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Edibles List Magazine February 2015 - Washington Edition
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NATHAN FOISY STAFF EDITOR
People across the nation are falling prey to a new and potentially
dangerous artificial drug: synthetic cannabis, primarily sourced
from the Middle East and China. Synthetic cannabis comes in small
pots, and according
to a spokesperson from the DEA, comes in 400 different
varieties and goes by hundreds of names like Spice, K-2, fake
weed, Yucatan Fire, Bliss, Blaze, Skunk and Moon Rocks. Synthetic
cannabis, unlike pot however, can cause a huge variety of symptoms,
which can be severe including: Agitation, vomiting, hallucination,
paranoia, tremor, seizure,
tachycardia, hypokalemia, chest pain, cardiac problems,
stroke, kidney damage, acute psychosis, brain damage and even
death.
Synthetic cannabis is made in underground labs, often in China and
the only constant is that there is no quality control in the
formulation process. Without regulations the results can be deadly
since the drug can be up to 100 times stronger than
marijuana.
The process for extracting and creating this synthetic drug seems
complicated and unnatural (dissolving chemicals in acetone and
spraying them on plants to dry) leaving active ingredients found in
painkillers, cancer treatments, and fertilizers.
Dr. Sherri Kacinko, a toxicologist with NMS Labs, commented, “(I
joke) if you’re going to use “fake pot”, please give me a call.
Give me your blood and urine for research testing, because we’re
not even allowed to give it to rats.”
Though many of us would object to anything other than marijuana’s
natural form, the drug is more widely available – sold in smoke
shops – and is cheaper than pot. Additionally, one reason for it’s
popularity is that it does not show up in drug testing. The latter
is particularly advantageous for military members, as drug tests
cannot pick up the synthetic cannabis in their systems thus, often
making them regular users.
Synthetic cannabis is another unfortunate concoction created by man
for reasons of profitability, convenience and availability, but
with the complications of using synthetic cannabis, it should be
strictly regulated (if not illegal). The dangers are overwhelming,
not to mention the mere thought of consuming synthetic cannabis
seems to be opposing everything natural not fake and
synthetic.
HealthNewsColorado.org’s recently posted signage, which does quite
a good job of describing the effects of synthetic cannabis:
Easy Butter Maker
B. LE GRAND EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Ever want to make your own edibles? Our featured product of
the month is the Easy Butter Maker. With edibles emerging as
a hot new market in many medical marijuana states, and especially
recreational cannabis states, it is becoming
the norm to make your own edibles whether medical or
recreational.
One of the most classic ways to infuse butter or oils with
cannabis, is by using the age old tried and trusted method
via crockpot. Some potential downsides that come with this
infusion method are: this is a time consuming and lengthy process
(minimum of a 4 hour slow low steep), it permeates
the resonating smell of cannabis profusely, and you have to
strain the flower out from the liquid at the end of it all.
Now with the Easy Butter Maker, you can infuse butter or oils
within a short 10 minute time frame and cook immediately without
having to wait hours for an extraction to take place. Unlike their
competitors, the Easy Butter Maker comes in a 1 stick (quarter cup)
and 2 stick unit (half cup). You can use trim or bud flowers, for
highest potency we recommend using bud flowers ground up. With the
1 stick unit, you can infuse up to 5 grams of cannabis into butter
or oil and the 2 stick unit infuses up to 10 grams (slightly over a
quarter ounce).
You can run the process through up to 3 times to get a 90%
cannabis extraction from the flower. The process is so simple, all
you have to do is put the butter or oil in the lower unit
compartment that screws off, add a half cup of water
to the butter compartment, put the cannabis in the strainer,
put the strainer in the butter compartment, reassemble the unit and
put on medium heat on a stove. Within less than 10 minutes you will
hear a gurgling sound (not quite a boiling sound from a tea kettle)
but when the steam comes out you know it’s done.
Clean up is even easier and requires minimal effort. While we have
seen some edible companies use similar devices to produce edibles
for dispensaries, it’s more for the at home recreational user or
medical patient. The Easy Butter Maker price points make the
product easily accessible to everyone ($49.95 and $69.95 - with $5
shipping), whether you are a newbie to cannabis or a seasoned
veteran. 5
featured NEWS: NATHAN FOISY STAFF EDITOR
“Stoner” has been a negative title for cannabis users for
generations, skewing all the positive effects of use to the
negative. The issue with this title, all the bad press, and adverse
effects of such a title cannot be changed overnight, but must come
from the people that use cannabis. Presenting positive stories to
the world of their experiences as a cannabis user will help take
away the bad rap and inflammatory nicknames. The power lies with
the people, and a breakthrough evolution is on it’s way with your
help!
The marijuana industry will gain a much needed fresh perspective
and title, as the next generation of minds begin
to assert their presence in all aspects of society. Many
young adults (and many of their parents), are attempting
to eliminate the stigmas attached to society’s perception of
lazy and unintelligent pot smokers. A large majority of those who
now work in the industry realize the market potential, and are
becoming increasinly motivated to spend long hours working in the
industry due to the potential for substantial rewards. Marketing
firms are presently attempting to push cannabis into the
well-rounded category by trying to create respectable views of it
and how w e as consumers use it.
Jennifer DeFalco, co-owner of the Denver-based advertising company
Cannabrand, commented on one way to view this issue. She spoke up
to address the evident rift in cannabis culture, she went as far
comparing Colorado dispensaries
to “underground abortion clinics.” Though this view may be a
little harsh and she could risk losing some clientele and support,
new supporters have also been brought to the forefront.
Next year, Cannabrand intends to launch its new marketing campaign
“Destigmatize to Legalize,” aimed at changing skeptics’ and the
overall society’s perception of cannabis and
to show that people of all occupations and lifestyles
partake. DeFalco told the Denver Post, “There’s a whole range of
casual consumers, there isn’t one single cannabis culture. And baby
boomers, women and moms are changing their minds because they’re
experimenting with it on their own and realizing it’s not as
harmful as the stigma has portrayed it to be for so long.”
The Colorado Symphony Orchestra, shares similar goals by hosting
summer events rightfully named “Classically Cannabis.” Sponsors
from inside and outside the industry attended last summer,
resulting in raising the cannabis normality awareness as well as
fund raising for the cause. Evan Lasky, executive vice president of
the CSO, remarked to
the the Denver Post, “Look around; this is not ‘stoner’ town,
we have to build new audiences because the old people are dying
off. We have to fight this perception of elitism.”
A new title for the cannabis culture is sorely needed, but it isn’t
easy to remove the enigma of “Stoner” references. Reorganizing
society’s discernment of cannabis culture will indeed be a
difficult and daunting task. It’s time to take cannabis in the
positive direction we all know we can achieve if everyone that uses
speaks of the positive and medicinal effects of cannabis use. We
don’t want to be seen as “lazy stoners” but as responsible
enlightened users for the pain relief, relaxation, and happiness
without the use of the more dangerous and addicting alcohol.
DAN CAPENER
STAFF EDITOR
Former Alaska United States Senator Mike Gravel, has been appointed
head of the cannabis company Kush, and will be overseeing the
marketing and developing of it’s marijuana products. The 84 year
old, former Senator who ran for U.S. President in 2008, will now be
working to give patients the medicine they need for medicinal and
recreational use, including a lozenge called “Kubby.”
Gravel served as the US Senator for Alaska from 1969 to 1981. He
has been a prominent and proactive voice in the war on drugs, as
well as a respected cannabis advocate (partly due to his own
medical reasons for using marijuana). Steve Kubby, current Chairman
of the Board for Cannabis Sativa, Inc., stated, “Senator Gravel
stood up to Nixon, stood up to the Pentagon, and now he is standing
up to those in power who would keep the healthful benefits of
cannabis from those who need them. He’s been a director of Kush
since its inception and brings invaluable perspective and
connections to our group. He’s a true American hero and we’re
excited to have him serving in this capacity.”
Senator Gravel has worked on several committees, including the
Public Works, Interior, Finance, and Environmental branches, as
well as being instrumental in getting Congressional approval for
the Trans-Alaska Pipeline in 1973. His political experience,
innovative and forward-thinking mindset have no doubt given him
invaluable knowledge to bring to cannabis reformation and his work
with the Cannabis Sativa, Inc. Gravel said, “I’m anxious to assist
in bringing this important resource to a broader market in a
serious and credible way.”
Cannabis Sativa, Inc. researches and develops a number of
specialized cannabis products from topicals to edibles, as well as
cosmetics and oils.
Post Legalization Colorado
Classing Up Cannabis
I C C S
M F S Ingredients: 2 cups cocoa powder 3/4 cup softened cannabutter
1/2 cup sugar 2/3 cup whole milk, room temperature 1/4 teaspoon
salt 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1 cup water Fresh Strawberries
Equipment: Heavy saucepan Measuring cups and spoons Chocolate molds
Waxpaper
*For quickest infusion method, try the Easy Butter Maker.
TYPE OF EDIBLES: Authentic bhang drink mixes, Cannabis elixer
sprays (herbal tinctures), herbal bhang capsules, topicals,
superfood confections
STRAIN USED: Sativa, Indica, Hybrid, CBD
EDIBLES MADE WITH: THC Oil Tincture
TESTS FOR POTENCY: Yes
NUTRITIONAL FACTS AVAILABLE: Yes
Available in Washington & Oregon
CBD
TYPE OF EDIBLES: Infused Baked Goods, Bars, Gluten Free and Vegan
Treats, Cupcakes, Muffins, Granola Bars, Cookies, Fig Bar, Party
Mix & More
STRAIN USED: Hybrid or Mix
EDIBLES MADE WITH: Concentrate
TESTS FOR POTENCY: Yes
NUTRITIONAL FACTS AVAILABLE: Yes
Available in Washington State
TESTS FOR POTENCY: Yes
DOSAGES AVAILABLE: 100MG in 4-25MG doses, and 200MG in 4-50MG
doses
NUTRITIONAL FACTS AVAILABLE: Yes
Available in Washington & California
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TYPE OF PRODUCTS: HolyGrail offers Vapor Products, Energy
Chews with CBD, Tinctures, Capsules, Salves, and More
STRAIN USED: Hemp / CBD
VEGAN / VEGETARIAN: Yes
All of our products come from legal commerical Hemp which is
available in all 50 States.
Instagram.com: @holygrailhookah
Tetra Labs
TYPE OF VAPORIZER: Portable Vape Pen, with Cartridges, Oils,
Sprays and Capsules also available
CARTRIDGE SOLD SEPARATE: Yes
B. LE GRAND EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Pirate Candy Company is making a big splash in the California
medical marijuana market. It all began as cannabis advocacy, for
personal reasons and patient needs. They found a need to make good
medicine available, where
there was most certainly a lack thereof. Ten years ago,
Pirate Bill was a patient at a single club, supplying edibles on a
private basis to his collective. He ended up running that
collective when another club with a 55+ patient base asked
him
to make Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) infused chocolate. It was
originally something small that turned into a great thing
that has helped numerous patients.
Pirate Candy Company was quickly expanding, selling to dispensaries
outside of his own, when a friend was diagnosed with bone cancer
(where 40% of his bone marrow was cancerous). Bill supplied his RSO
to his friend who was originally prognosed with 3 months to live.
It’s now a year later, his friend, with the help of cannabis, has
beat his terminal odds with cancer.
The Pirate Candy Company line of chocolate includes a milk
chocolate, white chocolate, dark chocolate and sugar-free milk
chocolate. They use a tasteful blend of belgian chocolates and high
concentrations of hash oil infusion. My favorite thing about their
product is that they have perfected the process of getting more
milligrams per
serving size, so there is only less than 20 calories in every 30mg
serving. No longer do you have to consume 500 calories worth of a
chocolate bar to get medicated.
The dosing is 60mg silver dollar pucks, 120mg silver dollar pucks,
and a 240mg “Quadzilla” mini bar which is scored into 4 doses of
60mg each. Th ey have a new CBD lines of chocolate bars coming out
later this year, and they are also working on a 10mg low dosage
edible as well.
“We at Pirate use the RSO method because its what we’ve always used
in our edible creations over the years. “Tried and true”, as they
say. BHO and Co2 extraction methods are being exacted and perfected
everyday,
yet both are in the early stages of commercial/mainstream
function and
there is a lot to explore. That being said we are looking
into both BHO and Supercritical Co2 extraction for other
applications outside of our chocolates.”
In 5 years, they hope to be successfully licensed in several other
medical marijuana states. They are currently in
the process of penning a deal to license their brand to
both Washington and Nevada. Additionally, they’ve landed a deal
with Apple Box Distribution. They seek
to be perceived as a trusted brand that people can count on,
and a constantly forward-moving progressing company to meet the
demands of their patient base.
“It’s pertinent to our lives and the people around us. It’s the
beginning
of the end of the civil rights battle. The medicine should be
rightly available to the people of California and the states that
it’s legal in. It should be trusted and regulated.”
They hope to marijuana become accepted recreationally for what it’s
worth in the next 5-10 years, which is less severe than alcohol or
tobacco. They also hope to see the medical research expand in the
cannabis sector.
Pirate Candy Company promotes medicating responsibly. Just as it’s
not okay to leave an open bottle of alcohol around small children
or teenagers, it’s not okay to leave edibles out for easy access to
pets or kids. They believe education is paramount at
this stage of our cannabis revolution. “Explain what it is, a
medicine, rather than something to abuse.”
While we currently lack regulations on infusions, extractions,
edibles and
testing in the Calif ornia market, Pirate Candy Company
believes regulation creates stabilization. They point out that we
can follow industry standards in our crossover food, beverage and
medicine markets. “Why wouldn’t we adhere this industry to other
industry standards?”
Until California has a body of government dedicated to regulating
marijuana, edible vendors in all other states aside from Colorado
must stay ahead of the curve and follow strict health and safety
guidelines.
PIRATE CANDY CO.Cover feature:
STRAIN USED: Sativa, Indica, Hybrid, CBD
EDIBLES MADE WITH: Canna Coconut Oil
TESTS FOR POTENCY: Yes
DOSAGES AVAILABLE: 5mg / gram