs can be had if you are willing to give it a try. If you are new, we suggest you go simple. Don’t let all the different options distract you from your goal.
relief, but it is very wasteful. Much of the value is lost via smoking a joint and using a bong (or water pipe) is better, especially for asthma sufferers. Unless you are a non-smoker.
Vaping was popular (and still is for many despite the bad press), but it requires a vaping rig to heat the oil to a proper temperature. A good vape pen will cost a few bucks ($30-$50) If you smoke marijuana to get but it’s a one-time investment. it into your system, that is the most common method of getting Buy a good one and save
yourself the headaches later. There is smoke involved, so if you don’t want to smoke, leave this option out too. Oral consumption, such as pills and liquids have become popular recently. Effects can take 30 minutes to a hour but unlike edibles the effects are quicker to happen and the liver converts THC to 11-hydroxyTHC (more psychoactive than THC) making the effects different from smoking or sublingual (see below). What makes pill form easy is knowing what will happen and when, just like with other medications. The effects of pill form marijuana last longer than smoking. Sublingual/oromucosal delivery is an easy method for rapid effect, in other words, tincture is easy to use and recently, it has gained popularity with syrups, sprays, droppers all available to the non-smoker who wants immediate action without smoke. At most, you need a spoon. Be warned that some syrups are very sweet (if you have sugar issues), and some tinctures are not tasty (follow-up with water to wash the taste out of your mouth). Edibles/Medibles such as brownies, cookies, candies, gummies, teas and coffee (to name just a few) are all over the place these days. There are so many options, we could fill this
cannabis culture whole magazine with what’s out there and not do them all justice. But there is one candidate that rises above them all: CANNABUTTER. Cannabutter is often the base for most edibles and we love that it can be the start for you cooks who want to give MMJ a try. For now, try someone else’s stuff and see if edibles are for you. When you think you are ready, grab a bit of cannabutter and sparkle your toast like a champ. Synthetic MMJ: Yeah, we have to cover it. Marinol and Nabilone, Levonantradol, Ajulemic Acid (CT3) and HU308 are out there or under development as are dermal patches. The patches are showing promise. Rimonabant is another drug developed as a cannabinoid antagonist to combat obesity, but it was a big flop. There is still hope that it will have applications elsewhere later. Synthetic marijuana hasn’t shown a lot of promise overall, but maybe in time. Many scientists want it to succeed for children to be able to benefit, especially kids with cancer and epilepsy.
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might want to take half of a 5 mg get hydrated, taking a walk, gummy and lock yourself in the distracting yourself with other bathroom for a while. activities will help the feeling pass quickly. A high-CBD strain If you are still taking other of MMJ will also help to prevent meds like opioids, go smaller to too many greenouts in the start. You can cut doses in half, future. quarter and do ‘micro-dosing’. This is small amounts through the day to help what ails you without getting stoned. It keeps you from having the big rush of drug high followed by any weirdness and allows you to go about your life a bit more easily. I’m not a big fan of sitting on the couch watching cartoons and I’ve found that taking a ¼ teaspoon of what I call ‘cough syrup’ every 2-4 hours is easier than a full teaspoon every 6-8 hours.
One thing we have to mention is that if you have a pre-existing heart condition and you think you are having a greenout, get it checked. There have been some patients who have experienced cardiovascular malfunctions from MMJ use. Better safe than sorry.
Overall, starting with 5mg THC or CBD to start (unless you’ve been told differently) for your first dose is a safe bet. Edibles take longer to work than other delivery methods (can take up to 2 hours to work) so until you know how you respond, go slow and take notes.
If you feel off (like a panic attack), you may be experiencing the effects of too Dosing. This is touchy. Just like much MMJ (and a bad mood), your doctor says, everyone is what is commonly called a different and start small. What Greenout. It’s not deadly, but got me curious was the drinking it’s not pleasant. It’s easily fixed equivalents. If you are a drinker with countering with CBD (weird who can put the booze away but it works) or smelling black with few effects, you might want peppercorns like smelling salts. to start on the higher dosing, but Chill out and let it pass. You if you drink half a wine cooler do NOT need to go to the ER, and your friends are taking despite feelings to the contrary. pictures of your antics, you Reading a book, take a nap,
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I must admit this is my first dry herb vaporizer. However, I suspect many new users will be drawn to such a convenient device and a few quick pictographs even would be appreciated. A quick internet search quickly got me back on track though. After learning that you need to actually use the carburetors on the sides and not compact the flower so much in the chamber, I was off and puffing happily away. I have been using the Evolve-D for a few days now, and it is quickly becoming my favorite grab-and-go cannabis accessory. It comes in a variety of colors and it retails for $34.50. Its sleek design, durable construction, and ease of use makes this device a winner in my books.
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The other day, my wife jumped into my pickup and headed to Walmart. Ordinarily, she never drives my truck, but that day our daughter’s car was parked behind my wife’s car. On the way to Walmart, a man ran a red light and crashed into my pickup at an intersection. When the police arrived, they found medical cannabis in the console. The night before, I stopped at a dispensary for some medicine but had forgotten to take it inside upon my arrival home. I have a medical card, so no big deal.
this scenario from happening? A simple “caregiver” card could have been the answer. When I applied for my medical marijuana card, the doctor could have signed the form a second time, recommending I have a caregiver. My wife could have used my recommendation to obtain a caregiver card and been completely legal to possess my medicine. She would also be legal to purchase medicine for me at dispensaries.
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glaucoma and medical marijuana by Micah Rodriguez Clogged Trabecular Meshwork Iris
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Lens Build Up of Aqueous Humor Fluid New year, new resolutions to not follow through, and new things to be aware of! January is Glaucoma Awareness month, which is a bigger name on the list of medical conditions cannabis may be able to treat. Glaucoma is an incurable disease characterized by the buildup of pressure in your eye (intraocular pressure, or IOP), leading to potential damage to the optic nerve (responsible for sending pictures to our brain), vision loss, or complete blindness if left untreated. For many, this pressure can cause terrible pain as well. Over 3 million, or roughly one out of every 100 Americans live with glaucoma. Many forms of medication have been manufactured for symptom
relief associated with glaucoma, but as with many medications, it is not a “one medication fits all” scenario. Due to a growing acceptance and access across the nation, more patients are looking to medical marijuana as an alternative for help with their problems. Studies on marijuana’s medical benefits on IOP began during the 70’s and concluded that smoking marijuana cigarettes was not a safe way to remedy glaucoma symptoms, with later studies in 1998 and 2002 confirming previous findings that smoking marijuana joints was not a viable treatment. The risks included pulmonary and heart disease from smoking and addiction. Other undesired
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side effects like dizziness and nausea, which are common side effects to marijuana consumption, were recorded. Both studies did note, however, that other means of cannabinoid ingestion were viable, but were not pursued at the time.
and effects of the plant, and many new and safer ways to consume nature’s gift, there is no need to keep patients from aid. Glaucoma is a lifechanging disease. Why let outdated and biased studies affect our population’s wellness?
More recent studies, and a look at the former’s methods and materials, show that these previous studies may have been prone to bias and the materials used did not hold up to the current averages of cannabinoids found in plants. Previous studies used joints weighing at .5-.9 grams, and the percentages of THC being tested were around 0.9-3.0% during that time period. With THC averages in the 20% range and some strains testing over 30%, more research into other cannabinoids like CBD, CBG, and terpenes, the findings from these previous studies are now archaic. Not to mention, many medical marijuana studies were stymied until recent years, which meant no more progress was to be made in tandem with the sticky icky’s evolution. However, the laxing restraints around cannabis in today’s environment is opening many doors for the advancement of its study and patients seeking alternative care. Cannabis lowers the buildup of IOP, and in patients with pain, can act as a pain reliever. With record-breaking percentages, deeper research into the different components
As stated early, cannabis is a medication and should be treated as such. Talk to your doctor about any concerns or problems that arise while using it to treat your symptoms. The ever-growing list of available strains can be both daunting and confusing. Picking the right strain is a personal journey; just like with other meds, there is no “one-strain-fits-all” strain. There are, however, some strains that can point you in the right direction to finding the perfect strain for your glaucoma. Maui Waui is a sativa dominant strain originating from Hawaii and will leave the user with feelings of a beach vacation. Though sativa dominant, Maui Waui eases aches and pains nicely. Paired with mental clarity and a slight energetic buzz makes it a great choice for daytime use. Maybe it’s time to do that laundry? When looking for a great nighttime strain for glaucoma, look no further than Blueberry. This Indica dominant strain can produce a sedative effect that is perfect for winding down after a long day and looking to really crack down on that pain management. R+R is the name of the game with this strain.
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on the national front: more act is doa or at least on life support by Amy Addams needs to sign the petition to see SQ806 on November’s ballot AND you need to vote for your next president, senators and congressmen/women. You hold the power to change the way things are done. And over 70 percent of America thinks it’s time to legalize marijuana.
Congress passed the MORE Act in November, then Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell squashed it like a cockroach. It got little fanfare with the Impeachment hearings. What would have made Donald Trump and the Republican Senate the heroes of this story have fallen into the abyss to be just another story that never was. As part of the national effort to stop the skewed incarceration of minorities, the passage of the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act by a vote of 321 to 103, the MORE Act (we covered this in December and November of last year, see ‘more’ on www.thecurrentbuzz. net) seemed like the next logical step to stop the madness. The Act would add a five percent tax to marijuana sales nationwide, allowing the MORE
Act to help those who have been unfairly beaten by the legal system because they were caught with small amounts of marijuana and given extreme prison sentences, but it would have done so much for the economy and our prison system. Mitch McConnell has stopped the MORE Act before the Senate even got a look at it, but it would have been DOA either way. The Republican-heavy Senate wants no marijuana in the U.S. to be legal, at least federally. End of story. Or is it? The biggest factor in any government decision is financial. And let’s face it, marijuana is a gold mine. Future revenue from marijuana sales could net the U.S. Government at least $5 BILLION over the next 10 years by conservative estimates. It’s a shame that
If you are looking at which presidential candidates to choose; Biden, Trump and Bloomberg are all against it (despite any words spoken to the contrary). Most of the other candidates have claimed that they would sign legislation to legalize. Only time will tell if they are telling the truth.
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Japan is one of those countries where marijuana is highly illegal. Historically though, Marijuana was used in Asian countries for a food source, textiles, medically and for its psychoactive properties. Hemp was cultivated in mountain valleys, or north interior plains of Hiroshima and surrounding areas. In 1930, Japan developed the Cannabis Control Act. in 1972, there were 1,460 cases of narcotic crimes; 853 were Marijuana-related. In 2016, there was a raid which seized 10,000 marijuana plants
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So what does all of this mean to Oklahoma cannabis businesses? For one we should focus on obtaining the highest quality cannabis products available. Prices for superb flower and first-rate extraction products aren’t quite as vulnerable to market instabilities.
The same thing that happened in Oregon is now beginning to happen in Oklahoma. However, in Oklahoma it could end up being much worse than it was in Oregon. It is easier to obtain a grow license in Oklahoma than it was in Oregon, and there are far less regulations for Oklahomans than there was for Oregon growers.
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