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Contents Editor:
Stephanie Shehan editor@vegascannabismag.com
Director: Contributing Writers: Photographers: Cover Art:
Bill Shehan bill@vegascannabismag.com Adam Graves Adam Sternberg Chris Egan Christine Mitchell Corinne Tobias Dale Sky Jones Jason Sturtsman Michele Ralph Sharon Letts Fred Morledge PhotoFM.com Addie Martin theaddiemartin.com
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Editor’s Note
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Resources
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Nevada Medical Program
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Cannabis for Autoimmune Disease 13 Events
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High End Advice
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Higher Education
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How to Handle a Traffic Stop
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Smokin’ With the Stars
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Interview with Jon Fitch
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Ruckus Rocks
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Reviews
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State of the Green
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My Journey: A Life Gone to Pot
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Spotlight: Dr. Susan Boyd
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The pH Scale and Cannabis
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Seeds or Clones
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Ganja Flapjacks
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Marketplace
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Smoke Spots
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Pick Up List
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Editor’s Note
Last month, our local community experienced the biggest and best “420” gathering as Red Dragon Brotherz hosted the Las Vegas Cannabis Championship. It was an amazing night as we joined together and celebrated the plant that we all fight so diligently for. If only every community event could go as smoothly as this one did. No fighting …no problems, just a bunch of like-minded people partaking in the things that they enjoy. The month of May brings a few more cannabis events and the weekend of May 15-17 will be busy. Las Vegas plays host to Hempcon over at Cashman Center where attendees can view exhibits, visit vendor tables and attend seminars. The same weekend, Cannabis Training Institute will be hosting a Budtender Certification and Marijuana Job Fair to get locals ready to work in our soon to open dispensaries and cultivation facilities. Last but certainly not least, this same weekend plays host to the Blaze ‘n’ Glory Music and Lifestyle Festival in San Bernardino, California. This
festival should be worth the short, 3-hour drive to hear bands such as Iration, Slightly Stoopid, Rebelution and Kottonmouth Kings. Definitely a great start to the coming summer months! I am happy to announce that Vegas Cannabis Magazine has a new home. We are now located inside Reclaimed Art, located at 1114 S. Casino Center Blvd, in the Arts District. Our new location will play home to both our office and our unique store and art space where you will find one-of-a-kind cannabis and hemp related items. Nothing crazy, just come cool clothes, hats, books, art pieces and other items that you will not likely find locally. So, come down, pick up a magazine and browse our shop – we look forward to seeing you!
Stephanie Shehan Editor
In the News ... DB Labs, LLC has received state approval and certification to begin safety and potency testing of medical cannabis products. With a testing lab now available, cultivators who have passed state inspections may now begin planting. This is a significant step in the development of Nevada’s medical cannabis program, and a victory for the many patients who have awaited a safe and secure way to obtain medicine. DB Labs is the first lab licensed to test medical cannabis in Southern Nevada, employing state-of-the-art equipment and robust methods to fulfill the state requirement that all medical cannabis produced and sold be tested for potency, mold, heavy metals, pesticides, and other contaminants before they reach patients. For more information, please visit www.dblabslv.com
PATIENT SUPPORT & INFORMATION:
Resources
WECAN: Wellness Education Cannabis Advocates of Nevada, Meetup.com/ WeCan702/ is free to join and provides a platform for people to post and discuss ideas in a controlled environment, www. WeCan702.org or https://www.facebook. com/wecan702. LAS VEGAS NORML: The world’s largest organization working to reform marijuana laws. Membership: www.lasvegasnorml. com/membership, Information: www. lasvegasnorml.com, Contact: staff@ lasvegasnorml.com.
program, monthly meetings, workshops (HIPPA compliance, CPR, cultivation), information on accessing medicine, www. CompassionAwarenessProject.org, (702) 335-0020.
rate. Pay just one low price and they take care of the process for you, 2619 W. Charleston Blvd, #100, Las Vegas, NV 89102, (702) 979-9999, www.GettingLegal. com.
COMPASSION NEVADA CONSULTING: Assistance with obtaining a Nevada medical marijuana card, 2800 S. Highland Dr, Las Vegas, NV, (702) 506-6379.
LAS VEGAS MEDICAL MARIJUANA CONSULTANTS: Visit any Diversity location or call (702) 313-7273 for more information, www.LVMMC.com.
NEVADA MEDICAL MARIJUANA PROGRAM: For information about obtaining your Nevada Medical Marijuana card visit http://health.nv.gov/ medicalmarijuana.htm.
KARMA HOLISTIC HEALTH FOUNDATION: 9111 W. Russell Road, Suite 120, Las Vegas, NV 89148, (702) 388-1119, www.khhf.org.
LAS VEGAS CANNABIS INFO CENTER: Provides referrals for all your cannabis needs including doctors, lawyers, legal dispensaries and classes. LVCIC also provides on-site classrooms and studio where the patient’s privacy is their priority, (702) 761-6770, www.lvcic.com, www. CannabisCafeTV.com.
MEDICAL CANNALYST CONSULTING GROUP: Consulting, public relations and educational services for clients on emerging issues surrounding SB 374 by ensuring compliance and business continuity efforts, www.medicalcannalyst. com, (406) 748-6224.
THE HUMAN SOLUTION LAS VEGAS CHAPTER: Grassroots network of people that support each other through the trials faced as cannabis consumers. Working to educate the public and end prohibition, www.facebook.com/pages/The-HumanSolution-Las-Vegas-Chapter.
ULTIMATE “U” MEDICAL: Dr. Kathleen Smith, medical recommendations and renewals, office assists with every step of the medical marijuana process, 8660 Spring Mountain Road, Suite 101, Las Vegas, NV 89117, (702) 353-9777, www. ultimateumedical.com.
COMPASSION AWARENESS PROJECT: Discounted medical marijuana license
DOCTORS:
GETTING LEGAL: Dr. Susan Boyd, no medical records required, 99%approval
DOCTORS CENTER AT RED ROCK: 8751 W. Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89117, (702) 233-1715. GETCARDEDVEGAS.COM: 732 S. 6th St, Ste. 100, Las Vegas, (702) 904-9564. GOLDSMITH HEALTHCARE LTD: 5375 S. Ft. Apache, Las Vegas, NV 89148, (702) 425-5191. DR. GREEN RELIEF: 8751 W. Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89117, (702) 9308048.
ATTORNEYS:
AMANDA CONNOR: Connor & Connor PLLC, provides legal services to medical marijuana patients and medical marijuana businesses, 2450 St. Rose Parkway Suite 120 A, Henderson, NV, www.connorpllc. com, (702) 750-9139. MARTINA JACCARINO: Black & LoBello, 10777 W Twain Ave #3, Las Vegas, NV 89135, (702) 869-8801, www.
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Resources blacklobellolaw.com. CHRISTOPHER TILMAN: Tilman Law Office, 1211 S. Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89104, (702) 214-4214, www. christophertilman.com.
INSURANCE:
LP INSURANCE: Jane Anthony, www. LPIns.net, 8925 West Russell Road, Las Vegas, NV 89148, (702) 365-9800. KAERCHER INSURANCE: Karen Canton, www.kaercherinsurance.com, 9555 Hillwood Drive, Suite 140, Las Vegas, NV 89134, (702) 304-7891.
GROW:
GREENSPOT HYDROPONICS: 3355 W. Lake Mead Blvd, North Las Vegas, (702) 463-6000, Open Mon-Fri, 10am-7pm and Sat 10am-6pm. MEDIGROW NV: Professional cultivation education, (702) 606-9059, www.
MediGrowNV.com. Also provides in home grow consultations.
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THE GROW BOSS/HENDERSON HYDROPONICS: 726 W. Sunset Road, Henderson, (702) 434-7365, www. thegrowboss.com, used grow equipment available.
www.leafly.com www.allbud.com www.420insight.com www.medicalmarijuana411.com www.safeaccessnow.org www.mpp.org www.veteransformedicalmarijuana.org www.marijuana.com
AAA INDOOR GARDEN: 2 W. Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89102, (702) 4504769, www.vegasindoorgarden.com.
EDUCATION:
CANNABIS TRAINING INSTITUTE: The leading provider of online education & certification for the cannabis industry. All courses are available online. In-person training and group discounts are also available, www.cannabistraininginstitute, (206) 293-8112. OAKSTERDAM UNIVERSITY: Coming soon to Las Vegas, www. oaksterdamuniversity.com, (510) 251-
WEBSITES:
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MMJ Program
The Nevada Medical Marijuana Cardholders/Caregivers Program is a state registry program within the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health.
If you are interested in obtaining an application for the Medical Marijuana Program, you can send a written request, along with a check or money order in the amount of $25 made payable to the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH). Mail your request to: Nevada Division of Public & Behavioral Health ATTN: Medical Marijuana Division 4150 Technology Way, Ste 104 Carson City, Nevada 89706
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The cost to request an application for the Medical Marijuana Program is $25. The cost to register or renew registration in the Medical Marijuana Program is $75.00.
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A person under 18 must have permission from their custodial parent or their guardian who is in charge of their medical decisions. And that person MUST act as the minor’s primary caregiver.
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Only a physician who is licensed under NRS 630 or NRS 633 can sign a “Physician’s Statement”. That means only a medical doctor or osteopathic doctor licensed in the State of Nevada.
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A card is good for one year only. It must be renewed annually, one year from the date your application was stamped. The same procedure used in the original registration process must be followed.
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Your caregiver can be anyone as long as they are over the age of 18 and your physician approves of that person as a caregiver. Please be aware that pursuant to NRS 453A.250 and NAC 453A.150: A cardholder may have only one caregiver; A caregiver can only be a caregiver to one cardholder; and a cardholder cannot be a caregiver to another cardholder.
• The DPBH cannot advise you on where to buy marijuana seeds or how to grow the plants, nor can we refer you to a doctor.• NRS 453A.200 allows the holder of a valid card to possess: (Effective April 1, 2014 through March 31, 2016) Two and one half ounces of usable marijuana in any one 14 day period and Twelve marijuana plants, irrespective of whether the marijuana plants are mature or immature. • “Marijuana” includes, without limitations edible and infused products as defined in NRS 453A.101 and 112. • “Usable marijuana,” as defined in NRS 453A.160, means the seeds, dried leaves and flowers of a
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plant of the genus Cannabis, and any mixture or preparation thereof that is appropriate for the medical use of marijuana. The term does not include the stalks and roots of the plant. •
Issuance of a Nevada Medical Marijuana Registry card does not exempt the holder from prosecution under the state or federal laws that apply to marijuana and is not recognized by the federal government. NRS 453A is a state law; it does not address federal laws. It is recommended you discuss the limitations and liabilities that are associated with existing federal laws with your personal attorney.
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The registry card is issued for use in Nevada, and may not be recognized in other states.
For more information about the Nevada Medical Marijuana Program, visit www. health.nv.gov/medicalmarijuana or call (775) 687-7594.
Cannabis for Autoimmune Disease By: Michele Ralph
Autoimmune disease affects up to 50 million Americans, according to the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA). An autoimmune disease develops when your immune system, which defends your body against disease, decides your healthy cells are foreign. As a result, your immune system attacks healthy body cells. Depending on the type, an autoimmune disease can affect one or many different types of body tissue. It can also cause abnormal organ growth and changes in organ function. Between 1.5 and 2 million Americans suffer from lupus and rheumatoid arthritis alone, and most are women between the ages of 15-45. The current therapy for these disorders are NSAID’s like Tylenol, corticosteroids, and drugs like Plaquenil. All of these can have serious adverse side effects on the liver and various other organs in the body. Plaquenil is an especially dangerous
Medical drug in that long term use can actually cause a decrease in vision. Plaquenil, widely used to treat lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory and dermatologic conditions, is effective but to quote dermatologist Dr. Marnor “the risk of toxicity in the first five years for someone without special risk factors is very low.” However, risk increases with duration of use, and the guidelines call for annual screening after five years, or sooner if there are “unusual risk factors or a suspicion of early toxicity.” Until recently, there have been limited options to treat these disorders but cannabis once again, comes to the rescue. CB2 receptors are found in various parts of the body and spinal cord. Evidence suggests that cannabis can activate the CB2 receptor therefore inhibiting inflammation and inflammatory hyperalgesia. Studies suggest that peripheral CB2 receptors may be an appropriate target for eliciting relief of inflammatory pain without the central nervous system effects of nonselective cannabinoid receptor angonists.
Cannabinoids combined with a penetrating topical cream can enter the skin and body tissues and allow for direct application to affected areas. Topicals may produce antiinflammatory and analgesic or pain relief effects. •
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Cannabinoids in cannabis interact with CB1 and CB2 receptors that are found all over the body, including the skin. Both THC and Cannabidiol (CBD) have been found to provide pain relief and reduce inflammation. Topical cannabis use does not produce a psychoactive effect, which is different from eating or inhaling the medicine.
Topical application of medicine is actually a very safe, effective way of delivering a steady, even dose. In my clinic we use topical creams to deliver bio-identical hormones and have seen very good results not only in levels but in patient compliance as well. We should soon be able to purchase topicals once our Nevada dispensaries open. Michele Ralph is the owner of LV Universal Wellness located at 8660 Spring Mountain Road, #101, Las Vegas, NV 89117. For more information, please call (702) 742-1080.
Interested in having your event listed in Vegas Cannabis Magazine?
Events W.E.C.A.N. 702 RADIO HOUR: Tuesdays, 4pm-5pm, KLAV AM 1230, listen live at www.klav1230am.com, www. wecan702.org for more info. LAS VEGAS CANNABIS INFO CENTER - A Weekend of Cannabis Knowledge: LVCIC & CCI Seminars & Mixer 8/15-8/16 (see ad on page 9), Seminar will include Law, Cooking, Delivery, Dispensary Management, Marketing, Advertising & Marijuana Cultivation, 702-761-6770, www.lvcic.com W.E.C.A.N. 702 PATIENT SUPPORT GROUP: 2nd Saturday of the month, Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, 4550 S Maryland Pkwy Ste A, Las Vegas, NV 89119, this
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group focuses on the patient questions and needs and announces any new projects in the community.
BLAZE “N” GLORY: 5/155/16, San Manuel Ampitheater, San Bernardino, CA, www. blazenglory.com.
W.E.C.A.N. PAHRUMP PATIENT MEETING: 3rd Saturday of the month, 1440 E Highway 372, Pahrump, NV, for patients, caregivers and those that are curious about becoming a patient.
WOMEN GROW: LAS VEGAS: May 7, PKWY Tavern, 9820 W. Flamingo, Las Vegas, NV, www.Facebook.com/ Women Grow: Las Vegas
HEMPCON: May 15-17, 2015, Cashman Center - Las Vegas, NV. Visit www.hempcon.com for more information. “WHAT IF CANNABIS CURED CANCER”: Movie screening, 4th Thursday of each month at Herbally Grounded, 4440 W. Charleston Blvd, 7pm, www. cannabiscures.org.
BROOKLYN BOWL LAS VEGAS: MAY 11: THE STEPPAS – 8pm, $15+ MAY 14: THE EXPENDABLES – 9pm, $16.50-$22 MAY 15: LITTLE DRAGON – 8pm, $27.50-$33 MAY 16: PAPER TIGERS – 8pm, FREE, 21 and Over
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MAY 19: SOJA – 8pm, $27.50+ MAY 21: SHAKEY GRAVES – 8pm, $16.50+ MAY 21: BIG SAM’S FUNKY NATION - 11:59pm, $8.80-$11 MAY 24: TOO $HORT & THA DOGG POUND – 9pm, $30$80, 18 and over MAY 27: GIANT PANDA GUERILLA DUB SQUAD – 9pm, $10-$15 MAY 31: THE GLITCH MOB – 8pm, $20-$23 Brooklyn Bowl is located at 3545 Las Vegas Blvd. South, for more information, visit www. Vegas.BrooklynBowl.com.
Events REGGAE IN THE DESERT: Saturday, June 13, Clark County Ampitheater, www. reggaeinthedesert.com.
TRAINING INSTITUTE: 5/15-5/16, $250, www. cannabistraininginstitute.com/ events (see ad on page 5)
LAS VEGAS HEMP FESTIVAL & MEDICAL CUP: 10/3, Las Vegas Convention Center, All ages, Tickets $45, www. lasvegashempfest.com.
LONG BEACH REHAB: 5/5, 6pm-2am, Diablo’s Cantina at the Monte Carlo, 3770 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas 89109.
OAKSTERDAM UNIVERSITY BASIC AND ADVANCED SEMINARS: 6/12-6/15, Plaza Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, (510) 2511544, www.Oaksterdam.com.
LAS VEGAS MONEY SHOW: Caesars Palace Convention Center, 5/12-5/14, www. lasvegasmoneyshow.com, Investing in the Cannabis Industry.
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High End Advice
High End Advice from the Medicated Madame
Hello Madame, The cannabis community in Southern Nevada seems small compared to Denver or Southern California. Why does it seem as if there are groups that are haters? I go to events and there are people talking about others, bad mouthing and generally hating, it seems one sided because the other parties aren’t saying anything. I have been told that the cannabis community is called cannibalistic. Is this typical of the cannabis community in other states? How do we stop it? Why does the “One Love” philosophy seem like a good theory but is really hard to practice? Signed, Can’t we all just get along
Hello Diminutive Community Member, When a group of marijuana enthusiasts can’t get along my first thought is there must be something wrong with the bong water. My next guess would be
they skipped school the day we learned about ethics and team work but since the Madame is also a member of this community, there is no need to guess.
Coming from the booming marijuana industry in another state, I can say honestly that people are much more community minded elsewhere. There were occasional differences but they always seemed to find a happy ending. We had giant gatherings, a weekly get together, and we shared our experiences and tips with each other. We talked about how grateful we were that this healing plant had brought us together. We were proud to be the ones making a difference. In Vegas, things seem much more hush-hush, people hang in cliques, and there is more blaming than healing happening. The root of the problem lies in the fact that the Southern Nevada marijuana industry is small, everyone talks, and most want to be the front runner when the proverbial gates open. I feel that many of us have forgotten that competition is not about who can be the nastiest to each other, it is about building each other up to better ourselves and better the future of this industry. With our talents combined we could pave the
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road for other states and build a solid foundation for our beloved plant. With that being said, I feel I should also state that every single one us is responsible for the way the industry has evolved. When we hear others talk bad we don’t stop them. Some of us even elaborate on the gossip making the situation worse. We spread others misfortunes like wildfire and give a simple congratulations for actual accomplishments. I personally feel that as humans we lack compassion and we root for others to fail. Our words and actions prove that. When was the last time you hoped for someone to succeed that wasn’t a friend, family, or on TV? We do all we can to help others cure themselves with the plant then we turn around and hurt them with our words. A change is possible and it begins with each one of us. We should be watching each other’s back. If this was a tight knit community that cared about one another we would instantly recognize the wolves among us. If there is a person that you just can’t get along with don’t battle with them, just walk away. These are all things we should already know but unfortunately in the Southern Nevada Cannabis Community no one feels they are at fault. It’s everyone else. We need to be honest and come to terms with the fact that, at this point, no one is REALLY trying to get along. The “One Love” philosophy will never come to light if we are not practicing it in our own homes. We should begin to stick up for our fellow community members then encourage others to do the same. Let’s purge the negativity, why fight for world peace when we can’t seem to find much of it within our own community? Now get that rig heated up and get to loving each other. The Madame hates being serious!
-Medicated Madame
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Education
How to Convince Your Parents That Higher Education is Right for You By: Dale Sky Jones
In June, Oaksterdam University will have a strong presence in Las Vegas, and our nation’s capital, Washington D.C. There are already hundreds of medical cannabis dispensaries and adult retail facilities around the country, creating tens of thousands of new jobs and generating millions of tax dollars. The current drug policy has failed. Cannabis consumption has increased despite a worldwide goal to eradicate illicit drugs from the Earth. After a century of monumental prohibition efforts, we have an opportunity to create safer neighborhoods by restricting access to black market marijuana. We can bring crime down, focus law enforcement towards violent crime, cut excess spending and increase drug treatment money. In fact, we can direct more resources towards education, infrastructure, public health and public safety programs. We have the capability to educate our youth about avoiding the dangers of inappropriate cannabis use and all drug abuse. We can research the potential of therapeutic applications, and test for potency or possible contaminates without sending the wrong message to our youth. We will not, however attain these goals by continuing to do what we have always done. The current drug policy has failed.
Prescription drugs are actually the third leading cause of death for adults in the US. The danger of any drug is in the dose, not the substance itself. The Drug Enforcement Administration’s [DEA] Chief Administrative Law Judge, Francis L. Young, ruled, “Marijuana, in its natural form, is one of the safest therapeutically active substances known to man. By any measure of rational analysis, marijuana can be safely used within a supervised routine of medical care.” The American Medical Association has finally called for scientific review of cannabis for the treatment of pain, support clinical research and encourage development of cannabinoid-based medicines. This research has been blocked in many countries. News media often focuses on sensational stories rather than fact-based science. The path to save our children from the drug war is to control, regulate and tax cannabis. The gateway to “drug-induced destruction” has been proven to be the policy of prohibition. We have been forcing illicit sales, and profit margins, to the unregulated black market. We have misled our children to the point that parents lose credibility by using scare tactics when trying to compare cannabis to crack. Experimentation generally occurs because kids naturally want to know for themselves. Access to cannabis experimentation is actually easier than a regulated substance like alcohol. Our kids are offered harder drugs through the “soft” black market, not because of addiction or a mysterious myth, but because we misrepresent cannabis. In the act of insisting on “just say no”, we lose the opportunity to have an intelligent conversation about who, why, when, what condition, how much, how old or when NOT to use. The approach of education has proven successful with respect to
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tobacco abuse. Our children are usually smarter than we give them credit for. If we present facts without scare tactics, and control access for minors while their mind is developing, we can begin to solve the underlying dependency problems. Students in college can lose all financial aid for simple possession. When you are caught with cannabis, current policy would rather send you to jail than to school or treatment. Cities and Counties can instead use tax revenues and regulation fees for education, law enforcement training, health care and dependency treatment. Countries that regulate cannabis like alcohol do, in fact, show lower rates of abuse by youth. It is time we choose to treat drug dependency, and experimentation, as a health care issue rather than a criminal one. Education has brought about phenomenal changes in every aspect of our lives, as it enables us to make better choices. Francis J. Brown remarks that education is a process, which brings about changes in the behavior of society. It is a process that enables every individual to effectively participate in the activities of society and to make positive contribution to the progress of society. We have been imprisoning our population over possession, disenfranchising our society by favoring politics over science, mania over medicine. “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, concerned citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has” – Margaret Mead
Founded in 2007 to merely involve locals in political affairs, Oaksterdam University became the first institution to address the growing needs of the cannabis industry. Oaksterdam University does not offer your typical student encounter. The many motivations to learn about this controversial plant create an interesting blend of individuals and opportunity. Our student base is as diverse as any you will find. The representation of all ages, backgrounds, ethnicity and religious beliefs are as bountiful as educational and professional background. OU welcomes many students who are looking to change careers; some simply want to brush up on their horticulture skills. OU also attracts business owners who want to
train their staff, folks who want to open their own business, and patients simply trying to understand the law and their rights. Several concerned parents have decided to send their young adult children to learn how to involve themselves with cannabis safely and responsibly, rather than watching them flirt with danger. More involved parents have actually joined their kids in class, to study and learn with them. The last OU Los Angeles graduation ceremony had a Graduate share how proud he was that his Mom took Valedictorian for their class! More and more baby boomers are discovering they would rather smoke pot than reach for pharmaceuticals. Those that tried cannabis in college know it is safer and less addictive than the other mind-altering substances, noted by the simple fact most users choose to walk away from cannabis during their childrearing and employment years. This is simply not the case with tobacco, alcohol, or even coffee; all of which many adults continue abusing, regardless that tobacco and alcohol are the number one and two cause of the death each year in adults in the US. When you observe the difference between countless elected officials and a convict, you begin to realize the most dangerous side effect of using cannabis is political. Required study includes the legal, history, politics, civics and science classes. Students learn how we arrived at the current political landscape, and have respect for how to behave safely and responsibly under the law. The classes continue to become more specific to medical applications, ingestion methods, methods of ingestion that are alternatives to smoking, such as cooking with cannabis and extracts. The favorite subject is Horticulture, with new electives and enrichment programs rolling out regularly. The cannabis industry is seeking information they can trust, and our graduates are becoming the leaders in this industry. Each individual can make choices on how best to move forward, learn how to test for safety and efficacy, and begin to regulate the distribution of the safest therapeutic substance known to man. Legal issues are at the top of the list of concerns when cannabis is involved,
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Social activism is in various stages in the United States, and local politics can vary greatly when you consider each area is unique. Oaksterdam University has recognized these “climate” differences and reflects it in the instructors they choose and lesson plans presented. Focus is strong on working with your local government and being a good neighbor. The faculty is a blend of icons from the origins of the movement and current experts and local activists, bringing fresh perspective to a familiar conversation. Oaksterdam University offers a unique way of presenting many schools of thought. Students can explore what is best for their personal situation, and discover different ways of accomplishing personal goals. Each student defines his or her own path to higher education.
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How to Handle a Traffic Stop By: Adam Graves
For most people, the most common form of contact with law enforcement is the traffic stop. A simple routine traffic stop can start out as something as simple as a speeding ticket and suddenly transform into a night in jail or worse. It is important for everyone to know how to handle a traffic stop and how to invoke their rights. This is especially true when it comes to medical marijuana patients and cardholders. When is the last time you read the 4th Amendment? Chances are you have never read it. There is hope though, you do not need to be a lawyer to know how to handle being stopped by law enforcement. What many of you don’t know is that a medical marijuana card is NOT a defense to a DUI/DWI. Your card may even put you at risk the next time you are stopped by law enforcement if you do not know how to handle a traffic stop. To be charged with marijuana related DUI in Nevada you have to be driving or in actual physical control a vehicle on a highway or premise to which the public has access and be under the influence of marijuana. Nevada can charge you under a DUI prohibited substance per se limit law or can charge you with a DUI under impairment theory. If prosecution can prove a certain amount of active marijuana or marijuana metabolite in your system while driving, then they can establish a DUI prohibited substance per se violation. •
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5th Amendment right to remain silent (DO NOT ANSWER THE QUESTIONS) and request your attorney. Law enforcement never likes this, some will keep asking questions, some will let you go on your way and others may threaten you with arrest. Once you start answering questions, you are enabling a case to be built against you. Stay strong and accept the fact that you may be arrested, even though law enforcement has no probable cause. This is something your attorney can look into and possibly may be grounds for a suppression of evidence if charges are filed.
Law enforcement is trained to ask questions that help build probable cause against you and justify an arrest or search warrant, in your case a search warrant for your blood. How to Handle a Traffic Stop Typical questions law enforcement ask Remain calm and always be polite. are, “Are you under a doctor’s care?” and Hand the officer your driver’s license, “Are you taking any medication?” Again, registration and insurance. answering these questions may trigger a DUI arrest and be used against you in DO NOT hand an officer your the court of law. Law enforcement may medical marijuana card. also ask you to step outside of the vehicle DO NOT answer any question and have you do “some tests.” Such regarding doctor’s care or tests are known as the standardized field medications. sobriety tests. Do not do these tests even DO NOT bring up the fact that you if threatened with arrest, these tests are are a medical marijuana patient. extremely easy to fail. Standardized field sobriety tests will be used against you DO NOT keep any paraphernalia and help justify your arrest and a possible or medication in plain view in your warrant to obtain your blood. vehicle. DO NOT smoke in your vehicle. Besides invoking your right to remain silent NEVER consent to a search of your and not bringing up you are a medical vehicle, home or person. marijuana patient, you should also use NEVER consent to a blood common sense when driving. Do not withdrawal. have any paraphernalia or medication in Invoke your right to remain silent and your vehicle. If you must transport your request your attorney. medication, then keep it sealed and in
If prosecution cannot meet the per se DUI limit then they can still charge you with a DUI under impairment depending on the facts. Prosecution will look at the totality of the circumstances, and if they can prove the marijuana rendered you incapable of driving safely or exercising actual physical control of the vehicle, then a DUI under impairment theory may be possible. The Stop If you are stopped for a traffic violation, the only thing you need to hand law enforcement is your driver’s license, insurance and registration. If law enforcement starts asking you questions then he is just being friendly or making an investigation that may go beyond a mere traffic citation. Do NOT bring up the fact that you are a medical marijuana patient or hand them your patient card. This will trigger a DUI investigation. Always invoke your
the trunk or a safe place out of plain view. Never smoke in your vehicle and never consent to a search of your vehicle. If you are arrested for a DUI, never consent to a blood draw. Make law enforcement get a warrant to draw your blood. You should also educate yourself on police interactions. One great source of information is FlexYourRights.org. Check out their YouTube channel and learn how to invoke your rights in any situation. Do not expect law enforcement to inform you of your rights, this is something that you must learn and invoke.
Adam J. Graves is an associate attorney of Connor & Connor PPLC and is licensed to practice in the state of Nevada. Mr. Graves handles the criminal side of the practice at Connor & Connor, which typically includes DUI’s and possession charges to name a few. Connor & Connor PLLC strive to keep our clients informed at all stages of their case and believes each client is more than just a case number. Mr. Graves shares this same passion while fighting for your rights, and is a valuable addition to Connor & Connor PLLC.
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A Serious Conversation About Cannabis by: Bill Shehan with Jon Fitch In May, 2013 the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) raised the marijuana THC tolerance levels for its fighters from 50 ng/mL to 150 ng/mL. The NSAC drug policy is ten times more lenient than the NFL drug policy standards – 15 ng/mL. This means that MMA fighters can have a substantial amount of THC in their system and the NSAC is cool with it. In April, 2015 Nick Diaz tested positive for excessive marijuana metabolites after his fight with Carlos Condit. Diaz was prescribed medical marijuana by his doctors in California, but had not filed a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) with the NSAC. Executive Director of the NSAC, Keith Kizer has released a statement announcing that had Diaz filed a TUE prior to the fight, the committee would have considered possible exemption. This is more evidence that cannabis is being considered a legitimate medicine in professional sports. Therapeutic exemptions are made when fighters and their doctors can convince the NSAC and its physicians that a prescribed treatment is needed to address a legitimate health issue of the athlete, and that the medication does not put the fighter at undue risk as a competitor, or give them an unfair advantage over their opponents. Nate Diaz is not alone. There are many MMA fighters along with other professional athletes that benefit medically from the use of cannabis. Cannabis is not a problem, society is. We need to recognize that traditional pain killers and muscle relaxers are not natural, and not the best solution for our bodies. MMA fighters put their bodies through hell. Strict diets and vigorous workouts twice-a-day are just the beginning. These beasts swing 4 oz. gloves, more than twice as light as professional boxing gloves, which equates to harder punches and more damage to MMA athletes. Mix in some elbows and knees to the face, a few kicks to the liver, a couple arm-bars, and a rear-naked choke and what you have is a peek at what it’s like to be a professional MMA fighter. Introduce legendary MMA fighter Jon Fitch. Jon is a former UFC title contender, and one of MMA’s elite fighters. After years of success, and a 14-3-1 overall record with the UFC, he was released and now fights for WSOF. Following his most recent fight on December 13, 2014, it was announced by the California State Athletic Commission that Fitch had failed
his pre-fight drug test. Most people assume that he failed due to Performance Enhancing Drugs (PED). Weird how things happen sometimes… In early February, my daughter Abby met Jon Fitch at Pink Box Donuts and told me that he picked up our magazine. She got his email address, and I reached out to see what his take on cannabis was. He was receptive to me, and I had the opportunity to watch John Fitch train, and hang out with him for a bit. Being a long-time fan of mixed-martial arts, it was difficult for me to put my fight related questions on hold, and even more difficult to hide my smile as I walked into One Kick’s Gym and saw one of my favorite fighters of all time. Why hide it? I smiled ear to ear and greeted that alpha-dog without a “poker face”. This dude is real. He’s a passionate father, a dedicated husband, and a professional fighter. Who better to “Stand Up for Cannabis”? I got to be a fan for about an hour or so, watching Jon hit pads with Master Lookchang Sitchang. After training, Fitch and I headed across the street to conduct the interview… BS – Jon, do you have your medical marijuana card? FITCH - Not yet, I am in the process of getting my card. I have a recommendation for medical marijuana from a Nevada State doctor. BS - That’s awesome. It shouldn’t take long, about a month. Do you use marijuana frequently? FITCH - I use it therapeutically as a supplement. Cannabis has many benefits. It helps my body feeling good, builds an appetite, helps me sleep deeply at night, and aids in recovery. After a hard workout, it’s nice to be able to medicate and feel fine. Why should I be sore and a little bit miserable, and kind of grumpy around my kids, when I could have a big smile on my face after a workout? I like to medicate to work up an appetite before meals. I have a hard time eating sometimes, because my stomach shrinks after hard training. Plus, I get really thirsty, so my shrunken stomach gets filled with water weight. Cannabis helps make sure I get enough calories to maintain my energy level. BS - You’re right. When did you realize that cannabis helped you as a fighter? FITCH- When I had my shoulder surgery in 2011, that’s when I really started using it daily to treat pain. I didn’t want to take pharmaceuticals.
Medical Marijuana Activism BS – Do you have an aversion to pharmaceuticals? FITCH – Yes, in 2005, I lost a close friend, Eric Wray (also a professional fighter), to an overdose of painkillers and muscle relaxers. From then, I really turned away from pharmaceuticals. I have known other people to have addiction problems with oxycodone and other pills. We have all been brought up to believe that pharmaceuticals are ok and that there is nothing wrong with them, but that this plant (cannabis) is evil. People are starting to wake up and realize that medical cannabis is a much safer alternative to pain pills. It’s important for us to keep pushing that message. When my wife was pregnant, we asked multiple doctors if it was safe to smoke marijuana. The doctors would say no, then turn around and prescribe her Xanax, sleeping pills, and pain pills. It doesn’t make sense. BS – When you get your medical card, will you submit it to the NSAC for Therapeutic Use Exemption? FITCH – Yes, when it gets closer to my next fight, and sign my bout, I will submit my medical card to the NSAC to consider exemption approval. BS – Do you smoke all through training? FITCH – I stop about 5 to 6 weeks before my fight. When you are less than 10% body fat, it doesn’t take long to flush it out of your system. BS – What do you think about the federal laws in place regarding cannabis? FITCH – All of the drug policies across the board need to be re-examined. The War on Drugs is a dismal failure. Every drug policy in this country needs to be restructured. It’s going take time. It’s going to take a lot more people stepping up and speaking the truth about cannabis and how it helps them.
BS – Do you know any other fighters who choose to medicate with cannabis? FITCH – There are a lot. That’s why I think it’s time that more people came out and spoke up about it. Right after the fights, plus you have a lot of fighters that come from California and it’s a lot more progressive there. BS – We are way behind in Nevada. FITCH– Still a lot further ahead. I’m from Indiana. You’d go to jail and have a real rough road for having a couple joints on your body there. BS – It’s still like that in many places across America. You would think with technology and the internet that the word would get out about Rick Simpson Oil and cannabis as a medicine to heal the body, but for some reason, the middle of America doesn’t get the message. Keep spreading the good word, Jon. Thank you for opening up to me and our readers about the medicinal benefits of cannabis, and how important this plant is to you. I appreciate your honesty and respect your fearlessness. I’m proud to know you. Jon Fitch will continue to push the message that cannabis is not a PED, and that it provides no more of an unfair advantage than TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy), which is allowed by the NSAC. He wants more professional athletes to step forward and speak up on behalf of cannabis.
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RUCKUS ROCKS By: Stephanie Shehan
If you are native to Las Vegas like I am, you may know Rob Ruckus as a hometown, punk rock legend. Those new to Las Vegas would probably recognize him from his recent stint on the A&E television show “Bad Ink” where he and his longtime friend Dirk Vermin stroll the streets of Vegas looking for bad tattoos to turn into artful masterpieces. What many of you don’t know is, this man called Ruckus has saved a life or two with the use of medical cannabis. Please, read on …
A Little Background Music:
Ruckus arrived in Las Vegas back in 1980 at the ripe old age of ten. By 1984 he had already begun playing in local bands. Though known for his punk rock flair, Ruckus has played all types of music including a bit of good ole country twang. As time went on, he developed a passion for entertaining and informing people. It was this passion that has driven his 20-year, Las Vegas stretch with The Vermin, the punk rock band formed with his friend Dirk Vermin. Whether playing at local bars, casinos, house parties or desert gigs, Ruckus always puts on a good show because he is passionate about what he does.
Tattoo Rehab:
In 2013, the television network A&E approached Ruckus’ friend and bandmate Dirk Vermin to star in a show titled Bad Ink which would entail finding locals with awful tattoos in need of a cover up. According to Ruckus the show made perfect sense as his friend is “one of the best tattoo artists around.” It was Ruckus’ intention to show up on the first day of filming to simply show support however, once the television station saw just how well the duo seemed to mesh, they quickly invited Ruckus to join the cast. And thus, Bad Ink was a hit. The pair entertained us for two seasons and although not renewed for a third season, in Ruckus’ opinion that wasn’t such a bad thing as there were a few things on his mind that he was politely asked by A&E not to speak out about while filming. In a sense, he was now free to once again explore his passion to entertain and inform people.
More than Just a Plant:
Most of us will not understand or be open to utilizing the cannabis plant as medicine until the cause becomes personal. For Ruckus it became personal when a good friend’s daughter was born with cancer. The conventional treatment that the physicians recommended would have been torturous for this young child and so Ruckus, having studied the Rick Simpson protocol for making cannabis oil, took the treatment into his own hands and made the oil for his friend’s daughter. Working alongside a local team of doctors who were able to take the oil, test it, extract some of the psychoactive THC and convert it into an easy to dose liquid,
Ruckus was able to watch this child be treated for a deadly form of cancer without the use of chemotherapy, radiation or heavy pharmaceutical drugs. Nine years later, there is no evidence of cancer and she is a happy, healthy young woman. Shortly after the success of cannabis oil with his friend’s daughter, Ruckus was approached by a local newscaster inquiring about the oil making process. Encouraged by his close friend and cancer survivor, Adam Sternberg of Compassion Nevada, Ruckus agreed to show the oil making process on a local news station as long as his face was blurred and his well-known voice was disguised. Amazingly, just 4 days after the newscast aired, the Nevada Medical Marijuana Program was opened up to allow children the right to obtain their medical cards with parental consent and a doctor’s recommendation. Today, Ruckus continues to make oil to give to other medical marijuana cardholding patients. In an effort to inform and educate, he also has plans for a future television series that would provide an in depth look into the lives of local medical marijuana patients and the many resources available here in the Las Vegas valley. According to Ruckus, “Healing naturally takes us back to that same old Do-It-Yourself punk rock mentality – we as a community, with each other’s help, can do it ourselves.”
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Having been friends for over 30 years, it was inevitable that Ruckus and Adam Sternberg of Compassion Nevada Consulting would eventually team up in an effort to help heal the Las Vegas community. A cancer survivor himself, Adam used cannabis oil alongside the usual chemotherapy back in 2004. Two years later his cancer was in remission and Adam believes it was the cannabis oil to thank. It was his mission from then on to help others legally obtain their medical marijuana cards, inform them of their rights and assist them with growing their own medicine. Together, he and Ruckus have helped numerous patients of all ages and it is clear they will not be stopping anytime soon. According to Adam, “There is no recreational cannabis use; those ingesting marijuana will always gain some sort of medical relief whether they have a headache, need to sleep or are just not comfortable in their own skin.” To keep up with Ruckus, check out his radio show at www.RuckusOnTheRadio.com. You can also follow him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ruckusontheradio. For more information about Compassion Nevada Consulting, please call (702) 506-6379. Photo By: Addie Martin - theaddiemartin.com
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State of the Green: Senate Bill 372 Update By: Jason Sturtsman
Senate Bill 372 (SB 372), sponsored by Tick Segerblom, has not made it out of committee. It died on Saturday, April 11, just days before 4/20—our beloved cannabis holiday. The headlines in the news would make you believe that it was only a “Pot for Pets” bill; however, this bill would have greatly benefited the cannabis community in a myriad of ways. We can hope that some of the components of this bill could make its way into other state legislation by the end of June. The bill would have designated education and training of medical marijuana agents to ensure consistent standards in providing services to patients from dispensaries, cultivation, production and lab facilities. This would have ensured that untrained and unqualified individuals would not be putting Nevada and visiting patients at risk, providing negative ammo to prohibitionists. Cannabis and its isolated components
have been shown to be effective in treating illness in our pets, free from the terrible side effects of most pharmaceutical drugs. Senate Bill 372 would have allowed your veterinarian and you to alleviate suffering in your pet with a chronic or debilitating medical condition by recommending cannabis as a treatment. Further regulation of the Medical Marijuana Establishments (MME) and the Division of Public and Behavior Health (Division) was needed to assist movement forward in our medical cannabis program. SB 372 would have asked the division to provide a consistent “seed to sale” software solution by January 1 for the purpose of consistency and regulation of MMEs. Cultivation facilities would be fined if they did not sell their useable cannabis because they could potentially push up the cost of cannabis products for patients by restricting its distribution. SB 372 would have stopped jurisdictions such as Clark County from restricting its dispensaries to purchasing medicine from only Clark County cultivation and production facilities. This pushes the cost up for patients and limits their selection of usable marijuana products. An increase in dispensaries was also proposed, widening patient access and choice so they could get the best medicine for the lowest possible price. Current Nevada cannabis regulation NRS 453A requires the division to come up with an interstate communication system to verify cards or dispensaries so we can accept out-of-state cannabis cardholders as part of reciprocity, providing more revenue to the state of Nevada. Since SB 372 would have given the Division the ability to opt out of this requirement, we could see reciprocity—the foundation of NRS 453A— in jeopardy. SB 372 would have additionally allowed
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for the full transferability of a MME license after three years, ensuring total financial support from investors, guaranteeing more medicine and services could have been provided to patients. During cannabis prohibition, if you had more than a few grams of cannabis in multiple states, you were convicted of selling a controlled substance and currently could not work in, own an MME or get a state medical cannabis card. SB 372 would have allowed those individuals to access lifesaving medicine and provide needed expertise at MMEs. If you medicated hours or days ago, you currently can be charged with a DUI—this would have been changed to perceived impairment and removed the blood test for marijuana as part of a DUI check. Currently patients are fearful that even after consuming needed medicine earlier on in the day, they are considered dangers to society and can have their driving license taken from them along with a significant financial burden created by the legal system. The bill also said that your employer could not discriminate against you if you requested a reasonable accommodation to use medication without THC, which would include high CBD or other cannabinoid based medicines. As the law NRS 453A is currently written, a patient can only switch dispensaries every 30 days; SB 372 would have given patients the right to go to multiple dispensaries to find the best possible medicine. It will only be with consistent and voiced support from constituents to legislators, along with financial lobbying, that some of the individual portions of SB372 could be saved. If you consume cannabis or know of the many benefits it provides to friends and family, you are naturally an advocate for yourself and the community. Bet it all on green. https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/ REL/78th2015/Bill/1966/Overview Jason Sturtsman, is a Nevada patient, Nevada Independent Cannabis Laboratory Advisory Committee Member (ILAC), on the Wellness Education Cannabis Advocates of Nevada (WECAN) Board of Directors, and also owner of Healthcare Options for Patients Enterprises (HOPE), a Cannabis Cultivation and Processing facility. He can be reached at JasonS@ wecan702.org for comments or questions.
An Educated Stoner
My Journey: A Life Gone to Pot By Sharon Letts
I grew up in the 60’s and came of age in the 70’s on the beach in Southern California. Drugs were no stranger to the cultural environment, with the social norm of the day being drinking. At times, our home was one big cocktail party, but thankfully, alcohol wasn’t a draw for me. Nor was tobacco at 13, mushrooms at 15, acid and assorted uppers and downers at 16, or cocaine at 19. I was and am a pot smoker, period.
When California State Proposition 215 was on the ballot in 1996 I voted for it and was happy it passed, but didn’t rush out to get a card. Throughout my daughter’s life I’d partake if it were offered at a party or friend’s house, but I never kept any in the house. It wasn’t until my daughter was 16 that the herb came back into my life in a positive way. She had been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia at 13 and had suffered terribly when a friend acquired a small amount on the black market for her to try. I rolled a joint and we sat in the garden, passing it back and forth.
The first time I smoked a joint was in the wee hours of the morning in a gas station bathroom with my sister and a friend on our way to high school. It was 1975, I was 16 and when that bathroom door opened it was as if I was seeing the world with different eyes - with my third eye fully opened for the first time.
When I became pregnant with my daughter in the late 80’s I stopped smoking the herb altogether, thinking it was the responsible thing to do. This decision was not based on the benefits of the herb at all, but on the stigma of the day. When my daughter was adolescent I lied to her about my past use, thinking it would give her permission to use drugs – a common belief held by fellow moms at the time.
Today my daughter has overcome her ailments and is a nurse, helping others. Her first degree was in Plant Sciences and she has a good understanding of homeopathic medicine, making her own tinctures and tonics out of medicinal plants. Would I encourage parents to help their children with cannabis? Yes I would, and do often. It’s a harmless herb, albeit for the strength of the THC, but that fades with time as the patient gets used to its effect. And just as we as a species have upped the THC count through hybridization, we are now bringing it back down again, with CBD rich strains more readily available, and good medicine to ingest being made all over the world. I’m sorry I could not help my daughter at the time, but grateful her ailment brought the herb back into my life. Since then this old stoner has learned a few new tricks about the ancient herb that turned my life around at 50.
Up until then school had been difficult for me. An undiagnosed processing problem went unchecked as I appeared to be a good student, but could barely pull a C in most classes. After smoking cannabis, I did better in school and my concentration improved drastically. It was as if I was ADD and weed was my Ritalin. I began reading like an alphabet hungry animal, wrote Haiku and poetry, and was first published at 19. As a bonus I no longer needed to take liver damaging Midol for menstrual cramps, but did not realize how badly I actually needed it for emotional issues until menstruation turned to menopause in my 50’s.
from the garden. But that was more than 10 years ago and non-psychoactive deliveries weren’t commonly known or shared at that time.
My daughter was a straight A student, an All-Star softball player, and a D.A.R.E. kid. She wasn’t interested in drugs at all and did not enjoy the euphoric feeling from the THC. That afternoon we spent a full three hours thrift shopping until the effects wore off.
From recreation to medicine, that’s the story of cannabis in my life. Who knew a stoner from the 70’s would be helped so much? Stay tuned for more sharing, caring, and loving the herb. For this Cannabis Evangelist is ready to puff, puff and pass some pretty dank knowledge. Sharon Letts started in this world as a gardener, ended up a writer/producer, and continues to advocate for the freedom to garden every seed bearing plant. You can find her on Facebook, LinkedIn & Twitter @lettsgarden.
That night I made her a cup of tea before bed, hoping she could just go to sleep and get the benefits of the plant as she slept, but again, she did not like the psychoactive effects of the THC, which is activated with heat. If I had known about juicing leaf with no psychoactive properties I would have made her a smoothie, or cut some leaf up for a salad – as she was used to eating
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In the Spotlight
Dr. Susan Boyd Teams Up With Getting Legal By: Stephanie Shehan
Finding a local doctor that you can speak to regarding obtaining a medical marijuana recommendation can be a daunting task. There are many doctors in town that are not comfortable speaking openly to those interested in utilizing medical marijuana in lieu of or in conjunction with traditional medicine. Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Susan Boyd who, to my surprise was just the opposite. Dr. Boyd has been practicing Obstetrics and Gynecology for the past 17 years. Over the years, she has encountered women of all ages from all walks of life. In her work, time and time again, Dr. Boyd has witnessed the negative effects of many of the pharmaceutical drugs offered to patients. Interested in the possibility of recommending a successful, more natural alternative, she began researching
the benefits of medical marijuana. What she found was that medical cannabis is capable of not only treating adverse reactions to treatments such as chemotherapy and drug withdrawal but also capable of treating certain illnesses and diseases.
Today, Dr. Boyd is seeing an increase in the number of female patients that are tired of conventional medicine. These Dr. Susan Boyd and Her Daughter, Dawn women complain about doctors who pay attention?” are quick to prescribe pharmaceuticals for conditions such as migraines, anxiety, Aside from her OB/GYN practice, Dr. Boyd pain and insomnia, all of which cannabis is currently working in conjunction with has been proven to treat successfully. Getting Legal who assists patients with the When the prescribed process required to secure their medical pharmaceuticals fail to marijuana card in the state of Nevada. rectify the issue, often From start to finish, patients pay one price, times the physician is and receive their visit with the doctor and armed with a back-up assistance with completing the necessary drug to try. And, when paperwork. Getting Legal makes it easy adverse reactions and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. arise from prescribed They answer your questions and direct you medications, once again, to local resources for support. another medicine may be prescribed to counteract For more information about Getting Legal, those reactions. Dr. call (702) 979-9999 or visit them online at Boyd raises the question www.gettinglegal.com. “We are seeing cannabis used in the treatment of To schedule an appointment directly with a variety of ailments and Dr. Boyd at her Obstetrics and Gynecology it is being successfully practice, please call (702) 413-7707. utilized in patients both You can also find Dr. Boyd blogging young and old. As away about all things female at www. informed, intelligent KnowYourV.com. citizens, how can we not
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The Garden
The pH Scale and Cannabis Gardening
By: Adam Sternberg Compassion Nevada Consulting New Age Nutrients The pH Scale
The pH scale is a measurement system used to determine the pH level of a specified substance. The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14, with 0 being the most acidic, 14 the most alkaline, and 7 being the neutral midpoint. The pH scale is logarithmic, meaning that each value above or below the neutral point of 7 represents a tenfold increase in acidity or alkalinity from the previous unit. So obviously, this makes it crucial to take accurate readings when testing pH levels of a nutrient solution.
Why is pH Important for Cannabis Gardening?
The pH level of a growth medium, be it hydroponic or specialty/prepared soil, has an oversized impact on a plants health and life-cycle. Indeed, pH strongly influences most factors of plant growth, especially nutrient uptake. This is why it is critically important to consider the pH level of the soil or other medium cannabis plants are being grown in, as well as the solution they are being hydrated with. Maintaining a consistent pH level is crucial to maximizing nutrient uptake, so frequently monitoring pH in a hydroponic system is an absolute must. And even though when growing in
soil the pH safety margin of the hydrating solution is slightly wider, a healthy pH environment necessarily requires that soils be pH stable and properly pH balanced. It’s worth noting that given the overarching importance of pH to gardening success, the various methods for measuring pH can at times give imprecise or inaccurate readings, so multiple testing methods are a wise insurance policy. And although there are several methods of testing available to urban gardeners, including the use of paper test strips and liquid indicator solutions, by far the preferable and most accurate is a digital pH meter. Because of their accuracy and ease of use, this is the most logical choice for serious growers large or small.
Availability of Nutrients
Cannabis plants rely on a specific group of primary, secondary and micronutrients to provide the bulk of their nourishment. Without proper nutrition, cannabis plants experience deficiencies which impede growth and yield. Critically, mineral nutrients are only soluble in a solution when the pH level is balanced within a relatively narrow prime range (In hydroponic gardens, usually between 5.6 and 6.1). Macronutrients tend to be less available in soils with low pH, whereas micronutrients are less available in high pH soil. If pH levels stray from the ideal range, vital nutrients will be rendered unavailable to the plant; meaning the plants root system will be unable to efficiently absorb and utilize the nutrients in the grow media.
Soil pH Level
Cannabis plants cultivated in soil will perform best when grown in a pH range of about 6.1 to 6.7. When growing in soil, the grower should always pH test the natural soil or specialty amended soil-mix for consistency, and of course, the solution being used to water the plants. Fortunately, most commercial-grade specialty soils that come pre-bagged are pH balanced and tested. So it is the input water/nutrient solution which must be carefully monitored on a regular basis because the pH and PPM’s of publically available water
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can vary significantly from month to month and region to region. Also, the pH of the nutrient feed solution should be checked after adding fertilizer and adjusted with a quality pH up or down solution to reach the optimal range of 6.1 to 6.7.
Hydroponic pH Level
Cannabis plants in a hydroponic environment tend to develop well in a slightly more acidic environment than plants grown in soil. A pH range of about 5.6 to 6.0 is ideal for most hydroponic growth. It is particularly important to maintain pH consistency and stability in hydro, as all of the plant nutrition is coming from the fertilizer solution. Too high or too low of a pH level will prevent either macro or micronutrients from being absorbed by the plants. In addition, when growing hydroponically, the medium used – whether it is inert or not – will have a slight effect on pH levels due to the composition of the material.
Nutrient Solution pH Fluctuation During the course of a cannabis growth cycle the pH level of the nutrient solution will tend to fluctuate. This is a natural occurrence and should be expected; and it occurs because plants use different elements such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium at varying rates of consumption. As plants absorb and utilize nutrients in the mix, certain substances will be depleted in greater amounts than others, which in turn tends to raise the pH as nutrients in the feeding solution are taken in and metabolized.
In conclusion, there are many important factors to consider when ones goal is to grow a successful cannabis garden, and maintaining optimal pH should be at or near the top of the priority list. Attention to detail in this regard and a clear understanding of the vital role which pH plays in healthy plants and bountiful yields will go a long way toward ensuring that ambitious crop yield and quality projections are met.
The Garden Seeds or Clones: Which Choice is Right for Me? By Chris Egan
Starting out, this is the first major dilemma that beginning growers face. Do you choose to start with clones or seeds? For some patients, this is not an option because they don’t have access to clones where they are. Other patients may have access to clones, but don’t feel comfortable ordering seeds off the internet. Frequently, many of the patients that come to us for instruction don’t even realize they even have this option. Both seeds and clones can yield a successful harvest, so why choose one over the other? Each one has its pros and cons, deciding which one is best for you is dependent upon your needs, preferences, and level of skill. Hopefully the following information will point you in the right direction.
Clones:
Cloning is not a new practice - it has been going on for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. Explorers like Columbus would return home with their ships packed full with clones of the new plants that they encountered in their travels. Basically, a clone is a cutting from a plant that when it roots out (develops roots of its own), will grow to be an exact copy of the original plant. For cannabis growers, growing with clones has several advantages over seeds. Most of all they are older, larger, and can be introduced into flowering faster than a seedling of the same age. This is important for patients who want to harvest their first crop as soon as possible. In most cases, using clones can cut up to a month off of the total time to harvest. Another advantage of using clones vs seeds is that with seeds, you are never assured if you are going to get a male plant until you introduce it into flowering (when the cannabis plant shows it’s sex). Typically with clones someone has already gone through the process of checking the sex of the plant. No patient wants to waste time growing a male plant that yields an unusable harvest. When visiting a dispensary, a patient can pick up both their meds from their favorite
strain, as well as a clone that will produce those same meds. Typically, clones from dispensaries will already be rooted out and ready for transplanting. I have seen otherwise, so always know what you are getting. It’s important to know that fresh cut clones require special care and equipment until they develop their roots. This is where new growers have the most problems. Fortunately, the stuff you need is not expensive and can also be used for seedlings.
Seeds:
Seeds will always be a fundamental part of growing. This is not just true with cannabis, but most plants that produce a useable harvest. Somewhere around 5000 B.C., mankind discovered that if they only planted the seeds from the best growing plants, their next harvest would be more bountiful than their last. When it comes to cannabis growing, seeds are where most new growers start off. They are seen as less hassle and more likely to be successful. Let me just say, that if you’re thinking about planting some seeds a friend gave you or ones that you found in a sack, keep reading. Yes, seeds are a great place to start, but before you get going there are a few things you should know. The best place to acquire seeds that I’ve found is ordering them from one of the many seed companies that you see advertised in places like High Times or see online. These are great places to find unique strains and hard to find genetics. Most offer feminized seeds (seeds that will produce a female plant) thus taking out the worry of wasting time growing an unusable male plant. However I have received “feminized seeds” that did end up producing a male plant. This is not unheard of. It’s only happened to me once out of a dozen orders I’ve placed over the years. So now that you’ve decided on starting with seeds, there are a few things to remember. Most importantly is to understand that growing from seed adds additional time to the process. In most cases it can add up to a month of extra time! This is why many experienced growers choose to go with clones when they can. Seeds also require special care. Although it’s not as complex as clones, it’s still something you will need to learn. Much like clones, seedlings use some of the
same equipment to help them get started. These include a terrarium (helps keep in humidity) and a seedling heat mat (helps promote root growth). Both of these items are relatively inexpensive to purchase but provide invaluable help with getting your plants started. Whether it’s seeds or clones that you decide to use in your garden, rest assured that with the proper care and environment, both of these will go on to produce a successful harvest for you. Medigrow Nevada was established to teach medical marijuana patients how to cultivate and harvest their own medicine. They offer both basic and advanced cultivation classes, as well as in-home consultations, for medical patients throughout Nevada. For more information, visit www.MedigrowNV.com or call 702-606-9059.
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Ganja Flapjacks By: Corinne Tobias
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