Indholdsfortegnelse for September 2016 i High Times

• On Instagram At first glance, this shot shook us up. We’ve seen some really resinous buds in our time. But never a nug naturally dappled with exquisite little pools of oil. Upon closer examination, it became evident that the photog (@karl_kronic) likely applied BHO to this bud for artistic effect. But we still really want to smoke it! • Glass Artist of the Month: Dave Buechner Dave Buechner (Pronounced BEAK-ner) was born into a family of artists—including glassblowers, curators and painters—so no one was surprised when he said good-bye to college and caught the glass bug himself in 2007. After several years of hopping between other people’s studios and backyard sheds, Beak found a new home at Royal River Glass in Portland, ME, owned by Johanna Olivadot. There, he…

I find most extracts to be a one-dimensional, short-lived experience, for the simple reason that they lack terpenes. Alaska Update In the article “High Places” (June ’16), the reader is led to believe that Alaska is “open for business.” This isn’t the case yet. The state has just started issuing permits for various pot-related businesses. At present there are no adult, club-like venues open in the state. One opened in Fairbanks, but closed after a few months. Growers are only just starting to acquire property on which to set up operations. Although we wish Alaska was further along for the benefit of everyone, readers should know that, at present, only the most basic marijuana-related infrastructure is in place. C. Addington Fairbanks, AK Terps vs. THC I’m the buyer for White…

Ted Terry, Clarkston, GA If Mayor Terry has his way, Clarkston will become the first Georgia municipality to decriminalize possession of less than an ounce of pot. In April, Terry told WSB-TV: “It’s obvious the War on Drugs has been a failure.” His proposal would reduce possession to a $5 fine. Sensibly, Mayor Terry wants to shift law-enforcement resources to focus on violent crime. Mitch Landrieu, New Orleans, LA A 2010 law here made first-time possession a ticket, but it didn’t address the continuing racial disparity in pot busts overall. In March, Mayor Landrieu signed an ordinance decriminalizing possession of up to 14 grams of cannabis in the Crescent City, with no more than a $100 fine for repeat offenders. In addition, the law creates a symbolic medical…

In the June 2016 issue of High Times, we enthusiastically reported that actor Woody Harrelson was submitting an application to own and operate one of Hawaii’s new medical marijuana dispensaries. With a heavy heart, we now must report that Mr. Harrelson’s company, Simple Organic Living, was not among those selected by the Hawaii Department of Health for a dispensary license. Woody was one of 66 applicants vying to set up shop in the state. Eight licenses were granted, each one allowing for the operation of two retail storefronts. No specific reason was given for the denial of Harrelson’s application. The Health Department used a point system to assess each prospective dispensary owner’s financial stability, as well as their ability to fulfill the state’s security requirements and meet patients’ needs. However,…

Minutes before the 2016 NFL draft began, a video of Ole Miss offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil appeared on Twitter. The 30-second clip showed Tunsil hitting a bong connected to a gasmask and laughing. It was soon revealed that the expected top-five draft pick’s Twitter account had been hacked. Unfortunately, by then the damage was already done. Experts had predicted that Tunsil would be drafted as high as first overall. However, the leaked video, which was trending during the first round, dropped the college standout to No. 13, at which point he was chosen by the Miami Dolphins. This incredibly strange turn of events hit Tunsil’s earnings hard. When the video appeared, the Baltimore Ravens—presumably still leery of on-camera scandals, even years removed from the Ray Rice incident—decided to pass on…

A wrongful-death lawsuit against an edibles manufacturer and a retail pot shop in Colorado has been filed on behalf of three boys whose mother was shot to death by her husband, allegedly while he was high from a potent Tootsie Roll–like cannabis candy. The suit, which appears to be the first of its kind, contends that Gaia’s Garden LLC, the makers of Karma Kandy Orange Ginger, and the Denver-based pot shop that sold it, Nutritional Elements Inc., purposefully failed to warn the accused killer, Richard Kirk, about the candy’s potential side effects. On April 14, 2014, according to police, Kirk fatally shot his wife, Kristine Kirk, in front of their 7-year-old son. A partially eaten Karma Kandy containing 100 mg of THC was found in the family’s home. Kirk, 49,…

1. Kamentsa (Komp-cha) Tribal Beaded Jewelry Inspired by ayahuasca visions, these traditional beaded necklaces and bracelets are created by the Kamentsa tribe in Putumayo, Colombia. Aya-Star: Visionary Art helps to provide a livelihood for these remote and isolated native tribes as a way to preserve their spiritual heritage, retailing beadwork along with authentic Shipibo textiles, art prints and shamanic medicine songs. aya-star.org 2. Alex Grey Limited Edition Print In the words of the famed psychedelic artist: “When you have found the Mystic Fire, stand close. Your obstructions to Godself will begin to melt away and burn off as cinders. You will see the ashes of fear and self-hatred, delusion and misguided desire as the fire consumes your body with Love Bliss and Infinite Awareness. Body Mind is the fuel of…

SUBJECT: Flushing Meadows FROM: Vincent My problem is not knowing exactly when I’m two weeks away from harvest so that I can quit feeding my plants and flush them with plain water. I have no reference for telling how long it takes them to go from clear trichomes to milky-white ones—or from all white pistils to 25% red ones. For example, I’ve read that for White Widow, the flowering period is eight to 10 weeks—but is that counting from when you first induce flowering with a 12/12-hour light schedule, or from when the first flower actually appears? Dear Vincent, The flowering stage begins the moment you change the light cycle to 12 hours on/12 hours off. So, for your White Widow, you should begin the two-week flushing period somewhere from…

LEGAL RAINIER CHERRY This cheery beverage from Mirth Provisions in Washington State uses real fresh cherry juice paired with a cannabis extract for a fun, tasty way to medicate. The 20 mg. of THC it delivers means that you’ll be relaxed and giggly, but not overwhelmed. Mirthprovisions.com NANA’S SECRET SODAS Available in Washington State, Nana’s line of THC sodas include nostalgic flavors like Orange Crème, Lemonade and Root Beer. The recreational versions include 20 mg. of THC, while medical patients can obtain a 40-mg. version. Nanassecret.com SPRIG The refreshing, citrus-flavored Sprig contains 45 mg. of THC that takes effect in as little as 30 minutes. Available in California, this soda uses CO2 -extracted cannabis oil to create a consistent dose every time. Drinksprig.com WILD BERRY LEMONADE Dixie Elixir’s new Wild…

Does vaporizing cannabis decrease tobacco smoking? If so, how? Nick O’Tine Yo Nick, Data from my lab and a letter to the editors at a major scientific journal suggest that folks who use a cannabis vaporizer do decrease their cigarette smoking. I imagine that anyone smoking a cigarette after going to all the trouble of vaporizing the plant would feel like an idiot. Can cannabis help menopause? Barry Allen Hi Barry, Data from my lab suggest yes and no. It’s good for joint pain, irritability, sleep problems, depression, anxiety and hot flashes. Unfortunately, other aspects of menopause don’t benefit, including exhaustion and vaginal dryness. (I don’t think anyone really thought it would help with vaginal dryness, but we had to measure it because it’s common in menopause.) Many women have…

Carrie Satterwhite is a fourth-generation Wyomingite, so she’s no stranger to the state’s conservative idealism. But that hasn’t stopped her from becoming one of Wyoming’s most outspoken advocates for the Peggy A. Kelley Cannabis Act. If voters pass this ballot initiative, it would allow the retail sale of medical marijuana and cannabis-infused products to patients with certifications from a physician. Advocates are hoping to collect more than 25,000 signatures by next February in order to qualify the initiative for the November 2018 ballot. Carrie joined Wyoming NORML’s board of directors last December; she’s now the organization’s secretary and event coordinator. What started out as a few courageous activists in the state has grown into a real movement, and Carrie has done her fair share to educate the public: She leads…

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California could have made history as the first state to legalize recreational cannabis six years Sniff ago sniff: with Proposition 19. Unfortunately It’s the sound , of the police. internecine fighting sent it all sideways, and the legalization initiative failed. Now, with the debacle of 2010 in the rearview mirror, voters in the Golden State have an opportunity to redeem themselves, as the Adult Use of Marijuana Act has qualified for the November ballot. The AUMA campaign collected over 600,000 signatures—far exceeding the 366,000 required. The proposed act would permit adults 21 and over to legally possess an ounce of pot and to grow up to six plants for personal use. Under the measure, medical and recreational cannabis sales would be taxed at 15 percent. The Adult Use of Marijuana…

While the drug-testing industry has been lucrative for some, subjecting people to these invasive tests for drugs they may have used in their off-hours is a ludicrous waste of resources. Now, according to the New York Times, it has also become a significant stumbling block for employers, who are having a difficult time finding workers who can pass—or are willing to subject themselves to—a drug test. And it’s not just pot: Hard drugs like heroin have also been detected more often in recent years. According to data from the drug-test provider Quest Diagnostics, for the second consecutive year American workers showed an increase in illegal drug use—from 4.3 percent in 2013 to 4.7 percent in 2014, with the 2013 increase being the first in a decade. This is consistent with…

In a symbolic turn of events, San Francisco’s last gun store is being converted into a medical marijuana dispensary. The former shop, High Bridge Arms, opened in the city’s Bernal Heights neighborhood in 1952 and closed in the fall of 2015, after the store’s owners decided not to comply with new regulations requiring the videotaping of gun transactions and the reporting of ammunition purchases. Now Sean Killen is taking over the space and opening the High Bridge dispensary. Killen hopes to cater to lower-income patients who used to be served by the Bernal Heights Cooperative, which he ran until he was evicted by the landlord to make room for a more upscale dispensary. Killen quipped that he found “a lot of stray bullets” in the shop. Soon, it’ll just be…

1. Create an environment where you feel safe. LSD and psilocybin magnify the mindset you have going into the experience. If you’re relaxed, you’re less likely to have a bad trip. Some people may prefer a closed environment under the care of a therapist. Others might feel safer outside in nature, surrounded by people they love and trust. 2. Create an environment where you are safe. Psychedelics may severely diminish your mental and physical faculties. Be with sober people who will make sure you don’t put yourself in harm’s way and can get you medical assistance if necessary. 3. Know what you’re getting yourself into. Read trip reports on Erowid.org or a book on psychedelics, such as James Fadiman’s The Psychedelic Explorer’s Guide. 4. Know that a difficult trip isn’t…

General Mills posted a billboard ad in Denver touting its munchies for the stoner high holy day: “420 Is Better on Pizza Rolls” read the sign, with an accompanying image of its Totino’s brand. IT’S NOT EXACTLY a secret that weed merchants and assorted ganjapreneurs face steep hurdles, including complex and expensive regulatory restrictions; banks that refuse to accept their cash; legal uncertainties in states that haven’t codified their damn pot laws yet; and just plain old-fashioned opposition from anti-marijuana buzz-kill types. On top of all that, there’s the problem of advertising: How do you establish and publicize your brand when many of the usual avenues are closed to you? Take Google: The search-engine behemoth forbids the advertising or “promotion of substances that alter mental state for the purpose of…

Like any drug fad, microdosing—ingesting small amounts of hallucinogens over a long period of time to gain insights into creativity and psychic identity—comes surrounded by lots of lore. Rolling Stone recently pegged the typical microdoser as an übersmart twentysomething curious to see whether it “will help him or her work through technical problems and become more innovative.” However, the article was notably lacking in first-person descriptions of self-administration—while dosers reported feeling “great” and “productive,” the semiweekly experience of drugging oneself with substances associated with outdoor concerts or communing with nature was left to the reader’s imagination. Whereas Silicon Valley programmers now use microdosing to boost their output—like video-game power-ups—the practice has yet to influence other cultural subsets. Research suggests that hallucinogens can provide a useful alternative to harmful pharmaceutical medications,…

Despite the obvious implications of a copyright-infringement lawsuit, these knockoff parody “Weetos” brought a smile to the face of every person who tried one. The creator of these tasty treats claims that the packaging will soon be redesigned, removing the stoner-cheetah cartoon character so as not to appeal to children, so look for a more responsibly packaged version of these crunchy, cheesy, weedy treats at a dispensary near you. Containing 150 mg. of THC (which the packaging equates to seven doses of 21.4 mg. each), Weetos aren’t exactly a healthy way to medicate, but more of a novelty designed to go viral. Cannamon Crunch and Froot Poofs medicated cereals are also available. Instagram: @bakedgoodsweetos…

THOSE OF US who went to school back in the days of DARE remember how the program tried to trick you into thinking that smoking pot would prevent you from achieving your dreams. The fact is, when used properly, cannabis can supercharge the pursuit of your goals. And hey—if you use THC to take on a challenge and fail, at least you still caught a cool buzz. In fact, a strong hash buzz can put you in touch with a world of possibilities. If you can dream it, you can do it. And if you can do it, you can also do it while being very stoned. Here are a few ways that you can use dabbing to positively modify your behavior, enforce good habits and become an all-around more…

So the Cali Connection is the second-oldest seed companies in America, isn’t that right? Yeah… wow, that’s crazy! That’s so weird to think—oh my God, yeah! When did Cali get underway? Officially, it was 2008. I never expected tenure in the world of weed—especially from seeds. There are so many seed companies getting into the business these days—how do you account for your continued success? Consistent quality, customer service… listening to our customers. We talk to people; we pick up the phone when our customers call. We’re out there to make sure everybody’s happy. You’ve won a number of Cannabis Cups. What are your most popular strains? Girl Scout Cookies, Tahoe, our original Sour Diesel, our 818 Headband, Deadhead, Black Water… our Larry OG keeps cleaning up at the Cups.…

FLOWER OF THE MONTH PURP TERPS I researched and studied for roughly a decade before I was able to grow and now that I have the legal ability I get to try hands on. The picture I’ve included is of Chocolate Chunk and she’s definitely my favorite. At 24 days flowering she has surprised me with how much frost she has and how much purple is showing, although it’s hard to notice or tell under LEDs. Nacho GROW OF THE MONTH GET LIT Happy Healthy People’s Garden! Check us out because we love you guys forever! watsamattauface CRITTER OF THE MONTH CAT MAN DANK I’m a fan of the magazine and look at the website often. I would like to send in this photo of my cat Mollz. I think…

PSYCHEDELICS HAVE SEEPED into mainstream consciousness in a big way. Recent studies have shown something many of us already know: LSD, psilocybin and other psychedelic substances have undeniable therapeutic value. Magic mushroom extract was found to improve the mood of patients with terminal cancer, MDMA-assisted psychotherapy is being studied as treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder, and MRI images have revealed the profound impact LSD has on brain connectivity. The use of hallucinogens to boost creativity has even taken root in corporate culture—innovative Silicon Valley tech nerds are ingesting small amounts of psychedelics and heading into work. “Microdosed” (p. 91) is an everyperson’s guide to this trend. In “The Mainstreaming of Psychedelics,” (p. 81) Natalie Lyla Ginsberg, policy advisor for the Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies, explores research into the medical…

UNGASS resulted in little more than international acceptance of a “health-oriented” approach to drug policy that still leans heavily on prohibition as a means to reduce addiction and other harms. For three days in April, delegates from across the globe convened at the United Nations in New York City to discuss international drug policy in this unprecedented era of reform. The event, originally scheduled for 2019, was held three years early at the urging of Mexico, Colombia and Guatemala—countries where the violence caused by prohibition is all too horrifically evident. But while the session was hailed as an unprecedented opportunity to shift the drug-policy debate, it ended up reflecting an official commitment to the status quo. A “civil-society statement” summarizing the widely shared disappointment with the UN General Assembly Special…

A marijuana mugger received a whole bunch of instant karma when he accidentally shot himself in the crotch after he and an accomplice attempted to rob a weed dealer. The unidentified 16-year-old from Lakewood, Washington, set up a meet on Facebook. But instead of simply paying for the pot, the teen’s accomplice grabbed the ganja out of the dealer’s car and ran off. The dealer and his passenger attempted to give chase, but the teen appeared wearing a mask and brandishing a handgun, scaring off the pair. However, while attempting to thrust the gun back into his pants, the teen accidentally fired it, sending a bullet through his left groin and buttocks. The amateur gangster required seven hours of surgery to repair the gruesome wounds. Adding insult to severe, self-inflicted…

(JillyBean) “The best tasting bud ever!” –New Orleans, LA (CheeseQuake) “Sunshine on a rainy day. My little potent favorite.” –Austin, TX MARKET ANALYSIS Prices by the ounce The US Price and Kind indices finished September above their previous month’s average. The US Price experienced the biggest gain, jumping $16 and closing the month at a year-high average price of $330. Gorilla Glue #4 made the top five submitted strains for the first time, knocking out Chemdog, which made its top five debut in August. (Vortex) “Best smoke in town.” –Nashville, TN TRANS HIGH MARKET QUOTATIONS (Jack Herer) “Tough to grow but definitely worth it…” –Toronto, CANADA…

PROCEED WITH THE HARVEST AS FOLLOWS: Ensure that your scissors or garden cutters are capable of slicing through the trunk with one stroke free of jagged edges. Sterilize the cutters. Unlike a traditional harvest, regeneration requires a clean and healthy cut. A solution of 10% bleach (or hydrogen peroxide) in water is ideal for sterilization. Soak your cutters for a few minutes, then rinse. Alternately, wipe the blades using a rag dampened with methylated spirits. Vodka or any spirit may be substituted. A cheap aftershave (it’s the alcoholic content that makes your face zing) or a disinfectant hand wipe will also do the trick. Be sure to dry the cutters completely before use. Locate a spot an inch or so above the lowest first or second buds on the main…

PEACHES IS IN SEASON. WITH THE RELEASE OF HER FIFTH ALBUM, RUB, AS WELL AS APPEARANCES ON THE HIT SHOWS ORPHAN BLACK AND TRANSPARENT, AND HER SONG “BOYS WANNA BE HER” BLASTING OPEN THE INTRO SEQUENCE FOR FULL FRONTAL WITH SAMANTHA BEE, THE MUSICIAN, QUEER ICON, GENDER PROVOCATRIX AND PERFORMANCE ARTIST IS RIPE, JUICY AND DRIPPING ALL OVER US. MERRILL BETH NISKER WAS BORN IN TORONTO, CANADA, AND GREW UP TO BE A GOOD JEWISH SCHOOLTEACHER. THEN, IN 2000, HER ALT-PUNK PERSONA PEACHES EMERGED AND ELECTRO-FIED THE SCENE WITH HER DEBUT ALBUM, THE TEACHES OF PEACHES. THE ALBUM’S BREAKOUT SONG, “FUCK THE PAIN AWAY,” BECAME A BATTLE CRY FOR A GENERATION ABOUT TO WITNESS 9/11 AND THE BUSH REGIME. THESE DAYS, AT 47, PEACHES IS TURNING OUT SOME OF THE…

This is my most popular dessert, with good reason: It’s a simple, chewy chocolate brownie made with cookie butter, roasted almonds, a Heath bar, chocolate… and cannabis! Use an ice-cream scoop and “mini” baking mold for 24 equally dosed brownies. Cooking spray (I prefer butter-flavored) 3 sticks grass-fed butter, melted 1 stick creamy cannabutter, melted 3 cups raw cane sugar 1 tbsp. vanilla extract 4 eggs, lightly beaten 1½ cups all-purpose flour 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp. salt 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips ½ cup roasted and lightly salted almonds, crushed 1 cup Speculoos cookie butter 1½ cups melting chocolate, two different colors (1 cup for the base color and a half-cup for deco-drizzle) Paramount Crystals 4 Heath bars or similar, crumbled into pieces Preheat the oven to…

BACK IN THE 1980s and ’90s, the principal reasons that the public contacted NORML was to solicit assistance after being busted for pot, or for info on how to pass a drug test. Now the question we’re asked daily is: “Who should I vote for to change marijuana laws?” To date, there has never been a comprehensive review or database available to grade members of Congress on their support for marijuana-law reform. Recent Gallup polls indicate that 61 percent of American adults now believe that “the use of marijuana should be made legal,” while 67 percent of voters think that the states, not the federal government, should be the ultimate arbiters of marijuana regulatory policy. So where do your own elected officials stand? NORML’s brand-new Congressional Scorecard is a comprehensive…

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• Chem Dog Turns 25 Cultivation editor Danny Danko separates the facts from the myths in this comprehensive guide to Chem Dog, “the strain that changed the game.” • Pot Jobs 2016 The cannabis industry may have the perfect job for you—and not just in the garden. We explore the myriad career opportunities that are budding in the world of increasingly legal pot. • Cannabis Cup Double Dip In June, High Times held two Cannabis Cups—one in Michigan, the other in Northern California. With both states poised to legalize adult recreational use, we update the prospects and review the winners. • The Case for Full-Spectrum Lighting Giving your plants better-quality light is like feeding them a multivitamin every day! Cultivation editor-at-large Nico Escondido illuminates the best kind of lighting to…