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CANNABIS:
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hy are the effects of ingesting cannabis so much stronger than inhaling?”
It’s a common question I’ve come across while working as a budtender, or catering various cannabis events. The short answer would be the difference between inhaling (smoking or vaping) and ingesting (eating or drinking) is when eating a cannabis 9
infused product the THC molecule goes through the metabolic process. Not so, when inhaling. This is why the effects set in slower, later, but will last longer, and for most people is more intense. When inhaling, the high hits faster and diminishes quicker as the THC goes straight to the brain and isn’t metabolized by the liver.
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THC is Absorbed Differently: When ingesting an edible, the THC molecule is processed differently than it is via inhalation. The edible is metabolized by the liver, which will convert delta-9 THC to another compound called 11-hydroxy-THC. This compound passes through the blood brain barrier easily, more rapidly, and is significantly more psychoactive. Inhaling cannabis doesn’t convert delta-9 THC to 11-hydroxy-THC, because it isn’t metabolized by the liver. Instead, the THC is absorbed into your blood plasma and goes straight to your brain resulting in a quicker onset, but shorter lived, high. Dosing and Duration: For some, edibles are intimidating. And if not properly dosed, the first experience can be an uncomfortable one. Dosing seems to be the last puzzle piece for a person to figure out, as each individual reacts differently to the same amount of THC. The most effective way to find your ideal dose is to start low and go slow. For beginners, it is recommended to start with 5 to 10mg of THC, then wait at least an hour to gauge the effects. If you feel you need more, consume 5 to 10mg more, wait another hour or two, repeat as needed until you reach the desired effect. Edibles are a healthy alternative for those looking for long-lasting pain relief, you won’t need to medicate as often, and the effects can last up to 6-10 hours depending on how much is consumed. When it comes to inhaling, it is much easier to regulate the
amount of THC going through your system. Just start with a couple puffs and go from there. I always recommend before consuming an edible, take into consideration what you have eaten prior. If you are consuming on an empty stomach, the edible with set in faster and the high will be much more intense compared to eating on a full stomach. What to do if you do too much? Here are a few ways to counteract too much THC if the edible you took is kicking in way too hard: 1. Keep Calm- Remember that everything is going to be alright. Find a quiet place to relax and ride it out. 2. Smell or chew on a few pepper-
corns. Your paranoia will lighten. Cannabis is full of terpenes, one particular terpene, beta-caryophyllene is said to instantly ease paranoia. Beta-caryophyllene is not only found in cannabis, but also is responsible for the spiciness in blackpepper/peppercorns. 3. Have some CBD on hand. CBD is perfect to balance and soften the euphoric feelings brought on by THC. Best to have CBD in tincture or inhaling form. You will want the effects to act quickly. 4. Eat something. Diluting the edible with food can help decrease the high. Just remember to start small and go slow and you should be just fine… and might even have the best experience of your life.
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had not eaten much all day as I wanted to get the full experience of this THC brownie I was about to consume. Turned out I could have had Thanksgiving Day dinner and I still would have been propelled into a newly discovered dimension just outside of our own in what I discovered to be a sort of stoner Valhalla.
t started out like most Iwhich adventures gone awry is to say a whol-
ly mismanaged planning phase. I was under the wrong impression that this particular brownie, the 4.20 Classic 250 MG Brownie, was of low dosage so if I were to eat just less than half of it I would enjoy a good high but not turn into the space child from 2001 Space Odyssey. (Note: I went to Summer school for math not once, not twice but thrice growing up).
imagine many people Ienced who are more experithan I when it comes
to the fine art of edible consumption are snarkily laughing at me while stroking their Persian cat and smoking their joint inside “cigarette” extender. I accept that. Yet there are some of you out there who are nodding along reading this and shuddering as if I had brought up the Tet Offensive and transported you back to ‘Nam. I offer you solidarity.
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lmost immediately af- rible luck would have it a ed to gain control of my A ter consuming what large brick wall just gives life again. I put the Food was a lil’ less than half the way and consumes the un- Network back on and peobrownie with a nice glass of almond milk, poured inside my favorite Dateline mug (listening to Keith Morrison stoned is something I cannot quite recommend enough) I did a little more investigating. Keep in mind this is tantamount to shooting first and asking questions later. I had already eaten the Costco sized helping of brownie so I’m not sure what I was looking for. Absolution? Validation? Forgiveness? Where I was headed none of those things would help me.
witting pedestrian. This is an accurate depiction of what happened to me after about 50 minutes of whistling Dixie and checking my bird clock. The next half hour felt like a wrestling match where I desperately tried to hold onto my couch so that it would not float away like the old man’s house in the hit Pixar movie “Up”. I was also trying to control my heart rate to no avail.
decided to put on the Isome Food Network but then inexplicable show
where Guy Fieri is trying to find the best place to get a heart attack in America came on and it made things worse so I turned off the television and started negotiating with my Ottoman. Just then the sprinkler system came on in the front and it should be noted that the sprinkler system had been malfunctioning of late which resulted in more of a geyser that rained down on my roof for minutes at a time. Such was the case now at the most inopportune of moments. Me couchlocked while an artificial downpour assaulted the front patio directly behind here is a distressing me. I felt like Shelly Winvideo going around on ters in The Poseidon Adthe internet of this normal venture. everyday guy going about his business somewhere t would be a solid two in China. He is walking hours before I took down a street and as hor- back the reigns and start-
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hen I looked at the bottom of the package I noticed a rather distressing numerical figure in parenthesis. It read 100 g. I then looked up at my Audubon Society bird clock (the kind that makes a distinct bird sound on every hour) and the small hand hit 7pm. The sound of the Carolina Wren echoed throughout the house and it was at that time I had pantomimed putting on an invisible seatbelt and cleared my calendar for the night. This was no less a harbinger for a gathering storm.
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ple were having either a cake war, a cupcake war or some sort of confectionary related skirmish. I got hungry so I walked over to the kitchen in the same way someone would try to walk while riding inside the Gravitron. I think I had made myself a “convenience sandwich” which is to say, put anything on bread that is within convenient arm’s reach and do it quick because you need to get back on that couch before your soul betrays you and leaves behind your skin vessel thereby rendering a permanent fugue state.
took no less Imytthanprobably 3 minutes to make sandwich but edibles
has a funny way of tinkering with time so it felt more like 17 years or an epoch if you will. When I made it back to the couch the malfunctioning sprinkler had stopped and the bird clock hit midnight which meant the Summer Tanager was calling out to the moonlit sky.
these as signs that Ithattook things would be ok and space camp was al-
most over. I closed my eyes and an electric light show ensued. Another world wrapped inside an imagined one, taking place in a real one which may or may not be surveilled by the truest world we are yet 12
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The Science of Edibles
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et me start by prefacing that at the moment, nobody knows precisely how and why cannabis works for so many conditions. Yes, there is lots of observable, empirical data out there, as well as lab experiments mostly with mice; but due to legal restrictions and the vast amount of variables to consider, getting definitive analytical evidence has proven to be extremely difficult so far. One such variable - the focus of this piece - is the method of consumption. Many people choose edibles due to the fact that they feel smoking cannabis could be potentially detrimental to their health. Many are also worried about secondhand smoke being breathed in or noticed by others. These reasons are partly why vaporizers were developed. Concerning edibles specifically, there is no evidence so far confirming that it is safer or better health-wise than other consumption methods. Another reason why some people prefer edibles is because it provides a stronger effect over a longer period of time with smaller amounts of cannabis. This is because THC is metabolized by the liver, converted to 11-hydroxy-THC, and then onto the CB1 receptors in the brain. While this also means it takes longer for the cannabis to take effect (around 45 mins - 2 hours), edibles can prove very useful for those look-
ing for long-term relief from pain and muscle spasms. There are problems with edibles, however. There are more than enough stories of people eating more than they can handle and having an intense experience, perhaps even ending in a trip to the emergency room. There can also be huge disparities between one batch of edibles and another, even if they are labeled as having the same amount of THC or CBD in them. This is an area of cannabis that still requires some sort of oversight. Also, though there isn’t any specific evidence for this idea, one could also say that the strength of edibles may increase the chances of developing cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome over time in those who are susceptible to it. This syndrome is characterized by recurrent nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain due to long-term and extensive (usually daily) use of cannabis. The syndrome stops once cannabis use stops (or is at the least dramatically reduced for those in desperate need). Hot baths can provide temporary relief of symptoms. For this reason, I would generally recommend people who are interested in edibles to microdose. Taking too little will not likely harm you, unless you have an allergy or intolerance to cannabis. We do not know 16
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JOHN HIBEY
To the sand eaters, we won’t have you tumbling into our duggendomes with your nillywigh float’n’scroat and tramping in Our’ways, night or digh, noon or non, for the Punishments you shall be sure. Green Be, said the cracked and swollen sign outside of a dark hole with no bottom in sight.
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uous coursing scream from the heavens) dashed any construction and left dunes in its path. So dug down they did, deep into the ground building within the Home of the Hills, and all interaction with the outside world slowly disappeared.
His people made maps before the droughts, before the lands dried up and soil turned from black to brown to tan to sand, and the last of his line above ground, he continued to map an endlessly shifting landscape that changed contour with every moment. For whom, he wasn’t sure, but he did it anyway.
Besides Linkin, there were a few others that could not stomach life under the hills. The smell of the dugouts was terrible, the echoing of the nightwind pierced their ears, and to them, sleep inside resembled death in a grave. They would stay up all night huddled together in the face of the wind, interlocked arms and legs as a block, and sleep a bit once the Sun burnt off the night wind. They were a resilient people, of whom Linkin called himself one, beaten down by wind, which howled in their ears and burnt their skin, and were tortured by the Sun’s heat of the day. But they were proud. They weren’t no Gravers, mudstuck, dirtstank sleepers in tunnels. No, they were the WindBlown.
his looks to be an old one,” muttered Linkin, who scribbled a five point shape beside an arc into his notebook and looked out across the rolling sand hills. He was a 12th generation mapmaker, he told all he met, a traveler marking the odds and ends found in the endless earth that was now a sand box, a dust blown forever, the Home of the Hills.
Linkin sat next to the sign and stared up at the sky, searching for early evening stars. His cheeks were a shade darker and his beard a shade lighter from all his studies of the many faced sky, but it was a fascinating find for Linkin, and he wanted to map it perfectly, and only the sky could provide a mark. The sign itself had languages no Graver now spoke, but it was certainly written by one, maybe 5 generations ago, he speculated. Only a Graver would be protective of a dark hole; it was all they had. Holes, tunnels, pathways, entryways, crude dugouts - a life most dank eked out in a state of continuous toil. Linkin considered jumping down into the hole but the last time, he was cornered by some snarling Gravers. He held no ill will for them, as they were once the same; he had family who turned Graver and no doubt gave birth to more, but time underground changes a body, clouds their mind, their speech, their sense of well-doing. The thought frightened him, not to mention the smell. It reminded him of burnt and decaying blood beetle. It wasn’t their fault though. Most began to sleep underground to avoid the whipping wind, “the roaring night demon, MouthFrother,” they called it. While many tried to build upward, the wind (that contin-
“The WindBlown, survivors of the night. The WindBlown, windfliers, coasters, talers, and talkers. The WindBlown, changers, freelifers, makers of wind,” they would sing. “This spot is of historic import,” Linkin declared to no one in particular, “because it shows what we were and what we are.” Linkin was proud of his position within the WindBlown, and would take stock of their aboveground world, and upon his return tell his friends of the artifacts he found, where the sun made it hottest and unbearable, where the dunes collided and formed two smiling faces, and where your voice could travel and echo back to you time and time again. They’d be able to find these places and more if they ever read his maps.
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ut many ceased to care after the retreat of the Green. It was a vast stretch of sandy nothing to them. And often the WindBlown would curse their life above ground, most despairingly, because Green was no longer in sight in the Home of the Hills. 24
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Petibles: Edibles for Pets?
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umanoids? Generally, we love getting high. Which means we love that little old chemical Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), because THC is the psychoactive flavonoid compound that makes us high when we ingest cannabis. It’s a lot of fun. Well hey - we all know our pets like to have fun with us, they’re our best friends, after all. So does that mean they love getting high? It’s not outside the realm of possibility, but Jake the beagle loves chocolate and grapes, too. CATCHING THE COMPARISON? Maybe you didn’t know about grapes, but pretty much any dog owner knows that chocolate is no bueno por los perros (no good for dogs, for any non español speakers). THC is highly toxic to animals at higher concentrations, and might even be lethal, which means that you reeaallly don’t want to be blowing your smoke in his face or sharing that amazingly strong edible you got from the shop with him (and let’s get real, all those edibles are amazingly strong these days >> see Extreme Edible Experiences in this issue for examples). But just because it’s not a good idea to get Jake high, doesn’t mean that there are no positives for him from cannabis, OR that you have to totally stiff him when you’re enjoying your own tasty weed treats. Because there are a growing number of cannabis edibles and tinctures on the market today made just for our furry friends. LET’S TALK ABOUT SOME SCIENCE STUFF Every animal with a vertebrate skeleton has an endocannabinoid system. Just like us, our pets have cannabinoid receptors in nearly every bodily tissue, and they readily absorb and benefit from a gamut of cannabis flavonoids (of which more than 80 have been discovered). The most well known of these is THC, which, as we covered, is no good for animals at high concentrations (it interferes negatively with their nervous systems). But another
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By Elly Prothero flavonoid found in cannabis, cannabidiol (CBD), has a whole different story. CBD is a non-psychoactive compound in cannabis, meaning it does not get you -or Jake- high. But it does have a regulatory effect on the immune, nervous, reproductive and metabolic systems. That CBD has a “regulatory” effect means it creates balance in unbalanced bodily systems. For example, an imbalance in the immune system often manifests as painful inflammation. CBD acts to decrease inflammation. Notably for your pets, CBD has had profound results for pets that suffer from arthritis, increasing mobility and generally reducing pain caused by arthritic inflammation. A thing to note about CBD and edibles for your pets is that most of the products out there are made from hemp, not from marijuana. Both hemp and marijuana are varieties of cannabis, but while the marijuana plant produces more THC flavonoids that CBD flavonoids, the hemp plant produces more CBD than THC. Interestingly, research has shown that CBD also acts to reduce the psychoactive effects of THC. THE PIONEERS: In the last five years, the number of pet overdoses from marijuana has seen a four-fold increase, according to the Pet Poison Helpline and reports from the ASPCA. This can likely be attributed to the higher-than-decades-past THC content in marijuana products meant for us humanoids, and is more often a result of curious critters getting into their owner’s stash (hey, Jake), than owners intentionally getting their pets high. However, in the last five years there has been a notable movement toward including our furry friends in the quest for benefit from cannabis. And the movement is coming from both medical marijuana entrepreneurs, as well as licensed veterinarians. In 2013, Julianna Carella, founder of the success-
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ful Northern California edible company Auntie Dolores, developed her line of pet edibles as a response to queries from many of her customers. People were curious about the benefits of medical cannabis for their pets, and repeatedly asked Carella if it was safe for them to share their Auntie Dolores edibles with their pets to help treat ailments like arthritis and anxiety. It is not, Carella assured them. But she developed Treatibles so that folks would have a way to share the medicinal benefits of cannabis with their pets without exposing them to the unsafe THC compounds that human edibles contain. “The treats do not have the kind of intoxicating effect that they would if they had THC in them. But when the dog has anxiety and they use the CBD treatment, you’ll notice a difference in their demeanor. It removes the anxiety without getting them high,” says Carella. Other products have been developed by veterinarians, such as Canna Companion. “By applying the scientific principles of veterinary medicine and pharmacology, combined with multidisciplinary research and our own testing and informal clinical trials, we have developed and refined Canna Companion to where it can be a part of your dog and cat’s holistic care.” Shaky grammar notwithstanding, Canna Companion is an example of a company that takes an extremely clinical approach to their pet edibles, with an extensive guide to dosing according to pet size and weight, and which offers complimentary consultations with their licensed veterinary professionals. Truly reputable pet edible companies (including Treatibles and Canna Companion) stress the importance of the availability of lab tests for all pet CBD products, which should be conducted by an independent third party and which verify a product’s levels of CBD to THC, as well as other chemicals which can affect your pet. BUT THERE’S ALL THIS PESKY LEGAL STUFF… Federal regulators haven’t approved cannabis for use in animals, and prohibitions on cannabis have hindered research. To date, only anecdotal evidence of the effectiveness of cannabis for animals is readily available. As a result, there’s no official science on the effectiveness of pet cookies, pills, tinctures, oils and other products; nor recommended doses for these products. And in California, the Veterinary Medical Board guidelines still say that prescribing or recommending cannabis as an alternative option to treat pet ailments is against the law. Any veterinarian who does so risks losing his license. If a pet owner is interested in trying cannabis to treat their pet, it is completely up to them to bring it up to their vet, and many vets aren’t convinced it’s a viable option, for lack of sufficient studies. Maureen Dorsey, a veterinarian at Oakland Veterinary Hospital, says that she is concerned about the absence of data to support pet edible manufacturers’ claims. “In my vet community, we have online discussions that this is coming up,” she said, “but we have no information about the efficacy, the dosage or the content of these products, and no one can do the research because the plant is still federally illegal.” 58
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For some people, consuming cannabis can be an overwhelming experience. As such, it can be a big turn off for many as they feel out of control, and unable to focus with cloudy thoughts. But with the myriad of benefits marijuana offers, many people are still interested in finding ways to enjoy cannabis without the possible negative effects. Microdosing may be the best answer. As research writer Zoe Wilder speaks about in her article for Merry Jane online, microdosing is the practice of consuming small amounts of various substances for therapeutic purposes. Albert Hofmann, a Swiss scientist who studied the effects of LSD and who passed away in 2008, developed the concept of Microdosing with LSD and psilocybin sources. Microdosing has now been popularized by the cannabis community and is being tested for use as an adjunct to the treatment of a variety of conditions such as anxiety and ADHD. Wilder’s research indicates that with limited low doses of cannabis, clients don’t experience intoxication but instead enjoy a “creative opening” that allows them to enjoy the benefits without side effects. Some users of marijuana and it’s derivatives report that they are prone to anxiety when they smoke and this is one of the reasons why they have shied away from using it therapeutically. Other’s enjoy the psychoactive aspects but would like to
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be more focused. For those who have used a variety of conventional medications to treat health issues, but avoided cannabis due to perceived side effects the notion of microdosing may prove to be a more suitable method of delivery. “Finding your sweet spot will take time, patience, and practice.” says Wilder. Potential microdosers are encouraged to learn as much about cannabis as possible and also to continue to develop self-awareness. It may be helpful to keep a journal and note mood, sleep habits, tolerance levels for reference purposes. Our personal chemistries are different and what benefits one person as far as amount, strain, and method of delivery may not work for another. A system of microdosing is designed to avoid obvious euphoria and unwelcome reactions while recognizing the benefits of lower doses of cannabis. Wilder goes on to say, “The most popular delivery methods are smoking, vaping, and ingesting cannabis. All have their own advantages and disadvantages, but oftentimes you can design a regimen that’s right for you by incorporating all three.” In its early stages, microdosing will create a slight sensation without paranoia. Depending on the par-
ticular strain, a client may feel more enthusiastic and relaxed. Some users report improved emotional equilibrium and improved periods of creativity. For newcomers to microdosing it is always important to remember the common caveats when taking any medications. Wilder suggests the following: Avoid mixing cannabis and alcohol until you are experienced with both. It’s important to pay attention to the potency of your cannabis. Use strains high in CBD and low in THC to experience CBD’s relaxing benefits. Blending cannabis with natural tobacco alternatives can create therapeutic combinations. Metabolism and physiology can affect your experience. Patience. Finding what works for you may take some time and experimentation. Original article published in MERRY JANE merryjane.com/health/how-and-why-you-should-microdose-cannabis
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HIGH DOSES or: How to eat 600mgs of cannabis a day and still be ok.
By Grayson Ward
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ike most people who weren’t very cool in high school, I first tried pot my freshman year of college. And ever since some friends and I took cover behind the generator in back of our dorm building and sparked my first joint, I’ve had a deep affection for marijuana. I love how it mellows me out and calms my anxiety. Nothing eases stress after a day of work like eating a pot chocolate and listening to a Beatles record. That’s the other thing I love about marijuana – how it makes listening to music even more awesome. Play “I Call Your Name,” and experience John’s desperate vocal on a whole other level. Spin “Hey Jude,” and gain a new appreciation for Paul’s bass prowess. Hell, even McCartney’s solo stuff sounds decent when you’re high! (“Simply Having A Wonderful Christmastime” aside, of course). A few years back, I got into edibles for the least bad-ass reason possible – I have asthma. (Again, wasn’t cool in high school). Smoking pot still eased my anxiety, but the asthma attacks it was giving me didn’t. Once I switched to edibles, I kicked myself for not doing it earlier. In addition to being smokeless, there are so many other great aspects of edibles that I really enjoy. I love that edibles last longer and can be consumed more discreetly. You’re much less likely to get noticed if you’re eating medicinal gummies than if you’re hitting a bong at a concert. (You’re also much less likely to get a communicable disease this way, so it’s really a win-win). Since I started using edibles, I’ve developed a very high tolerance. I began with a forty-five milligram peppermint patty that would floor me if I ate it at once. (Found that out the hard way when I ate an entire patty and spend at least two and a half hours trying to unlock my apartment with my garage door opener). But after eighteen months or so of eating the patties on a pretty regular basis, it would take two full ones to give me an intense high. Then I started branching out and trying other edibles – examples of my staples at the time range from traditional chocolate bars, chocolate chip brownies, high-dosage fudges, flavored beverages, lollipops, popcorn, Rice Krispie Treats, tinctures, and all kind of gummies. In about a year, I was up to four or five of my new favorite edible a day -- Sensi Chews. With each Chew clocking in at one hundred milligrams, my tolerance was up to about five hundred milligrams daily. After one more year, it’s increased only slightly, to approximately 600 milligrams a day. I consume that in the form of what has become my go-to edible: Hashman chocolates. They don’t taste like pot at all even though each one has two hundred milligrams of cannabis. I typically split that fifty-fifty between sativa and indica. Depends on the record I’m playing.
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Edible Reviews by Luca Belloiu, Clark Greene, & Grayson Ward
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n the interest of science, we here at The New Smoker have taken it upon ourselves to feature and review a variety of top quality edibles, from brownies to breath mints, lemonade to fruit-chews, tincture to topicals to test their quality, taste, effectiveness, speed, and overall design to see just how good they really are.
We’ve put together three different levels of testers: Low Tolerance for someone who rarely consumes cannabis in any form. Medium Tolerance for people who smoke everyday but don’t eat edibles much. High Tolerance for those who eat multiple edibles everyday. We had each tester rate eat sample with a score from 1-5 for each of the 5 sections. Speed: How fast it took to kick: 1. very long, 2. too long 3. two hours (average) 4. took an hour (fast) 5. under 30 mins (superfast) Strength: How high you get. 1. buzz, 2. buzzed 3. high 4. super high 5. way too high. Taste: If it tastes too medicinal. 1. bad 2. passable, 3. fine, 4. good, 5. wanted to keep eating Quality: ingredients: 1. cheap, 2. ok, 3. good, 4. nice, 5. high Appearance: Design: 1. tacky, 2. boring, 3. good, 4 nice, 5 stylish We then averaged all of those scores to get an overall TNS “potleaf” quality rating for each edible item:1 leaf=low quality, 2 leaves= decent, 3 leaves=good, 4 leaves=high, 5 leaves=super high. We didn’t lab test anything to see if the doses marked on the packages were accurate. This is an experiential rating to try the overall product more than real science. But we hope it helps you find what edible might work for your particular needs best. Enjoy!
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KIVA CONFECTIONS BLACKBERRY DARK CHOCOLATE BAR: 180 MG THC LIGHT WEIGHT Time Of Day: 7PM Last Meal: 2PM. Chicken Burrito. Activity: Swimming with Manta Rays (seriously) Dosage: 12-15mgs RATINGS Speed: 4 Strength/efficacy: 4 Taste: 4 Quality: 5 Appearance: 5 Notes: Rich and smooth tasting. Took it to coincide with a Manta Ray night dive I had planned in Hawaii. That bad boy kicked in at about the same time I saw the 1st Manta ray. I’m sure my environment heightened the experience. Felt a little out of body. Top notch. MEDIUM WEIGHT Time Of Day: 8PM Last Meal: Ate 2 hour before Activity: Watched TV Dosage: ½ of 1 piece 22.5mgs RATINGS Speed: 3 Strength/efficacy: 3 Taste: 5 Quality: 5 Appearance: 5
AVERAGE RATINGS LIGHT WEIGHT : 4.4 MEDIUM WEIGHT: 4.2 HEAVY WEIGHT : 4.4 Combining the overall average of each rating, and then in turn averaging those gives each item it’s TNS “potleaf” rating: 4.5 = Very High
Notes: Not as strong as I expected, but a delicious chocolate. Hopefully they’ll make non medicated version as well. HEAVY WEIGHT Time Of Day: Evening Last Meal: Cheese Quesadilla hour before Activity: Listened to Music Dosage: Ate full bar at once RATINGS Speed: 4 Strength/efficacy: 3 Taste: 5 Quality: 5 Appearance: 5 Notes: Did the job.
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