Article Archive for January 2012
Backlog Backfire
Registering as an MMJ patient just got harder—thanks, SB 109!
This past holiday season, patients across the state rushed to their mailboxes to find well wishes from friends and family, last minute gifts they ordered online and bills they’ll struggle to …
By the Numbers
1. Number of Colorado cities that have banned medical marijuana dispensaries: 77 (Source: Denver Post).
2. Number of Colorado counties that banned medical marijuana dispensaries: 30 (Source: Denver Post).
3. Percentage of Coloradans surveyed in August who support marijuana legalization: 51 (Source: …
News Nuggets (Colorado)
Study: Medical pot leads to fewer traffic deaths
States with medical-marijuana programs benefit from fewer traffic deaths and fewer purchases of beer, a new study from the University of Colorado Denver and Montana State University reveals.
Researchers pored over 19 years of …
How To Keep Your Grow Legal
It is the New Year and there have been some unsettling changes. We have towns and counties which have recently banned centers, Optional Premises Cultivation Operations (OPCO) and Marijuana Infused Product Manufacturers (MIP). Unfortunately, in those areas it is back …
RiverRock Puppy Chow
They say that dogs are a man’s best friend, but if you’re cultivating your own cannabis, they might be The Man’s best friend. Maybe some Puppy Chow from RiverRock Wellness in Denver would help calm them down. Long touted as …
Canna Chews
When it comes to Tootsie Roll-style edibles, patients in Colorado have a multitude of choices. Seriously, is there anyone who isn’t making some kind of a chew right now? The only debate is who’s bringing the strength, and Canna Chews …
Akimbo’s Snow Grapes
Grape God (Grapefruit x BC God Bud) attained local hero status after sweeping the Caregiver’s Cup in 2010. Snow Dawg (Bubble Chem x [Super Skunk x Oregon Snow]) is the brainchild of Colorado legend Chemdawg and is touted as one …
OG Sin
When naming this strain, the growers at Denver Kush Club clearly had a little fun with the three genetics (dare we say ménage à trois?) that make up OG Sin. Comprised of OG Kush, Sour Diesel and Cinderella 99, this …
Sweet Kush
In 2009, an Illinois congressman by the name of Mark Kirk tried to pass a million-dollar fine for anyone pushing “Kush” because of its extreme potency. Much like the senator’s hairline, the bill faded fast and patients were left to …
Ghost OG Kush
There is a national obsession with vampires and zombies that is undeniable. One could even call it an outbreak. But what about ghosts? They never go away, much like Ghost’s OG Kush, which is a real bowl stuffer. It also …
Anjelah Johnson
What does it take to be a comedian in modern society? That’s easy, just be: fat, an ethnic minority or insult anything and everything. Well step aside, Jeffrey Ross, because Anjelah Johnson is the outstanding comic that defies the stereotypes …
Winter X Games 16
Playing in the snow ain’t just for kids? The annual winter sports event that creates superstar athletes like Shaun White (who has expanded his brand to Target) is coming once again to Aspen. The competition, hosted and broadcasted by ESPN, …
Tara Mackey
Patient:
Tara Mackey
Age:
25
Condition/Illness:
Pharmaceutical withdrawal, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, scoliosis, chronic nausea
Using medical cannabis since:
November 2011
WHY DID YOU START USING MEDICAL MARIJUANA?
I had been on an immense amount of pharmaceutical medication—for everything from pain to anxiety—for over a decade …
Taking Initiative
It’s an Election Year, and considering the number of cannabis-related initiatives that might end up on the November ballot, CULTURE has decided to give its readers the quick-and-dirty on how to get a measure before voters.
1. Write the initiative measure. …
Word Up: Microtoking
Everyone’s heard the old saying “Less is more,” and in the world of medical cannabis, the tried-and-true adage is right on the money? Yes, there are some schools of thought that say smoking less—now stay with me—is best. It’s getting …
On the Road Pt. 1
Add one British motorcycle and a legendary, high-altitude route and get one unforgettable road trip
Cut off from the world for nine months of the year due to heavy snow and landslides, the high altitude Leh-Manali highway in northern India traverses …
Green Machine Cookie
Never was a medicated cookie given such an appropriate name. This edible from Discount Patient Care in Riverside is simply not to be trifled with. Trust us—this is very potent (the taste alone will clue you in). Green Machine Cookies …
Sic Sucker
How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Sic Sucker? Who cares—this is one sweet-and-sour lollipop that is remarkable for its delightful, taste bud-tickling sensations as well as its super-powerful body effects. This lollipop from …
Grand Daddy Purple
Cannabis fans of all things purple—Purple Urkle, Purple Haze, Purple Kush and such—tend to be a jaded lot when it comes to their strains. They’re used to powerful varieties that don’t quite look or taste like your typical marijuana, and …
DJ Hive OG
We know little about the origins of this mysterious new strain found at Organic Patient Group in Riverside. But here’s what we do know: It’s 100-percent pure indica; it has an aroma like mulled wine and a flavor that harkens …
King Louie 13th
A little research on the Web informs us that the French king from whom this amazing indica draws its handle was nicknamed “Louie the Just” and that he had a severe stutter. Sounds about right. If you’re like us, smoking …
Green Love OG
Smart collective operators know that if you’re going to name a strain after your shop, it better be one damn good strain. While we’ve never played Trivial Pursuit with the folks at Green Love Collective in Santa Ana, we can …
Boba Fett Hoodie
The Force is strong with this hoodie . . . strong enough to get Han Solo’s butt encased in carbonite. Well, maybe you don’t have Mandalorian blood flowing through your veins, but this Boba Fett Hoodie will impress any and …
Oxywater
We get it: drink lots of fluids. It’s healthy for you—gotcha. But for those tempted to kick it up a notch, try OXYwater, which is “enhanced” flavored (Island Citrus and Cherry Pomegranate, for instance) water containing oxygen, B vitamins, antioxidants …
Meals on Wheels Provides the Elderly and Homebound with Nutritious Meals
Whether it is a simple snack, a home-cooked meal, fast food or a nice four-course meal at a restaurant, the fact of the matter is that most of us take food for granted when there who are less fortunate. The …
By the Numbers
1. The amount (in taxpayer dollars) the city of Garden Grove spent prosecuting medical marijuana patient Felix Kha: 219,000 (Source: City of Garden Grove).
2. The amount (in taxpayer dollars) Garden Grove ultimately paid to Americans for Safe Access as part …
News Nuggets (World)
Toronto City Council moves to investigate vapor lounges
Toronto’s elected leaders may be the last Canadians in the city to know what goes on inside a vapor lounge, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late for them to find out.
The …
News Nuggets (Nation)
East, West Coast govs call for marijuana rescheduling
Representing opposite ends in American politics and geography, the governors of Washington and Rhode Island have petitioned the Drug Enforcement Administration to reclassify cannabis as a Schedule II narcotic to allow states to …
News Nuggets (Southern California)
Riverside County supervisors vote to sue dispensaries
In a behind-closed-doors meeting, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors voted last month to sue all medical cannabis dispensaries operating in unincorporated areas of the county unless they shut down, a county spokesman announced.
Riverside …
The Federal Crackdown—Are You the Next Target?
Last October, U.S. Attorneys in California issued a press release warning of a more aggressive policy against marijuana cultivation and distribution in California. Since this press release, our office has been inundated with questions. The underlying fear is: Will the …
