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10 Cannabis Makes Everything Better for Two Veterans 12 The Experience of Chronic Pain and Emerging Hope...

14 The Sullivans’ Quest to Provide Safe Alternatives 16 The Toll War Takes on Warriors and How Cannabis Can Help

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18 How Cannabis Benefits Our Family and Life 20 Start Your Missouri Medical Marijuana ID Card Process — Sooner than Later!

22 What is Mainstream CBD?

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26 Cutting Edge of the Cannabis Frontier 30 Is Your Cannabis Business Security Application Solid?

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The HEAT is On This Month or those entering the Missouri Medical Cannabis industry, this month means — the “Heat” is on!

Now, we wait until December 31. Whoever wins will celebrate a very Happy 2020 New Year!

Beginning August 3, facility hopefuls can submit applications to the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services (DHSS) for cultivation, manufacturing, dispensary and testing facilities. The department will only accept applications between August 3 and midnight August 17, 2019.

Earlier this year, the DHSS initially opened permit applications for 192 dispensaries, 86 manufacturing licenses, and 60 cultivation licenses, and it has reserved the option to increase any of those numbers. The DHSS recently reported its pre-filed application statistics as of July 2, 2019: 554 pre-filed application forms and fees totaling $3,952,000. The submitted applications included 160 cultivation facilities, 308 dispensary facilities, and 86 medical marijuana-infused manufacturing facilities. These numbers are subject to change (and will certainly increase) when the official facility application process is completed on August 17. The DHSS will award licenses for cultivation, manufacturing and dispensing within 150 days (end of December 2019) after the application is received.

Since as early as January this year, business partnerships have been formed that include groups of people with upwards of 20 individuals who have met weekly (or more often), hammered out solid business plans and spent thousands of dollars in the “hope” of securing a Missouri Medical Cannabis industry license. The applications require months of planning to answer hundreds of detailed questions — each of which requires 300 – 500-word answers. The stress of getting it right has made many applicants sweat long hours and late into the night to make the August 17 deadline.

These hopefuls will submit associated fees with their application for medical marijuana: Dispensary Facilities $6,000 non-refundable application fee and a $10,000 annual fee; Cultivation Facilities require a $10,000 non-refundable application fee and a $25,000 annual fee; and Medical marijuana-infused manufacturing facilities require a $6,000 non-refundable application fee and a $10,000 annual fee. There are no guarantees that applicants will be awarded a license.

After the applications are submitted, the sweating it out continues for up to 150 days (three months) waiting and wondering if all the planning, late-night meetings, and thousands of dollars spent will have paid off or was it all for not. Yep, the heat is on!

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Photos of concept dispensaries. License hopefuls will open dispensaries with a casual-toelegant appeal. While dispensaries will have a pharmacy feel, the security will be as strong as a bank. Customers must have a MO Cannabis Med ID card to enter — no one else will be allowed entry.

Remember, The EVOLUTION MagazineTM is designed to be an educational resource that guides our readers through the emerging industry of our State’s legalized “medical cannabis.” Our writers will help guide and inform you as they research the development and production of quality medical cannabis products from future Missouri licensed and regulated growers and dispensaries.

Together, we will start this journey of education, awareness, features, and benefits of medical cannabis. We will “Spark” the conversation and share these issues with our doctors, neighbors, co-workers, and family in an effort to improve the quality of life for those in need.

Missourians are fortunate to be part of such a historic time. I hope you enjoy and learn from the articles within these pages. Watch for future issues and the evolution as we rapidly progress towards the grand opening dates of dispensaries and growers.

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Alycia Mundell has worked alongside the most influential industry leaders since 2015, helping to finalize the legalization process of medical marijuana in Missouri. As a petitioner, notary public, and volunteer coordinator of New Approach Missouri, she soon became one of the original board members of St. Charles NORML. Mundell took action by bringing awareness to the veteran suicide epidemic as the public outreach director of Project422, the first non-profit to host an educational cannabis expo in Missouri before legalization. As the business development director of Midwest CannaExpos, Mundell continues to work with leading organizations and the general public to create opportunities for growth and reliable education. While most of her efforts are put towards bridging the gap of knowledge throughout our new Missouri Industry, she continues to make a conscious effort to celebrate the journey of Missouri seamlessly becoming a legally healed state.

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wo U.S. military veterans, Sarah Runge and Courtney McCormack, both, have dedicated the most recent year of their newfound health to traveling the country as medical cannabis refugees. Raised in traditional Missouri homes, they recognized cannabis as a medical option much later in life than some. According to Runge, each experience that lead her to cannabis was necessary for her to appreciate the plant’s true worth. “By age 28, I was completely immobile for weeks at a time; grocery shopping and bathing were things I was incapable of doing for myself,” says Runge.

military duty circumstances, involving indescribable treatment, McCormack suffers from undiagnosed PTSD. “I wish I would have spoken up for record purposes, but there wasn’t anyone to turn to without them insisting on pills,” said McCormack.

“Everyone was offered pills if they opened up. I just didn’t want the pills, so I didn’t talk.”

After several years of complete defeat and illness, Runge heard about Rick Simpson Oil (RSO), which immediately gave her hope and a fighting chance.

With no hesitation, she was helped into a vehicle with a small amount of donated funds, traveled over 3,000 miles to Oregon, and quickly realized that she was unable to afford the RSO product.

With the help of cannabis, she, like Runge, committed to the trip. Runge and McCormack met while departing to Colorado with the other veterans, and instantly, they began to embrace one another’s qualities. Runge relies on her spouse’s (McCormack’s) ability to remain calm and grounded as McCormick thrives from Runge’s optimism. “She is so inspiring and such a positive person,” said McCormack.

At this point in Runge’s life, she was taking over 13 active prescriptions; diagnosed with mild chronic jerks, PTSD, Anaphylaxis, and Ulcerative colitis.

Runge was, without a doubt, dying, and RSO was her final attempt to save her own life. Despite her lack of funds, the business owners at her destination were quick to act with the solution to her misery.

After her first dose of RSO, Runge woke from a 24-hour rehabilitation and immediately hit the Oregon trails, completing a six-mile hike. “They saved my life, and that is what I will continue to pay forward,” Runge explains with full emotion and gratitude.

In 2018, Runge was selected to join a group of veterans traveling to Colorado in search of cannabis education. By now, she had a couple of years of speaking engagements under her belt and the undeniable urge to reach as many “hopeless” patients before the voting season. Runge knew this was her opportunity to help create a medically healed country. What she didn’t know is that she would soon meet the yin to her yang.

Courtney McCormack was intrigued by the idea of a trip to Colorado, but by this point in her life, she was inevitably skeptical of what she truly had to gain from the experience. With four years of active

Since leaving the military, McCormack has relied solely on cannabis to help stabilize her psyche.

“Every decision I make is better made on cannabis because it helps me to be more mindful and compassionate,” says McCormack.

Their relationship was strong from the first moment they met, but it grew into something much more than that. “We have lived 38 lifetimes together in just one year because of cannabis,” says Runge. “Everything is just so much better.’’

Runge and McCormack found reassurance in sharing the same solution to their dilemmas and have lived every day exploring the country with cannabis — prescription free. “Cannabis is like water; it can’t hurt you, and everyone has something to gain from it,” explains McCormack.

They both agree that educating other people of the undeniable benefits that cannabis has to offer is a lifelong passion of theirs. They believe that encouraging people to experience cannabis firsthand is the most effective way to make an impact.

With a new sense of independence for Runge and McCormack, their mutually cherished companionship was, without doubt for these two cannabis-enriched refugees, in the cards as they hit the road of adventure. They have traveled through six cannabis-legal states together and have recently settled in Colorado Springs. “I just love that we have this place to live, I’m just so grateful for everything,” says Runge.

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THE EXPERIENCE OF CHRONIC PAIN AND EMERGING HOPE ...

by Amanda DiMartini, MA, LPC,

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s many people know, the experience of chronic pain reaches far beyond the physical realm.

There is a broad range of disturbances that occur in one’s life when affected by constant pain. In recent times, opiate medications have been utilized to address physical pain, and anti-depressant medications have been prescribed to address the psychological distress of pain. The good news, medical cannabis may provide a wide range of symptom relief, both physical and psychological, to improve the quality of life for those who suffer from chronic pain.

declines, creating irritability. It is likely that social interactions decrease, feelings of joy decline, isolation may occur, and there is typically a sense of losing hope that things will improve. When hope is lost, clinical depression may settle in; there may be a sense of not wanting to exist anymore or worse, thoughts and plans of suicide. This very powerful process may end up in long-term depression and depletion of all personal resources, and it holds enormous influence over the person’s thoughts and moods. Adding to the difficulty, friends and family may not understand what is occurring within an individual going through depression because of a lack of an acute, visible injury. Research indicates that 30% ─ 50% of chronic pain patients struggle with anxiety and depression disorders, and that is only the reported cases. Subclinical mood disturbances are not accounted for in this statistic.

How can people begin to cope with chronic pain?

Chronic pain is defined as “pain that lasts beyond the typical time it takes for an illness or injury to heal,” some say pain beyond three months of an injury is also a marker. Many people have sustained injuries that continue to hurt them daily. The experience of waking up and going to sleep with the same pain, disturbances in sleep due to the pain, and the frustration of the inescapable pain leads to a decline in quality of life. Chronic pain patients often feel a sense of desperation to escape the unrelenting painful sensations. It starts to take over one’s life and hijacks the ability to lead, what was, their normal life.

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Fortunately, on our horizon is the hope of relief from a variety of chronic pain concerns through medical cannabis applications. From a physical perspective, cannabis can provide a great deal of pain relief through balancing the endocannabinoid system in the nervous system, helping to control pain sensations and spasms. Concurrently, the right dosage and strain can balance the endocannabinoid system related to neurotransmitters in the brain, and it can also provide relaxation and pain relief as well as increase the feel-good chemical dopamine in the brain providing a mood-uplifting experience. Dosage and strain can actually change how one processes information.

Additionally, occasional relief from the frustration and hopelessness with cannabis use can interrupt the anxiety and depression enough for someone to move through it and develop new coping strategies that will lead

to lasting improvements in quality of life. A patient may begin to find joy and laugh and maybe connect with loved ones again; the process cannot be underestimated in importance for those whose bodies suffer consistently.

Remarkably, research is beginning to discover that small, regular doses of cannabis may act as a tonic on our central physiologic healing system; meaning, we are not just treating symptoms but initiating our internal healing ability. In fact, before cannabis prohibition, cannabis was strongly endorsed and was the third most common medicine prescribed by American physicians.

For patients who have already received a medical marijuana card, you are likely cultivating or having a caregiver cultivate your cannabis medicine at this time. Next year, patients can look forward to a variety of quality, lab analyzed, products that will assist in pain and psychological relief. For now, having compassion for those who are distressed, though we may not be able to see its cause, is very important. New hope is emerging for patients as the ancient, medicinal cannabis herb is making its way back into our medicine chests.

Take care and be well!

Amanda DiMartini, MA, LPC, is a Medical Cannabis Educator and Wellness Specialist in Springfield, MO. Ms. DiMartini has practiced in the mental health field for over 16 years. She is currently collaborating with a team of professionals to provide screenings for Medical Cannabis Patient Certifications, patient support, and comprehensive education on a variety of medical cannabis topics. Visit www.FloraWellnesMO.com.

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“My goal for Fresh Green is to be unique from other dispensaries through our dedication to constantly putting the patient first,” said Rob Sullivan. “We will do whatever we can to help patients who need medical marijuana and offer discounts wherever possible or necessary for patient access. Our company has two strong advocates for patients in Bianca and Sarah Duff. Both have long histories of support from the medical perspective. With these two accomplished leaders on our team, I am certain Fresh Green will set itself apart in the industry.”

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THE SULLIVANS’ QUEST TO PROVIDE SAFE ALTERNATIVES TO PHARMACEUTICALS

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he Kansas City, MO, born Fresh Green Dispensaries company will submit its application on August 17 in hopes of securing a Missouri medical marijuana dispensary license.

The Fresh Green Dispensaries company team members include Rob and Bianca Sullivan, Anthony Johnson and Sarah Duff. While the Sullivans are the majority members, Johnson and Duff bring years of cannabis industry experience and will be actively involved in the operation of the business. Both Johnson and Duff are native Missourians whose advocacy dates to the early 2000s. In 2004, they moved to Oregon and played integral roles in the legalization campaign there.

They are excited to get back to their home state of Missouri and be involved in the business.

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Rob Sullivan, an attorney at Sullivan Law, LLC, of Kansas City, MO, has been involved in cases through his career that resulted in settlements or verdicts over $100 million. Sullivan is a former member of the Board of Governors for the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, serving for over ten years and the former Chair of the Executive Committee for the Railroad Law Section of the American Association for Justice. Currently, Sullivan handles cases from coast to coast.

Sullivan’s regulatory compliance experience includes Treasurer for Teresa Loar’s 2000 campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives seat for Missouri’s 6th Congressional District. He was responsible for all donation compliance and filings with the Federal Elections Commission.

Rob Sullivan says, “Bianca is the stimulus for me wanting to open this new business.” Attorney Bianca Sullivan lived in Southern California for six years, and that’s where her cannabis story launched.

“She [Bianca] has been passionate about the legalization for patients benefits for many years,” said Rob. “Most of the education I have acquired on the subject came from her. Beyond that, I have an inherent desire to help people facing difficult obstacles, especially in the face of adversity that is difficult for them to overcome. I have spent my entire legal career helping injured people and families that have lost loved ones and often faced battles against companies that would be impossible without our help. I feel similarly about the challenges that patients have faced for years trying to gain access to the medicine they need. I am happy to help those people and finally offer them that access.”

Bianca says, “My original goal was to carry on with my education in medical school, but as is often the case, life things happen and you take a different path. I first became interested in the cannabis industry when I was an undergrad at UCLA when California was in the early stages of medical legalization. Some of my earliest exposure to the medicinal properties of cannabis came while volunteering at an AIDS non-profit group in Los Angeles. We helped educate patients and the community on Proposition 215, the Compassionate Use Act of 1996, which was the first state to legalize medical cannabis. With many states now having legalized marijuana in one form or another, I’m proud to say I was a part of its inception.”

Outside of supporting such causes, Bianca and her husband (Rob) opened the Sullivan Law firm, and they regularly take on pro bono cases to help those with no other options.

“Above all else, I want Fresh Green Dispensaries as a company and as a dispensary to fulfill the mission of bettering the lives of those patients that will benefit from cannabis but may not be able to afford it.”

“When Missouri began seriously considering legalizing cannabis for medical purposes, I was immediately interested in being involved,” said Bianca. “I saw another way to help some of my clients and others that would benefit from legalization.”

“Early on in my legal career I found ways to help others,” says Bianca.

“I got great satisfaction from working with the Midwest Innocence Project, an organization with a mission to educate about, advocate for, and obtain and support the exoneration and release of wrongfully convicted people in the Midwest.

“I continue to get the most satisfaction from helping others in need. At Sullivan Law, we have done that for nearly ten years now, and we have always represented individuals that face long odds and uphill battles to get well or at least be made as whole as possible after their injuries.

Along the way, I was fortunate to be involved in pro bono cases where I was able to help people and families that could not afford to help themselves and would certainly have been crushed under the power of legal authorities or government agencies without lawyers willing to fight for them — without being paid.”

Bianca will take all her experience and education, from her undergrad in Biology to foodservice and law, to open Fresh Green dispensary.

Sarah Patrice Duff of Portland, OR, is on a quest to “Save the world one earned smile at a time,” she says.

Duff has a long professional history in the Medical Marijuana Dispensary business. In 2011, Duff opened Johnson Consulting in Oregon. A cannabis consultant business that established a network of 230 patients and 25 growers to educate them about the legalities and pitfalls of utilizing the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program (OMMP).

Duff assisted growers on how to grow for low-income patients. “We accepted the medicine on behalf of the growers, so we can try to give patients the right form and strain of medicine tailored to their condition,” said Duff.

Currently Duff is the project manager of GroHi Station Dispensary in Portland, OR. She assisted GroHi Station’s opening, worked to transition the business into a recreational dispensary, structured the business, established standard operating procedures, security procedures, training regimens, continued training policies, and ordered and maintained inventory.

Duff says, “At GroHi Station Dispensary I had to establish strict cash handling policies to prevent theft and ensure that tax payments were made on time. At first, the business did not have a bank account.

Eventually, we found a bank willing to do business with a cannabis business.”

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and was chief petitioner of Measure 74, a ballot proposal to legalize Oregon medical cannabis dispensaries. He was responsible for compliance with petition signature gathering and campaign finance laws. He served as chief spokesperson and worked in all aspects of the political campaign, including public relations, overall campaign strategy, debate preparation, research, and fundraising.

Currently, Johnson is President/Co-Owner of Duff Johnson Consulting, a consultant cannabis and ancillary businesses on all aspects of marijuana law, specializing in the adult-use system in Oregon, including licensing and compliance. He is the Director for New Approach Oregon PAC, whose efforts are to reform cannabis laws in Oregon and various locales across the nation. Johnson also serves as an Oregon Recreational Marijuana Rules Advisory Committee Member advising the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program on general rules regulated commerce through Oregon’s regulated medical cannabis dispensaries.

The Fresh Green team no doubt has the background to qualify for a Missouri medical marijuana dispensary license — but will they?

December can’t come soon enough for that answer.

“Beyond our message to patients, which I think has already been stated here, I want the public to know that the people that make up our Fresh Green company have years of experience as advocates and professionals who take the responsibility of providing this medicine to patients,” said Rob. “We want to benefit and reassure the community that our company will always operate responsibly within the industry — very seriously!

With three attorneys on the Fresh Green team and Sarah Duff as a proven champion on behalf of patients, the public, who may have reservations about this industry, can take comfort in the fact that the character of the members of this company is unquestionable. “We don’t take our responsibility to our patients and members of the community where we do business lightly,” said Rob. Bianca emphasizes, “Above all else, I want Fresh Green Dispensaries as a company and as a dispensary to fulfill the mission of bettering the lives of those patients that will benefit from cannabis but may not be able to afford it. Of course, the company will have to profit to survive, but a dedicated percentage of that profit will always be earmarked for discounts available to veterans and low-income patients in need.”

With companies like Fresh Green Dispensaries vying for dispensary and growing licenses, the Missouri medical cannabis industry begins its growth with qualified professionals. The public should feel assured that their needs will be well served.

For more about Fresh Green Dispensaries visit www.freshgreen.com.

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THE TOLL WAR TAKES ON WARRIORS AND HOW CANNABIS CAN HELP

by Commander Tom Mundell

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Commander Thomas W. Mundell is a former member of the United States Army. He served two combat tours in Vietnam and received the Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star for Valor, Air Medal for Valor, Army Commendation for Valor and Four Purple Hearts. He was shot down 11 times and rendered over 164 enemy combatants harmless during his military and civilian career. He served as State Commander for the Department of Missouri Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and the Chairman of MAVO (Missouri Association of Veteran Organizations). He has been a sustained member of the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA), Missouri Cannabis Industry Association (MCIA) and New Approach Missouri since 2013. He completed over 120 hours of Cannabis related courses and has experience at the cultivation, manufacturing and dispensary levels. As a well-respected member of the veterans’ community, Mundell was instrumental in passing medical cannabis in 2018 by influencing and educating Missouri senators, representatives and residents throughout Missouri. With his strong relationships with politicians and administrators at the city, county, state and federal levels, he has become a respected educator and voice for cannabis issues.

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he reason for my past and present articles in The Evolution Magazine is to bring to the attention of many who don’t understand why some Veterans may be acting the way

In this case, “past” Military experiences were compounded from the number of life-threatening and times that traumatic experiences were encountered. Each of them fills a deep chasm within the brain — never, ever escaping. Once or twice, when catastrophic events are experienced, is one thing. However, experiences like these are usually rarely experienced. The most outrageous part is when countless traumatic, life-threatening events are experienced over and over, and you continue to live, your mind begins self-preservation numbing in a way.

The more out of the ordinary, violent, ear-piercing sounds, outrageous visual sights of humans tore and ripped apart, hooch’s and buildings blown up nearly every day, and hunting a human being down to terminate their existence, causes your mind to start numbing your conscious awareness — seemly storing nearly every moment in crazy vivid living color within your mind. I’m sure you get the picture.

Now, the veteran returns home; all is well.

Suddenly, a family crisis. Your children’s mother commits suicide, and your dear loving mother dies. You start experiencing suicides by your combat warrior brother and sisters.

Not just one or two, because across the nation there are over 22 suicides each day. Close friends are found dead by their own hand.

Not to mention the number of veteran family member suicides. For most people, it goes totally unnoticed; however, we veterans experience all those types of deaths, nearly every week. For me, all these people started dying, including my Dad, my best and closest friend.

Then, I lose the daughter that I delivered at the age of 17, in the backseat of my parents 1949 Packard. Is that enough? No, my friends, there is more.

During this period, I was being mentored by the strongest leaders in the Missouri Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) to go through the Chairs in that great organization and eventually become their State Commander. These professional men and women, of which all served overseas in a combat theatre of operation, inspired and motivated me to reach deep inside and develop the energy and focus it would take to assume such an honor and responsible position within the VFW. Suddenly, within the VFW ranks, we lost one, then another, then another — still it continues. The entire persona and environment changed within the organization. I know it’s not supposed to, but it did. We have lost hundreds of the most dedicated, loyal, honorable, and focused individuals that the organization ever had within its ranks.

I have tried to build somewhat of a background that shows you just how complicated a vet’s life can be, because every veteran experiences tragedy, death, and destruction in all sorts of degrees.

Modern medicine has tried to help those of us that seem to have a few complications and special challenges in our lives. Veterans are not the only ones — everyone has plenty of challenges in their lives. Think of the veterans who have experienced catastrophic injuries — the loss of legs, arms, parts of their minds, and bodies that so many of us take for granted.

These are all strong warriors — men, and women who have sacrificed a great deal.

Many of their sacrifices, mental and physical wounds are left unseen by most. How we

New Mission to Serve Vets handle and deal with all of life’s tribulations and challenges after war is the biggest hurdle of all.

In the past, doctors have only offered pills, psychotherapy, exploratory surgeries, etc. Mental electro stimulation and psychopharmaceutical practices that have had some positive results. For the most part, the side effects destroy the worth of anything good that comes from them.

Today, we have a new opportunity to correct past wrongs. To make Missouri and the world healthier and wiser. After over 60 months of investigating the “Validity of Medical Cannabis,” I must not hold back the truth that has come forth about the abomination of individuals who served within the U.S. Government. The lies and total falsehoods that they twisted about cannabis. What they have done to Americans — actually, the world — creating decades of demonization of a “LifeGiving” and “Life-Saving Plant.” The lies and total falsehoods twisted about cannabis caused millions of Americans to be incarcerated, and their lives destroyed.

The last thing I want to do is spur more negativity or find something else that upsets us. However, in this case (cannabis), there is light at the end of the tunnel, and the entire situation is changing, nearly faster than the “Speed of Light.” Nevertheless, I’m compelled to clear up some very bad history and misinformation that was spread dropping the entire country into a chasm of “Pharmaceutical Hell.”

Opioids were sometimes thought of as a miracle. Now we know just how destructive and devastating these pain killers, opioids, downers, uppers, and all the other pills or injectables can be. I’m not blaming doctors or hospitals. They were not given many choices, but NOW, they are!

Understand that I’m not trying to raise hell with anyone over this. I only want everyone to know that there is not one single official document backed up by scientific, medical facts or research that demonizes the cannabis plant.

Before the 1930s until today, not one single document exists that proves that this plant is bad to consume in any way shape or form.

Over a thousand years of consuming cannabis (marijuana), no one has ever died from its use.

In the 1930s, fully documented in their own words, certain individuals in our government wanted to gain more control over the “Brown and Black Folks,” as minorities were referred to during this period. Marijuana seemed to be a unifying product that minorities had in common.

So, it was used politically and by law enforcement to try to control people of color.

Then in the 1960s, President Nixon mistakenly felt that the hippies were financing the dreaded anti-war movement with their sales of “marijuana.” Nixon asked the American Medical Association (AMA) to find every bad thing they could about marijuana. Unfortunately for him, they responded quite to the contrary. The AMA could not provide proof of any sort that demonized the hemp plant.

By the way, Nixon was totally off on this situation as well. It was not the hippies who were growing pot and helping the anti-war movement — it was commercial loggers. The last thing loggers wanted was for hemp plants to become mainstream because it would devastate the lumber market. An acre of hemp with three grows in a year could provide what would take trees over 35 years to grow on five acres of land. Hemp could replace, make better and stronger anything, except for steel and glass — and loggers knew it!

Finding out about all of the falsehoods is devastating. However, the facts learned from the investigation concerning the “Validity of Cannabis” will enhance the quality of life for everyone not only in Missouri but on earth. I truly feel, with time, this beautiful cannabis plant will be considered the “Holy Grail of Natural Medicine.”

As a result of my active military duties, I’ve taken thousands of pharmaceutical pills, had numerous surgical operations, and some of the world’s best therapy and counseling. Yes, I am sure, at the time, they all helped me survive, and I am certain without all the care I had, I would be dead. However, some of the side effects were physically and psychologically overwhelming to me. For my family and friends, they were deadly!

In my opinion, and the opinion of countless doctors, scientists, and researchers all over the world, cannabis is not for everyone. It may not heal you or cure you, but it can assist human beings and some animals alike to be able to “cope” with many of today’s “physical and psychological” challenges that we all face.

I must admit that my entire life has changed for the better using cannabis. I have not had an opioid or other mind-bending pill in nearly four years. Thousands of individuals are responding in very positive ways to different forms of consuming this plant. It can be smoked, ate, drank, rubbed-on, and used in so many positive ways to enhance the quality of life.

When you look at a veteran or veteran’s family member, please pause for a moment, and think, things just may not be right with that man or woman who served their country. Remember what that vet may have experienced, and that he or she was possibly exposed to horrifying and deadly situations. Things that a veteran lived through could only be understood or comprehended by someone else who lived through the total hell of human death and destruction on the battlefield. Support the warrior and his/her family in the community and understand what he/she might have experienced in war or personal life.

Next month, things will lighten up a bit, and I will begin the journey of a warrior, from the deadly battlefield to the beautiful cannabis fields and the industry that is being created all around us to “Enhance the Quality of Mankind” across our great State of Missouri.

It’s an opportunity of a lifetime for anyone that wants to learn a new way of life and enter this life-enhancing and potentially multi-billion-dollar industry.

Nixon then took it upon himself, along with a group of unscrupulous writers and doctors to fabricate the worse and longest-lasting medical hoax in history. Not one single word of any of the documentation that Nixon’s group created demonizing the hemp plant was ever backed up with any science or medical facts. They were all lies.

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Cannabis

How Cannabis Benefits Our Family and Life

by Tanya Roth, Contributing Writer

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’m Tanya Roth. I am a wife, a mother of two boys, the Operations Manager of Block Technology Solutions, a caregiver, a freelance journalist for The Evolution Magazine and cannabis patient advocate. This is my story, and I share it with you.

Yep, I am a proverbial pothead.

Did anyone else just cringe a little when I said that? I cringe, because of the stigma that is associated with that “pothead” word — because I am not that stigma. I am not the stuck-onthe-couch joint stoner-chick eating ice cream by the gallon.

Honestly, that only happens when I am really lucky or have had a really crappy day. LOL! I’m kidding, of course! I never get that lucky, and my days are usually pretty awesome because I get to share my story and help others share theirs.

Tanya Roth is a mother and the wife of a cancer survivor. As a caregiver to a cancer patient, her journey into cannabis started with caregiving and has since evolved into patient education, advocacy, and journalism. Together with her husband, they operate Block Technology Solutions and raise their two boys in the greater KC area.

I have seen first-hand the medicinal benefits of cannabis. My husband, Doug, was diagnosed with Stage 3 rectal cancer in February 2018. Our second-born son had been home for only eight months after an emergency c-section at 34 weeks, which caused him to spend the first two months of his life in the NICU. We had already had a-hell-of a year, and no sooner than when we thought we could breathe and be a family, we received Doug’s diagnosis.

Stage 3 — Doug had a very large tumor, and his prognosis was not good. Doctors

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gave him a 40% chance of beating it. As you can imagine, we were both floored by this news. Chemotherapy and radiation were the first words out of the doctor’s mouth. We got the whole “if we can get at it now with treatment, you have a better chance of survival” lecture, but we knew what that meant.

We knew what chemo and radiation did to people. We knew it was a crapshoot with how he would respond to it, but it was also a guarantee that he would be poisoning his body in hopes he would survive it.

I have been an avid cannabis flower smoker for over 20 years, and I have followed the advocacy movements and topics associated with medical cannabis. The first thought that popped into my head during all this news was Rick Simpson Oil (RSO). RSO is that black sticky stuff that I had seen in so many videos and read about in so many stories. The stuff that stopped seizures and claims to cure cancers.

So, I went into full-on research and procurement mode. I was going to get my husband this oil, and we were going to try that for three months before even thinking about chemo or radiation. He was totally on board with it. It was a chore though — it wasn’t yet legal in Missouri.

I went to great lengths to find anyone who would be willing to ship it and wasn’t jacking up the prices to unreasonable levels. I had to find someone I trusted in a sea of people whom I didn’t know from Adam. I finally did!

It wasn’t the RSO oil I had hoped for;

Benefits

Doctors gave him a 40% chance of beating it.

Yep, I am a proverbial pothead. Did anyone else just cringe a little when I said that? I cringe, because of the stigma that is associated with that “pothead” word — because I am not that stigma. we went with a high CBD full-spectrum cannabis oil because it was the best that I could find. There were a few medical research articles published about CBD being beneficial to shrinking this type of tumor, so we hoped for the best and started his regimen. I dosed his oil into tiny pills, expertly measuring out the doses to get him up to the recommended level. We did this for three months, in addition to diet changes and additional herbal supplements.

We told the doctors what we were doing every step of the way, and of course, we got the smirks, shrugs, and whatever you want to dos comments.

Only time would tell. Three months later, in May 2018, we found out what happened — again, the news dropped me to the floor. The tumor barely shrank.

Maybe a 1/10 of a mm. This is where I always seem to shock everyone with our story. Everyone expects me to say it shrank, and he survived without chemo, and everything was great. However, he did need to go through chemo and radiation.

Even though I was mad and felt I had been deceived and lied to, I realized something — CBD “Did” help him. Before the CBD oil, he was losing weight excruciatingly fast. Now, because he was eating again, he was stable. His pain was controlled with no opioids. During chemo and radiation, he did not have any of the nausea or vomiting.

He didn’t have any mouth ulcers, and his radiation burn was minimal and left no scarring because I made him a cannabis-infused burn salve. He was able to sleep at night, and his blood work during the entire treatment stayed within the normal range, which means it protected his kidney and liver functions, and all his other internal processes stayed healthy. In reality, the tumor did start to shrink with only using cannabis oil, even if only a little bit.

What if we had the wrong dose? What if we had the wrong ratio? What if it was the wrong strain? Was it the missing terpenes?

We didn’t have the luxury of going to a dispensary or physician that knew the research and was able to tell us exactly what would work best for his type of cancer and tumor. We had to do the best we could do. Even though Doug started with a 40% chance of getting rid of this cancer after chemo, radiation, and surgery, as of this past February, Doug scanned clear of cancer.

As of July, his PSA levels are within normal range and still no signs of cancer.

He has been on cannabis oil daily since February 2018. He is back to work at full force, and 2018 ended up being our most profitable year for Block Tech, even while we were going through the muck and mire of cancer. I couldn’t say with any level of honesty that cannabis didn’t benefit him or me for that matter. It did in so many ways.

Even when he was four days post-op from surgery, he was unable to keep food down due to all the narcotics they were giving him. I told the doctor that he needed his oil — I was ignored. They just gave him anti-nausea medication, and he vomited it up. They would not discharge him until he could keep food down.

Finally, I snuck in his cannabis oil.

Within one hour, he was eating and keeping food down. The doctors, of course, took all the credit — I had to set them straight. I told them exactly what I did, and they gave me the look of shock followed by “Oh.” Nevertheless, they discharged him that day.

Within four weeks of post-op (the Dr. told us it would be at least eight weeks before normal activity would return), he was up, around and back at work. This plant did help us. It helped save my husband and our future.

So, the purpose of telling you our story is two-fold. First, for all the caregivers out there; don’t ever lose hope. Your job is hard, and I get you; I get it. Sometimes it can feel like you are doing everything for nothing or things just aren’t working out

the way you had planned, but that doesn’t mean it won’t work out in the end. You got this!

Second, for the patients; don’t be afraid to ask the questions you have. Don’t be afraid to find the research and present it to your physician. The more we ask and the more we open that conversation and force physicians to look at it — the sooner we’ll have solid answers. The legalization of cannabis began because of people who weren’t afraid to stand up to the false “pothead” stigma. When we all stand together, the stigma no longer exists. Don’t be afraid to share your story; you never know who’s listening that it might help.

Recourses: See the story of Rick Simpson at www.leafly.com/news/cannabis-101/ what-is-rick-simpson-oil.

How to produce the Rick Simpson Oil, visit http://phoenixtears.ca/faq-about-rso.

“Make your own oil and beware of scammers. Rick Simpson does not supply oil, he provides information. The only way to know that you have the real thing, is to produce the proper oil yourself.” Rick Simpson Notice: The information contained herein is not intended to replace a one-to-one relationship with a doctor or qualified healthcare professional.

Therefore, this information is not intended as medical advice, but rather a sharing of knowledge and information based on research and experience. The information is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content is for general information purposes only.

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THOUGHTS FROM DOC ►

“QUALIFYING PATIENT”

Start Your Missouri Medical Marijuana ID Card Process — Sooner than Later!

by Michael J. Poppa DO, MBA

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eginning in late June, doctors throughout Missouri started seeing patients seeking a State medical marijuana ID card for future treatment of various chronic conditions.

Over the past many weeks, the individuals who have gone through the State approved ID card patient certification process have shared several common comments and questions with me. The foremost comments are the fact that many individuals are very appreciative of the opportunity to obtain a medical marijuana ID card. The patients have struggled with chronic anxiety, depression, pain, psychological issues, as well as other various health concerns. Although patients’ chronic pain is multifactorial, their pain remains constant.

They are all grateful for the opportunity to explore new treatments.

The second most prevalent concern that patients raise is their sincere desire “to be legal.” Both factors have ultimately motivated these individuals to obtain a Missouri medical marijuana ID card.

I know many, many more individuals are considering obtaining a medical marijuana ID card for treatment of their chronic conditions, but they are hesitant to do so now because of the scheduled late 2019 to early 2020 openings of the dispensaries. However, let me assure you that dispensaries will open on schedule as Missouri has indicated, so don’t wait to start your certification process!

I anticipate an overwhelming patient response once the dispensaries are operational, which will put a significant strain on the State and doctors’ certification process while trying to process the anticipated large volume of medical marijuana ID card patient applications.

For those of you unfamiliar with the process, you first need to undergo a certification evaluation by a D.O. or M.D. Those applications are then sent to the Missouri state office for processing and, theoretically, can take up to a month.

Once the dispensaries are open, there will be a significantly increased demand for marijuana medical ID cards, as such, could more than likely cause a delay in patients receiving their ID cards from the State.

Don’t wait, call your certifying clinic, schedule your appointment, and begin the certification process — now!

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Online application process to open early for qualifying medical marijuana patients and caregivers.

Starting on June 28, 2019, qualifying patients and caregivers were able to electronically submit applications through the Department’s secure electronic registry. Only applications submitted through the on-line registry are accepted. (Note: many Medical Marijuana clinics can help you with the application process.

Check with the clinic first.) A sample form of the application and questions has been made available for educational purposes only and should not be completed as the Department will not accept mailed or hand-delivered qualifying patient or caregiver applications. For more information, review 19 CSR 30-95.030 Qualifying Patient/Primary Caregiver.

Qualifying Patient on-line applications must include: Identifying information: name, date of birth, social security number.

Residence: residence address, mailing address or place where qualifying patient can receive mail.

Proof of Missouri residency: a copy of a valid Missouri driver’s license, a Missouri Identification Card, a current Missouri motor vehicle registration, or a recent Missouri utility bill.

E-mail address;.

Physician Certification Form. As part of the application process, patients must obtain a Physician Certification that is issued no later than thirty days from the time patient submits their application.

Patients should download the Physician Certification Form and take it with them to their medical examination.

A Missouri-licensed physician, active and in good standing, is required to complete and sign the certification.

The patient will then photograph or scan the Physician Certification Form and submit it with his or her application.

A legible copy of the qualifying patient’s photo identification issued by a state or federal government entity.

A Parental or Legal Guardian Consent Form for nonemancipated qualifying patient.

A clear, color photo of the qualifying patient’s face taken within the prior three (3) months.

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DHSS reminds the public that any physician certifications they receive for medical marijuana must be no more than thirty days old at the time an individual applies for a patient identification card, and DHSS began accepting patient identification card applications until June 28, 2019.

See information about the qualifying medical conditions and more at https://health.mo.gov/safety/medical-marijuana/ how-to-apply-pi.php Next month we will discuss treatment options regarding the different strains of cannabis for the treatment of chronic medical conditions.

Michael J. Poppa, D.O., M.B.A. Board Certified Occupational Medicine. He can be reached at Missouri Cannabis Clinic, 844.420.0362, 10001 E. 67th St. Raytown, MO. 64133. Visit Missouri Cannabis Clinic online at www.missouricannabis.clinic.com.

The information contained herein is not intended to replace a one-toone relationship with a doctor or qualified healthcare professional.

Therefore, this information is not intended as medical advice, but rather a sharing of knowledge and information based on research and experience. The information is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content is for general information purposes only.

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What What isis Mainstream Mainstream CBD? CBD?

by Aspen Sennewald, contributing writer

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id you know that CBD is a compound found in the cannabis plant? With a history of medicinal benefits, this molecule is making its way into modern media. Whether it’s CVS or your local smoke shop, you can pretty much find this cannabidiol anywhere. Confirmed by both doctors and scientists alike, CBD is a safe, non-addictive substance.

A non-euphoric medicinal treatment is often what most people seek when it comes to alternative relief. Of over 100 unique phytocannabinoids, CBD is just one unique part of the cannabis plant that has a wide range of therapeutic treatments.

When consuming CBD, you will not feel “high” or “stoned.” It is possible to fail a drug test if using full-spectrum CBD since there are traces of THC in full-spectrum cannabis. THC is what that drug test is looking for, so regular consumption could yield a positive result.

Although THC is a psychoactive molecule, it is non-euphoriant at trace levels. Enzymes in our bodies work a lot like a lock and key. If you consume carbohydrates, the enzymes will connect to the corresponding “key-hole” within your body to carry out its function of providing energy.

Similarly, CBD connects to enzymes all throughout our bodies. This multipurpose compound interacts with the body through a natural process. Well-known for chronic pain relief, anxiety, depression, and anti-inflammatory properties, CBD is the solution for many people.* We all have an endocannabinoid system (ECS). Although the ECS is ignored in many medical training schools, it is still relevant within our body’s most critical functioning parts. CBD connects specifically to our bodies CB1 and CB2 receptors, which isn’t as confusing as it sounds! When stimulated, these receptors basically send a signal to “wake up” and even strengthen our immune system. The endocannabinoid system is closely related to the nervous system, digestive system, immune system, and is even within the brain. The reason it is impossible to overdose on cannabis is that the enzymes do not attach to our brain stem (the top of the spinal cord). Harmful drugs, like opioids, attach to the brain stem. If too much is in the body, your brain will forget to breathe, and an overdose will occur. This isn’t possible with cannabis since the receptors are not located on the brain stem.

Where exactly does CBD interact within the body?

CB1 receptors are found in the brain, thyroid, upper airways, liver, adrenals, ovaries, uterus, prostate, and testes. An active endocannabinoid system is less likely to feel pain in these areas due to the naturally occurring anti-inflammatory properties. Men who consume cannabis are actually more fertile because CBD directly interacts with sperm cells; smaller (less inflamed) sperm cells can move faster! Women who experience pain during menstruation may also find relief in CBD from the same enzyme interactions in the gonads.

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CB2 receptors are found in the spleen, thymus, tonsils, blood lymphocytes, and the skin. Many topical CBD treatments are becoming popular for those who suffer from eczema or severe acne. Both CB1 and CB2 receptors can be found in the eyes, stomach, heart, pancreas, bones, and digestive system. Each of these receptors is located along multiple places within the digestive track, which cause an increase in the metabolism. Exercising and eating appropriately while using CBD will allow you to digest more calories in less time!

CBD is found in cannabis plants. Master growers can breed their hemp for a high CBD concentrated flower. The highest quality CBD-dominant cannabis on the market today will be from an organically grown, agricultural hemp plant. There are many modern illnesses that actually require CBD. Clinical Endocannabinoid Deficiency (CECD) is a condition where an individual has a lower amount of endogenous cannabinoids than experts consider “necessary” for health and well-being. Scientists believe CECD may play a role in conditions including; fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), multiple sclerosis (MS), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Parkinson’s, and autism. Many pharmaceutical treatments for people with CECD come with negative side effects and naturally derived CBD oil could help. Whether that oil is consumed in the form of an edible, a smokable flower, or a tincture is up to the patient. If CECD is an issue for someone with one of the previously mentioned medical ailments, CBD has potential to improve their outcomes quickly.* CBD has been a crucial component in the function of the human body. Now that the stigma against cannabis is slowly dissolving, it’s a great time to see if CBD is right for you. Educate yourself and educate your neighbors, this plant has the potential to really help people in chronic pain — physical or mental.

Stop by your local CBD shop and ask questions about how CBD might help you with your specific needs. If your questions aren’t answered, go elsewhere. *Always consult a trained medical professional before replacing your usual medication with CBD; however, ask your provider about CBD or cannabis in conjunction with your regular medication to yield desired results.

Aspen Sennewald has a Bachelor’s in Health Science with an Emphasis in Health & Wellness Services and Minor in Wellness from the University of Missouri. She served as President of the MU’s National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. She attends the Cannabis Training University (CTU).

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The

Evolution Terpene Guide

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erpenes are the aromatic building blocks of a great medical cannabis experience.

Terpenes occur naturally in almost all plant species, and over 100 unique terpenes have been found in the cannabis plant. One of the more misunderstood aspects of cannabis, terpenes are secreted in the same glands that produce CBD and THC, and they are responsible for the wide variety of flavors represented in the cannabis marketplace. Here are some of the most prevalent terpenes found in medical cannabis and what you can expect from them.

a-PINENE

Vaporizes at: 311˚F Smells like: Pine Found in: Pine needles, Rosemary, Basil, Parsley, Dill Popular Strains: Purple Kush, AK-47, Bay Dream

MYRCENE

Vaporizes at: 332˚F Smells like: Cloves, Earthy, Herbal Found in: Mango, Lemongrass, Thyme, Hops Popular Strains: Granddaddy Purple, Amnesia, Train Wreck

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LINALOOL

Vaporizes at: 388˚F Smells like: Floral Found in: Lavender Popular Strains: Kosher Kush, Romulan, Sour Kush

CAYOPHYLLENE

LIMONENE

Vaporizes at: 266˚F Smells like: Pepper, Spicy, Woody, Cloves Found in: Black Pepper, Cloves, Cinnamon Popular Strains: Fire OG, Gorilla Glue 4, GSC

Vaporizes at: 348˚F Smells like: Citrus Found in: Fruit rinds, Juniper, Peppermint Popular Strains: Hindu Kush, Lemon G, Strawberry Banana

HUMULENE

Vaporizes at: 222˚F Smells like: Woody, Earthy Found in: Hops, Coriander, Cloves, Basil Popular Strains: Black Cherry OG, Death Star, Girl Scout Cookies

OCIMENE

Vaporizes at: 122˚F Smells like: Sweet, Herbal, Woody Found in: Mint, Pepper, Basil, Orchids Popular Strains: Sensi Star, Durban Poison, Silver Bubble

TERPINOLENE

Vaporizes at: 366˚F Smells like: Pine, Floral, Herbal Found in: Nutmeg, Tea Tree, Conifers Popular Strains: Dutch Treat, Ghost Train Haze, Agent Orange

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EDUCATION & INDUSTRY NEWS ►

CUTTING EDGE OF THE CANNABIS FRONTIER Missouri passed not only good law but a fair law...

by Dale Sky Jones, Contributing Writer

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hen the people of Missouri voted overwhelmingly to legalize the sale and use of medical cannabis, it was revolutionary in comparison to other states, suddenly placing Missouri at the forefront of both social and medical equity in the new cannabis frontier.

A state-issued medical cannabis card will grant patients access to buy, grow, transport, possess, and use cannabis throughout Missouri. Even if a person does not have one of the qualifying conditions, the state will allow physicians to determine if cannabis would alleviate their ailments.

This “medical equity” allows the doctor, rather than politicians, to decide what is best for their patients.

Dale Sky Jones is the Executive Chancellor of Oaksterdam University. Since 2007, Oaksterdam University (OU) has been the forerunner in providing the highest quality training offered in the cannabis industry from patients to regulators.

OU is the first and only cannabis college with a comprehensive curriculum in cannabis business and horticulture. OU educates regulators, local officials, state agencies, and legislative staff. Its faculty is comprised of expert practitioners and academics. OU Alumni consist of over 40,000 from over 40 countries — are the most active in the world. Online classes are available at www.OaksterdamUniversity.com. Follow Dale Sky Jones @Oaksterdam and @DaleSkyJones.

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Unfortunately, in other medical states such as New York, generalized fear of marijuana influenced restrictive legislation.

Cannabis is approved only as medicine of “last resort,” in methods of delivery that are expensive at best, and impossible to access at worst. Patients living in these states must often fight for Veterans’ issues and chronic pain, as they desperately try to expand safe, legal access beyond a narrow list of terminal conditions.

When given a chance to vote on two other more restrictive propositions, the voters of Missouri supported the existence of small businesses. Where other states have failed, Missouri empowered the local economies and not just the burgeoning cannabis corporations. Importantly, this translates into an opportunity for people of color, women, and veteran entrepreneurship.

According to New Frontier Data, a market research and data analysis firm, the legal market generated an estimated $10.4 billion last year, making cannabis the fastest-growing industry in the U.S. With the

number of “plant-touching” jobs expected to pass half a million in the next three years, eyes are on Missouri for many of those new opportunities. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services will initially permit 192 dispensaries across the state, 86 manufacturing licenses, and 60 cultivation licenses, with the option to increase. The department recently reported that by the end of June, it had received 301 dispensary license applications, 85 manufacturing applications, and 157 cultivation applications. While this means the creation of new jobs, more significant is the chance for women and minorities to pursue a career without the presumption that their only option is to be someone else’s employee.

In Colorado, there once was a diverse cannabis industry of small business.

However, when the state legalized commercial sales, the new law required full vertical integration of licenses. Supply chain consolidation was initially enforced following the end of alcohol prohibition to prevent licensed liquor retail stores from purchasing a cheap product from illegal producers. To illustrate how this hinders small business in a restrictive licensing environment if only five vertically integrated operations are allowed to control the entire process from seed-to-sale, supply and demand will drive the cost of those licenses to unattainable for most. Only the deepest pockets with the most connections and resources can afford the application process, and the winners not only control the market but also actively lobby to keep any future competition out.

Colorado dispensaries were forced suddenly into mergers or acquisitions with growers and manufacturers. In the haste to comply with these new state regulations, a lot of bad business marriages were made, leading to failure, closure, and buyouts.

Colorado gradually moved away from complete vertical integration, allowing

cannabis businesses to grow a percentage of what they sold, but the damage was done. The same six entities now own most of the Colorado cannabis industry.

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Comparatively, Missouri’s law offers the most economic freedom for its citizens and business owners. Cultivators and processors with appropriate licenses are legally permitted to sell their products, or they can choose to wholesale their products to retailers. Likewise, retailers can focus on operating a retail business without having to produce their products. This model allows for cannabis production businesses in sparsely populated areas to boost their profits by wholesaling to more lucrative urban and suburban markets.

The legal market generated an estimated $10.4 billion last year, making cannabis the fastest-growing industry in the U.S. With the number of “plant-touching” jobs expected to pass half a million in the next three years.

As progressive as Missouri’s law is, the perception of cannabis still needs correcting, beginning with individual neighborhoods.

For instance, a city council committee in Kansas City recently approved regulations that will prevent dispensaries from opening within 750 feet of churches, schools, or childcare centers, which are ubiquitous and make land-use options difficult. In the minds of the council members, they are cautious regarding public safety.

However, permitted businesses want to be treated like any other retailer or pharmacy because cannabis is not something to fear.

Patrons will be asked for identification before purchase, and according to numerous studies and statistics, cannabis retail does not drive up neighborhood crime or teen use.

Until we change the narrative through our personal experience, this antiquated stigma will hold back cannabis policy reform.

Keeping dispensaries zoned out of sight, and out of reach from public transportation, will only keep illicit marijuana sales strong by reducing access and increasing the costs for legal cannabis. If the people of Missouri continue to share their personal experience with cannabis, there is hope for a stigma-free future.

Missouri passed not only good law but a fair law. Now is the time to protect that momentum, fight for complete de-scheduling at both the state and federal level to provide safer access for elders and veterans, ensure economic opportunity and medical freedom continues for all Missourians. For cannabis to provide a boon for the state’s economy, contraband must genuinely transform into a commodity. Missouri is showing the rest of the country how to do it equitably.

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Sea of Green, Screen of Green, Monster Plants, and In-Between Popular Techniques for Home Growers Editorial and Photos by Joe Bender, Contributing Writer Happy Hindu Kush

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’m often asked the question, “How much do you yield per plant?” I always answer that aside from the genetic potential of each strain, “It depends on how big I grow the plants.”

As cannabis growers know, cannabis plants are considered short-day flowering plants, because they will only flower when they receive 12 hours of light or less per day. This means that you can elongate the length of the vegetative period (before flowering) indefinitely, by providing more than 12 hours of light — most commonly 18 hours of light and six hours of darkness. Doing so will allow you to grow cannabis plants as big as you prefer. Growers tend to develop a preference for small, medium, or large plants, depending on their overall strategy for production, if they’re growing indoors or outdoors, and whether or not local laws restrict their plant count.

Individual plants are also easy to harvest and move if necessary, with each plant typically only requiring one stake to support its single dominant shoot.

The need for stakes can be eliminated at the expense of a loss of mobility by allowing the plants to grow through a horizontal trellis for support.

Another plus of your sea of green is, with proper pruning and adequate spacing, bud quality can be quite uniform throughout the crop. Lower axillary shoots should be removed, leaving the shoots’ subtending fan leaves to produce photosynthate for the main cola. Proper spacing (in this case close spacing) will have the physiological effect of discouraging branching and encouraging competition amongst individual plants, thereby promoting dominance of the main colas. However, be sure not to cramp plants too much, it will increase the risk of powdery mildew.

There are advantages and disadvantages to each size of plants, and several different training techniques can be used. When growers root clones and then immediately place them under 12 hours of light to keep them as small as possible, they are using the “sea of green” technique. Vegging plants for an extended period and weaving them through a horizontal trellis is known as the “screen of green” technique, which can be used to grow medium to very large plants. Plants can also be topped to make them bushier or left un-topped to produce a dominant cola and vegetated for a couple of weeks to a few months, to develop medium to monster-sized plants.

The biggest disadvantage to the sea of green style is the large number of plants needed to populate your flowering space. For example, with just a couple of weeks of vegetation, four plants will completely fill in a 4 x 4-foot space; that same space will require about 16 plants in a sea of green scenario.

This four-fold difference in plant count may be legally restrictive and will also require at least four-times more propagation of clones. Extra propagation requires more space for mother plants, more space for clones to root, and more labor. For most growers, this means less area will be available for flowering, which you should factor in when estimating potential yearly yields.

The biggest advantage of the sea of green technique is a fast turnaround time for each crop. Forgoing the vegetative stage means as rapid of a production cycle as possible. This could help increase yearly yields and reduce the time that pests and pathogens multiply on a crop — should they find their way into your garden.

Screen of green (SCROG) is a popular technique for home growers with relatively small gardens and can also be used in commercial production; however, it doesn’t work with all varieties of cannabis. Plants that are too woody will not bend easily enough to weave them through the horizontal trellis and will quickly grow upwards through it despite your best efforts. Many afghani

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plants and auto-flowering plants with too compact growth habits are also incompatible with SCROG. Vigorously growing hybrids are best suited for this technique, especially those that are naturally branchy and lanky. Secure your trellis about 6-inches or-so above newly planted clones, and then top the clones to help them branch out. As the axillary shoots elongate, tuck their tips under the nearest lines of trellis netting, spreading them in a radial fashion outwardly from the plants.

Continue this training until the trellis is well-occupied by branches. Bear in mind that the plants will continue to vegetate and will even accelerate their

Box-shaped trellising can help accommodate such plants, preventing wind damage and the need for excessive, laborious staking/tying of branches. West Coast outdoor growers in North America prefer to grow large plants, which can each yield five pounds or more (of dried cannabis). Indoor growers in British Columbia also prefer to grow large plants. They often use 50-gallon trash cans for pots, and space the pots about three-to-five feet apart in a honeycomb-like layout, with vertically oriented, reflector-less HID lights hanging between plants. Growers commonly support these plants with a single, large central stake, with branches tied to strings arranged in a conical manner fixed to the top of the stake.

A balance between the advantages and disadvantages of the aforementioned techniques can be struck by growing medium-sized plants, using trellises for support. It’s helpful to use at least two layers of horizontal trellising, spaced about one-to-two feet apart. Some side branches won’t reach the upper trellis, but the lower trellis will keep them upright as they gain weight.

Four medium-size “Kush” plants in a 4.5 x 4.5-foot homemade growth chamber. These clones were vegged on an 18/6 light cycle for two and a half weeks, with 1000 ppm of CO2 maintained during the lights-on period throughout their lifecycle, under an air-cooled 600w Eye Hortilux HPS lamp. rate of vegetative growth through the transition phase, which occurs during the first two weeks of the 12/12 light cycle. When this training is done correctly, many colas will erupt out of the trellis as flowering continues, creating short, wide plants. This is very advantageous where height is limiting, such as in closet grows and other stealthy growth chambers. It also allows you to grow relatively large plants that are quite short, which can help when you’re legally restricted to a limited number of plants. The need to weave the plants through the trellis is the biggest downside of SCROG, as it is fairly labor-intensive.

The effort needed shouldn’t be prohibitive to most home growers, but in commercial production, the extra labor cost should be considered.

Growing massive, “monster” plants is common in outdoor and greenhouse cultivation, and some indoor growers also fancy the method. Plants grow rapidly in natural sunlight. Sunlight also penetrates large canopies more efficiently than artificial lighting due to its intensity and the movement of the sun across the sky. This promotes branching, thereby stimulating plants to form a large, spherical shape.

If you’re planting outdoors where you can’t control the light cycle, early spring planting will provide enough time for plants to become monstrous naturally.

Following rooting and transplanting, veg your plants for one and a half to three weeks, depending on the growth rate of your strains, and the desired final plant size. Such plants will each need approximately four square feet of space.

Because plant growth is exponential over time, a little patience in the vegetative stage goes a long way in reducing the needed number of clones for a full canopy, thereby reducing the amount of space you’ll need to dedicate to mother plants and rooting clones. It will also cut down on cloning labor. Although the crop will face a little more time at risk of pest and disease infestations, several beneficial predatory arthropods can be applied to combat pests, and many organic pesticides can be sprayed preventively in the vegetative stage, without compromising flower quality or consumer safety.

Understanding the ups and downs of growing different sizes and styles of cannabis plants will help you determine the best fit for your needs.

When deciding on a cultivation strategy, consider the type of growing environment, the number of crop cycles per year, allocation of your garden space, pest and disease risks, plant count legality, and labor costs.

Until next time, prepare and enjoy!

Joe Bender is an independent crop consultant with his company Cannabis Crop Solutions, LLC. Joe’s cultivation articles have been published in Cannabis Culture, Weed World, and High Times. He is an expert cannabis grower, horticulturist, plant pathologist, and entomologist, and is well versed in many other areas of cannabis science and history, including cannabis pharmacology, manufacturing, and potency testing.

He’s an avid golfer and metal guitarist, and loves skateboarding, surfing, snowskating, and the company of old friends and family. www.cannabiscropsolutions.net.

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Is Your Cannabis Business Prepared?

Does Your Medical Cannabis Business Application Meet DHSS Regulations?

Security Expert Kevin Ellison Shares His Knowledge

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e all know that security is important in the medical cannabis industry and considering how much weight the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) put on the “Site Security” section, they obviously agree. At Cannabis Security and Technology Solutions (CST), we often get asked what we think will be most important to getting a high score on the application. As people wrap up their applications, there are a few key things everyone needs to remember.

It is important to keep in mind why your medical cannabis business security is so important, especially in Missouri. Those of us who have grown up in Missouri, especially in rural Missouri, wouldn’t think that the chance of a dispensary or other facility being robbed is that high. Many people in the state have the general feeling that the burglaries and thefts are more likely in more populous states like California. The reality is much grimmer for the same reason that Missouri has had such a “rocky” history with meth. Missouri is in the middle of the country, and it borders eight states. Tennessee is the only other state to have eight border states. That is important because, in terms of transporting anything, it is easy to get products from Missouri to any other part of the U.S. between the Atlantic Ocean and the Rocky Mountains. Unfortunately, that makes Missouri attractive to drug-type cartels that want to move drugs to other states.

The good news is that the government in our great state is very aware of these dangers, and as a result, they have placed a lot of focus on cannabis industry security. The DHSS has done a great job regarding security regulations, and Missouri law enforcement will be watching closely for criminal activity. That brings us to the top two items everyone must keep in mind if they want to be successful in Missouri Medical Cannabis.

will be tough, and they will make sure that you meet the regulations and that everything matches your application.

Now is the time to understand that every cannabis facility will need security guards. You are going to need them, and they are not going to be cheap because they will need to be well-trained. Cannabis businesses are considered high-risk environments. Most clients we talk to know already that it is a good idea to have security guards, but when they hear the pricing for top guards, they question how important they really are. Anyone in the security industry knows that criminals operate just like any predator; they go after the easiest prey. Why don’t casinos get robbed more? Because everyone knows casinos are well protected. If you open a dispensary with the weakest security in the area, then you have made yourself a likely prey/target. That doesn’t mean you will get robbed, but it makes you more likely than others.

Now for the good stuff. Knowing the background of why security is so critical in Missouri will make your answers more likely to get the highest score possible. Remember that meeting the requirements on most of the security questions will only get you four points. If you want to get ten points, your application must show that you or your security company truly understands “cannabis business security,” and what is important to DHSS and Missouri law enforcement.

Review questions that really relate to security, start with number 23. “How are you going to protect your customers and your community?” In other words, how are you going to protect the people in your business as well as not endangering the businesses and residents living near your business? If you read the first three paragraphs closely, then it should be a whole lot clearer now.

The first is knowledge — you and your security provider must know the Missouri security regulations and commit them to memory. I can’t emphasize this enough, no matter what security company you work with, it is critical to make sure they are based in Missouri. Our regulations are unique from other states, and things allowed in many other states won’t be allowed here.

Question 24 follows the same path of concern, “How you will prevent diversion.” Diversion is any product sold to someone other than the intended consumer, whether cannabis or clothes, it is the same idea. The question is basically asking how you will make sure that cannabis will only be bought and used by qualified patients. If any cannabis is stolen, whether through a robbery or an employee stealing a flower, then that cannabis is “diverted” to someone other than the intended qualified patient. How will you keep that from happening?

The second key is remembering that whatever you put on your application must be what you implement. If you say you are going to implement a five-level grow with triple camera coverage on each layer, then you must make certain that you truly can, or you will lose your license before you ever open. The certification inspection that DHSS will perform before allowing companies to open for business

Moving down the list, there are a few questions that really are security-related but could be missed as such. Questions 34 and 35 both ask about training, but they absolutely deal with keeping your employees and your customers safe. What do employees need to know to help keep your facility secure? For starters, train your employees to know that if they tell non-staff anything about how the product is stored,

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when cash is picked up, who loses their keys or access card all the time, etc., then the security level of your facility just became compromised. A big one is question 39, which ask about the storage of your cannabis. How you store your cannabis determines how secure your facility will be from possible theft.

Of course, question 52 is also crucial because no one wants minors illegally getting any medication, not just cannabis. What is it called when products end up going to someone other than the intended consumer? Correct, “diversion.” See the connection? That question is way bigger than it seems, and it has a score-weight of nine, so it matters to carefully answer.

The site security section is, of course, all about security. How will you describe your full security plan in In this business, 500 words? I struggle employee theft can with that question daily. cost you your license!

Questions 55, 56, 57, 58, and 59, each must be read very carefully. You only have 300 words — pick those words carefully, because showing that you will exceed the minimums will only get you four points. To get ten points, your answers should be amazing. For your answer to be amazing, the security you are implementing better be amazing. And remember, it must be possible to achieve because if you get a license, you must be able to implement your answers.

Question 60 covers your employees. A 2017 article in Forbes found that 90% of theft at California cannabis companies occurred by current or former employees. Hire good people and plan to do whatever it takes to keep those good people. In this business, employee theft can cost you your license!

Question 61 circles back to diversion and knowing who is in control of the cannabis to keep it from being diverted. The last two questions are hopefully the easiest in the whole application, there is really only one answer — but remember, you still must actually implement both of them.

Hopefully, this is helpful and gives some guidance to traverse the security questions in the DHSS application. I’ve possibly explained more than I should in terms of helping many applicants score better, but at the end of the day, my goal is to help make sure that every medical cannabis business, employee and customer is safe and secure every day. After all, aren’t we all in this to help get medicine to patients who so badly need it? I am.

For help with all aspects of your Medical Cannabis Business and to be sure your application meets DHSS regulations, contact Kevin Ellison, Co-Founder and CEO of Cannabis Security and Technology Solutions at kevin@ cstsolutionsgroup.com or call 417.597.4538.

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American Shaman ― How it All Began...

by Clay Stallings

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f you haven’t heard of American Shaman, then you must be hiding under a rock. Some consider it the “Walmart” of the CBD industry painting a bullseye on its back with the hearsay that typically follows industry leaders. Others consider American Shaman the grandfather of the CBD industry and follow up with amazing stories they’ve witnessed among their friends and family who have benefited greatly by using its products.

After many months of research and with no other options, Sanders decided to perform his first crude CBD extraction to treat his uncle, who experienced amazing results. “After 30 days on the CBD oil, my uncles’ condition had stabilized,” said Sanders. “At the 60-day mark, the cancer was miraculously gone from his brain and bones and had shrunk in the right lung. Within 90 days, he was in complete remission.”

This firsthand look at the power of what CBD oil could do sent Sanders on a mission.

“This began the long-haul of not only creating a market that didn’t exist but one that was not allowed,” said Sanders. “However, after seeing the magic of what it could do for people, it made it worth the risk.”

Sanders embarked on 18 months of research and development (R&D); learning how to legislatively navigate the importation of hemp, how to test it, best extraction methods and a much deeper look into the bioavailability of CBD oil.

American Shaman’s founder Vince Sanders After touring American Shaman’s Kansas City factory, which includes a complete production facility — packaging, labeling, a state-of-the-art testing laboratory to shipping and receiving — my first question for founder Vince Sanders was simply, how did this massive operation all get started?

“My uncle, who was like a big brother to me, was diagnosed in 2012 with stage-4 lung cancer,” said Sanders. “It was in his bones, brain, and both lungs — he was given a 90% chance to live just four months.”

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Sanders says, “One of the original problems was the price of the CBD oil — it was four-times as expensive a few years ago.

This was due largely to the lack of bio-efficiency. Early on, we discovered that the oil was only being absorbed into the body at around 6-10% efficiency. Obviously getting a $10 return on a $100 investment isn’t going to work.”

Sanders knew that if he could fix the cost problem, then he could make it more affordable and get it into the hands of more people.

This led Sanders to more R&D and pharmaceutical studies of nanotechnology to combat this lack of bioavailability. Ultimately in 2016, he became the first person to apply this nanotechnology to CBD oil. “This nanotechnology allows for full absorption of the CBD oil,” he said.

When I asked Sanders if he could break down this nanotechnology

into laymen terms, he said, “Imagine a basketball sitting in the middle of your kitchen floor and the small surface area that it takes up. Now, imagine if the basketball where filled full of tiny bee-bees and all at once — it burst open, spilling thousands of tiny bee-bees all across the floor. The surface area of the thousands of bee-bees across the floor is exponentially larger. This is very similar to the way the body internally reacts when you break down the CBD oil into nanotechnology. The greater surface area internally, allows the CBD to find its way to our endocannabinoid receptors — at a much greater rate.”

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He feels American Shaman has laid the groundwork for testing standards, but the general fear is the complete takeover by the pharmaceutical industry. American Shaman is currently rallying support to keep this from happening.

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THE TERPENE EXPERIENCE

by Aspen Sennewald

BENEFICIAL TERPENES TO RECOGNIZE

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ver 100 terpenes have been identified by scientists who study the effects of cannabis in the body. However, terpenes are present in more than just hemp. Terpenes are organic particles with a variety of medicinal benefits including relaxation. Each contains a unique flavor profile. Certain terpenes can shape the effect cannabis has on a person. Different strains of cannabis contain unique terpenes that can change your medicating experience. Research is still being done to discover exactly what different terpenes will affect.

The most abundant terpene in cannabis is myrcene (mere-scene). This monoterpene is found in mangos, hops, eucalyptus and lemongrass. Consuming products with similar terpene profiles can intensify and even prolong your high. This is why eating mango’s before medicating will get you more “stoned.”

Myrcene is known for reducing pain, inflammation, insomnia and is a fantastic regulator of the endocannabinoid system. Historically, this terpene is used as an antibiotic.

Another popular terpene is linalool.

Linalool is known for its stress and anxiety reducing benefits; it is also a natural antidepressant. This aroma-centered terpene is how lavender gets its scent; aromatherapy is a great way to reduce stress. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and cannabis is giving you more anxiety, sprinkle a little

lavender into your next medicating session to enhance your experience and better reach your goals in an organic way.

The next terpene can be used if you’re looking for a sharper mind post-medication. Pinene (peh-neen) is a terpene well-known for giving pine trees their unique smell. It is also a popular aroma-terpene known for increasing cognitive development. Pinene improves focus and memory retention, so this is the compound you’ll want in your cannabis while studying.

If you’re looking to improve your overall health while consuming cannabis, look for the following terpenes before deciding on a strain.

Limonene is popular for its citrus aroma and is found in strains like lemon OG or orange gelato. Studies have shown that this terpene can heal the insides of your digestive tract. Limonene can also assist in the absorption of other terpenes in the skin, which is why this popular terpene is found in most topical CBD treatments. Humulene (whomya-leen) is another terpene identified in the cannabis plant. It holds a “hoppy” odor and is prevalent in, no surprise here, hops! Humulene has anti-inflammatory and pain-reducing properties. It is a natural appetite suppressant that can promote promising weight-loss treatments as well. However, the best part about humulene is that it can inhibit cancer growth. A study in the early 2000s noted their findings; humulene produces ROS (reactive oxygen species) within the body.

This oxidizes cancer cells and slows malignant tumor growth. Recent studies have confirmed this finding. Humulene can also be found in black pepper as a compound in smaller quantities.

As for preventative care, there are terpenes you should consume to prevent certain diseases, especially those you’re predisposed to from genetic construct or poor health habits. Borneol (born-yol) is known for reducing the risk of heart disease, which is the leading cause of

ENE death in the United States. Historically, traditional Chinese medicine used this terpene for pain and stress relief. Found most commonly in cinnamon and cannabis, this Southeast Asia-derived terpene has been used for preventing diseases of the heart since the 16th century. A study recently confirmed the positive effects of borneol on the heart and the synergetic impact of borneol and edaravone (a common stroke medication) on reduced stroke number in rats. Given its historic usage and recent findings, it is safe to assume this is a great preventative measure. Phytol (fight-al) is a terpene that has been linked to sleep time. Found in most cannabis indica plants, this anti-anxiety terpene combined with linalool is known to give users a prolonged night sleep.

Its evident sedative properties are similar to myrcene and useful for those who have mild insomnia. Consuming the phytol terpene allows for better vitamin E metabolism and visual function.

Over 100 terpenes have been identified by scientists who study the effects of cannabis in the body.

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BELEAF? Terpenes are great for rapid relief. Whether you’re experiencing acid reflux or anxiety, the right terpene can help you physically and mentally. So many components in the cannabis plant are great for stress reduction and can even reduce depressive symptoms. Terpenes have a great deal of diversity and educating yourself on which terpenes would work best for your cannabis goals will result in the best cannabis use. It’s not always about the THC content or how sticky the flower is, sometimes you have to dig a little deeper! As research on terpenes continues, we will soon find out what exact terpene profile will fit your genome sequence. Matching all your symptoms with the right terpenes will allow individuals to medicate across the board organically. Some people need to get a better night sleep; others need to re-energize and focus! Ask your local budtender what strains have the terpenes you’re wanting.

Aspen Sennewald has a Bachelor’s in Health Science with an Emphasis in Health & Wellness Services and Minor in Wellness from the University of Missouri. She served as President of the MU’s National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. She attends the Cannabis Training University (CTU).

The information contained herein is not intended to replace a one-to-one relationship with a doctor or qualified healthcare professional. Therefore, this information is not intended as medical advice, but rather a sharing of knowledge and information based on research and experience. The information is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content is for general information purposes only.

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Pregnancy and Cannabis Don’t Mix

by Dr. Kathy Trumbull

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ith more states and countries legalizing the use of cannabis, at least medical use if not also recreational use, it is expected that the use of marijuana (cannabis) during pregnancy will continue to increase. One important question is how safe it is to use cannabis during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Even though cannabis is “natural,” it still may not be safe for a developing child.

Government research is telling us that cannabis use during pregnancy has already doubled among women in the United States. The most common is use during the first trimester, many times before the woman even knows she is pregnant. A 2016-2017 health survey showed that 1-in-14, about 7 percent of pregnant women, had used cannabis in the past month. Nearly half a million women were questioned during this survey, but this could still be an underestimation since some women may have been afraid to admit to the surveyor that they were using cannabis during pregnancy.

Often women who know they are pregnant will consider reaching for cannabis when morning sickness begins. Unfortunately, this is not the best thing to do, and it can even make morning sickness worse rather than helping.

The nausea and vomiting of morning sickness usually starts early in the pregnancy, at a time when the baby is very susceptible to damage by anything harmful that the woman consumes. Information concerning cannabis damage to very young fetuses is mostly from animal studies.

These studies have shown a link of cannabis exposure early in pregnancy with fetal brain abnormalities. There is no reliable data on what might happen in human pregnancies.

THC is felt to be the major problem component of cannabis. It is present in any form of cannabis that you may consume from edibles to smoking. THC can linger in a person’s body for an extended period, even up to three months, which means that it can be months after your last cannabis joint before your body is THC free. THC is much stronger than the cannabinoids that occur naturally in our bodies. It can even upset the endocannabinoid system in your body.

Women who are trying to conceive should avoid using cannabis from the moment they decide to have a baby. There needs to be time for the THC to clear out of the woman’s body. Even if you decide only to try to avoid actually smoking while pregnant, there can be issues. A woman is pregnant at least one week before realizing that she has missed her period. If a woman has irregular cycles, she has an increased risk of being pregnant for many weeks before she knows.

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Once THC is in a woman’s system, it easily passes through the placenta to the unborn child. There, it can affect the baby’s nervous system development. Changes that occur may not be noticeable until later in the child’s life when they find it harder to pay attention or they struggle to learn. Some research has shown difficulty with impulse control.

Two recent studies regarding smoking cannabis published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) show an increased risk of premature birth, that is, birth before 37 weeks gestation.1 Older studies link smoking cannabis during pregnancy with lower birth weight babies. Even the most recent studies bring up increases in the birth of small babies (for gestational age), a higher rate of stillbirth or placental abruption, and lower Apgar scores. Regular smoking of cannabis may be as bad as regular smoking of cigarettes as both decrease oxygen supply to the unborn child.

Compounds present in cannabis can be passed to a baby through its mother’s breast milk. THC is definitely passed to the child. Data so far on the effects of cannabis exposure of an infant through breastfeeding remain limited. At this time, it is felt that potential risk to the infant should be limited by breastfeeding mothers avoiding cannabis use.

When physicians are unsure of the possible damage a substance could cause during pregnancy, they will routinely error on the side of caution. Pregnant women should not use cannabis during pregnancy or while breastfeeding until we are better informed of what the consequences could be. It just is not worth the risk. Currently, there is no known safe amount of cannabis that can be used during pregnancy, much like there is no safe amount of alcohol that a mother can drink during pregnancy. So be safe, and simply stay away from cannabis during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Journal references: 1 Association Between Self-reported Prenatal Cannabis Use and Maternal, Perinatal, and Neonatal Outcomes. Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). Corsi, D., Walsh, L., and Weis, D. (JAMA. Published online June 18, 2019.) https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2736583

Dr. Kathy Trumbull is a physician working for Green Health Docs. By training, she is a reproductive endocrinologist a specialist in female hormonal problems and infertility. For more information, visit greenhealthdocs.com.

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August Heats-Up as Missourians Count down Medical Cannabis License Application Deadlines

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s the August heat hits Missouri, so does the pressure cooker countdown to deadlines for potential Medical Cannabis license applicants. Hundreds of teams have been built based on the experience needed to win every crucial point in the application grading. Although most teams have had to outsource their highest positions to out of state employees with past cannabis experience in legal states, there are a select few Missourians who moved away, gained the experience necessary, and have returned home.

Mark Buddemeyer is one such Missourian.

From sweeping floors in a Colorado dispensary to becoming director of operations of a five-acre medical grow and extraction in Jamaica, Buddemeyer started it all in Raytown, MO, where he was born. As a child, his parents moved to Lee’s Summit, MO, where Buddemeyer grew up working in construction before deciding in 2009, at the age of 24, to chase his passion of the cannabis industry.

“In fall of 2010, I began my career at High Country Healing in Alma, Colorado,” said Buddemeyer. “I started at the very bottom by coming in for a couple hours sweeping floors and closing the shop for the night, and did so for three months until a position opened for me. Nine months later, I worked my way up the ranks to a management position, training new employees, and running the sales floor.

During this period, I was also taking on more responsibilities in the garden and eventually took on the role of Lead Grower in early 2012.”

During his tenure of Master Grower for High Country Healing, Buddemeyer’s garden was featured in High Times Magazine four years in a row, 2012-2015, for having certain strands with as high as 31% THC. Buddemeyer didn’t start at the bottom to stop here.

Buddemeyer says, “In fall of 2015, I launched a CBD products company with a couple of friends, and we took the company to a cannabis cup in Jamaica. The local government was very receptive for outside experience, and

by Clay Stallings we decided to partner with a Jamaican company to help progress the new industry.

Since this was unknown territory for Jamaica, the Universities had the first opportunity to regulate and research the industry. I have been certified in fractional distillation and CBD isolation since 2015.

“Later in 2016, with our partnership in place, we began developing a five-acre medical cannabis grow in the mountains of Westmoreland in the middle of a 1300-acre farm that dates back to the Mark Buddemeyer 1800s. We worked in unison with the University of Technology and ping our cannabis ships to sail, and with wellSteep-Hill Labs to draft twenty pages of trained people like Buddemeyer returning recommended regulations for the Cannabis home, the Missouri’s Cannabis Industry seems to be developing in incredible ways.

Licensing Authority in 2017.”

When I asked Buddemeyer what the most challenging obstacle he faced during his rise in the industry, he said, “Quality employees and the constantly changing regulations.

In the second year of Colorado’s Medical Cannabis industry, only 40% of the original licensed dispensaries were still in operation.

This is still a ‘New’ industry, and the rules are going to keep evolving over the next 10-20 years,” said Buddemeyer. “With employees, everyone thinks the ‘stoner’ will love working with cannabis all day — not always the case.

“There are thousands of motivated and workhungry people who are constantly striving to advance with this industry. Many of them have taken the risk of leaving everything behind to learn more about legal cannabis and have now returned home to spread the teachings of abroad. There is an educational and cultural gap between states that have some form of medical marijuana and those that don’t. Missouri will essentially have to ‘catch up’ to other states that have been operating in the legal cannabis sector for over a decade now.”

Although Missouri has plenty of catching up to do, DHSS has done an amazing job prep-

Buddemeyer says, “With the emergence of the hemp industry and the potential for medical cannabis in Missouri, it was time to come home. I moved back here in fall of 2017 to start up a new CBD company, Abaca Hemp Oil. In addition to the CBD product company, I have also been following the Missouri Medical Cannabis industry and the Hemp Industry very closely. There’s some big things on the Horizon.”

Buddemeyer is pursuing licensing with his K.C. Greenfield team, which is a cannabis consulting group with over 25 years of experience in the legal cannabis industry. It specializes in cultivation, extractions, and cannabis product manufacturing. Buddemeyer’s story of hard work and dedication is one of inspiration for all of Missouri citizens who are hoping to get involved in the industry. As the heat turns up in our state this month, people like Mark Buddemeyer who have “paid their dues” in the global cannabis industry are excited and don’t seem to be sweating it out.

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Plan to Attend These Upcoming Cannabis Business Education Events... photo by Chris Smith August 10 ― St. Louis, MO, 4 p.m.–8 p.m.

Second Saturday’s Cannabis Social at Schlafly’s Tap Room, 2100 Locust St, St. Louis, MO 63103.

The Second Saturday’s Cannabis Social is a FREE meetup gathering for All. It is for canna-curious to the canna-wise, patients, advocates, activists, entrepreneurs and more. Connect with the cannabis cause and discuss what’s happening in the communities as cannabis legalization goes online.

August 12 ― St. Louis, MO, 7 p.m.–9 p.m.

Greater St. Louis NORML member meet up at CJ Muggs, 101 W Lockwood Ave, Webster Groves, MO 63119. Come and ask the NORML experts about caregiver requirements, home cultivation, and the new medical cannabis laws in Missouri. They will be presenting a special guest speaker, plus they will have the latest progress report on DHSS’ patient ID approvals. The meetings are FREE, informal, friendly and lively. Learn about the world of Missouri Cannabis legalization.

Admission is free and open to the public.

August 15 ― Springfield, MO, 5:30 p.m. –7 p.m.

Ayden’s Alliance will host ECS (Endocannabinoid System) 101 classes at the University Plaza Hotel, 333 S John Q Hammons Pkwy, Springfield, MO 65806. www.aydensalliance.org.

August 17 ― Kansas City, MO, 2 p.m.–4 p.m.

NORML KC member meet up August 17 at 18th Street Union, 512 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108. Patient Seminar 3, Medical Cannabis & Mental Health. The focus of this meeting will be medical cannabis and mental health. This topic is not often discussed, and will help bring awareness to the subject.

September 4 ― Springfield, MO, 7 p.m.–9 p.m.

Springfield NORML quarterly member meet up at the Library Center, 4653 S Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO 65810. This meeting will offer NORML members familiar with the MMJ ID card application process to assist patients in submitting applications. If you wish for assistance in submitting, please bring all required documents (have a diagnosis from your doctor) needed for your card application. Admission is free and open to the public.

September 5 ― Springfield, MO, 5:30 p.m. –7 p.m. Ayden’s Alliance will host ECS (Endocannabinoid System) 101 classes at the University Plaza Hotel, 333 S John Q Hammons Pkwy, Springfield, MO 65806. www.aydensalliance.org.

September 5 ― Columbia, MO, 6 p.m.–9 p.m.

Mid-Mo NORML member meet up at Shakespeare’s Pizza, 3911 Peachtree Dr, Columbia, MO 65203. Don Willman of Advanced Garden Supply re-starts his series on Seed-to-Stash with a focus on germinating seeds and handling seedlings. He shares tips, news and his experience. For more information, visit https://norml.org/chapters/mo.

September 9 ― St. Louis, MO, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Greater St. Louis NORML member meet up at CJ Muggs, 101 W Lockwood Ave, Webster Groves, MO 63119. This meet up will discuss the volunteer lineup for the Grove Fest event on Saturday, October 5, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. There will also be discussions of strategies for legalization and the latest legislative initiatives. The meet is FREE, informal, friendly and lively. Find out what’s happening in the world of Missouri cannabis legalization.

September 14 ― St. Louis, MO, 4 p.m.–8 p.m.

Second Saturday’s Cannabis Social at Schlafly’s Tap Room, 2100 Locust St, St. Louis, MO 63103.

The Second Saturday’s Cannabis Social is a FREE meetup gathering for All. It is for canna-curious to the canna-wise, patients, advocates, activists, entrepreneurs and more. Connect with the cannabis cause and discuss what’s happening in the communities as cannabis legalization goes online.

August 31 ― Poplar Bluff, MO, 10 a.m.

Educate to Medicate at The Office Bar and Grill, 420 Maple St, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901. Come learn how to receive your medical cannabis ID card, how to start your own home cultivation and how to find a job in the cannabis industry. There will be a doctor on sight writing recommendations (please have a diagnosis from your doctor). There will also be a master grower speaking about beginners’ home-growen cannabis.

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September 19 ― Springfield, MO, 5:30 p.m.–7 p.m. Ayden’s Alliance will host ECS (Endocannabinoid System) 101 classes at the University Plaza Hotel, 333 S John Q Hammons Pkwy, Springfield, MO 65806.

September 7-8 ― Overland Park, KS, KC Holistic Wellness Fair at Abdallah Shriners, 5300 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66202.

An annual holistic wellness fair in the Kansas City area. This event focuses on holistic and alternative methods of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/pg/KCHolisticWellnessFair.

September 21 ― Kansas City, MO, KC NORML monthly meeting at The Union, 512 E. 18th St., Kansas City, MO 64108. NORML’s mission is to move public opinion sufficiently to legalize the responsible use of marijuana by adults, and to serve as an advocate for consumers to assure they have access to high quality marijuana that is safe, convenient and affordable. All meetings are open to the public, and an agenda will be available to those in attendance. For More information, visit https://norml.org/chapters/mo.

September 26 ― Kansas City, MO, 6:30 p.m. –8:30 p.m. NORML KC presents Mary Janes: The Women of Weed at The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 1400 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64105. Join KC NORML and filmmaker Windy Borman as she explores the movement to end marijuana prohibition, her own relationship to the plant and the stereotypes surrounding it. Through a series of empowering and educational interviews with a broad diversity of women leading the industry today. Windy’s own assumptions are transformed as she discovers cannabis liberation intersects with the most urgent social justice issues of our time. She learns how the green revolution has big effects on environmental sustainability, ending the War on Drugs, the Prison-Industrial Complex and the destructive domination of Big Pharma.

Purchase tickets at www.tugg.com/events/ mary-janes-the-women-of-weed-nhdy.

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Medical Marijuana Doctors Missouri Med-ID Doctors Any Missouri state licensed medical Physician (M.D. / D.O. only) that wants to participate can write a certification for a Missouri Medical Marijuana Card. The following list of Missouri doctors are now serving patients near you.

Kansas City, MO Area Green Health Docs ....................... 314.282.8017 435 Nichols Rd, Suite 200, KC, MO 64112 www.greenhealthdocs.com

Medical Cannabis Outreach .........636.466.3871 Dr. Nassar: 7721 Clayton Rd. Clayton, MO 63117

Vo Medical Clinic - Dr. Thanh Vo ... 314.776.1467 3334 South Grand Ave., St. Louis, MO 63118

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Dr. Woods Wellness ..................... 816.888.5200 Dr. Malaika N. Woods 4963 NE Goodview Cir., Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 www.drwoodswellness.com Shealy-Sorin Wellness Institute .. 417.351-5221 Dr. Sergey Sorin ● www.FloraWellnessMO.com 2840 E Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO, 65802

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Bell Chiropractic & Pain Mgmt. ..... 314.838.1983 493 Rue Francois Suite 1A, Florissant, MO Green Clinics ................................. 816.514.0023 1618 S. Broadway, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 Green Health Docs STL. ............. 877.242.0362 2 Cityplace Dr Suite 200, St. Louis, MO 63141 Health City .................................... 314.200.1555 1760 S. Brentwood Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63144 Health City .................................... 816.508.9286 1508 NW Vivion Rd, Suite 316, KC, MO 64118 www.healthcitystl.com Medical Cannabis Outreach ........ 636.489.4293 Dr. Jerry Leech, Chesterfield, MO

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Missouri Cannabis Outreach ...... 636.466.3871 2730 S. St. Peters Parkway, St. Charles, MO 63304 www.medicalcannabisoutreach.com

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Green Clinics .................................. 816.514.0023 11 N. Main Street, Butler, MO 64730

Green Clinics ................................ 816-514-0023 109 W. Newton, Versailles, MO 65084 Green Health Docs Columbia ........ 877.242.0362 Regus Building, 303 N Stadium Blvd 2nd Floor, Columbia, MO 65203 Ozark Valley Medical .................... 417.317.5035 3259 E Sunshine St Suite AA, Springfield, MO 65804 Ozark Valley Medical ..................... 417.317.533 5571 N 21st St, Ozark, MO 65721 Ozark Valley Medical .................... 417.317.5318 1140 MO-76, Branson, MO 65616 Roark Family Health & Medical Spa . 417.847.1111 Dr. Lisa Roark ● 1101 N. Main St., Cassville, MO

How to Get Listed Here as a Missouri Marijuana Med-ID Doctor.

To be listed here as an active Medical Marijuana certification Doctor (Licensed Missouri Doctors Only. Assistant Physicians, PA and NP, Chiropractic Doctors cannot certify.) Please submit your full business name, doctor name, phone, address, website and verifiable contact info to Bill.C@TheEvolutionMag.com.

Any terminal medical illness Alzheimer’s (Agitation) Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Autism Cachexia Cancer Chronic medical condition that is normally treated with a prescription medication that could lead to dependence Chronic medical condition that is debilitating or causes severe/persistent pain or muscle spasms Crohn’s Disease Epilepsy/seizures Glaucoma Hepatitis C HIV/AIDS Huntington’s Disease Inflammatory Bowel Disease Intractable migraines Multiple Sclerosis Neuropathies Parkinson’s Disease Psychiatric disorders including, but not limited to, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) if diagnosed by a state-licensed psychiatrist Sickle cell anemia Wasting syndrome

Contact a Medical Cannabis certification doctor to see if you qualify for a medical marijuana ID card in the state of Missouri. https://health.mo.gov/safety/ medical-marijuana/faqs.php Watch Here For More Doctors Next Month

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