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Dispensary Guide >>>

CARSON CITY

Battle Born Dispensary

10115 US Hwy 50 East

Rise Dispensaries

135 Clearview Dr, #119

Zen Leaf

2765 US Hwy 50, Ste. A

CLARK

Pure Tonic Dispensary

420 USA Parkway

ELY

Curaleaf 940 E. Aultman Street

FALLON

Green Cross Farmacy

510 W. Williams Ave.

HENDERSON

Essence

4300 E. Sunset Rd

Jenny’s Dispensary

10420 S. Eastern Ave, #100

The Dispensary 50 N. Gibson Rd, #170

The Source 9480 S. Eastern Ave, #185

INCLINE VILLAGE

NuLeaf 877 Tahoe Blvd.

JACKPOT Thrive 1868 Royal Dr.

LAS VEGAS

Beyond Hello

7885 W. Sahara Ave, #111

CannaStarz

631 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

Cookies

2307 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 4240 W. Flamingo Rd. #100

Cultivate

3615 Spring Mountain Rd.

Curaleaf

1736 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 2320 Western Ave.

Deep Roots Harvest 3725 Blue Diamond Rd. 5991 W. Cheyenne Ave.

Euphoria Wellness 7780 S. Jones Blvd.

Exhale 4310 W. Flamingo Rd. Essence 5765 W. Tropicana 7260 S. Rainbow, #104 6410 S. Durango, #115 Green

4510 S. Hualapai Way

Health for Life

200 E. Charleston

Inyo Fine Cannabis

2520 S. Maryland Pkwy, #2

Jade Cannabis Co.

1130 E. Desert Inn Rd. 6050 Sky Pointe

Jardin Premium Cannabis 2900 E. Desert Inn Rd, #102

Las Vegas Releaf

2242 Paradise Rd.

Medizin

4850 W. Sunset Road

MedMen

823 S. 3rd St.

4503 Paradise Rd, #210-240

6332 S. Rainbow Blvd, #105

Nevada Made Marijuana

310 E. Warm Springs

7650 W. Charleston

1675 E. Cactus Ave.

Nevada Wellness Center

3200 S. Valley View Blvd.

NuLeaf

430 E. Twain Ave.

1600 Las Vegas Blvd. South, #140

Nuwu Cannabis Marketplace

1235 Paiute Circle

11527 Nu Wav Kaiv Blvd.

Oasis Cannabis

1800 Industrial Road, #180

Planet 13

2548 W. Desert Inn Rd.

Reef Dispensaries

3400 Western Ave.

Sahara Wellness

420 E. Sahara Ave.

Shango

4380 Boulder Hwy.

ShowGrow

4850 S. Fort Apache Rd, #100

Silver Sage Wellness

4626 W. Charleston

The Dispensary

5347 S. Decatur Blvd.

The Grove

4647 S. University Center Dr.

The Sanctuary

1324 S. 3rd Street

The Source

6877 W. Sahara, #8

Thrive 3500 W. Sahara Ave.

1112 S. Commerce St.

3698 W. Cactus Ave.

2975 S. Sammy Davis Jr. Dr.

Top Notch

5630 Stephanie St.

Tree of Life

1437 N. Jones Blvd.

Vegas Treehouse 4660 S. Decatur Blvd.

Wallflower 6540 Blue Diamond Rd.

Zen Leaf

9120 W. Post Road, #103 5940 W. Flamingo Rd.

LAUGHLIN

Nevada Made Marijuana 1975 S. Casino Dr.

MESQUITE

Deep Roots Harvest 195 Willis Carrier Canyon

NORTH LAS VEGAS

Deep Roots Harvest

1306 W. Craig Rd.

QUARTZ BANGERS

PUFFCO PEAK

PAX 3

DAB RIGS & TOOLS

Jennys Dispensary

5530 N. Decatur Blvd, #115

Reef Dispensaries

1370 W. Cheyenne Ave.

The Sanctuary

2113 Las Vegas Blvd. North

The Source 420 E. Deer Springs Way

Thrive Cannabis Marketplace 2755 W. Cheyenne Ave.

Tree of Life

150 E. Centennial Pkwy #114

Zen Leaf 444 W. Craig Rd.

PAHRUMP

The Grove 1541 E. Basin Ave.

The Source

2370 Homestead Road

RENO

Deep Roots Harvest

12240 Old Virginia Rd.

Jade 1085 S. Virginia St.

Mynt Dispensary

340 Lemmon Dr, Ste. A 132 E. 2nd St, #103

Rise Dispensaries 2881 Northtowne Ln.

Zen Leaf 1605 E. 2nd St, #103

The Dispensary 100 W. Plumb Lane

OIL TANKS & BATTERIES

WATER/HAND PIPES

The Source

5270 Longley Ln, Ste.103

Three Nations Cannabis

11570 S. Virginia St.

Thrive Cannabis

7300 S. Virginia St.

SPARKS

Greenleaf Wellness

1730 Glendale Ave.

Reef Dispensaries

195 E. Glendale, Ste. 3

Rise Dispensaries

9650 Pyramid Way

Silver State Relief 175 E. Greg St.

SUN VALLEY

Reef Dispensaries

5105 Sun Valley Blvd, B

VERDI

Three Nations

420 Hwy 40 W, #C

WASHOE VALLEY

SoL Cannabis

275 Highway 395 South

WEST WENDOVER

Deep Roots Harvest

395 Industrial Way

WINNEMUCCA

Lucid Dispensary

3555 Construction Way

The Gold Leaf, NV 3302 Traders Way

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Maxine Fensom

Las Vegas Cannabis Weddings

Las Vegas Cannabis Tours

Maxine Fensom is quite the business woman and according to Forbes, she’s the “mistress of sin.” As founder of Las Vegas Cannabis Tours, Las Vegas Cannabis Weddings, Elevate Jayne, Maxine’s Gentlemen’s Club, Tinsel Glamour, and Las Vegas Glam Squad, she faces challenges head on. Her energy and ambition is unmatched and I couldn’t wait to talk to her and find out where she came from and why she jumped into the Nevada cannabis industry.

STEPHANIE SHEHAN: Tell me about your background, where are you from, and what did you do prior to the cannabis industry?

MAXINE FENSOM: I was born in Brisbane, Australia, where I got my start as a professional troupe dancer before I had a bit of a rise to fame through a daily horoscope segment on the “In Melbourne Today” news program. After that, I leveraged my position as a one-time Playboy Australia “Playmate of the Month” to become sort of a pioneer in Australia’s adult industry. In 2000, I established the Australian Adult Industry Awards and then founded the national Miss Erotica and Miss Dream Girl pageants. I successfully launched Maxine’s Gentlemen’s Club in Melbourne, Australia which is still thriving and one of the most popular hot spots there to this day.

SS: What brought you to Las Vegas?

MF: Well, it’s a bit of a sad story. My long-term partner unexpectedly died, and I realized that I needed a new venture because it was just too difficult for me to continue our businesses without him. I was given a strip club in Las Vegas, due to the success of Maxine’s Gentlemen’s club in Australia. However, there was just too much red tape and I ultimately decided that I didn’t want to jump through those hoops or risk my upstanding business reputation. Also, I believe that the men that were currently in that industry here couldn’t deal with the fact that I had more experience in the strip club and hospitality industries than them, so they kind of blocked any progress I made. Then, I launched Sin City Foodie Tours, but the pandemic came, and due to health and safety restrictions, that business wasn’t grabbing anyone’s attention at the time. So, as the entrepreneur I am, I knew I needed to pivot and find a new venture. I have always been an advocate for cannabis and wanted to bring the mystique behind the industry to the masses.

SS: Tell me about Las Vegas Cannabis Tours. Why and when did you start the company? How does it work for patrons wanting to experience the tours?

MF: I was previously exposed to the cannabis-tourism industry in another country and I thought how cool would it be to bring it here to Las Vegas, so I launched Las Vegas Cannabis Tours in the Fall of 2020. I use my tours as a way to demystify the legalized cannabis industry for my tour guests, which will hopefully contribute to the destigmatization of cannabis.

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Through Las Vegas Cannabis Tours I offer several unique industry experiences including visits to famed dispensaries, a grow house, a cannabis museum, glass blowing and more. Each tour is two and a half hours long (excluding the Get High and Fly Tour which also includes a helicopter ride over the Las Vegas Strip) and can accommodate as little as one to fifteen guests at a time. Tours are also available for large groups and private tours, in addition to fully customizable experiences. General tour prices range from $85 per person to $425 per person and can be viewed on our website.

SS: Tell me about Las Vegas Cannabis Weddings. What prompted you to start this business and what does it entail?

MF: Well, really Las Vegas Cannabis Weddings sparked from Las Vegas Cannabis Tours. A lot of my tour guests were asking where they could get married with a cannabis theme. So, I thought to myself that’s my next business venture, Las Vegas Cannabis Weddings. Plus, I believe cannabis is such a magical herb that can really help people! Through Las Vegas Cannabis Weddings I’ve been able to see first-hand the way that it has helped so many couples get through some really difficult and traumatic times and has strengthened their love. I’m actually an ordained minister and find so much joy being able to marry couples and offer them such a unique, fun way to do so!

SS: Cannabis themed weddings, how cool! Since this is the month of love, do you have any specials running?

MF: We sure do! For the month of February, we are offering a “Hugs & Nugs” wedding package. This limited edition package includes a Planet 13 wedding ceremony, a dozen green roses, a 6” hand-crafted green wedding cake, a $200 food and beverage credit, a cannabis leaf wedding bouquet, a cannabis leaf wedding boutonniere, a champagne toast, a 20% off discount voucher to redeem inside Planet 13 dispensary, complete with a romantic sunset helicopter ride over the Las Vegas Strip. The exclusive package is available from February 1 through 28 for $2,023 and can be booked by calling Las Vegas Cannabis Weddings directly at 310-722-7864.

SS: With the lounges opening, do you see the tours, weddings or both being actively involved? If so, do you have anything in the works?

MF: Yes, I absolutely see both businesses being involved. The implementation of cannabis lounges will elevate both businesses drastically! Las Vegas Cannabis Weddings will be able to finally have receptions that include cannabis consumption. The entire wedding party can bond over their love of cannabis and revel in their cannabis themed wedding! Las Vegas Cannabis Tours will also be changed for the better because we will be able to have specific tour stops dedicated to consumption.

I can’t say exactly what I have in the works yet, but I’m excited for when I am able to come out with those announcements.

SS: I can’t wait for the announcements. Do you work exclusively with any dispensaries or brands?

MF: Las Vegas Cannabis Weddings has partnered with Planet 13, exclusively, using the mega dispensary as a wedding venue for my canna couples looking to say “I Doobie.”

Las Vegas Cannabis Tours stops at a wide variety of popular dispensaries to give our guests the best shopping and tour experience possible.

SS: That’s awesome. What can we expect from your companies in the future?

MF: Great things! Once consumption lounges are ingrained into the Las Vegas cannabis culture, I see my businesses elevating on a whole new level. I’ll be able to provide my guests the opportunity to not just appreciate cannabis but to also consume it.

SS: What changes would you like to see made in the industry?

MF: I would love to see the cannabis lounges built! That’s what I’m most excited about right now when it comes to the industry as a whole, but especially in Las Vegas.

And more importantly, I’d love to see more women in the cannabis industry. I’d like women to be able to shatter that glass ceiling to be in more prominent positions within the cannabis world. I’d also love to see this male-dominated industry show more respect to business women entering the industry.

SS: I love that. As a woman business owner in the cannabis industry, have you experienced any unexpected hardships?

MF: Absolutely, but not much more than I had experienced in the adult entertainment industry. Both industries are dominated by males, who have tried to bully me, push me out, and tell me I’d never make it in the industry. I used this bullying to help me grow thicker skin and command the respect that I deserve as a business woman and entrepreneur.

SS: How can readers get more info and follow you on social media?

MF: Please visit my websites at lvcannabistours.com and lasvegascannabisweddings.com. Also please add us on Instagram @maxinefensom, @las_vegas_cannabis_weddings and @ tourslasvegascannabis.

Congratulations to CEIC's Graduates!

CCB AWARDS SEVEN OF TEN PROSPECTIVE LICENSES TO CEIC GRADUATES FOR INDEPENDENT SOCIAL EQUITY CANNABIS CONSUMPTION LOUNGES

Over 50 percent of social equity independent licenses were awarded to graduates of CEIC’s Pathway

To Ownership Cannabis Business School

On November 30, 2022, The Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) issued 20 independent cannabis consumption lounge licenses, half of which (10) are designated for social equity applicants at the Random Number Selection Event. Seven graduates of Cannabis Equity and Inclusion Community (CEIC) Pathway To Ownership Cannabis Business School are awardees.

“The hope is that these new social equity licenses not only allow for new ownership and opportunities in the cannabis industry but also, that they ultimately benefit the people and the communities that have been negatively impacted by previous drug policy,” said CCB Executive Director Tyler Klimas.

The Cannabis Business School Graduate Awardees are:

Rachel Lee, Sunflower Compassionate Company

Amanda Staten, Rolling Cloudz LLC

Nejia Mitchell, N&D Enterprises LLP

Louis Carideo, City Lights Productions

Chandler Cooks, Greenwood Investment Group LLC

Antwan Robinson, Meds N Sin

Leonda Addison, Royal Tree TLC LLC

During the 10-day application window, held in October, the CCB received a total of 79 complete and paid applications for cannabis consumption lounge licenses in the independent categories (30 applicants for nonsocial equity, and 49 for social equity). Over 50 percent of social equity independent licenses were awarded to graduates of CEIC’s Pathway To Ownership Cannabis Business School.

Amanda Staten, Founder/CEO of Rolling Cloudz LLC, and graduate of Cannabis Business School shared that “Watching the CCB live stream during the random license selection and seeing The Rolling Cloudz’ application number scroll across the screen, I knew that in that moment, our lives would be changed forever… this is a chance of a lifetime to begin building a legacy for my family based on something I have always been so passionate about.”

Chandler Cooks, the Dean of Students, states that the CEIC team are “working diligently to build coalescence between those awarded licensees and those graduates who weren’t awarded a license. There are plenty of available opportunities from investment to employment.”

Dean Cooks encourages those interested in supporting the forthcoming independent social consumption lounges to stay up to date with CEIC’s new podcast discussing updates, glories, and trials and tribulations of the licensing process and beyond. The earliest we can expect a lounge to open is by the Spring of 2024.

To learn more, visit ceicnv.org and @ceicnv

About CEIC

Cannabis Equity and Inclusion Community (CEIC) is a 501(c)3 with the mission to establish a community of advocates for freedom, equity, and opportunity. CEIC advocates for those most impacted by the failed war on drugs. Its current focus is the cannabis marketplace in Nevada where the number of Black-owned licenses is less than 1%. Ceicnv.org

CBD >>> The Bedside Companion YouNeed

>>>BY SARAH SCHWEFEL

Lighting up a joint or indulging in a delicious edible before a night of sexual pleasure, whether with a partner or alone, helps to relax our bodies and minds, releases our inhibitions, and elevates the pleasure felt. However, there are other ways we can bring the plant into the bedroom to make sex even more pleasurable, intensify orgasms, and ease discomfort. There are a wide range of products that have been made with CBD, so it was just a matter of time before it became a bedside companion as well, in the way of suppositories, massage oils, and lubricants. Let’s dive into how CBD can become your ally and friend in the bedroom, and some products you can use to experience the heightened pleasure for yourself.

How does CBD help in the bedroom?

CBD is the most prominent cannabinoid found in the hemp plant and interacts with a variety of receptors in the body to produce its therapeutic effects. There are cannabinoid receptors all over the body for CBD to latch on to, so it makes sense CBD has an effect when applied vaginally and anally. Additionally, both the vagina and anus are lined with mucous membranes, allowing for the absorption of cannabinoids. Though research is limited on the subject, many are raving about the benefits CBD can bring. Here is what we do know about the benefits people are experiencing when using CBD when infused into lubricants, suppositories, and massage oil.

To begin, CBD acts as a vasodilator, increasing blood flow to the area applied. Blood flow plays a vital role in arousal and sexual pleasure. It heightens sensitivity and pleasure, allowing one to truly immerse themselves in the experience, and helps to get our body primed for a night of fun. Fun fact, the well-known Viagra also acts as a vasodilator. Men have reported being able to achieve and maintain an erection longer when using CBD suppositories.

CBD can also ease discomfort felt by intercourse, penetration, and much more. CBD itself is fat-soluble. This means when administered rectally or vaginally, rather than absorbing into the bloodstream, the CBD diffuses into the surrounding tissues, delivering more localized relief. This is why most medical suppositories provide relief to the pelvic region, digestive track, and low back without producing full body effects. By inserting CBD into the vagina or anus, it allows CBD to bind to the endocannabinoid receptors in the surrounding tissues, thus relaxing muscle tension and nerves, supporting blood flow, and easing pain and inflammation. Many have reported relief from low back pain, hip pain, endometriosis symptoms, uterine pain, and menstrual pain when using CBD. Additionally, many use them for not only the relief they offer, but also for daily relief to increase their overall quality of life.

CBD’s anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxant effects can also help relax the pelvic floor muscles. When they are too tight, it can cause pain during penetration, urinary problems, or even pinched nerves. When we apply CBD to the vagina or anus, it can target the pelvic area much more than it could by taking a tincture for instance.

CBD has a wide range of benefits that we can value from in many ways. When incorporating products into our sexual wellness routine we can leverage them in ways like never before.

What products can you use?

CBD Lubricants: CBD lubricants have grown in popularity and for good reason! They are long lasting and enhance pleasure for all involved. They help to relax the vagina or anus, and eases discomfort caused from penetration. Additionally, they can ease pain in the surrounding areas, such as hips, sacrum, and the lower back. CBD lubricants can be a great ally for those with chronic pain in the lower body, to help them full-fill their sexual desires that otherwise may not be able to happen. CBD lubricants are also great for those with any vaginal dryness and discomfort that is often associated with menopause and hormonal changes. For those who enjoy anal sex or play, CBD lubricant can become your best friend, as it allows the rectum to relax and reduces any discomfort.

CBD Suppositories: Rectal therapies have been around for thousands of years. Egyptian scrolls from 1500 BC describe over 700 herbal remedies that were applied anally. When using suppositories, our bodies are able to absorb more of the cannabinoid, than any other route of administration. CBD suppositories help to decrease sensation of pain and relax contracting muscles. They can be used both vaginally and anally and deliver a vast amount of benefits. If you are using them to enjoy anal pleasure, they help to relax the rectum to make penetration more enjoyable and reduce any discomfort. Vaginally, they can be a great way to prepare for a night of fun and will keep you lubricated for a long time.

Suppositories are also a great way to gain the anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects of CBD to the lower portion of the body. Personally, I use them for many reasons, including reducing low back pain and hip pain. Many have reported finding relief as well from them for an array of things, including menstrual cramps. Additionally, the rectum is attached to the digestive tract making them great to assist those with various gastrointestinal concerns.

CBD Massage Oil: CBD massage oil can be a great way to relax the whole body and connect with your partner or yourself. You can dim the lights or light a candle and give yourself or someone else a massage. When applied topically, CBD massage oil can help to get blood flowing in the body, just what we need to get hot and ready for a night of lust. It also helps to relieve sore muscles and inflammation in the body, which could hinder your fun. Some massage oils are dual purpose and can be used internally. However, not all are, so it is best to always check ingredients before internal use of massage oil.

When choosing CBD products for the bedroom there are a couple of important factors to consider. First, if using condoms, oil-based lubricants and suppositories can cause tearing in traditional condoms. It is best to buy oil-safe condoms, such as polyurethane and nitrile condoms. Secondly, you want to make sure to buy from a trusted source. You are inserting these products into you or your partner and want to ensure they are quality. I personally use Foria Wellness products. They are high quality, 100% plant based, and have no additives or fragrances that can cause irritation. They have a wide range of products and all help take pleasure to the next level. Trust me, I speak from experience. And, if you are interested in giving their products a try, simply visit exploreforia.com and use discount code SarahSchwefel20 at checkout.

And lastly, enjoy yourself! We all have sexual needs and desires and deserve to experience the best orgasms we can. CBD lubricant, suppositories, and massage oil all have a permanent spot on my nightstand and should definitely have a spot on yours too. Whether alone or with a partner, let's take our pleasure up a notch and bring CBD into the bedroom.

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>>> BY JOSH KASOFF Don't Miss Lobby Day April 10th, Organized by

The Chamber of Cannabis >>>

All the cannabis-centric changes and reforms that have been implemented in Nevada since 2018 are legislative proof that just because a state legalizes cannabis recreationally, the battle for widespread cannabis reform within that state is far from over. Large-scale expungements never happened and criminal record sealing opportunities for previous cannabis “offenders'' didn't fully come into existence until the summer of 2020. Meanwhile, social equity measures weren’t tangibly included in any Nevada legislation until Assembly Bill 341 passed by a majority in the Legislature in 2021. These major changes all occurred years after Question 2 passed in 2016; proving that the battle for legalization is just the first of the many that advocates and communities will have to fight for in the Legislature if truly reformative cannabis policies are to be implemented.

As part of this ongoing fight, the Chamber of Cannabis will be organizing a lobbying day

on April 10th for the 2023 Nevada Legislative Session in Carson City. After a tumultuous year for Nevada’s industry, where an overall shrinkage in retail sales, layoffs across bigger and smaller operators alike were among the lowlights of a year characterized by market stagnation. Given the current landscape of the market, the passionate leaders, advocates, and professionals employed by the industry could certainly use the lobbying and activism efforts; a statement that Chamber of Cannabis President Tina Ulman would agree with.

“The last year for the industry has been tough,” said Ulman. “We’ve seen an overall decline in sales, an increase in people losing their jobs and we’ve seen a reduction in capital being invested in the market. The CCB unfortunately has not implemented any of the revisions and solutions that the Chamber and other market leaders have suggested regarding regulations that would significantly improve commerce and reduce cost for many operators. It’s very

disappointing.”

The cumbersome regulations Ulman is referring to span everything from cultivation taxes to newly implemented regulations that have blind-sided operators, to onerous and potentially wasteful packaging regulations and restrictions. This lack of change in Nevada cannabis regulations remains despite the Chamber delivering over 30 public comments and more concerns about how these regulations were problematic and both cost and time-consuming.

Even with the hardships that Nevada’s cannabis industry is currently facing during this period of economic downturn in America, there are milestones to celebrate. After a years’ long battle for lounges and many more months of regulatory planning, cannabis consumption lounges will finally be a reality in Nevada. Furthermore, cannabis DWI (driving while intoxicated) laws in regards to remaining

metabolites in your system have changed statewide. This legislation means that drivers won’t get a DWI on their record just because there is cannabis in their system, unless there is a loss of life or extensive property damage in a car accident.

Despite these victories, an industry still very much in its infancy stage like the Nevada cannabis industry could always use further advocacy and lobbying and having a supportive relationship with the state Legislature doesn’t hurt, either. Because of this, the dedicated army of cannabis professionals and advocates with the Chamber of Cannabis will be venturing up to our state capital on April 10th to continue to advocate for legislative support behind the Nevada cannabis industry and community.

“Since we only have the ability to change policy every two years when the Nevada Legislature meets, we would really like to see more collaboration from our regulatory body. We want to work with them to address concerns in the market and implement sustainable and viable solutions. That was one of the main focuses of the Chamber in 2022 and that will be one of the main focuses in 2023 along with passing two additional pieces of legislation regarding justice and commerce.”

As for what those strategic and legislative focuses are for 2023, they include measures that stand to greatly impact the Nevada cannabis industry and its estimated 11 to 14,000 employees. Among the measures that the Chamber of Cannabis will be lobbying for both on April 10 as well as throughout 2023, is a measure that doubles the daily purchase limit from one ounce of flower to two and 3.5g of concentrate to 7g.

“The reason we feel that these initiatives are so important is because they will help every entity in the supply chain. From cultivators to producers, retailers and down to store team members who are likely getting judged on sales and probably not receiving bonuses. It will not only make us more competitive with other states, this measure will also help mitigate the unlicensed market by being able to provide people with the option to buy more in one transaction. We do not support any additional enforcement on the unlicensed market, or any other war on drug tactic. We need to have high quality affordable cannabis that people are able to purchase more of in one transaction.”

The second measure that the Chamber will be lobbying for is a measure that’s long overdue for Nevada cannabis, especially because Nevada’s Legislature so strongly emphasized social equity and established a mandate in the language of 2021’s Assembly Bill 341 for the CCB and the industry to right the many wrongs caused by Nevada’s previous horribly draconian cannabis policies that are now mostly repealed.

“The second measure the Chamber will be focusing on is to allow ex-offenders to work in the cannabis industry.” Ulman explained. “Unfortunately when Question 2 was passed, there was no justice within the bill to help those affected by the failed War on Drugs. If you have served your sentence you should get the opportunity to be a contributing member of the community and reenter the workforce. Let the business decide if they want to hire them, not the government.”

“The Chamber focuses on commerce, justice and the community and we know that if these two bills pass they will progressively affect all our pillars.”

As for the lobbying and advocacy day on April 10th itself, the day’s main objectives will be meeting with Nevada legislators to inform them of why Nevada cannabis industry professionals believe these measures would be beneficial for the industry. While Nevada isn’t a state that excludes citizen-created ballot measures like Texas, bills like SB33 need to be voted upon by the Legislature, so the importance of lobbying days such as the upcoming April 10th event can’t be understated.

“We know that policy makers aren’t experts in cannabis, and we don't expect them to be. We do however expect them to listen to their constituents and allow us to provide them with factual information that will support the passing of SB33 and help save a struggling industry and restore justice.”

As for 2023, the year that will likely see the opening of consumption lounges across Nevada and turn the state into a mecca of Mary Jane, the Chamber of Cannabis will continue their bi-monthly meetings in both Las Vegas and Reno as well as hosting notable and influential individuals in Nevada cannabis.

“Along with getting two significant measures

passed, we plan on continuing to connect our community and industry. Our bi-monthly meetings allow chamber members and cannabis professionals the opportunity to create and build new partnerships and be a catalyst for change. Our next Vegas meeting is 2/9 at 6:30pm and Reno is 2/23 at 6:30pm. We post all updates on our website thechamberofcannabis.org and IG @ Chamberofcannabis.”

“One of the ethos of the Chamber is ‘enjoy the ride.’ Sometimes, working in the industry is stressful and over-regulated. But at the same time, we know we are making history and we are in a privileged space…we don’t take that for granted.”

The Chamber of Cannabis also has six different committees that members can serve on. Those committees are: Commerce, Political Action, Events, Community Impact, Merchandise, and Public Relations and Influence.

“We welcome professionals and activists to get involved and be the change they want to see.”

Ulman stressed that any and all types of cannabis activists and industry professionals regardless of their profession or rank in the Nevada cannabis industry are invited to lobby in Carson City on April 10th. As the potential outcome of these two bills could be absolutely monumental for industry professionals and activists alike, the strength in numbers of advocates in Carson City meeting with their representatives can’t be understated.

“If you’d like to talk to your representative about the state of the industry and how we can gain their support, we need you!”

Chamber Board of Directors

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WEEN RETURNS TO BROOKLYN BOWL MARCH 16-18, 2023

Cult favorite band Ween will be returning to Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas for an exclusive three-night engagement on March 16–18. The Brooklyn Bowl veterans boasting sold-out shows at the venue year over year will once again bring their eclectic catalogue of genre-blending sounds to The Bowl for an unforgettable weekend of performances.

Founded by Aaron Freeman and Mickey Melchiondo Jr., better known by their stage names Gene and Dean Ween, the band initially started as a cassette tape-backed duo for nearly a decade before expanding into the quintet we know today.

Throughout their storied career, Ween has gone on to release six selfreleased cassettes, 11 studio albums, six live albums and an assortment of EPs featuring a multitude of styles ranging from psychedelic rock to country and everything in between. Rebellious, creative and unwilling to conform to just one musical style, the band’s energetic live performances have been paramount in building their cult-like following since their formation in 1984.

Tickets to Ween at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas are available online at brooklynbowl.com/las-vegas.

About Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas:

Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas, the brand’s second location out of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, boasts three levels spanning over 80,000 square feet as one of the largest performance venues of its class in America. Located on The LINQ Promenade, the open-air district in the center of the Las Vegas Strip, the indie concert venue and premiere bowling alley offers 32 lanes of bowling, 6 on-site bars and rockin’ comfort food, including their iconic Fried Chicken as seen on Food Network’s “The Best Thing I Ever Ate.” On any given night, more than 2,000 concertgoers can enjoy an impressively eclectic live music lineup from the roomy-yet-intimate general admission area, the stage-adjacent luxury bowling lanes, or the top-level private lounge boxes. Since opening in March 2014, Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas has hosted next-level performances by Bryson Tiller, Jack White, Disclosure, Alabama Shakes, Chance the Rapper, Phoenix, Robert Plant, Khalid, The Roots, Post Malone, Jane’s Addiction, and more.

Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas cracked the top 20 in Pollstar’s Top 200 Club Venues for Worldwide Ticket Sales in 2015 and 2017; has been voted Reader’s Choice “Best Music Venue” the last seven years in a row for Las Vegas Weekly’s annual “Best of Vegas” awards; and was honored with the distinction of “Best Music Booking” by Vegas Seven magazine. In addition to being Vegas’ go-to live music destination, Brooklyn Bowl hosts highly customizable private events of all sizes. From small birthday parties to transformative corporate buyouts, Brooklyn Bowl helps each client plan an unforgettable night. For the most up-to-date show lineup, or to schedule your next event at Brooklyn Bowl, visit www.brooklynbowl.com/las-vegas and follow Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. If you would like to be added to our email list for first information about upcoming shows email LasVegasNewsletter@BrooklynBowl.com.

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Ask the Leaf Nurse

Can I Donate Blood if I Consume Cannabis?

Below you will find answers to the most commonly asked questions about cannabis use and blood donation, taken from the American Red Cross website.

Bottom Line:

The use of cannabis does not disqualify an individual from blood donation, but potential donors cannot give if their use of cannabis impairs their memory or comprehension.

The Red Cross does not test blood donations for the presence of tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the principal psychoactive component of the cannabis plant.

“If you use synthetic marijuana, either as K2 or Spice, or as a prescription medication such as Marinol, you cannot donate blood.”

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Red Cross discourage cannabis consumers from donating blood?

No. The Red Cross encourages all eligible donors who feel well to make an appointment to give blood by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

Do I need to wait to donate after using cannabis, and if so why?

There is no data that specifies how long an individual should wait between cannabis use and blood donation. Please do not present to donate if your use of cannabis is impairing your memory or comprehension.

Doesn’t the Red Cross have to follow guidelines put out by the Drug Enforcement Administration—the same agency that classifies cannabis as a Schedule One drug?

By: Terry Bruesehoff, RN BSN

Eligibility to donate blood is regulated the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, not the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. The FDA does not require blood collectors to test for THC.

Does the Red Cross ever test blood samples for THC? No.

What if I consume high-THC-percentage products like waxes or dabs; does that disqualify me?

No. Again, we ask that you do not present to donate if your use of cannabis is impairing your memory or comprehension.

I'm a heavy cannabis consumer. Can a transfusion recipient fail a drug test if they receive my blood? No.

Can I donate blood to the Red Cross if I take prescribed synthetic marijuana (the FDA uses the term "synthetic cannabinoids") or recreational varieties like K2 and Spice?

The FDA does not have universal guidelines regarding synthetic marijuana (a.k.a “synthetic cannabinoid”) and leaves decisions about the acceptability of donations from these users up to local blood centers. This is because they are in the best position to know if disqualifying contaminants have been turning up in their areas.

Whether the synthetic marijuana you take is a prescribed medication or a recreational variety, our best advice is to contact our Red Cross Donor and Client Support Center at 1-702-791-3311.

Do different guidelines apply to cannabis or synthetic marijuana consumers who want to donate platelets or plasma specifically? For a cannabis user donating platelets or plasma, the guidelines are the same as they are for donating whole blood.

For synthetic marijuana users, there are concerns that some varieties of non-prescription synthetic marijuana have been found to contain certain anticoagulants known to contaminate plasma.

According to guidelines set forth by the Red Cross, other restrictions for blood donors include:

A piercing or tattoo within the last year

Pregnancy or recent childbirth

Steroid use

Weighing less than 110 pounds

Any illness presenting with fever

Low iron levels, which may signify anemia

Traveling to a malaria-risk country within the past 3 years

HIV or hepatitis infection

Ivan Moody's Greenings Launches at Exhale

Five Finger Death Punch lead vocalist, Ivan Moody, celebrated the launch of his new cannabis brand, Greenings, at Exhale Dispensary in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Dec. 20.

The Las Vegas-based rockstar was greeted by two hundred excited fans who lined up hours in advance for a chance to meet Moody and be the first to stock up on his new wellness products, after a rumor of his appearance was teased online.

“Cannabis has not just affected my life, it is part of my life..” said Moody. “I was prescribed a lot of medications and over-the-counter drugs while going through (alcohol) recovery and [..] well, let's put it this way, they were doing less to me and costing me more than cannabis has done for me my entire life.”

The heavy metal superstar graciously thanked fans for supporting his newest wellness venture while posing for photographs and signing autographs. Throughout the afternoon, Moody shared insight with eager shoppers on how plant medicine provided him substantial emotional and physical relief from ailments including depression, suppressed appetite, and anxiety.

Before his departure, Moody hopped on an electric skateboard and rolled through Exhale’s drive-thru window to commemorate the brand’s launch by ordering some Greenings pre-rolls, flower and gummies.

CANNABINOID CLOSE UP Cannabigerol (CBG)

By now, the word “cannabinoid”, especially variations of cannabinoids such as “Cannabidiol” (also known as CBD) and “Tetrahydrocannabinol” (THC) are terms that many are familiar with. If you’ve experimented with THC or CBD, you may also be curious to learn more about the benefits of cannabinoids. Simply put, cannabinoids are any of the various organic substances which are found in cannabis.

The cannabis plant produces cannabinoids naturally, and these chemicals react with receptors in the body through the endocannabinoid system. This system is what allows us to receive the effects (and benefits) of the use of cannabinoids. One of the more obscure cannabinoids, cannabigerol (CBG), is gaining some attention for its medicinal benefits. CBG isn’t present in extensive amounts in a lot of cannabis strains, however it is a cannabinoid that deserves a closer look. CBG has shown to have a profound effect on certain physiological issues, including decreasing inflammation in test studies, including the treatment of inflammatory symptoms of bowel disease and some forms of cancer. The endocannabinoid receptors are common within the framework of the

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eye, and CBG is believed to be especially successful in the treatment of glaucoma since it diminishes intraocular strain. It is a ground-breaking aid in widening blood vessels, which benefits many health conditions where proper blood flow is a concern. CBG is also known to have positive neuroprotective impact.

Animals that suffered with the inflammation of bowel disease were treated with CBG and observed to have decreased inflammation. In another study, mice with Huntington’s disease (which causes the brain to have nerve cell degeneration) who were treated with CBG showed neuron protective results. In addition to having a positive effect on inflammatory and neurological conditions, CBG is being looked at as a promising treatment for cancer. Receptors that can cause cancer cells to multiply were stunted from growing as a result of CBG usage. More thorough testing showed colorectal cancer cells inhibited, which decreased the rate at which colon cancer grows. Tumors and synthetically induced carcinogenesis of the colon was inhibited after the use of CBG as treatment. This is fantastic news for cancer patients and patients afflicted by inflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases!

Further studies have shown that CBG is beneficial as a bacterial agent. Certain strains of the potentially deadly MRSA virus have shown to be resistant to multiple types of drugs. However, over the past several decades, cannabis in topical form has been effective as a treatment for MRSA infections of the skin. In the past, the chemical makeup of the cannabis plant was evasive to medical experts. We now know that cannabigerol is the cannabinoid that is responsible for these incredible results.

A 2017 investigation demonstrated that a purified type of CBG worked extremely well as an appetite stimulant. For patients who suffer with loss of appetite, nausea, unwanted weight loss and muscle atrophy as side effects of cancer and other diseases, CBG is a natural option. Similarly, CBG proves to be effective in keeping muscle contractions at bay which can be beneficial for people who suffer with dysfunctional bladders. Researchers are elated with the possibilities that CBG presents in the form of a natural, organic treatment for patients who deal with a myriad of illnesses, stresses and disorders. Due to its non-psychotropic profile, cannabigerol offers a multitude of options as treatment for conditions previously listed, as well as an analgesic and an antidepressant.

Breeders are paying closer attention to cannabigerol in the strains that they are producing due to all of its benefits.

Going Green

DETOXING FOR better health in 2023

The number 7 is the most spiritual number in numerology. 7 represents the seeker of knowledge and faith, the philosopher and the guru. 2023 is a 7 Universal year (2+0+2+3=7). A 7 Universal year is a period of spiritual awakenings, reflection, personal growth and gathering knowledge. It’s also a great time to take stock of our physical, mental and spiritual health by detoxing our bodies and minds, ridding ourselves of old energy. In keeping with the theme, here are 7 easy ways to detox and refresh for 2023 (and beyond):

Beet Juice

Especially detoxifying for the liver, beets are full of antioxidants. The liver gets flooded with toxins as they metabolize our bodies in order to sustain proper functionality. Beet juice is a great way to get anti-inflammatory benefits to your system as well as enhancing immunity.

Green Juice

Drinking green juice is a fantastic daily detox for your body! It promotes clear skin, weight management, balanced thoughts and emotions, weight maintenance and a sense of overall well being. Chlorophyll in green juice (found in spinach, kale and other dark greens) enhances the body’s oxidative stress tolerance which leads to significant stress reduction. Also beneficial in treating inflammation, and has anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties.

Ginger Tea

A long recognized herbal medicine, ginger seems to heal all that ails you! A root (same family as turmeric) ginger tea helps suppress sugar cravings, drains the lymphatic system, settles stomach upset, works as an antioxidant, and can aid in weight loss. Plus, it’s deliciously refreshing and easy to make! Steeping organic ginger in hot water (adding Stevia or a light sweetener to taste) is one of the most no-fuss at home recipes for a therapeutic elixir.

Bentonite Clay

Accumulated ash from volcanoes has magnetic effects that help expel toxins, parasites, and heavy metals from our blood. It soaks up toxins and aids in safely removing them from the body. Magnesium, calcium, silica, iron and potassium are just a few of the minerals contained in the clay that, if consumed safely, can assist the liver in natural detoxification. The safest way to consume it is to mix 1 tsp of clay with 1 cup of filtered water, using a wooden spoon to stir until it becomes a smooth liquid.

Detox from Refined Sugars

Refined sugar is known to be neurotoxic (toxic to the brain), anxiogenic (anxiety-inducing), and highly addictive. Cutting refined sugar helps the body and mind to detoxify from the adverse

effects. There are many sugar alternatives available now like maple syrup, honey, agave, stevia, coconut sugar, monk fruit and more. Try your best to cut refined sugars and notice the positive changes that occur in your overall health and wellness.

Carcinogenic Foods

There are certain foods that are considered to be carcinogenic and can be dangerous for our health. Consuming as many organic, non-GMO foods as possible (vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds) prevents the harmful effects of chemicals that can become carcinogenic. The most basic fruits and vegetables can become carcinogenic if treated with chemicals and pesticides; that’s why organic, non-genetically modified is best. Pesticides and chemicals deplete produce of their nutrients and toxify them, so it’s imperative to wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly. It’s also important to avoid the chemicals in processed foods such as artificial sweeteners and flavors, preservatives or colors.

Cleansing the Gut

Keeping the good bacteria in your gut balanced is so important for physical and mental health. Here is an easy way to cleanse the gut: Drink 1 ounce of aloe vera and 1 ounce of colloidal silver (mixed together), 3 times a day on an empty stomach (morning, noon, and night). Eat 45 minutes later. Do this for 2 to 8 weeks. If you absolutely cannot drink the aloe juice because you do not like the taste, add it to coconut water or a Green Juice to mask the flavor. Take 1 dose of probiotics before bed. This cleanse helps to keep hydrated and clear-headed. It also aids in ridding the body of candida (yeast), bloating and bacteria.

*Make sure to get high-quality aloe and silver when doing this cleanse. Be sure to check with your doctor before starting any detox or new diet.

Reference: Werner-Gray, Liana. “Ways to Detox in the New Year – Be Vivid You” Featured Post: 7 Ways to Detox in the New Year – Be Vivid You

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CSN Workforce and Economic Development Launches Cannabis Certificates for Nevada Industry

The Division of Workforce and Economic Development at the College of Southern Nevada is partnering with Green Flower, a national leader in cannabis education, to offer in-demand programs to support the rapidly growing cannabis industry. There are three certificate programs - Advanced Dispensary Associate, Advanced Manufacturing Agent, and Advanced Cultivation Technician.

"Partnering with the Las Vegas community and the needs of its workforce is always a priority for the Division of Workforce and Economic Development. Our partnership with Green Flower will propel us into another top Las Vegas industry where we can prepare local talent for relevant and emerging opportunities supporting social and economic mobility for all," said Stavan Corbett, CSN Director of Business Development, Division of Workforce and Economic Development.

Each course starts with the basics of compliance. Advanced Manufacturing Agent students will learn about cannabis processing and manufacturing cannabis-infused products, while the Advanced Cultivation Technician Program will explore botany and best practices for growing and cultivating cannabis plants. Advanced Dispensary Associate Program students will learn the ins and outs of working in cannabis sales.

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“Green Flower is honored to be partnering with the College of Southern Nevada to offer our three cannabis industry training courses. Known for creating flexible, student-centered programs that help students start, change and build careers, CSN is uniquely positioned to help people enter and grow in the ever-expanding and rapidly growing cannabis industry,” says Daniel Kalef, Green Flower’s Vice President of Higher Education. “Like other highly regulated industries, the need to have expertise in material handling, quality control, patient care, security, transportation, horticulture and more is vital to the success of all aspects of the industry and all things people will learn in these courses.”

Each certificate program takes eight weeks to complete and is offered fully online. Students can register and begin courses at any time. Upon certificate completion, graduates will receive a Credly badge and gain access to Green Flower’s employer network. Courses cost $750 and are now open for enrollment.

For more information or to register, please visit https:// cannabiseducation.dwed.csn.edu/

NEVADA CONSUMPTION LOUNGES An Interview with Steve Yeager

The arduous fight for cannabis consumption lounges in Nevada has been anything but expedient or quickly won. The fight for fully recreational cannabis in the Silver State was surely lengthy and had many different battles on many fronts. Some would argue Nevada cannabis advocates especially had an advantage in this fight for legal adult-use of cannabis given not only Las Vegas’ but also most of Nevada’s policies on adultcentered vices that are considerably more lenient than many other American cities and states.

If anyone requires any evidence of Nevada’s lenient policies on adult vices, just take a trip out to Pahrump and pick up some fireworks any day of the year and visit the number of brothels and 24/7 dispensaries out there.

However even though the passing of Question 2 in 2016 was beneficial overall in terms of tax revenue amounts and job creation, the implementation of recreational cannabis in Nevada was incredibly and almost irresponsibly quick. While Nevadans no longer having a risk of being arrested and receiving criminal records for low-level cannabis possession is undeniably a useful measure, there was no inclusion of what would become known as social equity or any similar attempt at inclusion

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of people from communities disproportionately impacted and torn apart by Nevada’s previous draconian policies on cannabis.

Furthermore, not a single expungement-like or criminal record sealing opportunities were present in the legislation of Question 2 whatsoever, meaning those with victimless cannabis-related charges on their record would have to continue suffering from the societal disadvantages of those charges. In fact, a mass expungement measure wasn’t even enacted until almost three years later in June of 2020, well into the first few months of uncertainty during the pandemic when matters related to the COVID-19 virus nearly dominated every news cycle.

Luckily though, Assembly Bill 341 took far longer to craft and implement. It was passionately advocated for by influential cannabis activist organizations in Nevada. Public defender-turned-District 9 State Assemblyman Steve Yeager crafted the piece of legislation and AB 341 was discussed and debated extensively in the Legislature before passing by a ⅔ majority in both the Assembly and Senate. With a very obvious majority, AB 341 made its way to soon-to-be former Governor Sisolak’s desk, being signed into law during the last few days of the 2021 Legislative Session.

Over the next 18 months after AB 341 was signed by Sisolak, many public hearings occurred for a total of four different committees followed by months of crafting exactly how many licenses would be allocated and how social equity would truly and fairly be included into the consumption lounge licensing process and subsequent mini-industry that will be created. The implementation process lasted over double the time that the implementation of Question 2 took. Although the consumption lounge licenses have officially been handed out, the construction and initial operations of these lounges will show that this implementation process is far from over.

Still though, Nevada cannabis advocates who’ve long fought for social equity measures in the state’s cannabis industry can rejoice, as it surely appears that the social equity language contained in AB 341 was truthfully enacted and has been included in the licensing process. The language of AB 341 promised at least ten different licenses going to social equity applicants and on the list of all businesses and LLC’s that received licenses, there are exactly ten social equity licenses listed. Given how rare it is for a groundbreaking piece of legislation like AB 341 to be truthfully implemented one hundred percent of the way in America, the fact that the Cannabis Compliance Board and state lawmakers stayed true to their promise of at least ten social equity licenses should be considered quite a victory for Nevada cannabis advocates.

Another victory that cannabis advocates should celebrate is that Assemblyman Steve Yeager, the representative responsible for pushing AB 341 through every part of the legislative process, won his re-election this past November. Even further, Yeager was appointed the Speaker-elect

of the Assembly by the Nevada Democratic Caucus, meaning that he’ll almost certainly be sworn in on the first day of this upcoming legislative session. Assuming Yeager is sworn in, this means that one of Nevada cannabis’ most dedicated legislative representatives will hold tremendous power in the Assembly.

“It’s really exciting that we’re at this point,” Yeager said when speaking about the entire process of creating and certifying AB 341, “I sort of feel like I’m running a marathon and I can finally see the finish line. It seems like it’s been a long time because we finished our Legislative session back in June of 2021. I knew this would be a long process, but I’m definitely excited that we’re finally there. Licenses have been granted and the Clark County Commission has just passed their regulations.”

Yeager commended the social equity and cannabis reform organization Cannabis Equity and Inclusion Community and their founder who chaired the Social Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, A’Esha Goins, for how they greatly assisted social equity applicants in the lengthy process of submitting the application for a license.

“I feel like there’s enough support in the community to really want to make this work. We’re giving all the applicants, in particular the social equity applicants, as much support as we possibly can to help them succeed and get into this industry. And that was the whole point of this provision. It was to diversify the industry and give folks a chance who were negatively impacted by policies we can all agree were heavy-handed and unnecessary.”

Working for years in the Public Defenders’ Office, Yeager has seen first-hand how detrimental those previous policies were against entire communities in Nevada.

“The consequences of those policies were far-reaching. There’s still people struggling with unemployment, having this criminal record follow them. We have record sealing and we’ve tried to do that over the years, but that’s pretty recent for a lot of people. They had to carry this baggage around for years and years, which put them behind where they otherwise would have been when it comes to employment opportunities.

What you’re seeing now is a recognition that we didn’t get this right and we have to try to do what we can to write those wrongs. That’s why I’m really encouraged by the amount of support I’ve seen in the Nevada cannabis industry for social equity and for opening up the industry to folks who traditionally would not have been able to participate.”

Yeager agrees that the first few months of consumption lounges will certainly be an experiment into how the lounges operate and what exactly consumers and patrons will prefer or be attracted to when they choose which lounge to patronize. As a consumption lounge program as large and numerous as Nevada has yet to be implemented, it’ll be a major first

for American cannabis culture and usage as a whole. And with the added variable of the millions of annual tourists that visit Las Vegas, Reno and Lake Tahoe, this experimental period could transpire well over a year.

“Of course, my hope is that these lounges open and they’re wildly successful and they solve some of the issues we’re having with public consumption now and that into the future, we look at granting additional licenses based on the success and safety of the ones that are operating.”

When asked about what the ideal consumption lounge resembles to him, Assemblyman Yeager wasn’t too strict about theme, concept or ambience. Although, the Assemblyman about to serve his fourth term envisions the perfect consumption lounge as one where “the Cannabis Compliance Board is working directly with the licensees and has a collaborative relationship with the lounges instead of an antagonistic relationship.”

“The lounges have to be safe.” Yeager stressed. “They have to fit in the community that they’re in. People have to feel good about them being there. All of those things remain to be determined. But I’m confident with the people working in the industry that it will be a priority.”

The regulations as to exactly what type of establishment a consumption lounge could be is vague and open to both interpretation and creativity. From coffee shops to yoga studios to bowling alleys and even a full-service hotel, AB 341’s potential for great variety and specialty within the mini-industry of Nevada consumption lounges is exponential. For all the 90’s kids, I would imagine that a cannabis-centered “barcade” similar to the Emporium at Area 15 full of 90’s arcade classics but with cannabis substituting alcohol would be tremendously successful.

With the wide array of Michelin star-deserving cannabis chefs across Nevada and nearby California, the possibility of luxury restaurants on par with the Capital Grille are entirely possible given the language of AB 341. However as with any cannabis venture in the most regulated of all the Legal States, any consumption lounge will initially be even more meticulously regulated than the already existing canna-businesses.

And as canna-business owners may now be able to host experiences such as a comedy club, the number of jobs created by the opening of the consumption lounges will give a much-needed economic boost to the Nevada cannabis industry going through a decline in overal sales.

“My hope is that in the future, whether it’s the CCB or a local government, that they continue to re-evaluate their regulations to figure out what the exact regulatory structure is. You have to ensure public safety but you also have to give businesses the space to succeed and overregulating is not the way to do that.”

NATURE’S CHEMISTRY

Onion Ring

Wow! Another fancy food flavor for the Garlic Kings of Cannabis over at Nature’s Chemistry. I'm not sure how I feel about smoke-fordinner. But step right up, these chefs have another 30 percent THC winner. And if they keep me on this smoke for dinner diet, I'm pretty sure it will make me thinner. You should try it.

THC- 30.523%

Limonene- 9.161mg/g

Caryophyllene- 7.357mg/g

Myrcene- 7.071mg/g

REDWOOD

Watermelon Gelatti

A potent hybrid with a hefty THC kick. Chock full of myrcene goodness, easing all that ails you…much like a delicious bowl of sweet gelati! Sugary-sweet fragrance notes, light citrus elements and an earthy finish make this flavor profile unique. Sweet euphoria glazed with a floaty feeling means serious relaxation and ease of depression, pain and stress. Redwood strains never disappoint, and this preroll proves it!

THC- 24.196%

Myrcene- 6.902mg/g

Limonene- 5.537mg/g

Caryophyllene- 2.876mg/g

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NEVADA Dispensaries WHAT’S GOOD IN

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Platinum Blue Dream

It's been a long time since I got down with some Blue Dream. It used to be everywhere but I haven't even seen it lately. So I was pretty excited to wrap my head and lungs around it. Absolute FIRE. The blueberry tones are delectable. My headchange is detectable. And, Redwood Cultivation is respectable.

THC- 22.116%

Myrcene- 5.115mg/g

Terpinolene- 4.074mg/g

Limonene- 1.438mg/g

REDWOODS

Octane Mint Sorbet

1-Gram Hand Rolled Glass Tip Blunt

If you like that sugary, waffle cone smell when you walk into an ice cream shop, and you like being high, well have I got a blunt for you! I’m getting 31 flavors of sweet satisfaction from this fat wrap. Glassed-up to class-up, this dessert is perfect for sharing or to celebrate whatever special accomplishment you’ve just overcome. Treat yourself, you deserve it!

THC- 21.988%

Myrcene- 4.29mg/g

Caryophyllene- 7.93mg/g

Limonene- 3.74mg/g

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REMEDY

Fuel OG

Cured Resin Sugar

“Captain, they’re gaining on us!” A voice shouts. You knew this time would come. Luckily, you know just what to do. “HIT THE FUEL OG- NOW!” Before you can buckle up, you jump space and begin hyper-hurling through higher and higher dimensions until your interstellar trip ends and your mission is complete. You’ve put enough distance between you and them and now can truly enjoy your parallel universe in peace.

THC- 92.713%

Limonene- 19.67mg/g

Myrcene- 15.55mg/g

Caryophyllene- 9.44mg/g

REMEDY Wedding Cake

You look stunning. You absolutely glow, you’re radiant!

Your hair is done perfectly and sparkles like diamonds. You smell ravishing. This is your day, so burn bright. I know I’m going to savor every moment. Now get over here and get in me, you full-bodied flower…I love you!

THC- 27.659%

Myrcene- 7.26mg/g

Caryophyllene- 4.37mg/g

Limonene- 4.32mg/g

REMEDY Deadhead OG

A cannabis classic, Deadhead OG is a sativa-dominant strain sure to have you figuratively twirling in a whirling dervish. A beautifully familiar piney spice aroma and earthy taste take you back to the Dead festivals of yore. Major limonene means major happiness as your blues melt away with each inhale. Jerry would approve!

THC- 28.920%

Limonene- 8.089mg/g

Caryophyllene- 4.484mg/g

Myrcene- 4.437mg/g

CAMP Raindrops

20:1 CBD:THC

Tincture

Looking to go easy on the THC? CAMP’s 20:1 tincture is both discrete and light and can be added to food, drinks or taken sublingually. This is perfect for relaxation and to combat anxiety.

Total THC: 25mg

Total CBD: 500mg

CAMP 007-Up

The unofficial favorite strain of James Bond, 007-Up will sharpen your senses and provide a competitive advantage over others in your department. Derived from a sativa lineage, 007-Up is cultivated by the CAMP Agency. Just be sure to pick up more than a gram so you don't run out and stress out.

THC- 22.14%

CBGa- 2.19%

Limonene- 8.09mg/g

Caryophyllene- 3.29mg/g

Linalool- 3.22mg/g

ANTHOLOGIE LITTLES Platinum

Bubba

These popcorn

Bubba buds are snapping smoothly through my bong. Just drop one in, spark it, snap it, and repeat. Hints of lemon and pine swirl around with each billowy hit. I could snack on these all day long. Keep poppin’, 'cause I’m not stoppin’!

THC- 18.91%

Limonene- 5.95mg/g

Caryophyllene- 5.43mg/g

Humulene- 2.61mg/g

ANTHOLOGIE LITTLES Two Wave Hold Down

Purposely small nugs with solid structure, color, and a nice mint aroma. Each time I thought I was done smoking, I ended up going back for another hit. The perfect pairing for a glass piece, this strain got me through a jam packed day. After my final smoke of the night, Two Wave Hold Down held me down all right, as it got me relaxed and ready for a bath and the bed. Grab this at Health for Life.

THC- 19.07%

Myrcene- 3.63mg/g

Terpinolene- 7.60mg/g

Caryophyllene- 3.18mg/g

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ENCORE Concord Grape RSO Gummies (Indica)

Robustly enhanced grape flavor paired with RSO. Full plant benefits in a sweet and juicy gummy. Perfect for a relaxed, enhanced experience, excellent for promoting a restful night’s sleep.

THC/package- 100mg

Gummies/package- 10

THC/gummy- 10mg

VERANO Swift Lifts Cherry on Top 5-pack Prerolls

So convenient, to drop a tin of these personalsize spliffs into your pocket when you're running out the door. I smoked one about every hour or so until I was looking at the last one. I saved it for a wake and bake the next morning, and I was super-glad that I did. You'll get so lit. Can't stand. You'd better sit.

THC- 26.258%

Myrcene- 10.091mg/g

Pinene- 8.711mg/g

Caryophyllene- 3.993mg/g

VERANO Peanut Butter Breath

BHO Live Badder

I’ll admit, I have an addiction to peanut butter. Creamy, silky, rich, and savory, peanut butter. If I could buy it by the barrel, I would take two a month. Peanut butter is life, and there would be no life without peanut butter. Where others dab it, I spoon it. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and midnight snack, I can prove it. So if you catch me out I won't have meth, but you can bet I’ll have some serious peanut butter breath.

THC- 70.970%

CBGa- 2.518%

Caryophyllene- 14.854mg/g

Humulene- 10.128mg/g

Limonene- 5.173mg/g

VERANO Watermelon Gelato BHO Live Sugar

Verano is doing amazing things in their production facility. I haven't seen any concentrate from them yet, that wasn't tasty and didn't put my head in the clouds. Watermelon Gelato might be their best yet. Caryophyllene is abundant and rides at the top of the terp chart. You'll feel oh so comfortable as you kiss stress and anxiety good night.

THC- 74.103%

CBGa- 1.711%

Caryophyllene- 12.590mg/g

Humulene- 5.694mg/g

Linalool- 3.887mg/g

SAVVY Kick Back Fresh Berry (Indica) Vape Cartridge

Vapes created with a specific state-of-mind, in mind. Sweet berry flavor enhances an indica chill experience. An excellent way to kick-back at the end of a long day!

THC- 83.505%

Caryophyllene- 16.223mg/g

Myrcene- 10.809mg/g

Limonene- 7.201mg/g

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Cantaloupe Haze

Disposable Vape

You ever smoked out of a melon? Or, how about cultivating a variety of muskmelon? That's what this 300mg rich tasting Cantaloupe Haze tastes like. Bursting with flavor that's no exaggeration with a thumping 44mg of pinene! This is one "ripe" vape pen, with a unique flavor.

THC- 84.0%

Pinene- 44.91mg/g

Caryophyllene- 4.73mg/g

Pinene- 4.41mg/g

MAMMOTH LABS Grape Gas Live Rosin Badder

Mammoth Labs has put some fire in my gas tank. Grape Gas tastes and feels wonderful, and is flowing in the pumps at most Nevada Dispensaries. There were zero solvents used during the extraction of this Live Rosin Badder. The only elements used were heat, pressure, and time. There is a heavy terpene profile, so this product is not recommended for beginners. Take it easy, yo.

THC- 79.416%

Myrcene- 15.766mg/g

Caryophyllene- 11.530mg/g

Limonene- 11.248mg/g

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TRYKE

KHALIFA KUSH

Gee Wiz! Khalifa Kush is a solid strain. It's balanced and even with the limonene, this tree put me down for the count. Prepare to be satisfied by an old friend. The buds were goodlooking, sticky and green. The aroma wasn't powerful but the high was. I will definitely pick up some more.

THC- 23.22%

Limonene- 22.21mg/g

Myrcene- 22.04mg/g

Caryophyllene- 19.84mg/g

TRYKE Marshmellow Preroll

Mellow out with this balanced hybrid! A great daytime or nighttime smoke. Promotes a balanced, elevated mood and overall feeling of wellbeing. Caryophyllene eases anxiety and pain, and combats inflammation in the body. Who doesn’t love a tasty marsh-mellow treat?

THC- 18.20%

Limonene- 3.28mg/g

Caryophyllene- 1.89mg/g

Myrcene- 0.76mg/g

TRYKE Northern Lights Preroll

Feeling nostalgic while burning down this classic strain. Northern Lights is one of those old-school flowers you read about or heard mentioned in a movie. Trimmigrants everywhere brag about how many pounds they used to trim, back-in-the-day… The stories this legendary bud can tell… Burn one down and flashback to a time when strains first started to be named, because everyone wanted to be smoking some kind, Northern Lights.

THC- 19.60%

Limonene- 3.02mg/g

Myrcene- 2.01mg/g

Caryophyllene- 1.52mg/g

TRYKE Super Glue Haze Preroll

Yes. Yes. Yes. This preroll is giving “infused” vibes and I'm starting to really prefer infused prerolls over everything. It must be the ocimene because Super Glue Haze isn't listed as infused. I enjoyed the sweet citrus taste and the high was legit. It took me three different sessions to finish this delight by Tryke. Each toke lifted my spirit. Thank you sir, I would love another.

THC- 19.20%

Myrcene- 8.98mg/g

Ocimene- 3.43mg/g

Caryophyllene- 1.71mg/g

TRYKE Space Monkey Preroll

An indica-dominant hybrid, this strain will have you floating like a monkey in space without a care in the jungle! A slightly creative effect takes hold and eases into pure relaxation. Heavy limonene and caryophyllene profile ease your worries and lifts your spirits as myrcene sends you down to sleepy town.

THC- 18.20%

Limonene- 3.45mg/g

Myrcene- 2.31mg/g

Caryophyllene- 3.91mg/g

HUNI LABS Berry Bubba

Live Resin Budder

Nice job Huni Labs! The substantial amount of caryophyllene will ease frustration, and help keep an optimistic outlook on life. Bomb flavor and scent. Pick this up, it will be money well-spent.

THC- 73.418%

Caryophyllene- 27.246mg/g

Limonene- 12.964mg/g

Humulene- 9.457mg/g

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BLACK LABEL

Banana Kush

Cured Resin Batter

Black Label has been blasting some bomb shit lately. This Banana Kush Batter is an exceptional hybrid concentrate with a balanced terpene profile. Do yourself a favor after a long, stressful day at work. Take your shoes off and get some of this Banana Kush Batter in your lungs, and unwind like a boss.

THC- 70.32%

Caryophyllene- 11.49mg/g

Limonene- 7.43mg/g

Myrcene- 6.81mg/g

BLACK LABEL

Tangie Cream Batter

Batter is better! Black Label is the best of both worlds. It's a whipped extract that's simple to dab and consistent. The Tangie Cream tastes terrific and the high is daytime. I'm in love with the different textures Black Label is blasting and the Tangie Cream has a refreshing sweet aroma of tangerines with cookies.

THC- 71.78%

Caryophellene- 14.75mg/g

Limonene- 10.47mg/g

Myrcene- 10.40mg/g

Linalool- 8.72mg/g

BLACK LABEL

Haze OG

Cured Resin Crumble

You’re going to get reflections from the haze when you stare into the eyes of this OG. When you need a crumble for your banger that crushes, reach for the black- Black Label. Get lost and find yourself. The haze is waiting for you, so drift in and reflect.

THC- 77.40%

Caryophyllene- 11.47mg/g

Humulene- 5.45mg/g

Linalool- 3.98mg/g

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Tahoe OG

MPX

Dog Valley Haze

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Sour Jack

Live Resin Sauce

This wax will knock you off your ass. You'll be pickin’ yourself up off the cold floor, lookin’ for some more. The super-sweet flavor is one to adore. Sour Jack Live Resin Sauce offers rest and relaxation galore. I really dig the entourage effects of terpinolene, caryophyllene, and myrcene together. You'll love it too, if dabs are what you like to do.

THC- 81.37%

Terpinolene- 12.61mg/g

Caryophyllene- 11.03mg/g

Myrcene- 7.58mg/g

Linalool- 1.42mg/g

The Cliq’s innovative hardware makes it easy to enjoy vaping on the go. Just insert your Tahoe OG Cliq Pod and let the stress of the day fade away. This strain is perfect for insomnia and pain relief. Grab Select Cliq Pods at any Reef or Curealeaf location.

THC- 85.82%

Limonene- 17.01mg/g

Myrcene- 8.46mg/g

Pinene- 5.44mg/g

EVERGREEN ORGANIX

Strawberry White Chocolate Bar

Live Resin Sugar

You’re going to want to get leashed up, maybe even caged up, after a dab of this dog. If you find yourself chasing your tail, remember to sitSIT. Calm down. Good. Remember, you’re not a dog, you’re just stoned so get yourself a bone and chill. And close your mouth, your tongue is hanging out…

THC- 71.08%

Caryophyllene- 13.44mg/g

Myrcene- 8.25mg/g

Humulene- 8.24mg/g

Another new favorite edible I found at my local dispensary. This one helps specifically for sleep. I don't have any specific reason except for loving white chocolate and noticing the high level of THC that I recommend as a specific remedy to help cure insomnia. This is the perfect Valentine's Day gift.

Total THC- 100mg Servings- 10

THC/Serving- 10mg

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FEBRUARY HOROSCOPES

ARIES (MARCH 20 – APRIL 19)

The year is off to a powerful start so far, but things seem to slow down for you as you move into watery, emotional Pisces. You’ll be feeling very empathetic in comparison to your usual self-focused demeanor. It will be easier for you to compassionately listen to others and seek to understand them. When Venus enters Aries on the night of the 19th you’ll be fired up to make bold moves which may bring out a more aggressive side to romance. You might get the courage to ask that love interest out or confront a current romantic partner. Just be cautious of unnecessary drama and conflict. Keep it chill with a pack of Black Afghan prerolls by Seche in case you get too heated.

TAURUS (APRIL 19 – MAY 20)

Thanks to all the career focused earth energy in the beginning of the month, Taurus is not messing around! You are full of innovative ideas that will take you places when combined with your natural qualities of persistence and determination. You’ll be fulfilled by work and even find yourself thinking about it at home. Just make sure you don’t overwork yourself! Your friends are eager to spend time with you this month so don’t turn them down for your responsibilities. You will have a lot of energy so it should be easy to find time for it all. If you need an ‘off’ switch, try snacking on some delicious Toasted S’mores Chocolate by Encore Edibles.

GEMINI (MAY 20 – JUNE 20)

This month, Geminis might be a little grumpy and will likely feel unsettled. You may not be in the best mood because you won’t have enough time for hobbies and friends. Mars in Gemini will inspire a longing for information that is hard to prioritize over work responsibilities. Your mind is sharp and your arguments are on point allowing you to solve problems that may have been difficult before. Just be sure to use these powers for good so you don’t hurt the ones you love. When stressed, be cautious of turning to sarcasm and tartness as a defense mechanism. Take time to yourself with a strong, reflective strain like Strange Haze #8 by Srene to work through your feelings and stay positive.

CANCER (JUNE 20 – JULY 22)

February brings a wave of creative energy that will enliven your work and personal life with a fresh identity. Enjoy increased confidence to speak your mind and use your improved self esteem to express yourself with a new look or home décor. Sparks will fly in your relationships and

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you are feeling in tune with those around you. Success comes easily but it also brings more responsibility. As Pisces season begins on February 18th, it’ll feel like everything flows naturally to you. It’s a great time to use the positivity of this prosperous period to set goals and intentions, especially on the 19th for the Pisces New Moon. Since you’re having a great month you deserve to treat yourself with something extra special like the Tropicana Cookies Live Rosin Budder by Binske.

LEO (JULY 22 – AUGUST 22)

Don’t be surprised if you feel like taking a break from social events this month, Leo. It’s a very creative time for you where ideas are flowing but you’ll find yourself wanting to be more introverted. It’s ok for you to focus on yourself, especially when you typically give so much to others. If you feel like taking a risk, consider all the pros and cons wisely or there might be drastic consequences. The Full Moon in Leo on the 5th is a great time to let go of any doubts you have about yourself or the future. Try the Wyld Pear 1:1 CBD Gummies for fun staying in and letting the creative juices flow.

VIRGO (AUG 22 – SEPT 22)

Virgos have to be considerate of how they treat others this month as quarrels will easily arise when anyone disagrees with them. Don’t be surprised when you find yourself rolling your eyes more than usual. You’ll get along great with friends but will be feeling pretty independent and find yourself preferring to spend time alone. Coworkers and family may find you to be authoritative and potentially bossy. Remember, less is sometimes more. Just focus on yourself and take space when others are getting under your skin to avoid pointless conflicts. We recommend relaxing with a potent, heavy hitting strain like the MAC by Green Life Productions.

LIBRA (SEP 22 – OCT 23)

You are feeling quite sassy this month, Libra! With Mercury moving into Aquarius on the 11th, and Mars in Gemini, has you all gassed up with sharp witty comebacks for everything. Be cautious of letting too much sarcasm out at work. In fact, you may be overwhelmed with work tasks that cause you extra stress and you may have trouble stopping yourself from snapping back with inappropriate responses. Keep yourself in check with a calming disposable like the La Bomba by CAMP to help take the edge off. Don’t worry, there will be a time where you can speak your mind when you aren’t so riled up. Just avoid any confrontations for now and you’ll be fine.

SCORPIO (OCT 23 – NOV 21)

Your communication skills are on point and bring you significant

success especially at work. Strong research skills paired with knowing exactly what to say will be recognized by the right people. Not only will your supervisor appreciate your work, but your coworkers will really enjoy working with you as well. They may even get a little jealous so try not to rub your advancement in their faces. This month is a great time to connect with your family or partner on a deeper level. If you have a partner, it’ll be easy to get along and you will be very supportive. Since all is well why not enjoy a fruity, relaxing extract like Gushers Live Resin by Tsunami.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 21 – DEC 21)

Don’t be surprised if your relationships aren’t so smooth this month. There may be a situation that shows you who your real friends are. This will be painful for you but you will overcome sadness with inner strength and balance. Try to forgive when someone wrongs you to avoid feeling down. A pack of Sunset Dream Infused Motivators by Cannavative will get you through the feels. Spending time close to animals or in nature will also help heal you. Although it will hurt at first, it will give you space to focus on the people who really have your best interest at heart.

CAPRICORN (DEC 21 – JAN 19)

You are a popular friend this month and everyone will want a piece of you. Your communication is strong and others will feel comfortable asking your advice. Try not to let the problems of others tire you out. As we enter Pisces season this month moving from grounded, powerful Capricorn energy, you may notice that you have less energy. Give yourself some time to rest your mind and body. You may even need to take a day off of work to get away from your daily routine. A heavy edible classic like the Marshmallow Cereal Treat by Evergreen Organix will help put you down for a day. Once you’ve recovered, you can get back to conquering the world!

AQUARIUS (JAN 19 – FEB 18)

This month feels really good as you’re in your element until the Sun moves into Pisces on the 18th. You feel everything more intensely. Mercury enters Aquarius on February 11th which will enhance your ability to connect with others. Overall, thanks to Venus in Pisces until the 20th, you are caring, affectionate, and passionate. Try not to spread your attention around too much if you’re in a relationship. Your partner may get jealous because everyone wants to enjoy your charm! Spending will be an issue and it will help

to exercise some self-control to avoid financial trouble. With all the socializing you’ll be doing, we recommend grabbing an ounce of Blue Dream Popcorn Nugs by Circle S Farms to roll up and stay on budget.

PISCES (FEB 18 – MAR 20)

As Pisces season hits on the 18th, you’ll be feeling everything more intensely than usual. Your intuition is strong and you will be very empathic and observant. It’s a great time to recalibrate your goals during the new moon in Pisces on the 19th. Use the energy of the new moon to focus on your dreams and wishes, and use your imagination to manifest them. It’s important to take care of your health this month, like improving your sleeping and eating habits. Try to skip a few nights out on the town to rest and relax. A strong concentrate like the Carson City Kush Live Resin Budder by Sacred Oil is just what you need for those few cozy nights in.

The Lady Led Collabs community embraced the spirit of the season with a Holiblaze Celebration at Planet 13! In addition to our interactive pop-ups, almost 100 guests enjoyed a night of immersive activations infused with intention, just in time for the new year! With networking games, raffles, giveaways, the night flew by! Live entertainment was provided of DJ Woz on Bass, singer-songwriter Kella T, and Jeremy Johnston of Atomic Balloons! Photos courtesy of Miss Megan Photos and Storybook Photosbooth.

DOGS And CANCER

Treating venereal tumor with cannabis and chamomile suppositories

Two years ago I rescued mother and daughter, Luna and Lala, from a puppy mill. They were in very bad shape, but were helped by using topical cannabis and chamomile remedies both by ingesting and topically.

After having a year and a half of a good life with me, Luna passed away early in 2022. It was estimated she was around nine years old, having lived seven years or so in the puppy mill, used and abused for her beauty.

Lala lived her first four years in the mill, and left with a sexually transmitted disease (STD), a venereal tumor in her vagina, common in the puppy mills here.

Note: The puppy mill was not run by Mexicans, but Americans. Most of the dog, cat, and even horse rescues here in Baja California, where I live, are run by non-Mexicans for the greater good. And the young people of Mexico, in general, are getting their pets spayed and neutered in the clinics provided, where traditionally it just wasn’t done here.

Plants Or Pharma?

The veterinarian in Mexico that I worked with said this type of cancer doesn’t kill them, it’s just uncomfortable and can cause complications as it grows. Low-dose chemotherapy is commonly used.

I told her about the work I do and my apothecary work at home, and she was in agreement that I could try the cannabis/plant suppositories first, and save the chemo for later, if need be.

She also understood that if I chose the chemo I would still give Lala the cannabis oil through the treatments, as it quells the negative side effects of the treatment namely, pain, sickness, and wasteaway - while it assists in cancer cell death. The plant actually has to work double-duty in this respect.

That was two years ago and the plants have managed to keep the tumor at bay all this time with no chemo done to date. But, whether you use cannabis, chemotherapy, or radiation to put cancer into remission, studies show that cancer can come back, and oftentimes worse than the initial bout, causing secondary cancers in different places in the body other than where the original cancer or tumor was.

I had been without cannabis oil for some weeks, after having two batch failures using bad alcohol, when the tumor came back larger than before. This caused Lala’s back legs to go into partial paralysis, which was terrifying, to say the least.

Please find the recipe for cannabis oil here Daily Dose: Reducing/Replacing Opioids

Feeling beyond guilty as a dog mom, out of cannabis oil, I made suppositories out of a simple chamomile/coconut infusion I typically put in capsules for anxiety (Bisabolol is the active terpene in chamomile that causes the calming effect).

Anecdotally Driven

The reason I remotely thought the chamomile would work was based on a prior experience with a cancer patient in Stage 4, who used chamomile suppositories, and started to come back within 24 hours from being bedridden. Unfortunately, the family didn’t believe it, the treatment was stopped, and she passed shortly thereafter.

This anecdotal story of chamomile helping a cancer patient is not supported by any human studies. The study found chamomile having a 93 percent success rate in killing cancer cells was done in a laboratory in a petri dish. I had used the chamomile coconut formulation on minor skin cancers with success.

So, with this small bit of knowledge, I proceeded to treat Lala every three to

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four hours with a one gram suppository of chamomile and coconut, starting mid-day and into the night (using a suppository inserter into her vagina). By morning she was up and walking around, with the swelling on her backside substantially reduced.

The fact that chamomile and many other beneficial herbs able to treat serious ailments have been reduced to a cup of tea or a food flavoring is a travesty of epic proportions, in my mind.

See Daily Dose: Superfoods, Super Plants, for the benefits of chamomile and how closely it mimics full spectrum (whole plant) Hemp, high in cannabidiol (CBD).

Plants and Cancer

Another study on chamomile and cancer cell death states, “chamomile has many health promoting effects, including anti-allergic and anti-cancer activities.”

On the other end of the spectrum, Breast Cancer.org, advises the use of chamomile tea as a mouth rinse to treat sores from chemotherapy. It’s also suggested for use as a sleep aid.

But, again, this reduces chamomile to a tea, not a strong concentrate able to treat much more than mouth sores from treatment. Chamomile in a concentrate is also a strong analgesic, able to quell substantial pain, via the compound, chamazulene.

Another study shows the compound carvacrol is a naturally occurring antioxidant found in oregano, thyme, marjoram and many other herbs. All were shown to have upwards of a 96 percent rate in killing cancer cells in a laboratory study. As stated, “Carvacrol alone shows the potential to target cancerous cells and significantly deter the growth of cancer cells; this is a targeted method. It offers

anti-inflammatory effects by decreasing oxidative stress, which primarily targets ER and mitochondria.”

The theory that cancerous lesions come back is based on the knowledge that they live in our stem cells, due to toxins in our environment, found in our bloodlines from generations of exposure. We have been poisoned by our own hand, while simultaneously being led away from the garden for decades.

Nevermind Adam and Eve and modesty issues, the garden is where the fruits, vegetables, and herbs are that we need to keep us in homeostasis, or a place where illness cannot dwell. That’s what plants do for us.

I’m a guilty meat eater, but lean heavily on plants due to this knowledge. A Vegetarian or Vegan diet not only eases the destruction of the planet and the suffering of animals. Eating a plant-based diet addresses all our biological systems and helps deal with the toxins we’ve been subjected to.

To drive this theory home, another study shows that adding more fruits and vegetables to your diet for just two weeks lifts endorphins and creates dopamine in the brain, treating depression. According to a study out of Harvard, this also has to do with gut health, affecting our physical and emotional stability.

Cancer Comes Back

It’s been several days and my Lala is doing well, with the tumor successfully shrunken once more using just the chamomile coconut formulation. We may be dealing with this tumor for the rest of her life, but today, the plants are working.

As said, even with modern-day pharmaceuticals and treatments, cancer can come back. I’d rather she and I go through the hassle of the suppositories nightly than have

her go through the pain of chemo, which kills so many cells within the body - not just the bad cells.

Chemotherapy weakens the immune system like nothing else. How ironic is that, when treating a disease that desperately needs the immune system strong to combat the illness at hand. Chemo also weakens all of our biological systems. According to Cancer.net, many cancer treatments damage the heart, leading to Cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure. It’s not uncommon for a patient to suffer a major heart attack up to five years later from the very treatment that saved them from cancer.

Prevention by adding antioxidant plants to your diet to kill the bad cells, while strengthening the immune system, is key. Plants do this while addressing all of our biological systems through the endocannabinoid system (eCS), the system that accepts and directs plant compounds throughout our bodies.

Bottom line, we can readily search and see that there are many plants that have antioxidant properties, but without a controlled study with humans we can’t say plants will put cancer into remission. All we have in the cannabis and plant caregiving community are the successful, yet anecdotal stories of healing, passed down by word of mouth, practiced by those willing to try.

Chamomile Coconut Infusion

1 c. whole, dried chamomile flower

1 liter coconut oil (solid)

Add the whole flower to the rice cooker or crockpot, set to warm, and simmer for one to two hours.

The warm setting will be inconsistent and slightly warmer on the crockpot.

Stir often, checking to make sure the mixture isn’t too hot.

Burning the mixture will damage the fragile beneficial compounds.

Keep the lid open on the rice cooker. You are not using it as you would a pressure cooker, you are using it to simmer the formulation.

Strain and pour into suppository molds using pipettes.

Chill in the freezer until solid.

Keep in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to use. They will melt otherwise. If transporting, use a cooler and a freezer bag or ice.

Use a suppository manual applicator to insert into vagina (or anus, depending on protocol/ ailment. If using cannabis, there is no head high when delivering into anus.)

Note: See Sharon’s website under Apothecary for recipes, how-to photos, and photos/lists of equipment needed. Sharon uses the Magical Butter Machine or the Nebula Boost (UK) to make her infusions.

Reading LIT!

Suggestions for Stoney Reading Freaks

By Shwa Laytart

The Road Of Excess: A History of Writers on Drugs

By Marcus Boon

When we think of books about taking drugs, for many people, the first one that usually comes to mind is Hunter S. Thompson’s Fear & Loathing In Las Vegas. However, before Thompson reached his high-water mark in Vegas, there has been a long history of writers that experimented with drugs, then shared their stories. Trying to explain, as best they could, the surreal, euphoric, and sometimes frightening experiences that occurred. These stories are told, some scientifically, some through first-person accounts, and others symbolic with metaphorical tales; all describing the sensations and effects of being intoxicated and under the influence.

In The Road Of Excess: A History of Writers on Drugs, Professor Marcus Boon covers not only those authors inspired by drugs or the negative effect that drugs had on their lives, but also those scientists who first discovered the active ingredient. As well as how the introduction of these drugs intertwined throughout the development of the society we live in today. Boon writes in his Prologue, “I was interested in seeing if literary accounts of drug use gave a consistent account of the effects of drugs like marijuana or opium over time — or if the meaning of a particular chemical substance was also ‘socially constructed’ and changed over time, with users experiences reflecting the historical situation in which these experiences occurred.”

Boon doesn’t celebrate or condemn the use of mind-altering substances, instead, he looks into how these substances came to be and how those writers experimented, documented, and used their experience in their writing.

Chapter 4: INDUCED LIFE

One of my favorite chapters is on a whole category of substances that ignited writers and changed the course of documentation forever. Stimulants have been a technological aid to writers for decades. From scholars to marketers, to programmers and poets; each group has used some form of stimulant to increase creativity, accelerate productivity, and maintain focus. The writer comes out of the individual with the help of stimulants. From the legend of Bodhidharma, the Indian monk who brought Buddhism to China, ripping off his eyelids so that he would not fall asleep while meditating, and from those eyelids, tea plants are said to have sprouted, to the history of coffee reaching Europe in the sixteenth century and influencing literature. As coffeehouses became the location for socialites to gather, replacing pubs and the consumption of beer and spirits, coffee stimulated those chatting over their newly discovered ritual, to write their new insightful ideas and share them with

their newly formed collective.

Chapter 2: THE VOICE OF THE BLOOD

Here is another exciting chapter, this one covers anesthetics, particularly, nitrous oxide. Chemist Humphry Davy, in 1799, started nitrous oxide therapy, which soon branched out into nitrous parties. As noted by Davy’s publisher, Joseph Cottle, “the laughable and diversified effects produced by this new gas on different individuals quite exercised philosophical gravity and converted the laboratory into the region of hilarity and relaxation.”

Writer, philosopher, and someone who practiced experimental mysticism with hashish and nitrous oxide, Peter Ouspensky, noted about his experience that “these new and unexpected experiences come upon me and flashed by so quickly that I could not find the words, could not find the forms of speech, could not find concepts, which would enable me to remember what has occurred even for myself, still less to convey it to anyone else.” He later determined that it was all a question of how one approaches infinity.

As Boon so eloquently puts it, “Literature and drugs are two dynamically developing domains of human activity that have coevolved alongside and interpenetrated with many other such domains, human or not.” Life as we know it has many roots grounded in mind-altering substances. History has been, and the future continues to be, designed by drugs.

“The histories of religion, literature and science all intersect in the production of the artifact known as the writer on drugs.” Boon.

The thing is, these are just a couple of my favorite topics in the book. With chapters on cannabis, anesthetics, stimulants, psychedelics, and the psychonauts that wrote about them, including a thorough bibliography and tons of notes, The Road Of Excess: A History of Writers on Drugs by Marcus Boon has the perfect dose of everything exhilarating and elevating that’s written while under the influence. I highly suggest you spark up and kick back with a copy of your own. This book is worth Reading Lit!

Like most intriguing and thought-provoking books on drugs, The Road Of Excess is not easily found. But for now, you can pick up a copy of The Road Of Excess by Marcus Boon at Avantpop Bookstore in Las Vegas or at avantpopbooks.com.

Industry Movers and Shakers

An Interview with Lauren Miele CEO of KushKards and NaughtyKards

Lauren Miele is Founder and Chief Executive Officer of KushKards, the first cannabis greeting card where “one can strike a match and light what is attached.” A burgeoning fashion designer in 2013, Miele launched KushKards to fulfill a need to gift cannabis — at a time when there was no way to do it. Standard greeting cards lacked the form and function, so Miele created a niche market of innovative cannabis gifting for young professionals like herself looking for “the perfect gift with a lift.” Miele quickly grew KushKards into a national brand.

Her newest line, NaughtyKards, is all things fun with a touch of cannabis as she makes the bridge between being sexy and high at the same time. This collection has cards for birthdays, just because, pride, love, sex and more.

I checked in with Lauren to hear more about her various product lines and all of the cool products that have been added.

STEPHANIE SHEHAN: Tell me a little bit about you and how you came up with the idea of KushKards.

LAUREN MIELE: I graduated from the Institute of Fashion Technology in New York City. My degree was actually a Bachelors in Home Products Development which left me well versed in product creation from start to finish. After graduating, I worked with various companies designing products and displays. I assumed I would always be employed within companies and working up the corporate ladder. What I didn’t anticipate was becoming an entrepreneur. KushKards was the business that just happened. Just six months after graduating from college, I came up with the idea of KushKards. Sketching designs while riding the subway to work, I really wanted to create a cool way for people to gift cannabis to others.

SS: What a cool idea. Why greeting cards?

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LM: I have always loved stationary. And, obviously, I love cannabis too. When I initially came up with the idea, I was dating someone whose name was essentially just initials. I thought it would be really cool to attach blunts to the front of a greeting card spelling out a letter. The idea then developed into what it is today which are cards that you can add a joint or one-hitter to. And, ten years later, I am living in Colorado and expanding my business worldwide.

SS: Wow! Congrats on your success. And now, you have the NaughtyKards line. Tell me about that.

LM: Yes, we now have candles, bags, tissue paper, stickers, wrapping paper, holiday stockings and the new NaughtyKards line. I started the NaughtyKards line in 2020 after seeing there was also a greeting card void within the adult industry. Currently, there are many adult stores that also have a smoke accessories section which gives me the ability to promote both lines within those stores. And, I also have smoke shops and dispensaries that carry both lines since their patrons are adults.

SS: What an amazing way to cross market. Are there any places here in Nevada, readers can pick up your products?

LM: KushKards are sold in over 4,000 retail locations including Spencer Gifts, Hustler Hollywood, Museum of Sex and Planet 13 in Las Vegas.

SS: How can readers follow what you are doing?

LM: Readers can check out @kushkards and @naughtykards on Instagram. And, peruse the collection online at kushkards.com.

Cooking with Cannabis

Cooking for a Queen with

Marnie Montroy

InfusedGarlic Butter Steak Bites

made with Weed Butter for your Valentines Day Dinner

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The biggest day for love is almost here. This month, I refocused from January’s Vegan recipe. This recipe caters to all you meat-lovers for a very special Valentine’s Day meal!

As inflation is rising it is becoming more common to do the “Home Date Night.” With this delicious recipe, you can be sure to hit those taste buds and elevate your evening. Also included is a recipe for weed butter that you can use to make lots of dishes and tasty edibles.

I believe that cannabis is grown with love so this is perfect for Valentines Day. Don’t forget how much I love Y’all too!

WEED BUTTER

INGREDIENTS:

1/4 to 1/2 ounce cannabis

1 cup butter

PREPARATION:

Decarboxylate your weed by spreading your cannabis evenly on an oven tray and coat with aluminum foil. Place in the oven on 240F for 25-45 minutes, and then let it cool. Grind your dry cannabis or chop it

till fine. Place the cannabis in a strong mason jar, add butter. Place your closed jar in cold water and let it come to a boil. Boil for 2 to 3 hours. Strain your butter through a cheesecloth. Cool down.

INFUSED GARLIC BUTTER

INGREDIENTS:

1/4 cup cannabis butter

1/2 cup regular butter

1/4 cup parsley

2 Tbsp shallot

2 Tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp garlic puree

1 tsp salt

PREPARATION:

Simply combine all the ingredients in a glass bowl, whisk it together and you're ready to serve.

GARLIC BUTTER STEAK BITES

INGREDIENTS:

Garlic

Weed butter (recipe above)

Steak – sirloin steak cut it into small pieces.

Olive oil – extra virgin

Salt & pepper – to season to your liking

Red pepper flakes for a little heat (optional)

Parsley to garnish , we eat with our eyes first!

PREPARATION:

Use a really hot skillet, you don't want to overcook the steak. If the skillet is hot enough you only need to cook for 4-5 minutes (don't stir the steak for at least 1-2 minutes.) Let the steak get a nice sear. Keep your Garlic Butter separate. Pour butter over your steak and enjoy the amazing taste and elevated feeling. .. Bon Appetit!

TIPS:

I suggest you match your steak bites with a nice veggie such as lemon pepper broccoli, asparagus, or if you want to use more of the “weed butter,” you can always make some traditional mashed potatoes using your “infused garlic butter.”

If you already have cannabis butter then you will shave a lot of time off this recipe, but the butter is fun to make and you can make as much as you want.

Careful how you dose your bites, you don’t want the night to end too soon!

Cooking with Cannabushi

>>> An Infusion Series with chef chris rodarte

Ice Cream Cake Infused Chocolate Covered Strawberries

What’s up all you Stoner’s and Stonette’s! This month I am making something for all you lovers out there. Some quick and easy chocolate covered strawberries, perfect for sharing with your love. I hope you all have a great Valentine’s Day!

Ingredients:

4oz Ice cream cake THC infused coconut oil

1 or 2 containers of fresh strawberries (washed)

1 container of fresh raspberries (washed)

24oz bag of milk chocolate wafers or bars (broken into pieces)

24oz bag of white chocolate wafers or bars (broken into pieces)

1 packet of gold sanding sugar

1 packet of silver sanding sugar

2 medium sized glass bowls

2 medium sized pots

Parchment paper

Piping bags

INSTRUCTIONS:

Start by placing both of your pots onto the stove at a medium heat filled halfway with water. Depending on your bowls, it might take less. You want the bowl to cover and not have the water touch its bottom. Start placing your chocolate wafers or broken down bars into the bowls. You can do one at a time if that makes you more comfortable. When the chocolate starts to melt, add in 2oz of the

infused coconut oil into each bowl. Now mix thoroughly with a spatula. You want to aim for a temperature of 90-92 degrees. Medium setting is usually fine though. You don’t want burnt chocolate!

Start dipping your strawberries into each bowl of chocolate. You might have to use the rolling method to coat your strawberries. Once fully coated, place onto an empty sheet pan lined with parchment paper.

You will probably choose to do one type of chocolate strawberry at a time, which is fine. Once the strawberries are coated, repeat this for each type of chocolate. Take a wet knife and cut into halves like I did or keep them whole.

Take some of your silver and gold sanding sugars and dip the tip of each strawberry after coating or wait to add a little sparkle towards the end. Fill a piping bag with each type of chocolate and snip a tiny piece off the end. Be careful this bag will be warm. Start drizzling your strawberries with the opposite flavors of each chocolate. You can do stripes, you can do dots, you can choose your own little design. Hearts? Remember to sprinkle your gold and silver along the way while the chocolate is cooling to ensure it sticks. Have fun with your designs. Have fun with your food.

Place into little cups like I did with some raspberries on the side or together on a plate. The choice is yours.

I hope you guys enjoyed this recipe and I hope you all have a great month! I have enjoyed creating all types of food for you. Happy Valentine’s Day - I hope you spend it with someone you love or care about. Until next time!

Shoot For The Stars and Chase your Dreams! The sky's not the limit anymore. Don’t give up, you matter.

Chef Chris Rodarte aka CannaBushi Chris is a five star Sushi Chef and inventor of the first THC/CBD infused dessert sushi roll in America. Traveling across America and working for some of the most renowned restaurants and Chefs in the country like 2 Star Michelin rated Chef Tetsuya Wakuda of The New Wakuda Japanese restaurant inside The Palazzo, and Michelin rated Akira Back of Yellowtail Japanese Restaurant inside the Bellagio. Nominated for the Best Cannabis Chef in Las Vegas 2020, 2021, and 2022 as well as the first Cannabis Chef ever to be inducted into The Marquis Who's Who of America! Follow Cannabushi at www.cannabushi.com or @Cannabushi on IG.

Photo of Chef Rodarte by: Andrew Hatcher