Edibles List Magazine September / October Issue

Sept/oCt 2014 iSSUE 7

EDIBLES & mmj hERB lIST

THE 420

MILE CHAMPION RUNNERS: “Yes, I Used Cannabis!”

23 HEALTH BENEFITS OF CANNABIS

NFL Relaxing

it’s MARIJUANA Testing Policies WOMENVS. MEN: WOMEN HAVE

HIGHER

THC TOLERANCES PHILADELPHIA

to Decriminalize RECIPES, REVIEWS STATE UPDATES & MORE

CANNABIS

ALASKAN REPORTER

& MMJ Advocate Quits on Air 1

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CONTENTS 23 HEALTH BENEFITS of MARIJUANA..............................................................................

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Medicated caramel apples, canna Candy corn, & infused Spinach & Artichoke Dip............................

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cover FEATURE: The 420 mile champion runners turned edible makers.........................................................

8 NFL: Relaxing it’s marijuana testing policies..................................................................11 States with MMJ Laws, when they passed, & which ones accept out of state recs..............................

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Philadelphia decriminalizing marijuana.......................................

Alaskan reporter, shop owner, & advocate, quits on air..........................................................................

12 Women vs men: women have higher thc tolerances................ 17 Medible review: Kushy punch....................................................................... 18 New product: foria canna female lubricant........................................... 18 catalog listings............................................................... 20 VISIT OUR NEWS SITE: EDIBLESMAGAZINE.COM

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Cover feature: 1) GLAUCOMA Glaucoma is the loss of vision due to swelling in the eye on the optic nerve. Using marijuana as a treatment decreases the swelling. According to the National Eye Institute, “Studies in the early 1970s showed that marijuana, when smoked, lowered the intraocular pressure (IOP) in people with normal pressure to those with glaucoma.”

2) REVERSE THE CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS OF TOBACCO In January 2012, there was a study that was published in the American Medical Association that found smoking marijuana did not harm lung function, and even improved lung capacity.

3) EPILEPTIC SEIZURES Tetrahydrocannabinol, more commonly known as THC, binds to the brain cells responsible for controlling excitability and regulating relaxation resulting in the control of epileptic seizures. You can read more of these findings at the Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics.

4) DRAVET’S SYNDROME Dravet’s syndrome results in severe developmental delays and seizures. A recorded forty plus children, in Florida, are being treated with marijuana that is high in cannabidiol and low in THC. The most extreme case reported a dramatic decrease in her seizures from 300 a week to 1.

Benefits of Cannabis 12) ARTHRITIS Some of the main healing properties of marijuana are pain management, anti-inflammatory, and sleep aide. All of which are aliments of people who suffer from arthritis.

13) METABOLISM AND BALANCED WEIGHT Recently the American Journal of Medicine released an article suggesting that pot smokers are, on a whole, skinner and have a healthier metabolism than the average person.

14) LUPUS Lupus is roughly defined as when the body starts attacking itself for no reason. Marijuana has been related to having a positive effect on the body’s immune system. Some studies even go as far as to suggest that the same properties can also be related to the affects it has on pain and anti-nausea.

15) SPURS OF CREATIVITY IN THE BRAIN Several studies have gone underway to understand the brain when under the effects of marijuana. Studies have found that people get better at coming up with new ideas and have far greater concept relevance.

16) CROHN’S DISEASE A recent study in Israel has recently come to the conclusion that smoking marijuana significantly reduces the symptoms of Crohn’s disease.

5) STOPS CANCER FROM SPREADING Researchers at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco reported back in 2007, that CBD may stop the spread of cancer. Some researchers are even suggesting that some properties in cannabis could even kill cancer.

17) PARKINSON’S DISEASE Medical marijuana not only improves the sleep of Parkinson’s disease sufferers, but it also reduces pain and tremors significantly.

6) DECREASES ANXIETY Marijuana acts as an efficient mood stabilizer, especially for patients that suffer from social or panic disorders. With the proper dose it can alleviate anxiety.

18) POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) THC possesses major sleep aide properties in addition to relaxation assistance. Recently, the Department of Health and Human Services had recently approved the treatment of medical marijuana to treat military veterans.

7) ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE A study lead by Kim Janda of the Scripps Research Institute suggests that marijuana may slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Amyloid plaques kill brain cells and cause Alzheimer’s. THC slows the formation of said Amyloid plaques.

8) MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS In May 2014, the Canadian Medical Association Journal published a study with results that varied, however majority of participants showed significant improvement.

9) OTHER MUSCLE SPASMS Smoking marijuana is almost always able to alleviate spasms, if not immediately, a short time after having smoked the cannabis.

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23 Major Health

19) POST STROKE PROTECTION Some researchers suggest, from the University of Nottingham, that cannabis can possibly reduce the affect area of the brain affected by a stroke.

20) CONCUSSION & TRAUMA BRAIN PROTECTION Although no human testing has occurred as of yet, some evidence suggests, in mice, that marijuana can actually heal the brain after a traumatic injury and /or concussion.

21) ELIMATE NIGHTMARES The reason why marijuana is such a good sleep aide is because how it affects the later stages of the sleep cycle also known as REM sleep.

10) HEPATITIS C TREATMENT OPTIONS A 2006 study in the European Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology found that 86% of patients using marijuana successfully completed their Hepatitis C therapy, while only 29% of non-smokers completed their treatment, possibly because the marijuana helps to lessen the treatments of said side effects.

22) CHEMO SIDE EFFECT TREATMENT The FDA has multiple approvals on drugs that use THC and/ or CBD because there is actual validity in the healing properties of medical marijuana. It is the most common and sought after healing properties in marijuana and these same healing properties are appetite stimulation, pain treatment, decreasing of nausea, and finally sleep aide. All of which are important if not necessary to a person being treated with chemotherapy.

11) INFLAMMATORY BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS) IBS symptom alleviation from cannabis is due to the THC properties. The THC increases permeability in the intestines allowing bacteria to penetrate.

23) HELP DRINKERS TO CUT BACK Alcoholism involves the disruptions of the Endocannabinoid system. Proven to be the lesser of two evils, CBD and THC helps drinkers cut back and reduces the side effects of alcohol. 5

meDIBLE rECIPES

Medicated

caramel apples Ingredients: 2 cups heavy cream 2 ¼ cups sugar 6 tablespoons Canna butter 1 ¼ cups light corn syrup

½ teaspoon Kosher salt ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract 6 apples of your choice 6 crafting sticks

Directions: In a large sauce pan bring cream, sugar, cannabutter, and corn syrup to a boil. Stir continuously until the sugar completely dissolves. Reduce the heat to medium and stir occasionally for fifteen minutes. Rinse and dry the apples. Firmly insert the crafting sticks into each apple and set aside on lightly greased parchment paper. Upon removing caramel from the heat, slowly stir in salt and vanilla extract. Dip the apples twice and place on parchment paper. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Canna Candy Corn Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups confectioners’ sugar 6 ½ teaspoons non-fat dry milk ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt ½ cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup light corn syrup 1 ½ tablespoons water 3-4 tablespoons Canna butter (room temperature) ½ teaspoon canilla extract 2 or 3 drops: tellow and orange gel paste food coloring

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Infused Spinach Artchoke Dip

Ingredients: 2 cups parmesan cheese 10 ounces frozen spinach 14 ounces artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 2/3 cup sour cream 1 cup cream cheese 1/3 cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons minced garlic 3 tablespoons Canna butter

Directions: Sauté the frozen spinach with canna butter. Use a low heat because as it is important to not cook off the healing properties. Once completely incorporated add parmesan cheese and artichoke hearts. Once well blended add sour cream, cream cheese, garlic, and mayonnaise. Service hot with your favorite chips; pita bread or we prefer Hawaiian bread.

Directions: Combine confectioners’ sugar, dry milk, and salt until the mixture is completely smooth. Set aside.

In a sauce pan over medium heat combine granulated sugar, corn syrup, and water in a sauce pan over a medium heat for four minutes or until fully mixed. Add Canna butter and mix for two minutes. The temperature needs to bcome to 230 degrees F. Remove from heat.

Bring over dry milk mixture. Add vanilla while constantly stirring. Now pour mixture onto a sheet pan that has been previously lined with parchment paper. Mixture must cool for 15 minutes before you can work with it Once cool, divide dough into three equal pieces. Add yellow coloring to one piece and knead desired color brightness. Repeate with orange coloring. The third piece remains white.

Roll each piece of dough into a strand 18 inches long. Cut each strand in half and roll each piece into a strand about ½ inches thick.

Lay these strands side by side in the order of orange, yellow, and then white. Press them together with your fingers and cut them into 4 inch pieces. Use a ruler to press each piece into a wedge keeping the orange side thicker and the white side to a tip. You can also use a pizza slicer. Now just lay Canna Candy corn on parchment paper and sit for at least one hour.

Note: To store, lay flat in an air tight container with a sheet of parchment paper between layers as they tend to stick to each other.

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Cover feature:

The 420 Mile Photography by

B. LE GRAND EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Most people would think that consuming cannabis would adversely affect an athlete, especially a former professional runner, but Chris Barnicle rejects that theory and states that cannabis actually helped him become a better athlete.

A Massachusetts native, Chris was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease when he was 19 years old, while going to school in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It affected him so adversely it he was hospitalized after his first marathon.

His gastrointestinal disorder led him to find his own way of medically controlling his symptoms with cannabis infused peanut butter sandwiches. Being a long distance runner, Chris didn’t like the idea of the carcinogens taken in when smoking cannabis. He says, “there are so many other ways to medicate.”

Chris was a three time all American in track and field, while attending undergraduate school at University of Arkansas and graduate school at the University of New Mexico. His specialty was running the 5K and 10K. He then ran professionally post collegiately, and was sponsored by Asics and New Balance, he also qualified for the Olympic trials. His running took him all over Europe and he even traveled to Kenya to train with the world’s best.

Chris and his business partners Micky Corbin and Dan Lacava (also long distance professional runners), had to avoid the standard drug testing procedures for athletes. Chris recalls putting his body through extreme stress, cleaning out and sweating out the remnants of THC in his system from smoking one celebratory joint after his first win. Together they have won 40 national championships as coaches and two while in school.

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agencies are lowering their testing threshold for cannabis, Chris believes they shouldn’t even be testing for marijuana.

He said, “the fact that cannabis is being scheduled as a street drug with heroin, methamphetamine, and cocaine, when there are many medical benefits to cannabis, I believe this is absurd. This is what really needs to change. There are many former NFL players that are coming out saying that cannabis has helped them with their concussions. That’s a serious problem in the NFL, where you have suicides and violence related to concussions, and if cannabis can be a start to change that, then I think the NFL should be trying to use it, and let their players medicate if they choose. I’d like to see more athletes and people ‘coming out of this closet of cannabis’.”

Chris goes on, “It’s an openness that needs to be accepted. But I think there needs to be people like myself need to come out and say, “Yes, I use cannabis.

It is just a flower. And I use it. So what?”

In April 2014, Chris ran his last race. When he got back he found out he had a stress fracture on his tibia, which was his fourth stress fracture. The sport of running had taken him many places, but he didn’t want to risk a fifth stress fracture and put his body through the possibility of permanent damage which could cripple him. He wanted to try something new with his life, and his other passion besides running had always been cannabis.

Instead of going out on a Friday nights to the bars, Chris and his teammates would have an edible in the evening, using it as a way to replenish their bodies from running 100 miles per week.

When practice time came everyone else would show up hung over from the bars and they would be fine.

Chris, Micky and Dan have turned the nostalgia of their competing days into a cannabis energy bar, called Zip Organics. Made from all organic

ingredients, infused with gourmet espresso beans and cannabis coconut hash oil. It was designed to be equivalent to a cup of coffee, giving a perky effect, unlike most edibles that a sedative effect.

Each bar contains 25 mg of THC per bar, 8 grams of protein, and 250 Calories per bar. Chris says it’s great for yoga, and lifting weights, running or hiking. The Zip bars are available in two flavors, Sweet Potato Date and Pumpkin Cherry. “Having just a couple bites, I feel like I’m able to get a little more zip into my work out,” which is where the name came from.

During his track days he was in the closet about his cannabis use, to avoid losing his scholarship. But to those that say “Oh, you’re an athlete, you can’t use cannabis,” Chris rebuttals with, “No, it’s an herb.”

He has always been a supporter of cannabis, and Chris was quick to add that he had his mothers support, and she influenced him with making edibles when he was in high school. Never letting cannabis slow him down, Chris feels like it has always helped rejuvenate his body, in addition to helping with his lack of hunger being an athlete.

On his journey of connecting fitness with cannabis, Chris believes that the next step of legalization, is dispelling the labels of stoners and potheads. “People from all walks of life use cannabis.”

They also hope to launch a topical pain cream line for athletes to help rejuvenate physical injuries.

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NFL: Relaxing

it’s Marijuana Testing Policies

NIKOLE GRANGER STAFF EDITOR

Le’Veon Bell, running back for the Steelers, was arrested in August with the suspicion of driving under the influence of marijuana. Wes Welker, Denver Broncos, and Josh Gordon, Cleveland Browns, are also suspended from the game due to the current policy in place. Medicinal Marijuana is being cast in a negative light for far too long. Currently there is a large number of professional ball players who are on suspension and/or involved in a drug abuse program. If all goes right and the drug policy is reformed than some of these players can avoid suspension all together.

“Instead of punishing players for marijuana use, the NFL might be better off figuring out how pot’s medicinal benefits can help players deal with pain,” writes Dan Graziano in an ESPN NFL article.

It does not make logical sense to hold certain people to separate standards.

The state may have legalized medicinal marijuana and still holding players to a backwards and outdated way of thinking.

People sometimes fail to remember that change is progress. When things change, i.e. environment, thought process, and even tolerance levels, people grow as individuals and in return inspire others to grow.

It has been proven that even second hand marijuana smoke can cause a player to test positive. This is partly because marijuana today is far more potent that it was, even just 20 years ago. The new policy will allow NFL players to have a higher ng/mL maximum. All one can do is wait and see if the NFL and Player Association can come to an agreement about marijuana. Currently there is no set deadline for an agreement to come to a conclusion. Right now it

is progress for the discussion to be underway; A true sign of the times.

The current NFL policy states that the maximum nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL) are 15 for marijuana. Currently airline pilots have a maximum threshold of 50 ng/mL. Far more shocking is the World Doping Agency for the Olympics has a maximum threshold of 150 ng/ mL.

Here is a small list of NFL players who have been suspended for Marijuana or a Marijuana related offense.

D.C. • Passed in 2010; Decriminalized

Offensive Players: Ricky Williams—Dolphins Jamal Lewis—Ravens Randy Moss—Vikings Muhsin Mohammad—Panthers Todd Marinovich—Raiders O.J. Santiago—Broncos Mark Stepnoski—Cowboys Nate Newton—Cowboys/Broncos Khiawatha Downey—49ers Marvel Smith—Steelers Tra Thomas—Eagles

Maryland • Passed in 2014; Decriminalized

Defensive Players: Keith Hamilton—Raiders Anthony Maddox—Jaguars Cletidus Hunt—Packers Cornell Brown—Ravens Chris McAlister—Ravens Rashard Anderson—Panthers Rodney Artmore—Packers Juran Bolden—Jaguars

States with Medical Marijuana Laws, when they passed, and if they accept out of state medical marijuana recommendations

Delaware -Passed in 2011 Hawaii • Passed in 2000 Illinois • Passed in 2013 Maine • Passed in 1999; DOES accept other states registry ID cards; Decriminalized

Massachusetts • Passed in 2012; Decriminalized Michigan • Passed in 2008; DOES accept other states registry ID cards.

Minnesota • Passed in 2014; Decriminalized Mississippi • Decriminalized Montana • Passed in 2004 Nebraska • Decriminalized Nevada • Passed in 2000; DOES accept other states registry ID cards; Decriminalized New Hampshire • Passed in 2013; DOES accept other states registry ID cards New Jersey • Passed in 2010 New Mexico • Passed in 2007 New York • Passed in 2014; Decriminalized North Carolina • Decriminalized Ohio • Decriminalized

Alaska • Passed in 1998; Decriminalized

Oregon • Passed in 1998; Decriminalized

Colorado • Passed in 2000; Decriminalized

Washington • Passed in 1998 ________________________________

Connecticut • Passed in 2012; Decriminalized

Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Texas • Said to Legalize MMJ by 2015

Rhode Island Arizona • • Passed in 2010; DOES accept other Passed in 2006; DOES accept other states registry ID cards; Decriminalized states registry ID cards Vermont California • Passed in 2004; Decriminalized • Passed in 1996; Decriminalized

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featured NEWS:

Alaskan Reporter,

Philadelphia Decriminalizing Marijuana

Drops F-Bomb & Quits on Air

DAN CAPENER STAFF EDITOR

On October 20, 2014 the “City of Brotherly Love” will also take the Crown as the largest city in the Country to decriminalize marijuana. Councilman James Kelley’s decriminalization law passed the city council with a 13-3 vote, which was enough votes to override a potential mayoral veto. However Mayor Michael Nutter signed the bill September 8th, with the support of Philly cops, community organizations, African Americans, and council members.

The bill was introduced in May 2014 by councilman Jim Kenney in Philadelphia. Philadelphia’s laws originally state that a $200 fine and a three hour drug abuse course were the appropriate consequences for non-violent marijuana offenders as long as the possession amount did not exceed that of one ounce.

The newly passed bill will allow people with no more than thirty grams (just under an ounce) to walk away with a $25 fine. This is comparable to that of a parking ticket on your record. As for public consumption the fine is $100 or complete 9 hours of community service.

Mayor Michael Nutter received an enormous amount of pressure to sign the bill from the youth in Philadelphia, the majority of which coming from the African American community.

This is a huge stepping stone for Philadelphia and all Americans who are high on the love Philly has show towards decriminalizing marijuana. On October 20th, 2014, Not only is this making history for all Americans, but it becomes a trial run example for other large cities.

Given that this bill affects roughly a 1.6 million population Mayor Nutter requires a three month trial period before this bill truly takes effect. One must also keep in mind that this bill is not in compliant with violent marijuana crimes.

Upon further research into this bill it also has no affect on previously convicted and/or otherwise incarcerated individuals for similar marijuana crimes.

Annually the tax payers spend approximately $350 million enforcing marijuana laws. It seems this may be a cost effective way for large cities to remain solvent in these tough financial times.

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MMJ Advocate & Club Owner

B. LE GRAND EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Charlo Greene, an Anchorage KTVA reporter, dropped the F-bomb and quit on air during a KTVA 10pm Sunday newscast September 21st, 2014.

She revealed she was the owner of Alaska Cannabis Club, telling viewers she would be using all of her energy to fight for legalizing marijuana in Alaska.

Greene reported on the Alaska Cannabis Club, initially without revealing her connection to it. At the end of the report, during a live shot, she announce that she was the club’s owner and resigned on air.

“Now everything you’ve heard is why I, the actual owner of the Alaska Cannabis Club, will be dedicating all of my energy toward fighting for freedom and fairness, which begins with legalizing marijuana here in Alaska,” she said. “And as for this job, well, not that I have a choice but, F*** it, I quit.”

She then proceeded to walk off camera.

When reached post newscast, Greene said KTVA had no idea she was going to quit, or that she was connected to the Alaska Cannabis Club.

When commenting on why she quit in such a dramatic way, Greene said, “Because I wanted to draw attention to this issue. And the issue is medical marijuana.

Ballot Measure 2 is a way to make medical marijuana real... most patients didn’t know the state didn’t set up the framework to get patients their medicine.”

“If I offended anyone, I apologize, but I’m not sorry for the choice that I made,” she said.

An opposing group for marijuana legalization stated on its Twitter page, “Big Marijuana. Big Mistake.

Vote No on 2 #KTVA reporter covering ballot measure 2 loses her mind, confesses to being an owner of the cannabis club and quits while on the air.”

The Alaska Cannabis Club started in April 2014, connecting medical marijuana cardholders with other cardholders who are growing cannabis. They say they hope to increase access to medical marijuana patients, despite operating in a legal gray area within Alaska’s murky medical marijuana laws.

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Women Vs. Men: Women Have Higher Marijuana Tolerance Levels Than Men

cover feature:

NIKOLE GRANGER STAFF EDITOR

“Marijuana is very different than it was 40 years ago. It’s much higher in THC and lower in Cannabidol, so a little goes a very long way,” said Professor Rebecca Craft, who has spent the last several years compiling her findings to publish. Professor Craft has been able to conduct her research through a grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse and said findings were in fact published in the journal of Drug and Alcohol Dependence.

Craft and her research team at Washington State University currently have several research projects underway. All of which involve the differences in behavior under psychoactive drugs. Professor Craft states that right now her primary research goal is to determine how the endocrinological and neurobiological differences between male and females may explain their differential sensitivity to psychoactive drugs.

• Intracranial Stimulation -- to examine reinforcing effects of drugs • Drug Discrimination -- to examine interoceptive (subjective) effects of drugs • Swim Test; Sucrose Preference; Novel Object Conditioning -- to examine anti-depressant effects of drugs • Elevated Plus-Maze; Predator Odor Test -- to examine anti-anxiety effects of drugs • Evoked Pain Tests (e.g., Tail Withdrawal, Paw Pressure, von Frey, Hargreaves) -- to examine analgesia against acute & chronic pain • Spontaneous Pain Tests (var. pain-suppressed behaviors such as burrowing, feeding) -- to examine analgesia against chronic pain • Spontaneous Locomotor Activity, Catalepsy Tests -o examine motor-activating and suppressing effects of drugs • Behavioral Observation -- to assess complex behavioral phenomena such as opioid withdrawal

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Craft expresses several unknowns going into this experiment. For starters, the fact that most, if not all, other research conducted on effects of marijuana have only been done on men. Through studies at numerous laboratories indicate that males and females are affected differently by opioids and cannabinoids. This made me wonder as to why. Why are men the necessary test subjects for effects of marijuana? The reason as to why men are the ideal test subjects is because men have a more stable hormonal profile. Women have a hormonal profile that fluctuates up and down throughout each month.

There are a few reasons why men and women are affected by marijuana differently. Most common would be that men and women metabolize marijuana differently and at different rates. Other speculations are that women simply approach smoking marijuana differently than men do, which also has an effect on the body. For insistence women tend to first educate themselves on medical marijuana and from their findings they proceed with a sense of caution. Also, women tend to experience more pain over their lifetimes than men do; example, child birth. This could be the reason why women are prone to have a great tolerance level because they have the body designed to deal with a significant amount of pain and continue to operate.

Professor Rebecca Craft was unavailable for comment.

Through her website at Washington State University you can see, in greater detail, her findings and what research she is currently conducting. Craft states that women are 30% more sensitive to THC than males. In addition, women also develop a tolerance level quicker than males do. Females tend to experience a spike in sensitivity during their ovulation as well.

Professor Craft also looked into the “Munchie Effect” which is the need to eat/snack after having smoked or otherwise consumed medical marijuana. Men are far more affected by the “Munchie Effect” than women are; bright side ladies.

Another interesting conclusion provided by Craft is the withdrawal symptoms of MMJ (Medicinal Marijuana) and how it affects the sexes differently. The typical withdrawal symptoms include, but are not limited to irritability, sleep deprivation, and loss of appetite. Through Craft’s research she has come to the conclusion that women are more likely to exhibit the withdrawal symptoms of THC than men. In addition, Craft also concludes that women are more likely to relapse when trying to quick.

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Medible Reviews:

We’ve seen their cool ads that insinuate their edible will punch you in the face (see next page). We are here to tell you that Kushy Punch definitely packs a hit.

I’m sure you’ve all been wondering, “what exactly is a Kushy Punch?”

Kushy Punch is only 30 calories. It’s fruit chew that contains 70 mg of THC (also available in 200mg THC, and 60mg CBD). It comes strained out in hybrid, indica and sativa, which we absolutely love. Kushy Punch is made from an all organic cannabis infusion, unlike most other edibles out there using butane or C02. The texture and consistency is somewhere between a a gummy and a hard candy. When you take the edible out of the box the Kushy Punch is wrapped in wax paper that recommends cutting the chew into 4 pieces for safe dosing.

We recommend consuming Kushy Punch with extreme caution, even if you have a high tolerance to edibles.

They use a concentrated cannabis tincture for their infusion, and while it may seem like a small medible, if you consume the entire chew, it will surely hit you all at once later.

We found that that this particular edible seems to affect the user about an hour or so after having consumed it, and the effects are long lasting up to 8 hours. Kushy Punch is great for insomnia, pain, daytime pain management (when consumed in small doses), nausea, and mood stabilization.

You can also melt a piece of the candy into a drink or tea.

If you do happen to consume too much of any edible, eating to slow your metabolism, and sleeping it off are the best ways to combat feeling “too high.” But if there’s anyway you can get a hold of a CBD tincture, a CBD strip, CBD bud flowers, or a CBD edible, CBD is the anecdote for a THC overdose.

For more information go to www.KushyPunch.com

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Taboo and unusual, Foria has brought to market a cannabis infused female lubricant for women’s health and pleasure needs. Made from coconut oil, THC and CBD oils, If ingested orally, Foria will produce the same effects similar to consuming an edible.

The expected effect is heightened sensation leading up to and during orgasm, deep body euphoria and a feeling of deep relaxation.

The recommended dosage is 4-8 sprays vaginally.

Foria was designed to be applied to the entire vulva. They also recommend waiting approximately 30 minutes before engaging in intimate acts.

Menopausal women have been some of their strongest advocates, reporting that for many it helps with dryness, loss of sensation as well as access to orgasm.

We had the females on the Edibles List team personally tested the samples via vaginal intercourse.

What we found was that it worked very well as a lubricant in general, and it definitely heightened sensation during and after orgasming.

All in all we think it’s an extremely unique and forward thinking product.

Check more out at www.ForiaPleasure.com

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sensi chews

TYPE OF EDIBLES: Medicated Chocolate Caramel STRAIN USED: Sativa, Indica, Hybrid EDIBLES MADE WITH: Cannabis Oil Concentrate RAW TESTS FOR POTENCY: Yes DOSAGES RAW AVAILABLE: 100MG in 4-25MG doses, and RAW 200MG in 4-50MG doses GLUTEN-FREE: Yes PEANUT-FREE: Yes NUTRITIONAL FACTS AVAILABLE: Yes AVAILABLE IN: California

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Kushy PUnch

RAW TYPE OF EDIBLES: Cupcakes, Brownies, Budr Dipped chocolate coated cookies, Munchie Packs, Custom Cakes, Private Label Available RAW STRAIN USED: Indica, Sativa, Hybrid RAW EDIBLES MADE WITH: CannaButter, CannaOil TESTS FOR POTENCY: Yes, Pharm Labs DOSAGES AVAILABLE: 50mg, 123mg, 159mg, 264mg, 327mg, 528mg VEGAN / VEGETARIAN: Yes NON-GMO: Yes PEANUT-FREE: Yes

SUGAR-FREE: Yes NUTRITIONAL FACTS AVAILABLE: Yes

AVAILABLE IN: California jamsedibles@gmail.com Facebook.com/JamsEdibles Instagram.com/JamsEdibles

FRENCHI EDIBLES

TYPE OF EDIBLES: High Potency, Dark & Milk Chocolate Bars, Full Plant CBD Extraction, Canna RAW Drops, Capsules, Cannaccino\Doppio Iced Coffee RAW RAWSativa RAW STRAIN USED: Hybrid, Indica, RAW Flowers EDIBLES MADE WITH: Cannabis TESTS FOR POTENCY: Yes DOSAGES AVAILABLE: Various Dosages Available VEGAN: Yes GLUTEN-FREE: Yes NON-GMO: Yes KOSHER: Yes NUTRITIONAL FACTS AVAILABLE: Yes AVAILABLE IN: California www.HashmanInfused.com www.DayDreamersChocolates.com Facebook.com/HashmanInfused Facebook.com/ DayDreamersChocolates Twitter.com/HashmanInfused Twitter.com/DayDreamersChocolates Instagram.com/HashmanInfused

kiva confections

RAW TYPE OF EDIBLES: Olive Oil, Caramel Popcorn, Brownies, Cookies, Crispy Treats, Cheez Its, Pretzels STRAIN USED: Indica, Sativa ,Hybrid EDIBLES MADE WITH: All natural extra virgin olive oil TEST FOR POTENCY: Yes DOSAGE AVAILABLE: Varies per product ORGANIC: Yes NUTRITIONAL FACTS AVAILABLE: Yes

AVAILABLE IN: California

EDIBLES

EDIBLES

Hashman Infused

Twitter.com/GBMaGooch Instagram.com/GoodiesbyMagooch

cannabis creamery

RA RAW R RAW x NON-GMO

GMO

RAW

CBD TYPE OF EDIBLES: High Potency Fruit Chews STRAIN USED: Indica, Sativa ,Hybrid EDIBLES MADE WITH:RAW Canna Infused Oil TEST FOR POTENCY: Yes DOSAGE AVAILABLE: 70mg, 200mg GLUTEN-FREE: Yes NUTRITIONAL FACTS AVAILABLE: Yes AVAILABLE IN: California KushyPunch.com Instagram.com/KushyPunch Facebook.com/KushyPunch

TYPE OF EDIBLES: Creative designed edibles for all occasions.

Gluten free , Sugarfree, Shortbread cookies, cupcakes, all in multiple favors.

RAW STRAIN USED: Hybrid EDIBLES MADE WITH: Cannabutter TESTS FOR POTENCY: Yes DOSAGES AVAILABLE: 70mg cupcakes, 80mg shortbread cookies, 130mg oreo cookies, 143mg sugar-free/gluten-free ORGANIC: Yes SUGAR-FREE: Yes VEGAN / VEGETARIAN: Yes GLUTEN-FREE: Yes AVAILABLE IN: California

www.FrenchiEdibles.com

TYPE OF EDIBLES: Gourmet Chocolate STRAIN USED: Hybrid or Mix RAW EDIBLES MADE WITH: Concentrates TEST FOR POTENCY: Yes DOSAGE AVAILABLE: 45mg, 60mg 180mg ORGANIC : Yes VEGAN : Yes GLUTEN FREE : N/A SUGAR FREE : N/A NUTRITIONAL FACTS AVAILABLE :Yes

AVAILABLE IN: California

www.KivaConfections.com Twitter.com/ KivaConfections

TYPE OF EDIBLES: Ice Cream STRAIN USED: Hybrid, Indica, Sativa EDIBLES MADE WITH: Top Secret TESTS FOR POTENCY: Yes RAW AVAILABLE: 60mg per cup DOSAGES ORGANIC: Yes

NON-GMO: Yes VEGAN / VEGETARIAN: Yes RAW: Yes PEANUT-FREE: Yes

GLUTEN-FREE: Yes NUTRITIONAL FACTS AVAILABLE: Yes

AVAILABLE IN: California

Facebook.com: CannabisCreamery Instagram.com: @CannabisCreamerySF

bIG PETE’S treats

Experiential edibles

STRAIN USED: Sativa/ Indica EDIBLES MADE WITH: CannaButter RAW TESTS FOR POTENCY: Yes

x NON-GMO

GMO

RAW

DOSAGES AVAILABLE: 20mg, 40 mg - Sativa 80mg, 120mg, 200mg, 240mg Indica ORGANIC: Yes GLUTEN-FREE: Yes SUGAR-FREE: Yes NUTRITIONAL FACTS AVAILABLE: Yes AVAILABLE IN: California

Website: BigPetesTreats.com Instagram.com/BigPetesTreats

DELTA 9

TYPE OF EDIBLES: Oatmeal Raisin Cookies,

RAW

Gluten-Free Brownies, Vegan Raw Nut Chews

RAW STRAIN USED: Indica, Sativa, Hybrid, CBD EDIBLES MADE WITH: Bud Flowers DOSAGES AVAILABLE: Various Dosages Available VEGAN / VEGETARIAN: Yes SUGAR-FREE: Yes NON-GMO: Yes PEANUT-FREE: Yes NUTRITIONAL FACTS AVAILABLE: Yes

mary jane’s medicinals

TYPE OF VAPORIZER: Portable Pen CARTRIDGE SOLD SEPARATE: Yes DISPOSABLE CARTRIDGE: Yes STRAIN USED: Hybrid MADE WITH: Concentrate TESTS FOR POTENCY: Yes DOSAGES AVAILABLE: 600mg (.75mgPureGold) AVAILABLE IN: California and Washington

TYPE OF PRODUCT: TOPICALS STRAIN USED: Hybrid ORGANIC: Yes VEGAN / VEGETARIAN: Yes PRICE: $$

AVAILABLE IN: California

www.TetraLabs.com

experientialfoodcompany@gmail.com

ohana medibles

dank tank

RECOMMENDED FOR: Physical Pain, Arthritis, Skin conditions like Psoriasis or Eczema, Carpal Tunnel, Tendonitis, rashes, burns or scrapes Website: MaryJanesMedicinals.com Twitter.com/ MaryJanes.Medicinals Facebook.com/MaryJanes.Medicinals

FORBIDDEN LEAF

TYPE OF PRODUCT: TOPICALS/BODY PRODUCTS

TYPE OF EDIBLES: Strips, Films, Shots, Sprays, Capsules, Pure Co2 Concentrates for Vaporizing STRAIN USED: Quality Indica, Sativa, Hybrid RAW EDIBLES MADE WITH: CO2 Extract TEST FOR POTENCY: Yes DOSAGE AVAILABLE: Varies per product ORGANIC: Yes VEGAN: Yes GLUTEN FREE: Yes SUGAR FREE: Yes NUTRITIONAL FACTS AVAILABLE: Yes AVAILABLE IN: California

www.delta-laboratories.com

TYPE OF EDIBLES: Baked Goods, Butters, & Oils STRAIN USED: Hybrid, Sativa, Indica Available RAW EDIBLES MADE WITH: CannaButter, Canna Oil TESTS FOR POTENCY: Yes DOSAGES AVAILABLE: 60mg, 120mg ORGANIC: Available GLUTEN-FREE: Available VEGAN / VEGETARIAN: Available SUGAR-FREE: Available PEANUT-FREE: Available NUTRITIONAL FACTS AVAILABLE: Yes AVAILABLE IN: California

STRAIN USED: Hemp Seed Oil (No THC)

RAW CARTRIDGE SOLD SEPARATE: Yes

PRODUCTS AVAILABLE: Hemp Body Lotion, Hemp Body Wash, Hemp Gift Sets, Hemp Glycerin Soap, Hemp Hand Soap, Hemp Lip Balm, T-Shirts & Hats

DISPOSABLE CARTRIDGE: Yes, Refillable 1 Time

ORGANIC: Yes

STRAIN USED: Hybrid, Indica, Sativa, Strain Specific

VEGAN / VEGETARIAN: Yes

MADE WITH: Concentrate

PEANUT-FREE: Yes

TESTS FOR POTENCY: Yes

ALMOND FREE: Yes

DOSAGES AVAILABLE: Varies by Product

GMO-FREE: YES

AVAILABLE IN: California

AVAILABLE: Nationwide

TYPE OF VAPORIZER: Any 510-Threading Vape Pen

RAW

ohanamedibles@gmail.com instagram.com/ohanamedibles

info@weedsap.com

www.ForbiddenLeaf.com Twitter.com/ForbiddenLeaf Facebook.com: Forbidden Leaf

T O P I C A LS

VA P O R I Z E R S

EDIBLES

TYPE OF EDIBLES: Cookies / Take-N-Bake

TETRA LABS

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