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GETTING ANSWERS ABOUT CHRONIC PAIN We’ve all heard about how various cannabis products may help with all sorts of ailments. But what about people who have chronic health conditions which standard medications don’t seem to help? While cannabis may not provide full healing, it does seem to help ease the pain in many individuals. Read inside for information about people who have benefitted.

Take a Bite 7 Getting started with edibles

Healing Properties 8 Medical growers must take extra steps

Bombs Away 10 New products make bathtime great again

Tech at New Day 14 New Machinery helps grower

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More Cramps 18 No Suppositories said to help

Why 502 industry seeks changes in rules

LCB Spokane ‘field trip’ declared useful

Timeless Treasures 22 Gorgeous glass at Kennewick art studio

Marijuana and marijuana-infused products are legal for Washington residents 21 years and older. It has intoxicating effects and may be habit forming. It can impair concentration, coordination and judgment. There may be health risks associated with consumption.

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From the

Editor’s Desk We’ll help you not be scared VOLUME 4 | ISSUE 4 DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Kathleen Coleman

DIRECTOR OF SALES Dan Fritts

MANAGING EDITOR Joe Butler

HEALTH & CULTURE EDITOR Theresa Tanner

CREATIVE DIRECTOR Anne Potter

CONTRIBUTORS Sarah Bain Terry Bain Tracy Damon Gregory Foster Jaimalene Hough Rob Mejia Danielle Rosellison

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pril is a big month in the cannabis industry. And though Washington residents have been legally celebrating 4/20 for four years, we know that some readers are still a little concerned about cannabis. It’s cool – we’ve been there ourselves and we understand why some people remain suspicious of the wacky weed.

After all, we’ve collectively had more than 80 years of hearing that pot is a significant source of evil in the world.

But in the last decade, access and rules have changed and new questions have come up that only increase the confusion.

“What should I buy?” “How do I choose?” “Will it make me go crazy?” “Will I get arrested?” “How do I get accurate info?” and “How do I know who to believe?”

The last one is particularly confounding. People in my peer group or my parents’ peer group may be uncertain about what that young budtender says. At the same time, there’s still skepticism when the government tells us that marijuana is terrible and winners don’t use drugs.

There’s even some distrust within the industry – newcomers are accused of only chasing the money, while old-timers are accused of being out of touch and failing to adapt.

The stores can seem like scary places if you’ve never visited one, or you don’t quite know what you want or what to ask for.

At Evercannabis, we want to help get rid of your fears. We’re always happy to provide correct facts and connect readers with lots of experts to remove any of these uncertainties. We’re always happy to help people but like to do so as neutrally as possible. Our audience is “everyone,” from those who like industry news to those who need help with their aches or anxieties without traditional pharmaceuticals.

We – my Evercannabis colleagues and I – really do enjoy explaining the process and introducing readers to experts in the community with more knowledge than us There are some truly nice people who are truly eager to help.

What we hear from people is that we’re on the right track with our approach, and people are enjoying this source of info. It helps that we have the 135-plus year-old media institution behind us. Ask us anything – we’re happy to help!

Don’t forget to mark your calendars for June 14-15 for the first-ever EVERCANNAFEST at the Spokane Valley Events Center. The first day will be for industry friends, and the second is focused on information-seekers/consumers, so everyone will find all sorts of interesting things. Ask us about booths or sponsorships at Evercannabis@spokesman.com

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6-7 CANNATANK 420, SPOKANE Producers, processors, retailers and other 502 pros from Washington gather at the Spokane Convention Center for networking, seminars and an auction. cannatank420. com

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RETAILER PERSPECTIVE WANTED FOR WSU STUDY SPOKANE – Washington State University researchers are seeking cannabis retailers to share their experiences with pregnant customers.

The school is conducting a study on experiences, perceptions and views about cannabis purchases by pregnant women.

Owners and employees of Washington cannabis stores who have interacted with pregnant customers who want to be part of this study will be asked to take part in a short, recorded interview (30-60 minutes) on the Washington State University Spokane campus or by phone.

Participants can earn a $50 gift card.

You must be at least 21 years old to participate.

To participate in the WSU cannabis retailers’ perspectives study, call (509) 358-7707.

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CAMP AND SMOKE OUT DOPELAND RETREAT, ROSLYN Celebrate Washington cannabis with camping, live music, food, including a pancake breakfast, and a golf tournament at Suncadia.

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25 THE CANNABIS ALLIANCE, SEATTLE Monthly meeting of growers, retailers and other supporters of Washington’s cannabis system.

Live feeds available in Bellingham, Arlington, Tri-Cities and Olympia. www.thecannabisalliance.us

26 BUDTENDERS’ BALL, SEATTLE American Hash Makers invites budtenders and other industry employees throughout the state to socialize and network at the Seattle Aquarium with processors and retailers. www. budtendersballevent.com

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Q&A: Hungry for accurate info about edibles : Q I’m interested in trying edibles but I’ve heard some things that make me nervous. What should I know?

- CannaCurious

By ROB MEJIA EVERCANNABIS Correspondent

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Congratulations on seeking information before trying cannabis edibles! Sometimes they’re called “medibles” if used for medical purposes.

Edibles are simply cannabis-infused food and/or beverages. Sometimes the infusion is only CBD (cannabidiol, the element in cannabis that won’t get you high but fights inflammation), a combination of CBD and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol, the element in cannabis that makes the user feel euphoria) or only THC. Consuming edibles is a different experience than smoking cannabis.

With smoking, the cannabis enters your lungs and bloodstream quickly.

Most people feel the effect in five minutes and the experience lasts roughly two hours.

Edibles, on the other hand, take anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours to take effect. Unlike alcohol consumption, there is little to no correlation between the onset of edibles and one’s fitness, body type or gender.

The effects of edibles also last longer than smoking – on average between four and eight hours, so plan accordingly. Only through testing and observation will you figure out when and how edibles affect you.

Many edible enthusiasts describe the experience as a combination of a body and head high (if THC is present in the edible). I know my time of onset is between 50 and 70 minutes. There are a few things that can speed the effect, including taking edibles on an empty stomach, eating sugary snacks and reportedly eating a mango. But above all, an edibles consumer needs to be patient and start with a slow dose.

FOUR IMPORTANT NOTES ON EDIBLES

Start with a small dose because you can’t reduce the dose after consumption. Newbies should begin with 2.5 milligrams and see how they feel. You may feel no or very small effects, which means

next time you can comfortably move your dose up to 5 milligrams during your next session. Continue on this path until you reach the level you like.

Be patient and wait the full two hours to determine the effects of the dose. Do not consume any additional edibles, smoke any cannabis or drink alcohol. Any of these actions will exaggerate the effect and you want to avoid overdoing it.

Keep your edibles labeled and secure. Edibles come in many forms – drinks, cookies, candy, chocolate or the classic brownie.

Outside of its packaging, there is often no way to tell the difference between an infused treat and a non-infused treat, so make sure to keep your product labeled and secured away from kids and pets. A responsible user should lock up their edibles. (Stashlogic.com has a great selection of lockable, smell-resistant storage containers.)

Read the dosing information carefully. Most states have standard requirements that each edible must be individually packaged at 10 milligrams (of THC and/or CBD), or the entire product can be easily divided into 10 milligram pieces. For example, a chocolate bar may contain 100 milligrams of THC, but can be divided into 10 squares of 10 milligrams. If you are new to the process, start at 2.5 milligrams (one-fourth of a square) and see how you feel. Next time you can take a bit more if you like.

The bottom line is to be vigilant about edibles and don’t panic. If you start with a low dose and increase over several sessions, you will find what works for you. Bon appétit!

Rob Mejia is the author of “The Essential Cannabis Book: A Field Guide for the Curious,” which provides non-judgmental, honest, researched information about cannabis products. Learn more about Rob at www. ourcommunityharvest.com or ask him questions via Evercannabis@ spokesman.com.

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WHAT’S SO SPECIAL ABOUT

MEDICAL MARIJUANA

By DANIELLE ROSELLISON EVERCANNABIS Correspondent

“What is medical cannabis?”

“Where do I buy it?”

“What kind is best for my condition?”

“I don’t know where to start. What do I do?”

These are the questions budtenders get inundated with. Unfortunately, not all of them have the answers consumers are seeking. Not just because not all budtenders can offer medical advice, but also because research to answer these questions has been hindered due to cannabis continuing to be labeled as a controlled substance by the federal government.

To understand the current terminology, it helps to go back in time a bit:

1998

Washington voters approved Initiative 692, allowing cannabis to be used for certain medical conditions.

The initiative also allowed affirmative defense, which means that patients and caregivers could use health conditions in court to defend themselves.

2009

President Obama’s administration stated that the federal government would leave patients alone if they abided by their state’s medical cannabis laws.

2011

Washington’s Legislature voted to allow cannabis dispensaries to help medical patients, but much of the structure was vetoed by thenGov. Christine Gregoire. Citizens, with the approval of government officials, moved forward with the remaining portions of the law.

2012

Voters passed Initiative 502, permitting legal adult use, becoming one of the first states in the nation to do so.

2014

Adult-use cannabis stores opened in a highly taxed, highly regulated environment, competing against an untaxed, unregulated “grey” medical market.

2015

The Legislature modified medical cannabis laws, requiring all medicinal cannabis to be sold through the regulated adultuse system.

2016

All dispensaries are shut down. Patients are asked to visit recreational stores to secure their medications, even if there’s fewer items available.

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Welcome to 2019, when the amount of medically certified product is still limited but customer demand is growing.

To certify marijuana as medically compliant, it needs to be grown in compliance with the Department of Health’s standards. This means testing below acceptable pesticide and heavy metal thresholds.

Certified medical products must be tested for quality, however, testing is optional for products grown for recreational use – essentially “the honor system.”

There are three categories for medically compliant products that follow the state guidelines and have passed the pesticide and heavy metal tests, conducted by a state sanctioned lab:

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medically compliant and affordable.

Companies that offer products consistently certified medically include Trail Blazin’ Productions, Washington Bud Company and Fairwinds. (Disclaimer: I am the owner/operating manager of Trail Blazin’ Productions.)

WAM Oil, Heylo and Avitas are also reputable companies. While they don’t medically certify their product, they perform pesticide testing on plant matter before turning it into oil.

Although consumers are yearning for clear medical suggestions, the reality is that consumers need to take charge of their lives and medical choices.

General Use, High CBD and High THC.

STRAIN OF THE MONTH season, so I need a strain that won’t sink me into the couch but instead provides focus. One strain always stands heads above: Super Lemon Haze. I’ve never tried Western Cultured’s cut of it, so I knew the perfect eighth to snag.

Anyone can buy medically compliant products with a “General Use” or “High CBD” label. “High THC” medically compliant products are reserved for registered patients.

APPEARANCE: Nicely manicured buds with a perfect squish. Beautiful bright green with a few light orange pistils, these snow-specked buds are perfect for rolling in a joint or blunt.

There’s a perfect amount of moisture and stickiness without gluing your hands.

With a better understanding of current state laws, our history and what to look for, how do you know what products to use for what conditions?

There is no single answer but many resources:

AROMA: Unlocking the jar is an

• “The Sacred Plant: Healing Secrets Exposed” A seven-part online video about the medical possibilities of cannabis. The first video is available to stream for free. (thesacredplant.com)

immediate smack in the face of sweet-sour funk. I want to get lost in that garbage aroma. Snapping the squishy buds apart unlocks the light lemon profile that I’ve come to expect from Super Lemon Haze, but the sweet funk is also present.

• “Emerging Clinical Applications for Cannabis and

Cannbinoids: A Review of the Scientific Literature”

Published by National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, this book breaks down different medical conditions, how cannabis can help, and references research studies to support those claims.

• Tikun Olam

This Israeli company has been researching the effects of cannabis for decades, and provides conditions, summaries and links to studies. (www.tikunolam.com)

• Project CBD

A series of brochures that offers introductory information about CBD, cannabis therapy, dosing, and the use of CBD for opiate addiction. (www.projectcbd.org)

Another helpful resource can be found right at the source. Many Washington cannabis companies are trying to keep cannabis pesticide free,

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smoke didn’t produce a heavy taste, a bit disappointing since the lemon taste is a favorite.

EXPERIENCE: A dance party ensued before the second bowl was done. I let the sweet flows of The Game and Justin Timberlake guide a smile to my face. Seatown Lemon Haze delivers a focused, energetic high perfect for gaming and binge-fueled weekends where attention is needed. It also provides a head high, without the heavy body feeling that can accompany a few bowls. Whether you’re looking to catch up on TV or have a quick stroll around Riverfront Park, it ensures you’re smiling the whole time.

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Infused bath bombs exploding onto canna-cosmetic scene

By TRACY DAMON EVERCANNABIS Correspondent

Thanks to new technology and some determined innovators, it’s now possible to enjoy your cannabis legally in pretty much any form these days – including the tub.

If you’ve been to the mall, a drug store or a favorite cosmetic retailer recently, you know that bath bombs and salts are EVERYWHERE right now.

Some stores sell nothing but these.

Bombs are a mix of dry ingredients compacted into a ball or other novelty shapes that fizz when dropped in water. Salts are similar but consist of grains instead of one unit. Both products add color and scent to bath water and are designed to enhance your relaxation and improve the overall experience.

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and salts can also include THC for those who want a nice body or head high without having to eat or smoke anything. Other types of bombs include more CBD, a natural compound in cannabis that doesn’t have psychoactive effects but is touted as having significant benefits for pain and stress relief, as well as anti-anxiety and insomnia-reducing properties.

Any cannabis is absorbed through the skin, as well as the steam from hot water. The experience is believed to be similar to bathing with Epsom salts – relaxing and good for the skin, but nothing is supposed to enter the bloodstream.

You can buy infused bath bombs of both varieties at most area cannabis retailers, including Sativa Sisters in Spokane Valley.

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medical consultant Shawheen Azizi.

Forest Pharms is a cannabis and hemp processor based in the Spokane area that creates a variety of products including soap, roll-on gel, pet treats and peanut butter.

“Their products are just really well made,” said Azizi. “There’s really not a whole lot of stuff in the bombs: citric acid, baking soda, essential oils, vitamin E, avocado oil.”

While Azizi says he hasn’t used them himself, he says bath bombs are highly recommended.

“My co-workers say it’s very pleasant,” he said.

Azizi says you won’t really get stoned using the bombs,

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but many describe experiencing extreme relaxation.

“Very physical,” Azizi said. “Just the heaviest calm. You just feel very relaxed.”

Bath bomb practitioners say the experience is much more than sitting in a tub of warm skunky water.

“Most of these have coconut oil and a bunch of other moisturizers, so they smell really pleasant,” Azizi said.

Stephanie Lamb, a cannabis blogger, infuser and researcher at Blue Roots Cannabis in Airway Heights, agrees.

She and her husband recently launched Bitchcraft Beauty and Bath, a line of hempderived CBD-infused skincare products, including bath bombs. She’s also developing a THC bath bomb for Blue Roots called Crafted.

“My thought was, if I’m sitting in a tub for 45 minutes it should be better than just sitting in pretty water,” Lamb said.

Lamb’s line focuses on gender-neutral scents like Treetox, a blend of tea-tree and eucalyptus essential oils. She says her bath bombs are great for pretty much everyone

except children.

“They’re OK for people with sensitive skin, people with eczema… a lot of time the colors and things some companies put in these aren’t good for people with sensitive skin,” she said.

Lamb’s products include soothing ingredients such as oatmeal, honey and milk. Her THC bath bombs include 500 mg of THC. Her CBD version has 300 mg per bomb.

There are also natural ingredients plus some fun touches like rose petals in some bombs which emerge during the fizzing and float around the tub.

“A lot of the bombs on the market are really low-dose, such as 25 milligrams. When you’re sitting in gallons and gallons of water, that’s not much,” she said.

The result of adding more THC, she says, is more relaxation.

“I feel like a noodle when I get out of the bathtub and it’s usually some of the best sleep that I get,” she said.

Bitchcraft CBD bath bombs will be available online and in stores nationwide. Blue Roots’ THC-infused bombs will be dropping soon at

licensed cannabis retailers in Washington.

Or if you are feeling really adventurous, there are instructions at Leafly.com on how to make your own infused bath bombs.

For more information: forestpharms.com bluerootscannabis.com @bitchcraftedcbd on Instagram

Beauty and Bath, left (Courtesy Stephanie Lamb) and Forest Pharms, right. (Courtesy Forest Pharms).

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chronic CANNABIS Patients in PAIN search for relief

By SARAH BAIN EVERCANNABIS Correspondent

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f you’ve never experienced chronic pain, consider yourself lucky. Pain is technically defined as chronic if it lasts for more than 12 weeks, and can include everything from tennis elbow or tendinitis to pressure from a tumor affecting the nerves.

Chronic pain can make eating, sleeping, walking, thinking, sitting and exercising difficult, impacting quality of life and making it next to impossible to function normally.

Typically, someone begins chronic pain treatment by visiting their primary care provider, and is often given pain medication.

They may be referred to physical therapy if the symptoms don’t naturally subside.

If that doesn’t work, then often MRIs or X-rays are ordered, and new treatments can begin. Treating the underlying issues of chronic pain can sometimes take weeks or months, and often there are no guarantees that it will ever go away.

It’s at this point that some patients may consider cannabis as an option to help them live with chronic pain and perhaps reduce their symptoms.

But how do you get started if you’re new to cannabis but not necessarily new to pain?

The Washington State Department of Health website (www.doh.wa.gov/ YouandYourFamily/Marijuana) lists all the medically-endorsed cannabis retailers. These stores have a certified medical marijuana consultant on staff at all times. These consultants can also issue recognition cards for patients and providers who have a valid medical marijuana authorization.

There are currently 10 stores in Spokane County with this designation and about 150 around the state.

This includes Spokane’s Satori South and Satori North. At the north location, certified medical marijuana consultant David LaMoreaux enjoys helping educate patients on their options under the state guidelines, whatever their health condition.

“The state set us up as medical consultants

to be able to look at the medical paperwork the client provides, which is based on HIPPA policies to make sure that you can look at private documents,” he said. “When a doctor gives a patient a recommendation, we enter that information into the secure database, and that sets them up with a card that they use to access medical cannabis.“ LaMoreaux has some restrictions on what he can say about specific benefits.

For instance, he can tell patients what other people have found useful and works with similar symptoms. But he can’t make recommendations directly on how to reduce someone’s specific chronic pain.

“There is still so much gray area,” he explained.

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little relief from medication. He’s changed his diet, he’s decreased his stress, he’s done just about everything. And still the pain persists.

“I absolutely hate this stinking disease. It left me for about eight weeks, and it’s back just when I thought it had gone. I’ve had every pain drug in the house working hard inside me.”

That’s when Spencer began researching cannabis and CBD oil. He found that while it doesn’t necessarily remove the most painful symptoms, it does allow him to relax enough to get some relief.

“I’ve tried CBD and THC oil for the chronic pain and had no luck. … However, the CBD oil has been great for my anxiety attached to this awful disease, which in turn makes me feel better,” Spencer said.

MANY MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS AGREE THAT THERE NEEDS TO BE MORE RESEARCH CONDUCTED WITH CHRONIC PAIN AND THE USE OF CANNABIS.

The research on cannabis to reduce epileptic seizures has been well-documented and several forms have worked well on many patients. A number of patients have also found relief with different forms of cannabis.

However, because the restrictions on medical cannabis research with federal funding has been extremely limited, more research is needed.

One Spokane resident who didn’t want to be identified purchases CBD oil and edibles for her father in Ellensburg for hip pain.

“He is able to sleep better at night when he takes the cannabis, which in turn helps his pain,” she explained.

LaMoreaux said that one of the first things he recommends to clients seeking chronic pain relief is to find a way to sleep.

“Getting rest is one of the biggest benefits to feeling good, so getting a product to help you rest is important,” he said. “We usually advise people to start in the evening. When chronic pain and inflammation is the issue, CBD tinctures can be beneficial, and topicals

can be useful,” LaMoreaux explained.

Charles Lemon also struggles with pericarditis.

“The combination of vaporizing indica flower and indica oil lets me sleep through the night most nights,” said Lemon.

“Cannabis doesn’t remove or reduce my chronic pain, but it does alter my perception of it, allowing me to ignore it. It is very much like my experience with opioids, but without the nasty side effects or addiction risk.”

Matt Campbell is another Eastern Washington resident who found that it relieves his intense pain and reduces his anxiety brought on by pain.

Amanda Porter has used the full spectrum of cannabis, edibles, CBD oil and tinctures for her pericarditis and cancer treatment.

She believes it helps her overall health and wellness.

“My husband, by the way, uses it for his arthritis pain and finds relief,” Porter added.

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NEW DAY CANNABIS Unveils Safer Selections

By JOE BUTLER EVERCANNABIS Writer

...‘Clean cannabis,’ free of all pesticides or contaminants, has been something many health-conscious consumers have requested and many growers have strived for. But until recently, none have been able to fully achieve.

That’s because the traditional extraction process that turns raw plant matter into oil or concentrates also can concentrate pesticides, along with creating inaccurate amounts of THC, a natural compound that causes temporary mental and physical intoxication.

New Day Cannabis, a grower in Newport, has figured out a better way to remove any contaminants and even separate THC from CBD, another compound known to help with healing, pain relief and reducing inflammation.

The result is very pure cannabis, said owner Joe Rammell. It also gives New Day the ability to customize specific combinations of THC and CBD and other ingredients that may address certain health conditions.

The higher quality cannabis concentrate is due to new equipment used by the grower, including a machine which removes impurities and reclaims any ethanol.

“We’ll be able to do this 24 hours a day,” said Rammell. “Minutes after we announced this, I had three growers asking me to clean their oil for them.”

The machinery also has led to the creation of a line of consumer products through New Day’s Medabis Labs medical brand, including a hemp-based CBD concentrate that can be sold anywhere; a high CBD/zero THC hemp/ marijuana concentrate that can be sold at Washington cannabis stores; and customized blends of CBD and THC that are also available at licensed cannabis retailers.

New Day will extract and process the plants it grows along with assisting other growers who want their plants or extracted items cleaned, including products that may have failed testing.

While California requires pesticide testing for all licensed cannabis growers, Washington

only requires testing through the Department of Health for products intended for medical use.

Recreational products are typically only tested if there’s a specific complaint or investigation, although some retailers have begun performing their own testing.

States that ban cannabis still allow the sale of hemp products, provided the items include less than .3 percent of THC. But commercial hemp CBD products don’t receive FDA oversight, so quality is often unknown. Some investigations around the country of hemp CBD products have found undisclosed additives, pesticides or higher percentages of THC or less CBD than stated on the label.

“It’s the Wild West out there for CBDs,” Rammell said. “But until federal oversight changes, the only places to get safe CBD products are really the Washington cannabis shops.”

New Day’s new equipment not only produces different amounts of THC and CBD, but can be adjusted for different flavor/terpene profiles to better address possible health conditions, such as insomnia, anxiety or general pain relief.

Common extraction methods also remove terpenes, which are unique natural flavors in plants, along with cannabinoids, natural compounds that can cause different mental or physical effects.

Some growers are already experimenting with adding a specific terpene back in after the traditional extraction process strips them out. Rammell said this can work to some degree, but a strain will work

better if it retains all the terpenes it’s naturally supposed to have.

“We’re able to isolate the particular profile and figure out ways to make it more effective,” he said.

Rammell is excited about being able to produce something especially for consumers who may have particular health conditions and want a clean product. New Day was the first Washington grower to produce medicallycompliant flower as early as 2016.

Later this year, he said New Day also plans to add a line of tinctures to further appeal to consumers seeking pain relief without any of the recreational aspects.

New Day is also offering supplemental training for medicalcertified budtenders to learn more about the medical benefits of cannabis and the company’s products. This way, store staff will be more educated when customers come in seeking products especially for health needs.

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Microdosers Seeking a Sweet Spot

By TERRY BAIN EVERCANNABIS Correspondent

First, a definition. A microdose is considered a dose at or just below the lowest dose of the cannabis product that creates a perceptible effect, generally at or just below the point where you say “Oh, I feel that.”

This level is different for every user, so the first thing those interested in microdosing should do is figure out their lowest threshold.

Some recommend starting anywhere between 1 and 10 mg per dose, though 2-5 mg also seems common.

Ask 10 people how to start microdosing, and they may all say, ‘start low and take it slow,’ gradually increasing dosage until you start to feel something, then stay with that dose for a week and adjust as necessary.

What’s the point of this threshold? Some users find smaller amounts of cannabis to be helpful with anxiety, chronic pain, stress, ADHD, nausea, insomnia, inflammation, and indigestion.

Regular mood and emotional enhancements are often reported.

Slightly altered mood and increased creativity

are the most encouraging benefits, rather than getting fully high.

There is even medical research that suggests low doses of THC can reverse age-related memory loss (so far just in mice, but interesting regardless).

The idea behind microdosing comes from the biphasic effect of cannabis. Think about alcohol: drink a few beers and you’ll start to feel relaxed, sociable, and happy. More beer can cause you to become anti-social, dizzy, out of balance, even violent.

Though the effects of cannabis aren’t generally as dramatic or extreme as booze, low doses can make you relaxed, happy, and reduce symptoms of many diseases.

Too much can impair cognitive function or even cause anxiety.

The trick is finding the sweet spot.

Regular microdosers generally report that they get consistent beneficial results throughout the day, rather than a “stoned”

spike, followed by possible paranoia or dips in motivation.

Many manufacturers are starting to include microdose information on packaging.

If you’re already a regular cannabis user, try taking a break of a week or two from any use, then introduce smaller quantities.

Microdose fans may have more options in 2019 as some consumers are moving away from higher THC/more potent strains. Instead, there’s a push for more directed uses of cannabis and extracts, including more complex terpene and cannabinoid products.

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NATIONAL BRIEFS

HEMP SHIPMENT IN LIMBO

BOISE – IN JANUARY, THE IDAHO STATE POLICE found about 6,700 pounds of green, leafy plants during an inspection of a tractor-trailer at a point of entry weigh station.

After a field test and confirmation from a drug dog indicated that the plants contained THC, the ISP arrested the driver on charges of felony drug trafficking and seized the load.

However, the plants’ owner, Big Sky Scientific, said they are entirely legal hemp, and any THC falls below the legal threshold of .3 percent.

Big Sky purchased the plants from a hemp farm in Oregon and a driver was taking them to its headquarters/ laboratory in Colorado for processing.

Although hemp is legal nationally, Idaho still has strict laws against any cannabis products, including hemp.

Driver Denis Palamarchuck was jailed for four days before posting bail.

If found guilty, he could face at least five years in prison and a minimum $15,000 fine.

Big Sky officials have officially requested their plants be returned. A U.S. magistrate denied one request in late February, saying that the plants should still be considered illegal under Idaho law because Oregon’s hemp cultivation program hasn’t been approved at a federal level, like it has been in some states.

Source: Idaho Statesman

First Trial Completed For PTSD

WASHINGTON, D.C. – THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY condition. The study looked closely Association for Psychedelic Studies at the presence of THC and CBD recently completed the first clinical in the cannabis participants used. trial involving cannabis and postBoth are the main compounds in traumatic stress disorder. cannabis.

MAPS, a non-profit, “We are extremely “WE ARE worked with 76 U.S. grateful to all of the veterans to evaluate the PROUD study’s supporters, safety and effectiveness of especially the veteran TO HAVE smoked marijuana as a service organizations who possible method to reduce PERSEVERED THROUGH helped us with patient symptoms of PTSD. The recruitment,” Sisley said. results are expected to be THESE “We are proud to have published in at least one REGULATORY persevered through these peer-reviewed medical regulatory hurdles.”

HURDLES,” journal by this fall.

Principal investigator Dr. SISLEY SAID. The study was funded by a $2.1 million grant Sue Sisley said the study from the Colorado Department of took about 10 years from initial Public Health and Environment, concept to final data collection. and was overseen by the U.S. Food She hopes it will provide clear and Drug Administration, Drug data for physicians, mental health Enforcement Administration and specialists and the military about National Institute on Drug Abuse. the possible benefits and risks of cannabis on people with this health Source: Stars and Stripes

EDMONTON, ALBERTA – AUTHORITIES HERE ISSUED 73 tickets for illegal tobacco use from Oct. 17, 2018 to Feb. 20, 2019.

In comparison, it issued three tickets for illegal cannabis use in the same period, which was when adult-use cannabis became legal throughout Canada.

However, even though cannabis can be sold and possessed by those age 18 and older, municipalities can establish local laws for proper use. For instance, Edmonton took the opportunity to re-address all smoking laws, and now prohibits public use of tobacco or cannabis in public places like playgrounds, cemeteries, outdoor swimming pools and skating rinks.

People can still smoke anything on private property or designated areas for public smoking.

Any smoker must be 10 meters away from any door, window or transit stop.

In the same time period, Edmonton law enforcement gave 33 warnings about cannabis use and 847 for tobacco.

Lee Hagen, executive director Action on Smoking and Health, said the low cannabis tickets show that people are smoking but trying to follow the rules.

“The tickets we’re seeing are the people who just need a little more public education, and if that education involves a ticket, so be it,” he said.

Source: Global News

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While anyone who has experienced menstruation will recognize that the products profiled in these articles do not serve the hygienic function of a tampon, cannabis vaginal suppositories, as they are more accurately described, might make “that time of the month” more bearable.

After gaining attention for its arousal lubricant, California-based Foria introduced Foria Relief in early 2016. Considered to be the first “cannabis tampon” on the market, the cocoa butter suppositories are formulated “to ease symptoms often associated with the menstrual cycle, such as pain and cramps.” Each suppository contains 60mg THC and 10mg CBD, yielding “little or no psychoactive effects.”

Foria’s cannabis products are only available in California and Colorado, although it now sells CBD-only versions of its products online at foriawellness.com.

Fairwinds Manufacturing in Vancouver introduced Feminine Relief, the first cannabis-infused suppository available in post-I-502

Washington, in February 2017.

Other Fairwinds products include full extract cannabis oil, capsules and topicals.

“Our idea for the Feminine Relief came from multiple reports of increased comfort after using our O-Lube cannabis intimate lubricant,” said Steve Schechterle, marketing coordinator.

“A few women told us that when they used the lube during menstrual cramps, it took away their discomfort.”

Schechterle said Fairwinds decided to develop Feminine Relief as a suppository because of the historical use of herbal vaginal suppositories.

“The Feminine Relief formula was developed from traditional theory, based on thousands of years of traditional use of herbs for gynecological disorders,” he said.

Fairwinds has also introduced Rectify, a suppository with ingredients known to support gastrointestinal health.

Packages of Feminine Relief and Rectify include four individually packaged suppositories containing 5mg CBD/ 5mg THCA/ 10mg THC per serving.

Suppositories may be more effective for vaginal and gastrointestinal relief over smoking or edibles because active ingredients reach the blood in much higher concentrations, as they are not metabolized by the stomach and liver.

Suppositories are also fast acting, often within 10-15 minutes, with effects potentially lasting up to eight hours, although individual responses vary.

Satori South General Manager Kayla Keane said the shop began

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carrying Feminine Relief a few months after the location opened.

“We had more and more consumers asking about options in a suppository form,” Keane said. “Fairwinds was truly the only company that offered this option or even attempted to create (it).”

Satori South sees many customers seeking options to address medical conditions. Keane encountered one patient with prostate cancer who had been making his own suppository capsules.

“He was elated with the results and wanted

to share so that others understood the multitude of uses suppositories could have,” Keane said. “After hearing this story and others, we were thrilled to bring on Feminine Relief.”

Although Satori South has carried the product for nearly two years, Keane has received little feedback.

“The product and concept in general of a cannabis-infused suppository is so new to the legal market that I think it has yet to be perfected,” she said. “As

the industry grows and changes, we see the culture changing and more people realizing that this could be the new ‘normal’ for them to combat pain.”

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MANY SAY REFORM OF CANNABIS RULES NEEDED

By TERRY BAIN

EVERCANNABIS Correspondent

It’s no surprise that one of the most confounding aspects of owning a business is the regular accounting of income for the government (otherwise known as “doing your taxes”).

This is especially true for cannabis businesses, which are considered illegal federally but still required to submit a portion of their earnings to Uncle Sam. A recent cautionary tale is often shared about Matthew Price, a medical marijuana dispensary owner-operator from Oregon, who was sentenced to seven months in prison last fall. Price is believed to be the first legal cannabis business owner given federal jail time for tax crimes.

Price pleaded guilty to failing to file income tax returns for his business along with not filing individual tax returns from 2011 to 2014.

Recent surveys show that cannabis-related industries are up to five times more likely to face a cash-business audit by the IRS. Though federal illegality likely contributes to increased inspection, canna businesses also are generally unbanked, cash-heavy and don’t leave much of a paper trail.

These are all potential “red flags” authorities can look at when deciding which business require further inspection. Other potential red flags include: • Perennial losses or low profit margins inconsistent with a successful business.

• Increasing bank balances or decreasing debt while profits remain flat.

• Owner lifestyle inconsistent with business profits.

• Persistently low sales.

Even more bad news for cannabusiness – taxes are collected under section 280E, the same section associated with the trafficking of Schedule I or Schedule II substance, defined by the Controlled Substances Act. Internal Revenue Code Section 280E states that: “No deduction or credit shall be allowed for any amount paid or incurred during the taxable year in carrying on any trade or business if such trade or business (or the activities which

comprise such trade or business) consists of trafficking in controlled substances (within the meaning of Schedule I and II of the Controlled Substances Act) which is prohibited by federal law or the law of any state in which such trade or business is conducted.”

In other words, cannabis retailers aren’t allowed the same deductions as businesses that don’t fall under 280E. Business owners, or even some tax accountants without 280E experience, who don’t know how Section 280E applies, may cause tax deficiencies for businesses and business owners, even if they do their best to stay on the correct side of tax laws.

These restrictions, however, may be good news for accounting firms familiar with cannabis companies.

On March 15, 2018, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed Senate Bill 5928, a part of which was intended to encourage CPAs to offer services to cannabis clients. Section (3) of the bill reads: “A certified public accountant or certified public accounting firm, which practices public accounting as defined in RCW 18.04.025, does not commit a crime solely for providing professional accounting services as specified in RCW 18.04.025 for a marijuana producer, marijuana processor, or marijuana retailer authorized under chapter 69.50 RCW.” Washington’s Board of Accountancy points out, however, that it “cannot provide an assessment of the spectrum of risks that CPAs potentially face if they choose to engage with clients involved in the cannabis industry.

Licensees are advised to seek their own legal counsel.”

In other words: proceed at your own risk, and hire a lawyer. When it comes to accounting and cannabis, the only thing that seems sure is that nobody should go it alone. Bellingham www.trailblazin.net

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TRI-CITIES SHOP CONTINUES PUSH TO OPEN DOORS

STATE BRIEFS

THE CLONE ZONE SHUTS DOWN ARLINGTON – DESPITE REQUESTS FOR RECONSIDERATION from elected officials, the Liquor and Cannabis Board shut down The Clone Zone in February due to four non-criminal violations in three years.

The family-owned grower employed about 30 people and was part of the Smokey Point Productions group of companies that employs about 200 area residents.

The LCB said its role is to ensure compliance to existing rules, and the ‘four strikes’ rule, no matter the circumstances, is clear. Any modifications or exemptions would require legislative action.

Company officials didn’t dispute receiving written and verbal violations, but said they were all for minor items, such as one tag with smudged ink that an inspector said was difficult to read, or a dozen untagged plants that grew over 8 inches in a

Whitman County Approves Pot Ban

PULLMAN – Whitman County

economy, others shared concerns about

commissioners placed a ban on future

safety, odor and possible agricultural

cannabis activity in unincorporated

contamination.

areas due to concerns from the

application for a rezoning permit for

safety risks.

a 3.5 acre processing facility, Selway

The six-month moratorium means existing producers, processors or shops can still operate but can’t expand, and

big grow room.

“They were mistakes, not a crime,” said Emily Lade, CFO. “They were in a room of 1,000

no new permits will be issued.

Whitman County Prosecutor Denis Tracy will use the time to research

plants.”

These errors led to improved processes and

possible zoning regulations that can

compliance efforts, such as a requirement to tag

be enacted to specifically apply to

any plant over 4 inches.

cannabis.

Arlington Mayor Barbara Talbert and three

The action came as a result of an

community about possible health and

Commissioners heard from several

Holdings, that planned a new location on Country Club Road. The company has since withdrawn the application.

David Gang, a Washington State University researcher, told commissioners the school’s Knott Dairy Farm is next to the proposed cannabis farm, and he is concerned that compounds from cannabis could leach

state lawmakers requested a stay on cancellation

county residents at meetings in

into the ground, be eaten by cattle, then

proceedings, and a bill was introduced in Olympia

February and March. Although some

taint popular products like Cougar

to adjust minor penalties.

said allowing these businesses could

Gold cheese and Ferdinand’s ice cream.

Source: The Herald

add jobs, knowledge and boost the

Source: Moscow-Pullman Daily News

WEST RICHLAND - ALTHOUGH NIRVANA Cannabis has received state approval to open a retail location here, local restrictions have prevented it from opening its doors for more than two years.

However, the owners continue to own and maintain the Arena Road property, and recently began making improvements, leading some in the community to believe it may open soon.

The company, also known The Garden, also owns Nirvana locations in Wenatchee and Spokane.

Store owners didn’t respond to email or phone inquiries, and representatives from the other stores said they didn’t know anything about the status of the Tri-Cities location.

Benton County officials said a final inspection took place in February, but approval wouldn’t be granted until more work takes place on the parking lot and part of the interior. Workers were also seen cleaning adjoining buildings and putting up new siding.

The location is technically in an unincorporated area of Benton County, although it is surrounded by West Richland, which has placed a ban on cannabis businesses. It is also near a strip mall with a pre-school, plus a church, but these are zoned in the city.

Nirvana’s original license was in Prosser, but asked to move it to its present location.

Source: Tri-City Herald

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LCB Meetings in Spokane

Encourage Outreach

In January, the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board visited Spokane.

Along with a public board meeting, board members and agency staff met with Joseph Harrington, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District

By GREGORY FOSTER of Washington; Washington State University The Cannabis Observer cannabis researchers; and the staff at Trace Analytics, a testing laboratory.

The meeting with Harrington was arranged by LCB board member Russ Hauge, a former Kitsap County prosecutor.

In July 2018, Hauge presented on behalf of WSLCB at the National Association of Prosecutor Coordinators’ summer conference, in Spokane.

Hauge indicated WSLCB would be sharing information with federal authorities in the event of cannabis license cancellations for “egregious” violations. Hauge stated, “If there’s a bad actor who’s gaming the system why wouldn’t we want to tell the U.S. Attorney about it?”

Following this meeting, Hauge, WSLCB Director Rick Garza, and WSCLB research consultant Trecia Ehrlich met with a group of WSU cannabis researchers. Over 70 WSU staff are studying cannabis and its societal impacts as part of the Collaboration on Cannabis Policy, Research and Outreach project.

During an update for the WSLCB Cannabis Advisory Council, Hauge and Garza agreed that cannabis research was underfunded, with no increase planned in the governor’s budget.

Initiative 502 allotted “Six-tenths of one percent to the University of Washington and four-tenths of one percent to WSU for research.”

However, the Legislature amended the law to say any amount “up to” those values could be budgeted, which has permitted Washington cannabis research to be funded using less than its original intent.

Hauge, Garza and Board Member Ollie Garrett said they were impressed during their visits to Trace Analytics, where they learned about the cannabis testing process. Accreditation and licensing of labs is a hot topic in Olympia. In 2018, the Department of Ecology worked with WSLCB to develop an interim study on accreditation of cannabis laboratories.

The WSLCB’s Marijuana Examiners unit has begun convening a working group which meets quarterly. In part because of the board’s visit to Trace Analytics and growing appreciation for the complexity of labs, WSLCB intends to invite the labs to seat one or more representative on the agency’s Cannabis Advisory Council to help guide policy development.

The WSLCB considered its visit to Eastern Washington successful, and members said they intend to schedule two more public meetings outside of Olympia in 2019, including a visit to Spokane annually.

Gregory Foster is the founder of Cannabis Observer, a Washingtonbased startup empowering citizen observers with the knowledge and tools to make cannabis policy more transparent and accessible to stakeholders. Visit cannabis.observer for more info.

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By JAIMALENE HOUGH EVERCANNABIS Correspondent

”We need a better word than ‘bong,’” said the 60ish-year-old gentleman next to me, who seemed to enjoy coming out for Kennewick’s monthly art walk.

On the first Thursday of each month, several businesses in Historic Downtown Kennewick stay open late to allow customers and curious folks to chat with business owners and artists.

At one of Downtown Kennewick’s newer businesses, Prohibition Glass, visitors were recently treated to a display of glassblowing by the artisans from the local studio and shop.

Watching the precise craftsmanship involved in creating one-of-a-kind glass items that sell for hundreds, perhaps thousands, of dollars, it’s certainly easy to agree that the common word “bong” just doesn’t fit.

While it’s a long-standing joke that a true marijuana aficionado can craft a bong out of anything, items created here run the gamut from bare necessity to the priciest luxury.

One visitor favors the term “paraphernalia,” which carries a professional connotation in some circles and an illicit one in others.

“Glass art” works just fine.

In the private showcase adjoining the glass blowing and glass sandblasting suite there are hundreds of pieces displaying the skills of different artists plus different eras by the same artist.

There’s an 18-inch tall Megatron with a mini butane torch for his

cannon. Here’s a bust of a Breaking Bad character. Other art pieces are modeled after everyday objects, like an old-fashioned soda shoppe sundae or a collection of glass sandblasted with a lace effect that would look at home in Grandma’s guest bedroom.

The studio, size-wise, is somewhere between a two- or three-car garage. It features a large garage door on the back wall that can open to cool the room off quickly when several torches are going at once. The studio also doubles as an event space in warmer months.

Prohibition Glass’ full-time glassblower C.J. Freestone recently collaborated with a visiting glassblower to create a solid-white glass tube with a purple and green pineapple inside it. The tube, wider by a full inch at one end, contained a perfectly formed pineapple in every cross section. (The green and purple pineapple is also the logo for cannabis retailer Green2Go, Prohibition Glass’ sister company.)

Beyond the aesthetic, a careful observer (or at least an observer with a good guide) will notice that glass technology is changing, along with the cultural influences, from traditional water pipes to early dab rigs to the latest innovations with peanut pipes.

In comparison to some more functional medical devices where picking your preferred color is considered the height of innovation, the customization of original glass bongs is downright breathtaking.

Standing in the glass showroom is a bit like standing in the middle of a colorful, 4D timeline of cannabis culture in the United States.

The continuing federal illegality of cannabis has contributed to the

Watching the precise CRAFTSMANSHIP involved in creating one-of-a-kind glass ... it’s certainly easy to agree that the word “bong” just doesn’t fit underground culture of glasssblowing and makes the purchase of high-end paraphernalia a risky investment.

Some collectors have said their pricey collections of glassware have been seized or smashed by law enforcement during arrests and raids.

The dubious legality of custom glass inspired the name “Prohibition Glass,” according to co-owner Steve Lee. He said technically, the constitutional amendment that installed alcohol Prohibition in the United States made importing, producing, or selling booze a crime, but not buying it.

However, the implementation of this law swept perfectly legal drink purchasers into the fracas. The same thing has been happening with marijuana prohibition, when artists and collectors sometimes find themselves or their glassware in similar legal jeopardy, whether or not they actually touch the plant.

Today, Lee said Prohibition Glass is a business with a mission. The artists don’t just want to sell beautiful glass; they also want to educate the public about glass art.

Keeping the studio open late once a month for Art Walks is part of this mission.

Another component is intensive, weekendlong, glassblowing workshops to help glassblowers hone their skills with expert guidance. These workshops are geared toward semi-professionals who already have basic knowledge but seek to hone their skills.

Prohibition Glass hopes to offer more affordable, shorter workshops for novices when they can expand their space.

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